Doors

SOLEAL Next is TECHNAL’s most versatile aluminium door platform, offering an extensive range of design options, configurations and threshold solutions. It is popular with architects because it provides:

• Multiple aesthetic profiles to complement facade rhythm
• Flexible opening types including single, double, pivot and finger-protection doors
• Excellent thermal performance suitable for Part L requirements
• Sleek sightlines to achieve refined architectural compositions

SOLEAL Next is broadly used in education campuses, residential developments, healthcare facilities, offices, civic buildings and complex refurbishments where consistent facade integration and long-term durability are essential.

TITANE Next is designed as a heavy-duty aluminium commercial door and storefront system, ideal for high-traffic environments such as retail, transport hubs and public buildings. It offers robust construction, durable hardware and secure configurations suited to demanding UK and Ireland commercial applications.

Yes. AMBIAL is a high-performance folding door system designed for large openings, making it ideal for hospitality, premium residential, mixed-use and leisure developments. Its smooth operation and flush threshold options suit projects seeking a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces.

All three systems - SOLEAL Next, TITANE Next and AMBIAL - are engineered to support compliance with relevant regulations, including thermal performance (Part L), acoustic requirements, and acccessibility guidance (Part M). Exact performance depends on configuration and glazing, so project teams should review each product datasheet.

Door systems across the TECHNAL product ranges can be specified to achieve excellent thermal performance, using advanced thermal breaks, optimised gaskets and high-performance glazing. SOLEAL Next and AMBIAL offer strong thermal efficiency for residential and commercial projects, while TITANE Next provides reliable performance for high-use commercial entrances.

Yes. All TECHNAL product ranges - including SOLEAL Next, TITANE Next and AMBIAL - are all manufactured with Hydro CIRCAL® 75R as standard, aluminium made with at least 75% recycled post-consumer scrap. This lowers emboded carbon by 80% when compared with the European average for primary aluminium production.

For projects with more stringent sustainability goals, Hydro CIRCAL® 100R is available on request. Made with 100% recycled end-of-life scrap, this alloy has just 0.5kg CO2e per kg of aluminium.

Both of these alloys support developers and design teams working towards net-zero and reduced embodied carbon goals.

Yes. All three ranges can be specified for coastal, high-wind and exposed areas commonly found in the British Isles. Systems can be combined with marine-grade finishes and high-weather-rated configurations to maintain long-term durability in challenging environments.

SOLEAL Next, TITANE Next and AMBIAL offer configurations that support inclusive access, including low-threshold and level-access solutions designed to help meet Part M and equivalent Irish standards. Final compliance depends on configuration, hardware and site detailing.

Yes. These ranges are designed for seamless integration with TECHNAL curtain wall, window and sliding systems, ensuring consistent sightlines, simplified interface detailing and coordinated architectural expression across the envelope.

TITANE Next is the most suitable system for high-traffic commercial entrances, thanks to its robust construction, heavy-duty fittings and tested durability. SOLEAL Next can also support medium-traffic applications, depending on configuration.

Yes. SOLEAL Next doors are particularly well suited to refurbishment and retrofit schemes, offering 65 and 75mm profiles and adaptable configurations. AMBIAL is often used to upgrade hospitality or residential spaces, while TITANE Next offers a practical option for revitalising commercial entrances.

All three systems offer a wide range of powder-coated and anodised finishes, including dual-colour options. This enables architects to align entrances and facades with project aesthetics, planning requirements and client branding.

Each system can be specified with enhanced security, including multi-point locking and compatible hardware. TITANE Next is particularly suited to secure commercial entrances, while SOLEAL Next and AMBIAL support secure residential and mixed-use applications. Consult the product documentation for current test evidence.

• Choose SOLEAL Next doors for versatility across most building types
• Choose TITANE Next doors for high-traffic commercial entrances and storefronts
• Choose AMBIAL doors for wide-span folding solutions and indoor-outdoor transitions.

TECHNAL’s specification team can provide guidance based on building type, performance targets and project requirements.

Door systems are complete assemblies designed to provide safe, secure and efficient access throughout a building.

A typical door system consists of:

• Aluminium frames and profiles,
• Door leaves,
• Glazing or infill panels,
• Thresholds,
• Gaskets and seals,
• Hinges, pivots or folding mechanisms,
• Locking hardware.

Interface details with other systems are also important. This ensures consistent performance, visual integration and long-term functionality across the building envelope.

TECHNAL’s aluminium door systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with facades, curtain walling and window systems across a wide range of commercial and residential projects.

Commercial door systems provide access, but they also play an important role in the performance, usability and appearance of a building. In turn, this helps project teams balance operational, regulatory and design requirements.

• Access: Supporting safe movement through main entrances, communal areas and internal and external thresholds.
• Performance: Helping manage thermal insulation, acoustic comfort, air permeability and weather resistance.
• Durability: Supporting reliable, long-term operation in high-use environments.
• Accessibility: Supporting inclusive entrance design through appropriate thresholds, opening configurations and hardware selection.
• Security: Each system can be specified with enhanced security, including multi-point locking and compatible hardware.
• Design Integration: Maintaining consistent sightlines with façades, curtain walling, window systems and sliding systems.
• Sustainability: Supporting lower-carbon specification through recycled aluminium options and long service life.

When specified correctly, aluminium door systems can help create buildings that are accessible, secure, durable and visually cohesive, while supporting wider performance and sustainability objectives.

Aluminium door systems are coordinated assemblies where multiple components work together to deliver access, performance and durability.

Their performance depends on the system configuration, fabrication quality, installation and connection with surrounding building elements. Other key components:

• Aluminium profiles provide strength, durability and consistent sightlines. -__ Thermal breaks__ help improve thermal performance.
• Gaskets and seals support air and water tightness.
• Threshold options influence accessibility, drainage and weather resistance.
• Hardware affects security, opening type and long-term operation.
• Glazing and infill panels contribute to thermal, acoustic, safety and security performance.

TECHNAL offers a range of aluminium door systems for different building types, traffic levels and design requirements.

SOLEAL Next Door Systems

SOLEAL Next is TECHNAL’s versatile aluminium door platform, designed for use across all projects. Suitable for a wide range of building types, the system combines design flexibility with consistent performance and integration across the building envelope.

The platform offers multiple aesthetic profiles, refined sightlines, and a choice of single and double-door configurations.

• SOLEAL Next Single Action Door.
• SOLEAL Next Panel Door.
• SOLEAL Next Pivot Door.
• SOLEAL Next Simultaneous Door.
• SOLEAL Next Double Action Door.
• SOLEAL Next Pull/ Push Door.

SOLEAL Next is designed to integrate seamlessly with TECHNAL façade and window systems, supporting a coordinated architectural appearance.

Thermal performance can support Part L-led project requirements, depending on configuration, glazing and specification.

In addition, the SOLEAL Next 75 Door has achieved LPS 1175 Issue 8 (B3) certification, making it the only aluminium door to achieve this rating, a level of security performance traditionally associated with steel door systems.

TITANE Next Door Systems

TITANE Next is TECHNAL’s heavy-duty commercial entrance and framing system, developed for demanding, high-traffic environments.

It is particularly suited to retail developments, public buildings, commercial offices, healthcare facilities and education settings where entrances are subject to frequent daily use.

Designed with robust aluminium profiles and durable hardware options, TITANE Next supports reliable long-term performance in busy applications. It can also be specified with secure configurations to meet project-specific access and security requirements while maintaining a refined architectural appearance.

For commercial entrance doors that need to withstand intensive use, TITANE Next provides a balance of strength, durability, security and design integration.

AMBIAL Folding Door Systems

AMBIAL is TECHNAL’s folding door system, designed to create large openings and smooth transitions between interior and exterior spaces.

It is well suited to hospitality projects, premium residential developments, mixed-use schemes, leisure environments and communal spaces. Perfect, for anywhere flexibility and openness are key design priorities.

The system supports wide-span openings while maintaining smooth operation and a refined appearance. Depending on project requirements, flush or low-threshold options can help improve accessibility and create a stronger connection between adjoining spaces.

Selecting the right door system depends on the building, its users and the wider building envelope.

As a general guide:

• Choose SOLEAL Next for versatility and design flexibility across education, healthcare, offices, residential developments, civic buildings and refurbishment projects.
• Choose TITANE Next for high-traffic commercial entrances, storefronts and demanding public-facing environments where durability and security is essential.
• Choose AMBIAL for folding door systems, wide openings and indoor-outdoor transitions in hospitality, leisure, mixed-use and premium residential projects.

When comparing TECHNAL door systems, project teams should consider:

• Building type and traffic levels: The system should match how the building is used, from everyday access to high-traffic commercial entrances.
• Opening size and accessibility: Opening widths, threshold options, hardware and Part M requirements should be reviewed early.
• Thermal and acoustic performance: Glazing, seals, thermal breaks and façade integration all influence comfort and energy performance.
• Security and exposure conditions: Locking systems, access control, wind loading, weather resistance and coastal exposure may affect specification.
• Façade integration and installation: Coordination with curtain walling, windows and surrounding building elements helps ensure long-term performance.
• Sustainability objectives: Recycled aluminium options, durability and long service life can support lower-carbon project goals.

Reviewing these factors early helps ensure the selected system delivers the right balance of performance, durability, aesthetics and long-term value.

Need help choosing the right door system? TECHNAL can support your project from early specification through to delivery. We help you select the right aluminium door system for performance, durability, security and design integration. Speak to the TECHNAL UK & Ireland team.

Door system requirements vary between new build and refurbishment projects:

• New commercial developments often allow greater flexibility for system selection, integration and performance planning.

• Refurbishment and retrofit schemes may need to work around existing structural openings, threshold constraints and connections with current façade, curtain walling or window systems.

• Aluminium door systems can support refurbishment objectives such as:

• Commercial entrance upgrades

• Façade renewal

• Improved thermal performance

• Enhanced accessibility

• Wider openings and stronger indoor-outdoor connections

SOLEAL Next is well suited to adaptable refurbishment and new build projects. TITANE Next can support high-traffic entrance replacement, while AMBIAL may be specified for wide-span openings.

TECHNAL door systems offer design flexibility where architectural appearance, planning requirements and brand identity need to be balanced with performance.

Available finish options include:

• Powder-coated finishes
• Anodised finishes
• Dual-colour finishes
• Coordinated finishes across doors, windows and façades

This flexibility is valuable for commercial offices, hotels, education facilities and residential developments where visual consistency and long-term durability are important.

TECHNAL supports lower-carbon construction through Hydro CIRCAL® recycled aluminium, helping project teams align with circular economy principles and Net Zero objectives.

Hydro CIRCAL® 75R contains a minimum of 75% recycled post-consumer aluminium. Recycled aluminium can help reduce embodied carbon compared with conventional aluminium production. This alloy is available as standard on projects in the UK and Ireland at no extra cost.

Hydro CIRCAL® 100R is available on request for selected applications where sustainability and low-carbon goals are more stringent. Supporting documentation is available to help assess environmental performance and material credentials.

Hydro CIRCAL® 100Rit’s made with 100% post-consumer aluminium, and has just 0.5kg of CO2e per kg of aluminium

This is relevant for commercial, education, healthcare, mixed-use and residential projects where sustainability targets form part of the specification process.

TECHNAL supports project teams from early-stage system selection through to fabrication and project delivery.

Technical resources include:

• Product datasheets.
• Technical documentation.
• BIM objects.
• CAD resources.
• TechTip guidance.
• Specification support and project-specific assistance.
• Technical documentation.
• Digital specification tools.
• NBS Chorus Specification.

Whether the project involves a new commercial development, refurbishment, high-traffic entrance or wide-span folding opening, TECHNAL can support door system selection across the UK and Ireland.

TECHNAL works with:

• Architects & Specifiers
• Façade consultants
• Contractors and developers
• Fabricators
• Building owners, Investors & Clients
• Sustainability Consultants

Contact the TECHNAL UK & Ireland team to discuss your door system requirements.