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Sliding Door

Seamless, Stylish, Sliding door

OVERVIEW

Our sliding doors are designed to bring style and functionality to your home. Offering two premium options, IS20 and IS47, our sliding doors provide the perfect solution for maximising natural light, enhancing thermal performance, and creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Sleek and Functional

Innovative design, superior performance

Our sliding doors are crafted with a commitment to innovation, ensuring maximum luminosity with minimal aluminium profile view. The IS20 system features an avant-garde design with a thermal break, perfect for creating expansive, unobstructed views. The IS47 system, with its minimalistic interlock and high glazing capacity, ensures superior thermal and acoustic performance.

Sliding door

Excellence in Every Slide

Key Features

Thermal Efficiency

Both IS20 and IS47 sliding doors are designed with thermal breaks, providing exceptional energy efficiency. The IS20 offers a transmittance Uw from 1.3 W/m²K, while the IS47 achieves Uw from 1.1 W/m²K, helping to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.

Sleek Aesthetics sliding door

Our sliding door feature slim profiles for maximum glass area and unobstructed views. The IS20 system boasts a minimal aluminium profile view of just 2cm, and the IS47 has a central minimalistic interlock of 47mm, enhancing both aesthetics and performance.

Easy Installation

Designed for quick and efficient installation, our sliding doors minimise on-site disruption. Available in various RAL colours, with options for dual colours, wood effect, and anti-bacterial powder coatings, our doors can be customised to match your style.

Acoustic Insulation

Enjoy peace and quiet with our sliding doors, which provide excellent acoustic insulation. The IS20 offers maximum acoustic insulation of Rw=41 dB, and the IS47 achieves Rw=40 dBA, ensuring a serene indoor environment.

Durability

Constructed with high-quality aluminium, our sliding doors are built to last. Both systems are robust and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, providing long-lasting performance and minimal maintenance.

Built to Slide

Performance Specifications

IS20

Thermal Insulation

Transmittance Uw from 1.3 W/m²K

Acoustic Insulation

Rw=41 dB

Air Permeability

Class 4

Water Tightness

Class 7A

Wind Resistance

Class C5

IS47

Thermal Insulation

Transmittance Uw from 1.1 W/m²K

Acoustic Insulation

Rw=40 dBA

Air Permeability

Class 3

Water Tightness

Class 7A

Wind Resistance

Class C5

Design Freedom

Customisation options

Wide Range of Configurations

  • IS20: Sliding 2, 3, 4, & 6 sashes; Three track possibilities; Mono-rail (1 sash + 1 fixed); Corner to 90° without mullion; Pocket configuration 1 & 2 sashes.
  • IS47: Sliding 2 & 3 sashes; Possibility of 1 rail (1 sash + 1 fixed light).

Colour and Finish

  • Custom Colours: Available in any RAL colour, with standard options including White, Grey, and Black.
  • Interior and Exterior: Mix and match colours for internal and external faces for a bespoke look.
  • Finishes: Options include wood effect, metallic, textured, and anti-bacterial powder coatings.

Our process

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Our process

Tell us how you use the space, what view you want, and any planning constraints.

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Survey and drawings.

We confirm structure, levels, drainage, and thresholds, thenpropose layouts and sections.

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Quotation and options

We present clear costs with alternates for glass, colors, and hardware.

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Manufacture and scheduling

We lock in dates, coordinate with builders, and prepare the site plan.

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Installation and sign-off

Our team fits cleanly, tests operation, and hands-overcare guidance, with aftercare available through Contact Us.

COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ: Sliding Doors

What are the benefits of sliding doors?

Sliding doors provide seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, maximize natural light, and offer unobstructed views. They also enhance the aesthetic appeal and value of your home

What is the difference between IS20 and IS47 sliding doors?

IS20 features an avant-garde design with minimal aluminium profile views and options for large openings, while IS47 offers a minimalistic interlock and high glazing capacity for superior thermal and acoustic performance.

How energy efficient are your sliding doors?

Our sliding doors are designed with thermal breaks, providing excellent energy efficiency. IS20 has a transmittance Uw from 1.3 W/m²K, and IS47 achieves Uw from 1.1 W/m²K, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.

Can I customise the colour and finish of my sliding doors?

Yes, our sliding doors are available in any RAL colour, with options for dual colours, wood effect, metallic, textured, and anti-bacterial powder coatings, allowing you to match your personal style and home decor.

Are your sliding doors weather-resistant?

Yes, our sliding doors are tested for watertightness, air permeability, and wind resistance, ensuring they can withstand harsh weather conditions while maintaining their performance and appearance.

What is the sightline for your sliding doors?

The IS20 system features a minimal aluminium profile view of just 2cm, and the IS47 has a central minimalistic interlock of 47mm, both designed to maximize your view and enhance the door’s aesthetics.

Do sliding doors provide good acoustic insulation?

Yes, our sliding doors offer excellent acoustic insulation, with IS20 providing Rw=41 dB and IS47 achieving Rw=40 dBA, ensuring a quiet and peaceful indoor environment.

How do I maintain my sliding doors?

Sliding doors require minimal maintenance. Regular cleaning of the glass and frames, along with periodic inspections of seals and hardware, will keep your doors looking and performing their best.

What sizes are available for your sliding doors?

IS20 can close gaps up to 13.2m (width) x 3m (height) in 6 sashes, while IS47 supports sash dimensions of up to 2500mm (W) x 3000mm (H) with a maximum sash weight of 280kg.

How do I get started with purchasing sliding doors?

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our team will guide you through the selection process, ensuring you get the perfect sliding doors for your home.

Transform Your Space

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