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The range of patio doors on the UK market has evolved significantly in recent years, offering homeowners a wider range featuring more high quality than ever before. Sliding doors are becoming an increasingly popular choice for those seeking a sleek and modern aesthetic for their home. Sliding doors create a smooth indoor-outdoor connection, maximising natural light and affording stunning views. Sliding doors also require less space than traditional doors as they don’t need any space to swing, making them ideal if space it at a premium. However, the abundance of options for sliding doors can make choosing the right door challenging. Factors like materials, functionality, and energy efficiency must be carefully considered. This article explores the features, benefits, and considerations when exploring whether sliding doors are the best choice for your home.
Are sliding doors practical?
Explore how sliding patio doors can slot seamlessly into your home environment.
Open up your living space
There’s no doubt that sliding doors offer one of the best ways of blending indoor and outdoor spaces, with the ability to slide back entire panels so they disappear behind the others. This is perfect if you don’t have the width or space needed by bifold doors and can create a wonderfully expansive access route to your patio and garden. Imagine making the most of those sunny afternoons with friends and family where everyone can move freely between the indoors and outdoors.
Invite light into your room
Natural light is known to be good for us, promoting better mood and energy levels, so when the weather isn’t so great (it happens in Britain), you’ll want to make sure you still have as much natural light coming into your home as possible. At Sandymount our aluminium sliding doors boast incredible strength without the bulk of other materials, meaning we can offer some of the slimmest sightlines on the market. Our Origin OS-20 features an ultra-slim sightline of just 20mm, giving you unparalleled views and allowing the absolute maximum light into your home.
Are sliding doors energy efficient?
Thermal efficiency is a trait that the vast majority of homeowners prioritise when looking for their next upgrade. Here’s how sliding doors perform.
Outstanding thermal performance
You may want as much light as possible in your room, but not at the expense of heat loss – always a concern with large areas of clear glass. With our aluminium sliding doors, you can rest assured of keeping cozy all winter. Our sliding door frames feature a thermally broken polyamide bridge, significantly reducing heat transfer between the inside and outside. This, combined with weather-tight seals, helps maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. Our OS-44 and OS-77 models achieve an excellent U-value (the measure of how well a material conducts heat) of 0.8 with triple glazing and at least 1.4 with double glazing, surpassing British Building Regulation standards.
Keeping you safe
Our sliding doors are crafted from durable aluminium, offering exceptional strength and resistance to harsh weather and break-in attempts. Featuring multi-point locking systems, sturdy frames, and security glass, these doors provide unparalleled peace of mind for you and your family.
Will sliding doors suit my home?
Sliding doors from Sandymount Windows & Doors are available in a huge range of designs and colours.
Your door, your design
Fully customisable, you can personalise every aspect of your sliding door for a truly bespoke look. Available in two door to six door sets, our flexible range of panels offer endless possibilities, whether you’re building a new home, expanding your living space, or refreshing your patio area. You can also choose which panes to have fixed and which to have sliding so whatever configuration you require, we can design something to perfectly suit your home. Browse our gallery of some of our latest installations for inspiration.
Get creative with colour
If you think choosing aluminium sliding doors will limit your colour choice to grey or black, think again! Origin’s vast colour selection offers everything from vibrant primaries to soft pastels and rich earth tones. Whether you’re looking for a soft sage green for your period property or a splash of scarlet for your city apartment, we will have something to complete your look.
Do sliding doors need a lot of maintenance?
In a word – no! Of course they do need to be expertly installed, and here at Sandymount our team of experienced installers means you’re in safe hands. Once installed, aluminium sliding doors need very little maintenance beyond keeping them clean and ensuring the tracks are kept free of dirt for a smooth operation. The paint used is a high-grade powder coating which forms a super-tough barrier which will last for years, leaving you free to spend your precious time enjoying your home and garden.
Want to find out more?
Contact Sandymount Windows and Doors today. Our team of experts is here to answer any questions you may have, whether it be on pricing, fitting, anything and help you choose the perfect sliding patio doors for your home in the United Kingdom. Contact us here or call us on 01793 230684.
