Sliding patio doors for safety and convenience

Sliding patio doors are popular, and in most cases, also the optimal choice for closing entrances or driveways to patios. In the following, you will learn about their advantages and special features.

Patio doors are an important element for ensuring security and privacy in private and business areas. While barriers, rollers and chains only prevent the passage of vehicles, gates also stop people, thereby protecting property and buildings from miscreants and excessively curious passers-by.

Advantages of sliding patio doors

Compared to classic swing doors, sliding patio doors have several advantages. Let's take a look at them.

Savings and better utilization of space

The sliding door is opened by traveling along the floor rail, which is installed parallel to the yard fence, or, in the version without a rail, along special guides. This means that when opening , they do not encroach on the space and do not make it difficult to maneuver vehicles. They can also be approached completely with the vehicle, while with swing doors, a sufficient distance must be left in the direction of opening so that they can open.

Fewer problems in case of snow

When the thickness of the snow cover is higher than the lower edge of the swing door, the latter is difficult, sometimes impossible to open. With sliding patio doors , snow is much less of an obstacle , as they travel linearly. Even in the event that more snow falls, it is sufficient to clear only the narrow area along which the door moves.

Easier drive

Electric sliding patio doors can be simpler. For one-piece sliding doors , as most are, one drive is sufficient, consisting of an electric motor with a drive gear and safety-control electronics. Swing doors, meanwhile, are usually two-part, which means two drives, which are also more complex, which increases the possibility of malfunctions.

Where can we install sliding patio doors?

Sliding doors provide a high level of reliability and comfort. They can be installed wherever a horizontal surface twice the width of the door can be provided. For the operation of the electric drive, we also need an electrical supply at the place of installation.

Material selection and appearance

The basis of sliding patio doors is the supporting frame, which is usually made of steel profiles. Standard steel is used, which is protected against corrosion by hot-dip galvanizing and/or painting, and a stainless steel version is also possible. The center of the door is then filled with vertical profiles, slats, forged elements or panels. The design depends on the desired final appearance of the door and whether and to what extent the door should let passers-by see.

Passage for persons

Sliding patio doors are mainly intended for the passage of vehicles. For the passage of people, it is recommended to install a passage or a door for people nearby, which opens in the classic way with a handle. For greater safety and convenience, we recommend a combination with automatic closing and the possibility of remote opening via intercom.

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