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Reinventing glazing

For nearly 20 years, IDSystems has led the industry in the design and installation of glazing, including bifold doors and sliding doors for residential and commercial properties. From extensions and renovations to self-builds and complete grand design projects, we set the benchmark for innovative, high-quality glazing systems.

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The Future of Home Design: 2025 Predictions

As we move into 2025, home design continues to evolve based on the shifting priorities of modern lifestyles. IDSystems has used search and social data to identify the trends which are most likely to have a huge impact this year and explore how you can integrate these trends.

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Combining products offers unique design solutions

When it comes to designing glazing systems for projects it is often more than just a straightforward set of doors and windows. With the widest range of products on the markets we are experts at creating custom made solutions for even the most complex requirements.

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IDSystems named Grand Designs’ Premium Partner

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Why it matters how your sliding doors are glazed?

Over the past decade, sliding door technology has advanced significantly, with panels becoming larger and frames slimmer – but to achieve this some manufacturers have opted to glue (or bond) the glass to the frame which can cause issues in the long term should you need to replace the glazing.

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Making aluminium doors and windows in Norfolk

Keeping up with customer demand has been one of the biggest challenges our factory has faced over the last twenty years and to do it has meant five separate expansions to our production facility.

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Here is why not all slim sliding doors are the same

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Why manufacturing AND installing sets IDSystems apart

Knowing which supplier to choose when you are sourcing glazing for any project can be a challenge, but when it comes to large scale, specialist products such as bifold doors and sliding doors this is especially important.

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What does being a FENSA approved installer mean?

IDSystems is proud to be a FENSA certified installer. FENSA is a government-backed scheme that monitors companies and installations of replacement windows and doors and ensures compliance with Building Regulations.

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Technical advice | Inspecting glass and glazing

Since 2000 IDSystems has installed the highest quality Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) for our products. We work closely with a carefully chosen set of glass manufacturers to offer the highest standards of quality, whatever products from our range you choose for your home.

RIBA approved CPD now available for architects

IDSystems' RIBA approved continuing professional development (CPD) content for architects is now available. The assesed material covers the specification of glazing products including sliding, folding and slide & turn door systems.

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The Future Homes Standard 2025 and what it means for glazing?

A key driver in the UK’s move towards reducing carbon emissions, Future Homes Standard aims to set more ambitious performance standards for energy efficiency and heating of new-build homes

Finishing Touches - Sliding Door Handles

Finishing touches – our stylish sliding door handles

We know that the finishing touches to your home make all the difference, which is why our sliding doors are available with a range of handle options to match your home and your style.

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#OnTrend | Pocket aluminium sliding doors

IDSystems pocket sliding doors have always proven incredibly popular, but have become a real trend in home design in the past three years. The ability to slide the aluminium glazed doors into a recess on the inside of the external wall can create a real 'wow' factor.

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#OnTrend | Creating completely open corners

The ultimate 'wow-factor' for an extension, the ability to create a completely open corner, thanks to a moveable corner post, is proving to be one of the most popular current trends - whether you opt for bifold doors or sliding doors!

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Self-build successes for IDSystems

IDSystems has seen a significant increase in the number of self-build projects it has worked on over the last two years, following the establishment of a dedicated self-build projects team.

Sliding doors that meet Building Regulations Approve Document F

Building Regulations

Document F | The changes to Building Regs and choosing glazed doors

The most recent updates to Building Regulations came in to force in June 2022 and there are three Approved Documents that impact the design and specification of glazing products - this blog covers Approved Document F : Ventilation

Sliding doors that meet Building Regulations Approve Document L

Building Regulations

Document L | The changes to Building Regs and choosing glazed doors

The most recent updates to Building Regulations came in to force in June 2022 and there are three Approved Documents that impact the design and specification of glazing products - this blog covers Approved Document L - conservation of fuel and power

Sliding doors that meet Building Regulations Approve Document O

Building Regulations

Document O | The changes to Building Regs and choosing glazed doors

The most recent updates to Building Regulations came in to force in June 2022 and there are three Approved Documents that impact the design and specification of glazing products - this blog covers Approved Document O : Mitigating Overheating

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How to order bifold doors

When it comes to ordering bifold doors there are a range of decisions to be made, but the vast number of combinations and options mean that some of those choices aren’t always the most straightforward. Read on to find out about some of the most common considerations.

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Can I have a flush track with my bifold doors?

With many bifold door projects, the ambition is creating a flush finish between your home and patio and to do this bifold doors can be designed with completely flush tracks – however, in many circumstances, this isn’t something we would normally advise.

Secured by Design blog

What is a ‘Secured by Design™’ award?

Secured By Design™ is the official police security initiative that works towards “designing out crime” through the setting of preferred security specifications for products that are included within buildings.

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Bifold vs sliding doors – now there is also a third option

Modern glazed doors are an increasingly popular option for people building new houses and extensions. The question often arises should you go for bifold or sliding doors?

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U-Values, Sightlines and Weather ratings

Questions we get asked - and the one you should always want to know the answer to!

theEDGE2.0 | Build It award winning sliding doors

IDSystems’ theEDGE2.0 sliding doors win prestigious Build It award

theEDGE2.0, our ultra-slim sliding doors have won the coveted ‘Best Glazed Door’ category at the prestigious Build It Awards

IDSystems Shortlisted twice for Build It Award

Two IDSystems’ doors shortlisted for Build It award

Two IDSystems products, theEDGE2.0 ultra-slim sliding doors and the Art Deco inspired Heritage Bifold Doors, have been shortlisted in the 'Best Glazed Door' category at the prestigious Build It awards 2021.

Aluminium bifold doors design ideas

Bifold door design ideas

For most customers who choose a bifold door system for their home, the configuration they choose will consist of a number of panels that open up to one end, and in doing so creating a much sought-after connection between house and garden.

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Real Homes Awards | vistaline doors named ‘Best of the Best’

IDSystems' exclusive vistaline slide & turn doors were named 'Best of the Best' in Let the Light in category of the Real Homes Awards 2021

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Innovative sliding and bifold window designs

When it comes to window design in the UK the choices for most projects are normally fairly standard, but sliding and bifold have proven to be innovative alternatives for those seeking something other than a fairly standard design.

Real Homes Awards | IDSystems shortlisted for two national awards

IDSystems has been shortlisted for two Real Homes Awards, with the vistaline slide and turn doors in the running for the 'Let the Light in' award and the Company recognised in the 'Brand that has your back' category.

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How do I choose the right glass?

All of our products are available with a wide range of glazing options and we’ll work closely with you to identify the right glazing solution for you.

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Can you have blinds in bifold doors?

When it comes to blinds for bifold doors there are a few of options, you can either opt for blinds that hang down from the ceiling above, choose blinds that clip on to the internal face of the doors or you can choose integrated blinds where the blind system is incorporated within the sealed unit.

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Are bifold doors a good idea?

For those undertaking home improvement projects or seeking to create their own Grand Designs style home, choosing glazed doors to connect the house and garden is often a key decision.

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How to improve small spaces and add value

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Understanding what protection your doors offer from wind and rain

We get asked three questions about our products by every one of our customers, whether they be end users or specifiers. How much is it, what are the sightlines and what are the U-values?

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IDSystems at the Building Centre in London

Learn more about IDSystems permanent product showcase at the Building Centre, just off Tottenham Court Road in the heart of Central London

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Advice | What is a survey and do I need one?

When it comes to manufacturing your products we obviously need to know exactly what size to make them and there are two options as to how these sizes are provided. The first is for us to take the measurements, we send a surveyor to site to do this, the second is for you to provide the measurements t

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How has lockdown changed the way Brits see their homes?

From national to tiers and back again, the people of Britain have spent large periods of 2020 in various states of lockdown, and have been spending more time in their own homes than ever before.

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IDSystems shortlisted for Homebuilding & Renovating award

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Celebrating 20 years of glazing innovation

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Thermo65 windows shortlisted for Build It Award

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My installation is complete – What next?

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Sending us architectural drawings and plans

We know from nearly twenty years of working with customers on their projects that knowing where to even start the process of ordering glazing can be a concern, so we have put this handy guide together to assist.

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Choosing materials for your bifold or sliding doors

There has never been more choice for customers when it comes to selecting bifold and sliding door systems. With choice comes decisions, and as market leaders, we will use this blog to answer some of the more frequently asked questions we get asked.

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6 unique features you won’t find on any other bifold door

Our bifold doors, sliding doors and glazing systems are made with unique features (just like us).

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An industry leader – right here in Norfolk

For nearly twenty years our IDSystems vans have crisscrossed the country from our base here in Norfolk, working on more than twenty-thousand projects ranging from replacement doors and windows to the grandest of Grand Designs TV show builds.

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Build It Awards | vistaline wins third glazed door award for IDSystems

vistaline, IDSystems exclusive slide & turn door system has been named as the 'Best Glazed Doors' at the prestigious Build It Awards in London tonight. The advanced Swiss designed system beat off strong competition to pick up IDSystems fourth trophy in the category since 2013.

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IDSystems project wins prestigious RIBA award

The stunning Hunter’s House project, designed by Bury St Edmunds’ based Modece Architects and built by CMC Contractors, picked up the prestigious RIBA Suffolk Design Award 2017.

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Secured by Design Award recognition for IDSystems

IDSystems is proud to announce that it has received the coveted Secured by Design Award for its bifold doors, with the systems achieving Police preferred specification for design and manufacture.