How Sliding Doors Can Transform Your Home

Types of Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are available on the market in various types and variants. This can sometimes cause confusion when choosing a sliding door system. The main division is quite simple: there are tilt&slide systems and lift&slide systems, each with many subtypes, additional options, and variants. The lift&slide solution is becoming more popular due to fewer failures and the ability to install a level threshold.

According to Evelyn from Fenbro's sales team, after choosing the right type of sliding door for your home you will also need to select the material they are made from. The most popular options are uPVC, aluminum or wood. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so below you will find a few examples of sliding doors from Fenbro's current range.

If you're looking for affordable uPVC sliding doors, take a look at the Aluplast smart slide systems designed as an alternative to standard patio doors. Another example of uPVC sliding doors is the Aluplast HST 85 mm system, an ideal combination of high comfort and excellent energy efficiency.

For strong and durable aluminum sliding doors, Fenbro's offering includes systems such as Aluprof MB-59HS and MB-77HS. If you prefer a system with good thermal insulation and a single-rail frame, then Aliplast Monorail Ultraglide would be an excellent choice.

Fenbro also offers premium systems with a sleek design — good examples of such systems are the Yawal Moreview and Cortizo COR Vision Plus sliding doors.

Foldable vs. Sliding Doors

Foldable doors (often called folding, concertina or accordion) are double doors connected by a vertical hinge. Their main advantage is the ability to open up all the space at once. This means you can have a foldable door in a corner of your home — a very unique and impressive option. If you're concerned that such doors may not be the best solution from an energy efficiency standpoint, Fenbro's sales team has good news for you: foldable doors available in Fenbro’s offer (such as Aluprof MB-86 or Aliplast Panorama Fold line) provide excellent thermal insulation and effectively protect your home from adverse weather conditions. The main drawbacks of foldable doors are quite high space requirements and higher costs compared to other sliding door systems.

Zuzanna from Fenbro's sales team also adds that when choosing sliding doors, you should always consider your real needs, expectations and requirements. This is especially important for small plots where space-related issues require special attention. On the other hand, Zuzanna emphasizes that each sliding door system can be implemented in various opening schemes depending on the structure, design and size.

Which Sliding Door System to Choose?

There is no simple answer to this question, as the final choice should always be based on your specific needs and expectations. However, experts from Fenbro's sales team strongly recommend considering the fact that homes exposed to adverse weather conditions (such as those on coastlines or in other challenging locations) should be equipped with sliding door systems that offer the best protection against wind and water. In the latter case, a tight threshold is particularly important.

According to Fenbro’s sales team, in such conditions and weather scenarios uPVC HST systems work best because they offer superior thermal insulation. Moreover, water drainage is very effective, and the threshold and door leaf design is adapted for harsh weather conditions and heavy rainfall.

Other Considerations for Sliding Doors

Before making a final decision, it's also important to consider that many sliding door systems can be additionally equipped with useful accessories such as a soft-close mechanism, which slows down the door leaf before closing. You can also add electric control of the door leaves, choose handles and pulls, as well as customize RAL colors or glass types.

Fenbro – A Reliable Supplier of High-Quality Sliding Doors

Fenbro is a rapidly growing company focused on providing the highest quality window and door equipment to businesses and private individuals in Ireland and other countries. Fenbro's product range is very broad and constantly expanding. In Ireland, Fenbro offers full-service — products, delivery, professional installation, warranty, expert knowledge and post-sales service.

More information about Fenbro's services and products can be found here: https://fenbro.com/