what are the Advantages of Lift & Slide Doors?

Homeowners increasingly look to incorporate large swathes of glazing into their selfbuild or extension in order to create a more open and brighter living space.

Lift & Slide doors are the ideal solution for large openings. Not only do they seemlessly merge the outside with the inside living area in summer, Internorm lift & slide doors are triple glazed as standard, therefore offering outstanding performance.

In general, sliding doors have a better glass-to-frame ratio compared to other systems, such as bi-folds, so you benefit from much more light and uninterrupted views out. Internorm’s lift & slide doors also support stylish frameless glass-to- glass corners or can be combined with fixed panes, without impacting thermal insulation. Plus, having minimal framing and fewer moving parts means there is less opportunity for things to go wrong. You can also open up your home when the weather allows, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. What’s more, sliding doors provide uninterrupted views into your garden, or if you are lucky enough, across the countryside.

The advantage of lift and slide doors over conventional sliders is that there is no contact between the ceiling gasket and the frame when lifting the sliding panel; so, you get smooth, effortless operation. This is particularly helpful when using heavy oversized panels, as there’s no friction or resistance – like you might find with standard sliding doors. Internorm lift & slide doors don’t just slide, they glide!

Try to buy the best performing product for your budget, as lower spec options might not provide you with the quality that you require to futureproof your home. Especially with increasing energy costs, it is important to focus in on thermal performance, airtightness, the quality of the manufacture and warranties. If you are looking to build a low energy home or to standards, then the glazing products you choose become even more of a focus.

Performance values are becoming increasingly important as Building Regulations change and we are all tasked with reducing our carbon footprint. So don’t buy cheap but do your research and consider buying triple glazed lift and slide doors as an investment, which you will enjoy for many years to come. Sound reduction should also be considered – especially if your home is in an urban area – as the right products will make a dramatic difference to your quality of life.

Large areas of glazing do bring some challenges; overheating can be an issue in the summer, especially on south- and west-facing elevations. You can mitigate this by designing in roof overhangs or external blinds like Internorm’s sturdy aluminium hat regulate the amount of sunlight entering. Intelligent shading can even be integrated into a smart home system that can track the indoor temperature, so the blinds drop when the mercury climbs too high.

When specifying your lift-and-slide doors, always go for the best quality you can afford. Systems such as Internorm’s will provide excellent thermal and acoustic performance, as well as outstanding security – another important factor when choosing units. Our and achieve security rating RC2 and are approved.

There are plenty of products on the market, from slim frame aluminium to sliding and lift-and-slide doors and these can vary greatly in cost. Performance values are becoming increasingly important as building regulations change and we are all tasked with reducing our carbon footprint. So don’t buy cheap but do your research and consider buying triple-glazed lift-and-slide doors as an investment, which you can enjoy for many years to come.

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