Ultra-slim sliding doors

Having narrow sight lines minimises the amount of frame and increases the amount of glass, maximising the view out.

The depth of the frame from front to back is an important consideration, the slimmer the frame the less obstruction that is caused when the doors are viewed at an angle.

The sealed glass units on theEDGE2.0 are not structurally bonded in the same way most other slim sliding doors are, ensuring the glazing can be removed should the glass ever need to be replaced.

Aluminium tread plates cover unused elements of the track and outer-frame, providing a cleaner and more stylish end product.

The maximum size of each individual glass panel installed in our sliding doors range.

Thermal performance of the doors is measured as a U-value. When comparing products it is crucial to compare the overall U-value of the system and not just the U-value of the sealed glass unit. theEDGE2.0 can achieve a U-value from just 1.2W/m²K based on a centre-pane of 0.5W/m²K.

Panels slide completely behind each other.

Our sliding doors are designed with maximum security in mind.

PAS 24 is the testing standard for security required to comply with Building Regulations Document Q. P1a glass (usually laminated glass) specification is required to meet Building Regulations Document Q approval.

Every set of doors and windows undergoes independent physical testing to assess the ability of the systems to withstand air and water. Water tightness is tested against BS EN 12208 standard with air permeability tested against BS EN 12207 standard.

Pocket sliding doors slide on an extended track into a recess in the wall, creating a complete opening and seamless transition between house and garden

The integration of a moveable corner post allows the doors to open up a complete, unobstructed corner of a room

Our sliding doors are available double glazed as standard.

Allows the lead door to be secured in place while partially opened.

Providing a track that is completely flush with the internal and external floor levels seamlessly breaks down the boundaries between the house, patio and garden, without reducing the protection the doors offer from wind and rain.

The track configuration will depend on the number of panels you choose and the size of the opening.

Plant-on panels provide an alternative to fixed frames within sliding doors. They are fixed panels sit outside the track, reducing the required width of track, and are ideally suited for more exposed or rural locations.

The requirement for trickle vents to provide background ventilation can be a requirement of Building Regulations Document F, depending on the type of project you are undertaking. IDSystems trickle vents are installed through the head track of the outer frame if required.

Tinted anti-sun glass: Reducing solar gain, available in blue, green, grey or bronze.
Neutral anti-sun glass: Neutral in colour with reflective properties to reduce solar gain.
Self-cleaning glass: Reduces the need to clean the glass, very useful in roofs.
Obscure glass: Our satin deco is a stylish solution for areas requiring privacy.
Low-iron glass: Improves the light transmittance through the glass while providing some free energy.

When required, we fit toughened glass to comply with Building Regulations Document N. As an alternate method of compliance we are able to fit laminated glass. Both options have their pros and cons.

Toughened glass
Toughened glass has been heat tempered to increasing its strength over the ordinary annealed glass by up to five times. Other than the strength the advantage of toughened glass is that should it break it would shatter into non-sharp pieces. It is also available with the widest variety of coatings and can be supplied in larger sheets than equivalent thickness laminated glass.

When the glass is toughened it can suffer from some visual distortion making, meaning the face of the glass is not perfectly flat distorting some reflections.

Laminated glass
Laminated glass is manufactured by bonding two panes of annealed glass with a clear plastic interlayer. The benefit of laminated glass is that if it’s broken the glass will crack rather than shattering, improving security. In addition, laminated glass reduces bleaching of carpets, curtains and furniture by filtering UV rays that would usually penetrate the glass.

The drawback of laminated glass is that extreme heat or cold can cause invisible defects in the glass to form a crack due to the two panes expanding and contracting independently. As the laminated glass is not toughened is does not suffer from the visual distortion that can occur to toughened glass during the toughening process.