offers a comprehensive warranty. With the main part of the door’s area being glass, it is very
important to remember that a sliding door is only as good as the glass that is put in it. Most modern sliding doors are fairly substantial, so would benefit from a higher specification of glass than in a standard sized window or door. Triple glazing should be considered to reduce heat loss from the building [measured as a ‘U-value’]. If the door is on a south facing elevation then solar-control glass is advisable to reduce the solar gain. Modern architecture and our way of living is all about light and space
so a sliding door is always a consideration in any new property. They bring natural light into the home as well as offering the aesthetic and lifestyle benefits of a connection between inside and out, and correctly specified modern sliding doors will perform for the long term. There are also several options for sliding door configuration. The
double track option gives greater flexibility of opening so that multiple doors can be provided. Alternatively, single track provides for a combination of fixed and sliding panels. The choice of single or double track will be dependent on the size of opening and what effect you are looking to achieve. As with any major purchase, there’s no substitution for seeing and operating the product for yourself and meeting the people from the company you’re considering buying from. Clever marketing and good photography can easily make a product look better than it really is, so don’t be fooled! It’s very important to look at the company’s history, warranties and verify the general quality of its products by seeing them first hand. After all, sliding doors are a fundamental part of the building – one you want to last and be admired for years to come.
Matt Higgs is sales director and co-owner of Kloeber Enq. 155
Enq. 156
selfbuilder & homemaker
www.sbhonline.co.uk
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