Ultra Slim Patio Doors Technical Specification

Regarding your service I would like to make the following comments
Web site, initial contact and service
My wife saw a product similar to FGC Glass Curtains whilst on holiday. After undertaking a lot of searching on the internet we came across FGC. FGC offered a product we could not find anywhere else, i.e. a true frameless glass product, no side borders, only the top and bottom running rails. The product looked as if you were looking through a single piece of glass. The web site reflects the quality and aesthetic of the products.
My initial phone call to Raie was to get an idea of what could be done and to check a few technical details in this respect she was most helpful and enabled us to plan the job. In the quote we subsequently received ( which met our requirements) was an offer to visit the factory in Kent. We live in the NW but decided to visit when we went down there on a few days holiday. It is worthwhile going to see the product in real life, Gary met us and told us about the Glass Curtains and showed us how the various combinations of door openings, colours, handles etc could be configured – there was no pressure selling at all.
We had to wait until some joinery work had been completed but Raie got a technician to visit and survey, we sent final measurements and agreed a time and date for installation. When FGC said they would do something they did on time and were very courteous.
Now having the ‘curtains installed we are both very happy with the new look and increased light in our living room. The effect is modern and gives the impression of a much bigger room.
A lesson I have learnt is that its best to dispense with a wooden surround for your new doors. This only takes up unnecessary space as the track can be fixed into brickwork. I think this would also help in installation, allowing FGC technicians to make the fine adjustments, always best to ask Raie for advice.
Finally all of the guys who visited were courteous and pleasant leaving no mess behind.
20150818

After visiting a NT stately home which had a glass porch entry I asked fgc to see if they could do one for us. I had the vestiges of a porch with brick sides but no front.
The installation made the entrance a feature which is declared up market and interesting. It is a halfway point for exotic plants, deliveries and keeps draughts out. Modern but understated.
The support team is good and responds fast. I recommend a good quality solar light for safety in poor light.

Just a note to let you know how delighted we are with the sliding folding glazed panels installed by your firm at the rear of our house. Friends come into our kitchen now and are just amazed at how the same space has been transformed and opened up, simply by the addition of your glazed panels, providing a panoramic view looking out onto the garden. During warm summer days it was (and still is) such a joy to slide and park the panels to one side, bringing the garden into the kitchen dining area. We have a separate dining room in the house also, but haven’t in fact used it since the day your windows were installed! Nobody wants to leave the newly created bright space with a full view of the garden and changing seasons, now almost making the other living rooms redundant. Downside is that I now have to labour away and keep the garden trim, tidy and colourful every weekend!
I must also take this opportunity to remark on the efficiency with which the panels were installed by two of your very pleasant and cheerful fitters, who arrived at exactly the appointed time on the agreed date as advised when we first ordered the panels. They worked diligently, ensuring the panels were up and running in the shortest possible time, all as per the agreed time schedule and budget, and left the place spotless on completion.
I’m quite sure that the overall effect, backed up by our enthusiastic demonstations of how they work, will result in a few more additions to your order book! We certainly have no hesitation in recommending your system.
20150113

I would like to reiterate that we are very pleased with our new FGC doors. As a Chartered Building Surveyor I was impressed with the installers who were careful, methodical and very professional my wife who is most particular was also very impressed with their cleanliness.
I am sure we will get many years of use from this wonderful addition to our home.
Mr Martin – Portsmouth
Update:
I have already provided a review of your product and company but just to add to that we had a couple of minor scratches on the glass doors and the gentleman who came out to sort them out was very professional clean and tidy and did an excellent job.
The true test of a good company is when things go wrong (which they inevitably do ) they return and resolve the issue quickly and without fuss.
20170130

As to how we were from initial contact (were we polite)?
Initial emails were very prompt, informative and positive and yes polite. Keen to accommodate our visit to the workshop and everyone very friendly.
Arranging installation (were we on time and on schedule)
Installation ahead of schedule and were on time on the day.
Were we clean and tidy?
Yes, the work area was left clean and work completed to a good standard.
And finally are you pleased with our doors (would you Recommend us)?
Yes we are pleased with the doors – they are a unique product and we would definitely recommend you.
20150312

We are both delighted with the FGC product and have no issues with any future viewings.
From our perspective the “outside has truly come inside”, we use the decking on a daily basis as the FGC curtains have transformed the house which I think adds a significant value to the property.
The only trouble now is that when we see home improvement programs such as Grand Designs where they suggest using bi-fold doors we end up shouting at the TV saying “use Frameless Glass Curtains instead”!
We are in the process of re-decoration and once that is complete we will ping over the pictures for your portfolio.
We wish you continued success in the future and look forward to seeing your product on a future Grand Designs programme.
Storrie & Ashley, Maidenhead
20160926

We had 3 sets of doors installed in April. We had searched far and wide for bifold doors and those supplied by FGC were undoubtedly the most striking. We have had favourable comments from visitors and the doors are functioning well. Our dealings with FGC have been excellent and they have attended since the installation to make some adjustments. Although this is an expensive product, it looks stunning and has performed well. FGC worked closely with our builder and this ensured a straightforward installation. I would not hesitate to recommend the firm and the doors.
20150113

FGC fitters Mick and Baz arrived at 0754hr ready to begin work. They were polite, helpful and fitted in seamlessly with the existing project team responsible for the restoration of this significant village property. The boys worked without fuss, cheerful with a ‘can do’ attitude taking the time to explain the system as they fitted it. The house belongs to Simon Menzies an old friend from the Army, he and his wife were not present, I am the next door neighbour whose property is affected by the work. In time, I too intend to have the glass curtains fitted at my house.
The bizarre coincidence was that our neighbour across the river is Commodore Ron Warwick of Cunard Line, former Master of the QE2 and  QM2. He was recently a guest of the Master of The World, regretfully he missed Mick and Baz who had departed when he walked across to photograph the glass curtains for Claire Menzies who commissioned them. The boys said FGC were fitting on The World at some point in the future, Ron has already been in touch with his contacts on the ship!
Despite the impressive list of clientele, I think it significant that your product has made a significant transformation to a modest but beautiful traditional, residential village property, opposite a 13th century castle in a conservation area. Once the restoration is complete you should have enthusiastic but competent photographer Commodore Ron Warwick photograph Nunney castle from within the conservatory space of Brook House, and vice versa from the castle looking back at the house. Both views will be stunning.
Great product, please pass our collective best wishes to Mick and Baz.
S, Poonia

Unit has been replaced thank you, once again I find FGC have responded to a problem with a no quibble replacement, it is good to know that there is still companies left who honour their guarantee in the proper manner and send installation teams that carry out their work in a professional manner with competence and courtesy, I would be quite willing to give any prospective customers a reference if that would be of interest to you, once again thank you.
Mr D, Cambs