Origin aluminium bifold doors fitted on a contemporary UK home

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Origin Aluminium Systems

British-made aluminium from Origin's High Wycombe factory: OB-36+, OB-49 and OB-72 bifold doors, OS-29+ / OS-44 / OS-77 in-line patio sliders, OW-70 and OW-80 casement windows, and the Origin Home Kensington and Sandringham residential aluminium entrance door range. PAS 24 certified, 150+ RAL palette, backed by the Origin product guarantee of up to 20 years on the frame. Vitrum Solutions installs the Origin range across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Hampshire.

System Specifications

Brand

Origin (British manufacture, High Wycombe)

Lead Systems

OB-36+ · OB-49 · OB-72 Bifold · OS-29+ · OS-44 · OS-77 Sliding · OW-70 · OW-80 Windows · Kensington & Sandringham residential doors

Guarantee

Up to 20-year Origin product guarantee on the frame

Colours

150+ RAL shades plus dual-colour, powder coated

Origin Range & Related Guides

Origin Bifold (OB-36+ / OB-49 / OB-72)

OB-36+ ultra-slim 36 mm sightline (Uw from 0.78 W/m²K), OB-49 49 mm sightline and OB-72 Original 72 mm system. PAS 24 certified

Origin Sliding (OS-29+ / OS-44 / OS-77)

Three in-line patio slider tiers. OS-29+ slim 29 mm interlock with Uw to 0.78 W/m²K, OS-44 mid-range, OS-77 wider profile

Origin Windows (OW-70 / OW-80)

OW-70 65 mm sightline external flush casement (Uw to 1.2 W/m²K), OW-80 91 mm internal & external flush casement (Uw to 0.8 W/m²K with Aerogel)

Cortizo vs Origin Bifold

Side-by-side comparison of two premium aluminium bifold ranges

OB-36+, OB-49 and OB-72, three bifold tiers

Origin's bifold lineup runs across three systems. OB-36+ is the ultra-slim flagship with a 36 mm sightline and a whole-window U-value as low as 0.78 W/m²K. OB-49 sits in the middle at a 49 mm sightline. OB-72 is the Original system with the 72 mm sightline, engineered for taller and wider openings. All three are PAS 24 certified, all carry Secured by Design where required, and all are made in Origin's High Wycombe factory.

OS-29+, OS-44 and OS-77, in-line patio sliders

Origin's three-tier sliding lineup. OS-29+ is the current ultra-slim system with a 29 mm interlock and a whole-window U-value to 0.78 W/m²K, the slim option for residential rear extensions where the visual brief is near-frameless glass. OS-44 sits in the middle at a 44 mm interlock. OS-77 is the wider 77 mm system. All three are in-line patio sliders, supporting OX, XX, OXX, XXX, OXXO and OXXXXO configurations with a flush-stacking track option.

OW-70 and OW-80, two window tiers, including the OW-80 internal-and-external flush

OW-70 is the 65 mm sightline slimline window: external flush casement, available in side-hung, top-hung, picture, bay, French, gable and bi-fold-window configurations. OW-80 is the 91 mm sightline premium tier. It is the only aluminium window in the UK market that runs flush both internally and externally, achieving a whole-window U-value to 0.8 W/m²K with an Aerogel upgrade. Single fixed-frame panes up to 7 m² on OW-80.

Made in High Wycombe, fast UK lead times

Origin manufactures in the United Kingdom (Buckinghamshire HQ at High Wycombe) rather than importing from European fabricators. The headline trade benefit is lead time. Origin can typically commit to a meaningfully shorter delivery window than imported European premium aluminium, with Kensington residential doors available on a 1-week express turnaround in 6 popular colours. For UK projects on a tight build programme this is the single biggest commercial advantage of specifying Origin over Cortizo or Schuco.

Up to 20-Year Origin Guarantee

Origin's signature commercial position is a guarantee of up to 20 years on the aluminium frame, double the 10-year mark common across the rest of the premium aluminium market. Marine environments are covered for 10 years on the frame and 5 years on hardware. Combined with our own FENSA-registered, CPA insurance-backed installation guarantee, the overall protection on an Origin installation is one of the strongest in the UK premium market.

Vitrum Solutions, Approved Origin Installer

We install the Origin range across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and West London. Every Origin installation is FENSA registered with a 10-year CPA insurance-backed installation guarantee, sitting alongside Origin's product guarantee. Backed by a 5.0 Google rating across 21 verified reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Origin?

Origin is a British aluminium window and door manufacturer headquartered and manufacturing in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Origin is now one of the most-specified UK premium aluminium brands, with a national network of approved installers. Their headline commercial position is a guarantee of up to 20 years on the frame and short UK lead times relative to imported European systems.

Which Origin systems do you install?

We install the full Origin aluminium range. Bifolds: OB-36+ (ultra-slim 36 mm sightline, Uw to 0.78 W/m²K), OB-49 (49 mm sightline) and OB-72 (the Original 72 mm system). Sliding patio doors: OS-29+ (29 mm interlock, Uw to 0.78 W/m²K), OS-44 (44 mm interlock) and OS-77 (77 mm). Windows: OW-70 (65 mm sightline external flush casement, Uw to 1.2 W/m²K) and OW-80 (91 mm internal-and-external flush, Uw to 0.8 W/m²K with Aerogel). Residential entrance doors: Origin Home Kensington (1-week express in 6 popular colours) and Sandringham (full bespoke, 6-week lead time).

How does Origin compare to Cortizo and Schuco?

All three are premium aluminium systems. Origin's distinguishing strengths are UK manufacture (High Wycombe), short lead times (Kensington residential doors on a 1-week express turnaround) and the up-to-20-year frame guarantee. Cortizo's strength is the slim premium Bi-fold Plus Door (110 mm reduced central junction) and Cor Vision Plus Sliding (20 mm central junction at up to 500 kg per panel). Schuco's strength is the AS FD 90.HI Passivhaus thermal upgrade. Where the architect has specified a system we install that; where the brief is open we walk you through all three at the survey stage. Comparison: /blog/cortizo-vs-origin-bifold-doors.

What is the Origin 20-year guarantee?

Origin's product guarantee covers the aluminium frame for up to 20 years from installation, with the powder-coat finish and the moving hardware covered on a tiered basis. Marine environments downgrade to 10 years on the frame and 5 years on hardware. The guarantee sits alongside our own FENSA-registered, CPA insurance-backed installation guarantee, which covers the workmanship and the airtight, weathertight integration of the Origin frame with your building.

Are Origin doors PAS 24 certified?

Yes. All Origin opening profiles (windows, bifold doors, sliding doors and residential entrance doors) are PAS 24 certified with multi-point shootbolt locking. Secured by Design configurations are available where insurance specifications require it: a UK police-approved security spec recognised by Hiscox, Chubb, AIG and other premium home insurers.

How much do Origin windows and doors cost?

Final price depends on the system (casement window vs sliding door vs bifold), opening size, panel count, glazing specification and any motorisation. Every Vitrum Solutions Origin installation includes supply, FENSA certification, waste removal and a 10-year CPA insurance-backed installation guarantee that sits alongside Origin's own product guarantee. Request a free no-obligation quote on 0800 861 1450.

Do you install Origin across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire?

Yes. Vitrum Solutions installs Origin across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and West London. Including Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Amersham, Marlow, Windsor, Ascot, Virginia Water, Weybridge, Cobham, Esher and all surrounding premium towns. Origin's High Wycombe factory is itself in Buckinghamshire, so logistics on local installs are particularly efficient.

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