signature sliding door

Signature sliding door

Bring the outside in with a VELFAC signature sliding door

VELFAC Signature sliding doors are constructed from alu. clad wood frames with a low 20mm threshold, and are designed for use in showcase low-rise housing projects. It features a minimalist design with narrow angled framing, affording an impressive inflow of light and enhancing your view. Sizes are available up to 5.9m wide and 2.7m high (4.78m x 2.5m with PAS24/Part Q compliance), so huge glazed features can be created.

Minimalist design for larger glazed openings

The VELFAC Signature sliding door is designed for projects where daylight, views and architectural impact are key.

With slim, narrow angled framing and large panes of glass, the Signature sliding door helps create a bright, open connection between your home and the outside. The minimalist design is ideal for contemporary self-builds, extensions and low-rise housing projects where large glazed openings form an important part of the architecture.

A low 20mm threshold supports a smooth transition between inside and out, while the aluminium/timber construction combines a durable, low-maintenance exterior with the warmth of timber on the inside.

Whether used to frame a garden view, open up a kitchen-dining space or create a standout feature in a modern home, the VELFAC Signature sliding door offers a premium sliding door solution with generous glass, clean lines and made-to-measure flexibility.

Frequently asked Questions

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.