Energy efficient Low maintenance Daylight optimization Min. 40y life expectancy Easy to operate Made to measure
VELFAC composite windows and patio doors bring together the best of both worlds; the durability and versatility of aluminium and the beauty and warmth of natural wood.
When you are considering a single sliding door, there may be many relevant questions that you want answered. We have gathered some of the frequently asked questions about single sliding doors right here.
Please remenber that if you have any questions you are more than welcome to contact us. We are ready to help.
What is the main advantage of an external sliding door?
One of the biggest benefits of installing a sliding glass door is they take very little space to operate. Where hinged doors require space to swing open, sliding doors operate sideways. This makes them ideal for use where floor space is a concern both on the inside or the outside of your house.
Are sliding doors practical to use?
Sliding doors offer more controlled ventilation than bifolding doors because allow you to open the doors partially to ventilate each room without making your whole house cold.
VELFAC sliding doors are also very easy to operate even with only one hand, despite the size or weight of the door.
Which material is best for sliding doors?
The most affordable option is UPVC, but this material it’s not particularly strong, so the frame of the sliding door will be fairly thick, blocking your view. Timber is a classic choice because it's a very warm material, but requires painting and maintenance . Aluminium offers high durability and the possibility to have a virtually uninterrupted views, but it is not as thermal efficient as wood. The best option would be a composite sliding door which combines wood and aluminum together, insuring slim frame, high thermal efficiency, and durability of minimum 40 years.
What sizes are available?
All VELFAC sliding doors are made to measure, therefore you can be sure that the door will fit exactly your home. The single leaf sliding door can be manufactured to create up to 2.8 metres free opening.
Why should I choose sliding doors from VELFAC?
VELFAC is a leader manufacturer of wood / aluminum windows, and is valued for its system narrow frames, elegant design and unique thermal performance.
VELFAC doors are the ideal complement to your VELFAC windows. Finished to match frame colours, inside and out, VELFAC sliding doors features the same style and uniform sightlines that make VELFAC windows so distinctive, allowing a seamless transition.
Security is also important: our sliding doors multi-point locking system brings peace of mind, and ensures the door closes tightly, eliminating draughts. VELFAC products are manufactured in high quality, which results in low maintenance and a long operational life of minimum 40 years.
Thanks to the unique construction, VELFAC double sliding doors can create an extra-wide, uninterrupted opening of up to 2.5 metres. Ideal for kitchens, dining rooms or garden rooms, each glass pane of the double sliding glass doors moves in two different directions on the track, letting more light into your home and connecting any room to the outside.
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All VELFAC products are thoroughly tested and quality assured. VELFAC meet - and exceed - all necessary standards.
