Choosing the correct aluminium door typology has a direct impact on ventilation, security, weatherproofing and the overall look of a building. Impala Fabricators guides every client toward the aluminium typology that matches the application.
Aluminium Sliding Doors
Smooth horizontal-glide doors for wide openings
Aluminium sliding doors use the same horizontal-track principle as sliding windows but at door scale, typically pairing large glass panels with heavy-duty rollers and tracks. Impala Fabricators fabricates and installs two- and three-track sliding door systems in a range of profile depths to suit different budgets.
Best applications: Patios, balconies, garden access, and any wide opening connecting an indoor living or dining space to an outdoor area.
Why it works: Sliding doors bring in large amounts of natural light and unobstructed views while taking up no swing space, making them ideal for Nairobi homes and apartments that open onto a balcony, garden or veranda.
Aluminium Folding (Bi-Fold) Doors
Concertina doors that open a wall fully to the outdoors
Folding doors, also called bi-fold doors, consist of multiple glazed panels hinged together that stack neatly to one or both sides on a top-hung track, opening up to 90% of the width of the opening.
Best applications: Restaurants, event spaces, lounges, verandas and premium residential living rooms that want to merge indoor and outdoor space completely.
Why it works: No other aluminium door typology opens an opening this wide — folding doors are the strongest option for indoor-outdoor living and entertainment spaces, and are a signature feature in premium residential and hospitality projects.
Aluminium Casement (Hinged) Doors
Single or double hinged doors with a full seal
Casement doors are hinged aluminium doors that swing open like a traditional door, available as single-leaf or French-style double-leaf configurations, often paired with a fixed side or top light.
Best applications: Bedrooms, offices, store rooms, side entrances and any doorway needing a tight seal against dust, rain and noise.
Why it works: The hinged design gives a full, unobstructed opening and the tightest possible seal of any door typology when closed, which is why Impala Fabricators recommends it wherever security and weatherproofing outweigh space-saving.
Aluminium Entrance & Pivot Doors
Statement doors for building entrances
Entrance and pivot doors are heavy-duty aluminium door systems, often floor-to-ceiling in height, rotating on a top-and-bottom pivot point rather than side hinges, engineered to carry larger, heavier glass panels.
Best applications: Office building lobbies, corporate headquarters, hotel entrances, showrooms and premium residential front doors.
Why it works: Pivot hardware allows a wide, heavy glazed door to open smoothly with minimal effort, giving a striking, high-end first impression — making this typology a favourite for commercial and office entrances that want to make a statement.
