What are aluminium lift and slide patio doors?

Aluminium lift and slide patio doors are doors that allow for larger panes of glass and better thermal performance. The door uses special hardware that allows the door to lift off its track. This makes a lift and slide door a flexible, easy to use patio door option.
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Are aluminium lift and slide doors worth it?

Aluminium lift and slide patio doors give your home the advantage of a very easy to open patio door with large glass panes to maximise your views. Another benefit is that they are much more water and airtight than regular sliding doors. This also reduces energy costs compared to normal sliding doors. Lift and slide doors last longer than sliding doors because they dont use the tracks as much as normal sliding doors.

Other benefits of Aluminium lift and slide doors:

  • Lift and slide doors do not need as much space as a french door or bi-fold doors.
  • Aluminium lift and slide doors have very slim frames that make them slimmer than bifold doors
  • Aluminium can have almost any colour added to it so lift and slide doors can fit any style.
  • The material means the doors are durable and energy-efficient

Are aluminium lift and slide doors expensive?

Aluminium lift and slide doors are a very reasonable price compared to other materials. Aluminium is also super strong and the lift and slide features mean you could save money on your energy bills. So overall aluminium lift and slide doors give you the best of all worlds.
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How do aluminium lift and slide doors work?

Aluminium lift and slide doors sit on a track when closed. To open a lift and slide door turn the handle, this will raise the door up on the rollers. This makes the lift and slide door really easy to move due to the reduced friction. When the door is in the desired position simply push the handle in the other direction and the door will drop smoothly onto the track again. The door is now locked in that position.

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