{"id":600,"date":"2022-08-02T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T07:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetradevillage.co.uk\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2022-11-24T09:42:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T09:42:15","slug":"sliding-door-options-from-the-trade-village","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetradevillage.co.uk\/blog\/sliding-door-options-from-the-trade-village\/","title":{"rendered":"Sliding Door Options from The Trade Village"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week we want to talk about sliding doors. No, we don\u2019t mean that rubbish film from the 90s, we\u2019re talking about one of the hottest glazing products on the market today.<\/p>\n

Sliding doors are nothing new as we all know. Veterans of the window game will know the product as \u2018patios\u2019, which is a term that we are all trying our best to avoid these days. For some reason, the term sliding doors is now the norm and seems to have given this product a new lease of life.<\/p>\n

The modern architect\u2019s obsession with glass, glass and more glass makes a sliding door more aesthetically pleasing than a bi-fold with several profile sections. There\u2019s also a raft of homeowners starting to look for an alternative to a bi-fold, in an attempt to be \u2018different\u2019. Ironically, by specifying the product that bi-folds replaced a few years ago! You have to love the window game\u2026<\/p>\n

Anyway, here is a rundown of the three main types of sliding doors on the market today. We will also go into detail on The Trade Village\u2019s preferred product for each category\u2026<\/p>\n

Inline Sliding Doors<\/u><\/h1>\n
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A Smart Visoglide Plus in OXXO design. This has two central doors that slide either way for a larger, centralised opening…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inline sliding doors are what you could crudely refer to as a \u2018standard\u2019 sliding patio door. These operate like a traditional sliding door \u2013 the doors sit within a track and are held in place at the top and bottom. There will be a running gear on the bottom track to help the doors slide when pushed.<\/p>\n

Inline sliding doors are the most cost-effective option in our line-up and are well suited for most residential doors within standard sizes. It\u2019s worth remembering that inline sliding doors require force to slide the door, so larger doors can get quite heavy to move (even more so if triple glazing is specified). If the doors are going to be of substantial size (say 1.5m wide or bigger), a lift and slide option may be preferred by the homeowner for ease of operation.<\/p>\n

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Trade Village Recommendation: Smart Visoglide Plus<\/a><\/h3>\n
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The Smart Visoglide Plus from The Trade Village is a solid choice and very competitively priced…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most fitters in the window game know Smart aluminium as a solid choice, and the Visoglide Plus is a very popular sliding door for good reason. A high-performance aluminium sliding door that can achieve fairly large glass sizes, this is a perfect option for a wow factor product at an affordable price.<\/p>\n

N.B Please note that as standard we offer the Smart Visoglide Plus as an inline sliding door by default. The door can be upgraded to a lift and slide option by request.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Smart Visoglide Plus sliding doors:<\/h2>\n

Large Glass Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Visoglide Plus can achieve very large glass areas, with each pane being available up to 1.7 metres wide and 2.5 metres high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soft Closer<\/strong><\/p>\n

to prevent fingers from getting trapped, we can provide a soft closer for Smart sliding doors by request.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slimline Interlock<\/strong><\/p>\n

For reduced sightlines, we can provide a slimline interlock by request.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bespoke Colours & Finishes<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have 4 stock colours (White, Black, Grey and Grey on White). By special order, we can provide a range of exclusive metallic finishes from the \u2018Smart Sensations\u2019 collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Double & Triple Track Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose from double and triple track options, meaning you can have a range of door styles with one, two or even three of the doors sliding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here to login or register <\/a><\/strong>and learn more about Smart Visoglide Plus sliding doors.<\/p>\n

Smart Visoglide Plus – Summary & Technical Details<\/h2>\n

Material & Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brand\/Model: Smart Visoglide Plus sliding door
\nMaterial: Aluminium
\nDelivery Time: 10 working days*
\nGlazing: 28mm double glazed\/36mm triple glazing
\nCill Options: 225mm
\nStandard Colours: Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016 Matt), Black (RAL 9005 Matt), White (Gloss), Bespoke RAL Colours
\nHandle Colours: Black\/White\/Grey\/Satin Silver
\nGuarantee: 10-Year Manufacturers Guarantee<\/p>\n

* Delivery time is a typical example and is dependent on postcode and current workload.<\/p>\n

Dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frame depth: 100mm
\nFrame width: 53mm
\nSightlines: 117mm
\nMax height: 2500mm
\nMax width 1700mm (per sash)
\nMax sash weight: 250kg<\/p>\n

Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

U Value: from 1.6 W\/m\u00b2K
\nAir permeability: Class 3 (600Pa)
\nWater tightness: 7a (300pa)
\nResistance to wind load: Class AE (2400Pa)
\n2022 Document L compliant
\nSecurity: PAS24<\/p>\n

Best suited for:<\/strong><\/p>\n