Doors
Sliding patio doors
Big panes, slim frames and a view that stays with you all year. Doors that slide aside without taking up an inch of floor.
Doors
The view, uninterrupted
A sliding patio door has two or more large glazed panels, one or more of which slides behind the others. Because nothing swings or folds, the panels can be bigger and the uprights between them fewer, so you see more garden and less door.
They are a strong choice wherever space is tight on either side of the opening, for rooms with a view worth framing, and for anyone who wants plenty of light without rearranging the furniture around a door swing.
Large panes
Fewer, wider panels give the most glass and the slimmest sightlines.
No swing space
Panels slide within the frame, so furniture and planters can sit right beside the door.
Hooks and anti-lift
Multi-point hook locks and anti-lift blocks keep panels in the frame.
Toughened and insulated
Toughened low-E double glazing with brush and gasket seals.
uPVC or aluminium
uPVC sliding doors are the economical route and match our uPVC windows exactly, in the same eight colours. They suit openings of ordinary domestic size very well.
Aluminium is stronger, so panels can be taller and wider with narrower frames, and it can be finished in any RAL colour. For a wide opening on a new extension it is usually the better choice.
- Two, three or four-panel layouts
- Left or right sliding, or centre opening on four panels
- Low thresholds available
- Integral blinds available
Specification
The details, in full
Typical specification. We confirm the exact details for your order on the quotation.
| Materials | uPVC or thermally broken aluminium |
|---|---|
| Layouts | Two, three or four panels |
| Glazing | Toughened low-E double glazing |
| Security | Multi-point hook locking with anti-lift protection |
| Colours | uPVC in eight finishes; aluminium in any RAL colour |
| Guarantee | 10 years on frames, 5 years on sealed units, 2 years on hardware |
Questions
Good things to ask
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about this product.
Are modern sliding doors draughty?
No. The patio doors of the 1970s and 80s gave sliders a poor reputation. Modern doors have thermally efficient frames, double seals and precise rollers, and they comfortably meet current Building Regulations.
How much of the opening can I walk through?
On a two-panel door, roughly half. On three and four-panel doors it depends on the layout. If opening the whole wall is the priority, look at bifolds. If the view matters more, sliding doors win.
Do sliding doors need much maintenance?
Very little. Keep the bottom track free of grit with a vacuum or a soft brush and wipe the frames a few times a year.
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