Sliding direction
The active panel should open towards the side that creates the most useful access route.
Doors
Patio sliding doors for wide views and practical access
Sliding patio doors provide a broad glazed area and open along their own track. They are useful where a hinged door would take up valuable room inside or interfere with furniture and patio space outside.
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Product overview
Large areas of glass without a door swing
The sliding movement makes this door type particularly useful for rooms where the space immediately inside or outside the opening needs to remain clear. Panel arrangement and opening direction should be chosen around the most convenient route to the garden.
We will survey the aperture, discuss the available configurations and explain the frame and hardware choices before ordering.
Planning your project
Details to consider before ordering
Panel arrangement
The number and proportions of fixed and sliding sections depend on the opening width.
Threshold area
Existing floor levels, drainage and access requirements need to be considered during survey.
Is this right for your home?
Patio sliding doors may suit:
- Living rooms facing the garden
- Kitchens and dining rooms
- Locations with limited door-swing space
- Replacing older aluminium or uPVC sliders
We can compare this option with the other products in the doors range during your consultation.
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Installed across the West Midlands
Prime is based in Stourport-on-Severn and undertakes installations throughout Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands.
Helpful advice
Research patio sliding doors before you decide
Use our detailed guides to compare products, understand the important specification choices and prepare useful questions for your quotation.
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Useful information before you enquire
Do sliding patio doors open into the room?
No. The moving panel slides along the frame, so it does not need the swing space of a hinged door.
Can you replace an existing patio slider?
Yes, subject to a survey of the opening, surrounding structure and floor levels.