Low Profile Sliding Glass Patio Doors by SunSeeker Doors
Designed for elegance, our sliding glass patio doors can cover large spaces with minimal visible frame: the sightline is just 2 cm, creating a stunning “glass wall” effect. Made with accessibility, thermal performance, and security in mind, these sliding doors are a great choice for your patio.
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Minimalist Design
Our sliding patio doors have a surface that’s over 90% glass, for unobstructed views of your garden.
20 mm Sightlines
Featuring super slimline 20 mm sightlines that amplify natural light, making your sliding doors a focal point in any room.
Optimal Performance
With double glazing and great thermal and acoustic insulation, our glass sliding patio doors keep your home comfortable.
About Our Sliding Glass Patio Doors
These large leaf sliding glass doors feature a minimal aluminium profile with a nearly frameless appearance, making your home feel more open and bright. Despite their low profile, they feature premium security and thermal performance, with a high-security 5-point lock system, toughened safety glass, and double glazing.
Sliding Patio Doors Customisation Options
Our glass sliding patio doors are highly customisable, available in over 100 RAL colours. This extensive range ensures you can find the perfect colour to match or complement your home’s existing décor. Here’s a breakdown of the finishes we offer:
Dual Colour Frames
This option allows you to have one colour on the interior and a different colour on the exterior of your sliding patio doors, providing flexibility to match both the inside and outside of your home.
Anodised Aluminium
Anodising is a chemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer on the aluminium, providing a more durable and corrosion-resistant finish.
Powder Coatings
Colour Powder Coating
Powder coating is a durable and high-quality finish that is applied to the aluminium frame. It comes in a range of colours from the RAL colour chart. Mottled and rough finishes add texture to the frame, giving it a unique look and feel.
Wood Effect Powder Coating
This finish mimics the appearance of wood, offering the traditional look of timber with the durability and low maintenance of aluminium. It’s ideal for homeowners who want a classic aesthetic without the upkeep associated with real wood.
Anti-Bacterial Powder Coating
This coating includes antimicrobial properties that help reduce the growth of bacteria on the surface, promoting a healthier environment, particularly useful in homes with children or pets.
From Room Enclosures to Very Large Patio Doors
Our glass sliding patio doors may be installed in many configurations, internal and external, including “glass walls” (including corners). However, they look their best as very large sliding doors, with a maximum width of 2.5 metres and a maximum height of 3 metres per door panel. This makes them suitable for openings up to 13.2 metres by 3 metres. Flexible to your needs, options include single, double, or triple tracks, and corners.
If you require retractable sliding doors for a more standard size of patio door opening, please take a look at our UltraSlim sliding patio doors.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability of our Glass Sliding Patio Doors
Thermal Insulation
Our sliding glass patio doors are designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring double glazing that provides excellent thermal insulation. With a U-value starting from 1.3, our doors help maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating in winter. The doors are built to withstand strong winds, classified as Class C5 under the EN 12210 standard, ensuring robust performance in various weather conditions.
Eco-Friendly Materials
At SunSeeker, we prioritise sustainability throughout our manufacturing process. We use eco-friendly raw materials and products, minimising waste and environmental impact. Aluminium, a key material in our door construction, is infinitely recyclable, making it an environmentally responsible choice. Our manufacturing practices are designed to reduce environmental risks, ensuring that our products are as green as possible.
Long-Term Savings
Investing in our sliding glass patio doors can lead to significant long-term savings. The high insulation coefficient of our doors ensures that your home remains comfortable across all climatic zones, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. Our slide door system design includes a thermal break that maximises light entry while minimising the visible aluminium profile to just 2 cm.
Our commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability makes our sliding glass patio doors a smart choice for environmentally conscious homeowners and architects looking to meet modern energy standards.
Sliding Patio Doors FAQ
What are the benefits of sliding glass patio doors?
Sliding glass patio doors offer several benefits, including:
Natural Light: The large glass panels allow abundant natural light to enter your home, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
Space Efficiency: Unlike traditional hinged doors, sliding doors do not require additional space to open or close, making them ideal for compact areas.
Unobstructed Views: With minimal visible aluminium profile sections and only 20 mm centre junctions, these doors provide nearly unobstructed views of the outdoors.
Increased Accessibility: Patio sliding doors are easy to operate.
What’s the difference between sliding glass patio doors and bifold glass doors?
The main differences between glass sliding patio doors and bifold doors include:
Operation: Sliding doors move along a track parallel to the wall, while bifold doors fold in sections and stack to one side.
Space Utilisation: Sliding doors do not take up additional space when open, whereas bifold doors require space to fold and stack.
Aesthetics: Sliding doors offer a more streamlined look with minimal framing, while bifold doors provide a more segmented view.
Maintenance: Sliding doors typically have fewer moving parts and are easier to maintain than bifold doors. This is especially true for aluminium sliding doors, thanks to the durability of aluminium.
What sizes are your sliding doors available in?
Our glass sliding patio doors can be tailored to fit various openings. The maximum sizes for each sash are:
Width: Up to 2500 mm (2.5 m)
Height: Up to 3000 mm (3.0 m)
Our system can close very large openings with total sizes of up to 13.2 metres wide and 3 metres high with up to 6 sashes. We also offer sliding options for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 sashes, with 1, 2, or 3 rails.
What security features do your glass sliding patio doors have?
Our sliding glass patio doors are equipped with a rod-operated multipoint locking mechanism. The doors feature a high-security 5-point lock system and toughened safety glass, for robust protection against break-ins.
What maintenance is required for external sliding glass doors?
Maintaining your glass sliding patio doors is straightforward. Regular cleaning of the glass and frames, along with occasional lubrication of the tracks, will keep your doors in top condition. Ensuring that the tracks are free from debris will also help maintain smooth operation.
What finishes are available for these patio slide doors?
Our sliding patio doors are available in over 100 RAL standard colours, with finishes such as dual colour, colour powder coating (RAL, mottled, and rough), wood effect powder coating, anti-bacterial powder coating, and anodised.
What track configurations and corner options are available for your glass sliding patio doors?
Our sliding glass patio doors offer several track configurations and corner options to suit different needs. Whilst ideal for use as external doors, particularly for larger openings, our sliding glass doors are equally at home as internal doors – creating “glass walls” between rooms.
Track Configurations
The doors can be configured with up to three tracks. A track is the guide rail on which the door panels slide. You can choose from:
Two Tracks: Suitable for double doors with two sliding panels.
Three Tracks: Allows for more flexible opening options, accommodating up to three sliding panels.
Mono-Rail: This option includes one sliding panel and one fixed panel, providing a sleek and minimalistic design.
Corner Options
Our slide doors can be set to meet at a 90-degree corner without the need for a vertical support bar (mullion). This creates a completely unobstructed corner view.
Pocket Door Configuration
We also offer a pocket door configuration. This design allows the sliding panels to be fully concealed within the wall cavity, resulting in a 100% clear opening. This is available for configurations with one or two sliding panels.
How do your sliding glass patio door products ensure energy efficiency?
Our sliding glass patio doors are designed with energy efficiency in mind through the following features:
- Thermal insulation. Our external doors feature double glazing with a U-value starting from 1.3, providing excellent thermal insulation. This helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, reducing the need for heating and cooling.
- Thermal break technology. The design includes a thermal break that minimises heat transfer through the aluminium frames.
- Eco-friendly materials. We use sustainable materials and processes, including the recyclability of aluminium, to reduce environmental impact.
- Laboratory tested. All our enclosing systems are tested in a laboratory to guarantee the best performance in watertightness, air permeability, and wind loads.
What makes your double sliding patio doors stand out from other products on the market?
- Minimal visible frame. With only 20 mm centre junctions and slim aluminium profiles, our double sliding patio doors offer nearly unobstructed views.
- Customisation options. Available in over 100 RAL standard colours, including white, black, various shades of grey like anthracite grey, and a range of colours. Finishes include dual colour, wood effect, and anti-bacterial powder coating.
- Advanced security. Equipped with a high-security 5-point lock system and toughened safety glass, our external sliding doors provide robust protection against break-ins.
- Versatile configurations. Our doors can be configured with up to three tracks and options for corner designs without mullions, as well as pocket door configurations for fully concealed openings.
- Durability. Made from high-quality aluminium, our doors are built to last, offering superior strength and resistance to weathering.
Why SunSeeker Doors?
Sliding glass patio doors are a must-have for any home renovation project. As a leading innovative doors company, SunSeeker strives to bring to market the best doors for your home or commercial property. With our efficient production process and dedicated installation crew, we can bring your vision to life in no time.
If you think our sliding glass patio doors might be for you and you’d like further information or a no-obligation quotation, please request a quote or call us on 01582 492 730. Prices start at £1,995.