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uPVC sliding patio doors are an extremely popular choice for homes and patios. With their sleek look, energy efficiency, durability, and security features, it’s easy to understand the appeal. This comprehensive guide will explore everything you need to know about uPVC sliding doors.
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Sliding doors are a great way to open up interior spaces and connect indoors with outdoor patios and decks. uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) has become the prime material for sliding doors. uPVC combines strength, weather-resistance, noise insulation, security, and affordability.
This guide will cover the pros and cons of uPVC sliding and sliding glass doors, comparisons with other materials, costs, and help you determine if a uPVC sliding door system is right for your home.
uPVC sliding doors feature two or more panels that slide along horizontal tracks. They are ideal for patio access, room dividers, and closets.
uPVC sliding patio doors are available in a wide range of colours and finishes. Popular options include woodgrain textures for a natural look.
With proper installation and maintenance, uPVC sliding doors will retain their performance and appearance for 20-30 years or more.
uPVC sliding doors are commonly used as patio doors leading to back gardens, pools, or terraces.
With slimmer framing and larger glass panels, modern uPVC sliding glass patio doors allow you to enjoy panoramic outdoor scenery from the comfort of your home.
An innovative variety of sliding door is the lift and slide system. These doors lift slightly off the track while opening and closing by rolling on stainless steel ball bearings.
Are aluminium sliding doors better than uPVC?
uPVC and aluminium are two prevalent sliding door materials, each with pros and cons:
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uPVC is ideal if you prioritise value, low maintenance, and energy savings. Aluminium makes the most sense if contemporary style and decades of durability are paramount.
Doors can range from £500 to over £2,000 depending on:
Overall, uPVC sliding doors are very competitively priced compared to wooden doors or aluminium options.
Now, both varieties of patio doors have their merits. The optimal decision depends on what suits your home really.
Sliding doors are perfect for limited spaces as one panel slides behind the other, eliminating the need for outward opening.
French doors, on the other hand, tend to be more affordable with both doors opening, usually outwards into a room or outdoor space. Either of these glass patio doors will expand your living area.
They can come in many different colours, not just the usual black or white sliding patio doors you tend to see.
Most of the 1000’s of RAL colours can be powered coated to aluminium frames, meaning you can colour coordinate with your internal and external design schemes.
uPVC doors have a more limited colour spectrum, offering a more standardised range of colours.
Each aluminium, uPVC and timber sliding patio doors are constructed from systems with Secured By Design status, meaning not only have they undergone rigorous industry testing to qualify for this official police initiative, but their modern designs also meet the superior quality standards expected by the scheme.
Our sliding patio doors are fitted with a multitude of security features to protect your home, including the following:
These doors offer an affordable, low-maintenance option for enhancing your home’s access, light, ventilation, and connection to outdoor spaces.
With durable construction, ample customisation possibilities, energy efficiency, and enhanced security, they are a smart choice for lasting value, functionality and style.
One of our team would be happy to have a chat with you about your requirements, answer any unanswered questions and measure up at a time that suits you to provide you a free, no obligation quote.
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