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Sliding doors have long given a stylish and contemporary way to open up your home and join it with your garden. And with modern construction techniques including sleeker frames and smoother operation, sliding doors should now more than ever be at the top of your list when it comes to choosing an external door.
We’re going to tell you exactly why sliding doors should be the choice for you, but first, we’d better find out exactly what a sliding door is.
A sliding door is a door that opens sideways on a track that is positioned either above or below the door. There are different types of sliding door including the pocket door (in which the door slides back into the wall) and stacker doors. Sliding doors are commonly used internally (in showers and wardrobes for example) and externally.
Unbelievably, archaeologists have found evidence of sliding doors being used in the first century AD by Romans. But they may have been around even longer than that.
An external sliding door has large glazed door panels that slide within a frame.
There are many options available to a homeowner who is looking to open up the view to their garden with a larger external door than a traditional single. These options include sliding, bi-fold and French doors. All of these have their advantages, but sliding doors offer a beautifully simple way to open up your home to a flood of natural light and unparalleled views of your garden.
Here are our main reasons for deciding on external sliding doors.
The straightforward opening and closing mechanism of sliding doors allows for very large glazed door panels.
Researchers have found that natural light can improve mood, sleep, and productivity. So choosing sliding doors seems like an obvious choice to make the absolute most of the sunlight we get in the UK.
Traditional doors take up space when they are open as they operate on hinges. Bi-folds do have to fold somewhere, so will take up some of your living area.
With sliding doors, one pane will slide across the other, making them unobtrusive and a good option for homes with limited gardens.
Today’s sliding doors are supplied with multi-point locking systems, meaning the lock engages in several different places.
Sliding doors are made from strong and robust materials. With frames made from aluminium or hardwood, and fitted with toughened double-glazed glass, you can rest assured that a sliding door is a very secure option for your home.
Sliding doors offer an effortless way of opening the pathway between your garden and home. The doors simply slide along a track rather than have to be opened outwards or folded.
And with the large glass panels, you get a panoramic view of your garden which you can enjoy whatever the season
modern sliding doors are fitted with toughened double glazing, so an accidental collision with a door panel will not lead to shattered glass. Patio door safety stickers can make large glazed areas easier to see for small children and those with poorer eyesight. Patio door safety gates stop children from getting outside (or inside!) of your home without your knowledge.
Sliding doors have a high level of thermal insulation to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. New sliding doors have a low UV value of 1.6 W/m2 – when you consider traditional single glazed windows have a UV value of 6.0 W/m2, you can see why installing sliding doors is going to save you money on your heating bills in the long term.
Be sure to check out our range of external sliding doors, especially our Exceed Grey range of elegant anthracite grey aluminum doors available in sizes of up to 5m.
Check out our article on soundproofing your sliding glass door.
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Written by Aspire Doors
8th August 2020
Family run and customer focused, we believe every home deserves beautiful doors. From single internal doors to large external bifolds, we've been helping customers choose their dream doors for over a decade. Whether you're a tradesperson or a homeowner, our expert team is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way, from product selection to installation support.
Written by Aspire Doors
8th August 2020
Family run and customer focused, we believe every home deserves beautiful doors. From single internal doors to large external bifolds, we've been helping customers choose their dream doors for over a decade. Whether you're a tradesperson or a homeowner, our expert team is dedicated to guiding you every step of the way, from product selection to installation support.
Our family values mean honest advice, real conversations, and help when you need it.
All of our products are delivered safely and reliably to any Mainland UK postcode.
Our expert support team are always on hand to answer your questions. Drop us a line today.
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Our family values mean honest advice, real conversations, and help when you need it.
All of our products are delivered safely and reliably to any Mainland UK postcode.
Our expert support team are always on hand to answer your questions. Drop us a line today.
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
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