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Slender framing for an impressive expanse of glass
From: £1,869.00
When it comes to getting the most glass for your home, sliding doors are the best possible option. Top and bottom running tracks allow for very large door panels, keeping the framing to a minimum and maximising glazing.
Sliding patio doors achieve a perfect halfway house between doors and windows. The expansive view created by the impressive glass sizes and slim sightlines feels more like a large window when the doors are closed. Pair this with a smooth sliding operation and you have patio doors that tick all boxes.
Sliding doors bring all the benefits you'd expect of patio doors, such as letting the maximum possible natural light to fill your home and making your indoor and outdoor space flow together. And they often offer a way to save money in comparison to the financial investment needed for a large set of french doors or aluminium bifold doors.
We offer from 1.5m up to 5m in standard sizes, but can manufacture to bespoke sizes upon request.
From 1.5m to 5m width
Large panels for maximum glass
Black, grey and white as standard
Bespoke available on certain ranges
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As with all patio doors, there are some obvious attractions to sliding doors. Their big glass panels welcome natural light into your living space, making it brighter, bigger and a happier place to be.
During the summer months, they can be opened to let fresh air flow too. They help remove the barriers between your home and your garden, bringing them together as one bright, sociable space.
Sliding doors can change the way you use your living space, perfect for families and people who love to entertain. Unlike French doors, they open completely within the expanse of the door frame rather than opening outwards, making them less obstructive.
With both doors opening using a sliding mechanism, it can be easy to get confused between a sliding door and bifold doors. Both types of external door feature a track system too, which can just increase confusion.
With sliding patio doors, the door is split into two or more large panels. One is fixed in place, the others are set into different tracks allowing it to move down. When you open a sliding door, the moving panel is pushed behind the static one, to leave that space open.
Bifold doors are constructed from a series of slim individual panels which are attached to each other. This type of door opens by folding back on itself in a concertina style, the panels neatly filing away on top of each other.
Installing a patio door can change the way you view your home and the way you use it.
A patio door will provide easy access to your outdoor space, and welcome natural light in to fill your home. It will help show your garden to its best advantage, allowing you to enjoy the look of your garden even on days when it's too cold to venture outside.
If you're looking for patio doors that bring a razor-sharp contemporary edge to the look of your house, then aluminium patio doors are perfect.
With their slimmer frames and sleek anthracite grey finish, these doors would sit brilliantly in an on-trend industrial interior, echoing the incredibly popular Crittall style doors that dominate this design scheme.
Of course, one of the biggest visual benefits of aluminium sliding doors is their versatility. Unlike external hardwood doors, which tend to add a traditional or rustic aspect to any place they feature, grey or black doors are subtle enough to fit any design scheme.
Whether you're looking for understated patio doors to fit into a modern or minimalist design scheme, or looking for something subtle to complement a scheme of bold colours, patterns or designs, our doors will fit anywhere
The glass options available in our doors don't just keep your home warm either. They also work to keep your home as safe and secure as possible.
The toughened glass in our patio doors is up to 5x stronger than untreated glass, so our doors aren't just a style choice; they're practical, too.
All of our aluminium doors can be powder coated with a RAL colour of your choice.
The hardwearing finish on our doors will last for years. They are conveniently low-maintenance and won't need painting, varnishing or refinishing to keep them looking great.
And with these aluminium doors, there's no risk of paint flaking or the warping that can occur with low-quality timber frames either. These are doors that are built to look good and last for years.
When you purchase a new sliding door from Aspire, you'll also get all the necessary hardware to install it.
You don't have to worry about getting stung for extras at any point in the purchase process. All our prices featured across the Aspire site include VAT and delivery, so you can work your costs right from the start.
You can also trust that your door will be safe, secure and robust. All our patio doors meet or exceed current UK building regulations, so you can trust in their quality. For added peace of mind, we offer a 10-year guarantee.
Whether you're looking for internal or external doors, sliding patio doors or folding doors, our customer service team is keen to help you find the right ones for you. They'll be happy to answer any questions or concerns you might have, as well as keep you up to date with the status of your order.
Yes. They use specialist hardware that means even the largest panels slide easily
Yes, our aluminium products can be supplied in custom sizes, colours and configurations. For more information, please see our bespoke products page.
No. All glazing is supplied loose for ease of installation and then installed as a final step.
Our external French doors, bi-fold doors and sliding doors are supplied with everything you need, including the necessary hardware such as handles, hinges and security locking systems. For single external front and back doors, the hardware included varies depending on the product. Please check the individual product information for details.
All of our external door sets are fully compliant with Part L 2022 of British building regulations, meaning they offer excellent thermal insulation and energy efficiency.
Yes, all our external door sets feature high-security hardware and a multi-point locking system as standard, alongside toughened Low E double glazed units, which provide added strength and safety.
Installing an exterior door can be a straightforward project for experienced DIYers, but larger doors such as French doors, sliding doors and bi-fold doors are heavy and typically require more than one person to fit safely. Before ordering, it's important to accurately measure your opening to ensure you choose the correct size. All Aspire Doors products are supplied with fitting instructions, although many customers choose to use a professional installer to ensure the best fit, performance and security.
For more information, read our full guide: How to Install an Exterior Door.
Ideas, how-tos and real home stories to help you enjoy your doors and get more from your space.
Ideas, how-tos and real home stories to help you enjoy your doors and get more from your space.
Unit 2, Hayleys Manor Farm, Upland Road, Epping Upland, Essex CM16 6PQ
You’ll need to trim mm off the left & right of each door
You’ll need to pack mm either side of the frame
You’ll need to trim mm off the top and bottom of each door
You’ll need to pack mm above
You’ll need to trim mm off the left & right of each door
You’ll need to pack mm either side of the frame
You’ll need to trim mm off the top and bottom of each door
You’ll need to pack mm above
