Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the frequently asked questions.

What are the maximum and minimum door sizes for each door style?

We supply GRP Composite doors ranging in size dependent upon style from 682mm to 914mm in width and 1913 mm high to 2013mm maximum height.

If you wish to have an aperture cut out by the handle on the door in models such as Twin Verticals and half glazed doors, then this increases the parameters and would need to be reflected on your order as follows:

45mm Backset lock: 740mm
35mm Backset lock: 715mm

The height is not affected in this instance.

What colours are your doors available in?

Can you supply bespoke colour doors?

Yes you can have any colour of choice.

Can you supply bespoke design doors?

Yes send us an enquiry with a picture.

What are the glass sizes for my cassettes?

How thick are the sealed units in our doors?

26mm

What colours are your cassettes available in?

Standard stock colours Trysis: White, black , green, red, ,grey, chartwell green, rose and oak.

All cassettes can be sprayed to match your door choice.

What are composite doors made of?

What are the uvalues of your composite doors?

What is the guarantee on a composite door?

What are integral blinds?

Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinds are sealed within the glazed units, blinds stay clean and free of damage. No dusting, no tangled or hanging cords, no crimping or denting and because they’re protected between glass they retain their ‘like new’ look over time and with repeated use.

Where can I use integral blinds?

Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinds can be installed in doors, windows or fixed panels. They can be used for inward or outward opening applications, bi-folding or sliding. Please contact ODL Europe or your installer if you require more information.

What are magnetic blinds?

Magnetic blinds are integral blinds operated by magnets to raise and lower the blind, or to open and close the slats. The magnets are fixed, and cannot be removed from the unit, using a guiderail to ensure smooth operation and longevity. The magnets have a Perspex cover to ensure the magnets are easy to clean and stay looking new.

Can I fit into my existing frames?

Yes, Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinks are seal into glass units. Your current glass can be very simply and inexpensively removed from your existing windows, and replaced with integral blind units. Your existing glazing thickness needs to be 28mm overall, which your installer will be able to confirm.

Do they only fit in UPVC frames?

No, Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinds fit into UPVC, timber or aluminium frames, so long as they unit thickness is 28mm.

Are the blinds expensive?

Integral Blinds are more expensive than traditional aluminium, wooden or fabric blinds, but offer many more benefits than these other options. Blinds stay clean and free of damage. No dusting, no tangled or hanging cords, no crimping or denting and because they’re protected between glass they retain their ‘like new’ look over time and with repeated use.

What glass is used?

All Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinds use 4mm toughened safety glass as standard, argon filled with gas into energy efficient low e-glass. They also come is either clear glass, or a variety of obscure patterns.

Are there any size limitations?

Yes, we have size limitations, to ensure the blinds are operated smoothly and trouble free. The maximum sizes for a lifting and tilting blind is 1400mm wide and 2500mm high. The minimum sizes are 230mm wide and 400mm high.

Why use Blink® Blinds + Glass Integral Blinds?

ODL has been the industry leader in the blinds-between-glass category for over 20 years and Blink® Blinds + Glass represent the best the sector has to offer. Blink® Blinds + Glass blinds have undergone rigorous product testing, including 10,000 raise and lower cycles, UV stability tests and the slam test.

Advanced internal mechanisms ensure robustness and reliability. They are thermally efficient and there is a 10-year glass seal warranty for complete peace of mind, and 5 year blind guarantee. Over five million Blink® Blinds + Glass blinds have been sold worldwide to date.

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