When buying sliding doors, it’s important to be aware of the options available to you and know as much as possible about the doors you’re buying. Factors such as glazing, security, costs, energy efficiency and the manufacturer you choose can have an impact on the quality and functioning of your doors, so they are all important to consider.
Sliding patio doors are an investment for your home so making the right decision is essential. Not only to keep your home safe from intruders and warm, but also to ensure your home benefits from the look of sliding doors and your investment will last for years to come.
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Learn more about the differences between double glazing and triple glazing and how to choose the right option for your sliding doors.
Find out more about how energy efficient sliding doors are and what to look out for.
Read this section for more information on the factors that can affect the security of your sliding doors.
Learn more about the costs of sliding doors and the factors that can have an impact on the cost.
Find out more about what you should look out for when choosing a sliding door manufacturer.
Should you choose double glazing or triple glazing?
Sliding doors feature huge expanses of glass, so the glazing you choose for your doors is an important factor in keeping your home warm and maintaining its energy efficiency.
Most doors are now fitted with either double glazing or triple glazing, both of which offer their own benefits and features which should be considered.
The key differences between the two types of glazing are:
- Energy efficiency – triple glazed sliding doors can be up to 50% more energy efficient than double glazed sliding doors, helping to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Noise reduction – the thicker the glass or the more panes there are, the greater the noise reduction, so triple glazed doors help to block outside noise. This is the best option if you live in a busy or industrial area.
Double glazing
Double glazing offers the following benefits:
- Lower cost than triple glazing
- Good energy efficiency
- Good sound insulation
- Price depends on size but tends to be easier and lighter to deliver than triple glazing
Triple glazing
On the other hand, the benefits of triple glazing include:
- More thermally efficient than double glazing
- Superior noise reduction
However, the initial costs of triple glazing can be higher due to its nature and the delivery costs can be more due to the heavy weight of the glass.
Origin Patio Sliding Doors are available with either double glazing or triple glazing and are completely bespoke to meet your needs. Your installer will source the right type of glass that’s right for you.
Find out more about how double glazing and triple glazing compare in our guide.
How to determine the energy efficiency of sliding doors
When choosing sliding doors for your home, considering the energy efficiency of the doors you install will help to keep your home at a usable temperature all year round and improve the overall energy efficiency.
A glass sliding door can lose more heat and energy than other types of door, but Origin sliding doors are made with aluminium, which helps to increase thermal efficiency as they are fitted with a thermal break. This acts as a thermal barrier between the inner and outer parts of the door frame and prevents the heat from being lost.
All of Origin Sliding Doors are tested and designed for energy efficiency. They include weather tight seals for protection and energy efficiency, and are thermally broken to reduce the heat transfer between inside and outside.
Learn more about the energy efficiency of sliding doors in our guide.
Are sliding patio doors secure?
Any door or window in your home can provide a weak point for intruders to break into your home. Therefore, ensuring that any type of glazing you install in your home is as secure as possible is essential.
When you’re looking to install sliding doors in your home, knowing that they’re secure will help to give you peace of mind and ensure that intruder have as little chance as possible to break into your home.
There are a number of factors you should consider when buying your sliding doors to make sure they’re secure:
- Material – the material of your sliding door frame can have a huge impact on security. Wooden and uPVC doors can be strong and durable but they can also be easily broken or bent with force. On the other hand, aluminium sliding doors provide a physically secure door.
- Glazing – the glazing you choose for your sliding doors can have an impact on security. Single glazing is easier for an intruder to smash and gain access to your home. Whereas, double glazing and triple glazing make this much harder.
- Door lock – locks that have been tested against break-ins. Multi-point door locks are recommended as they can prevent lock snapping and, with a minimum of six points of locking, are extremely secure and difficult to break into.
- Privacy – sliding glass doors feature huge expanses of glass which can allow intruders to see straight into your home. So, adding blinds or curtains can help to provide extra privacy at night when the lights are on inside your home and prevent intruders from being able to see the contents of your home.
All of Origin Sliding Doors are designed with security in mind, made with the best materials and feature a multi-lock system which is exceptionally difficult to break.
Learn more about sliding door security in our guide.
How much do sliding doors cost?
The door you choose for your home will depend on the space you have available, as well as your budget. The cost of buying a sliding door can vary based on a huge number of factors, so if you want to know more about the cost of Origin Sliding Doors, speak to your local installer who will be able to talk through your needs and provide you with a quote.
A number of factors can affect the cost of sliding doors, including:
- Material – sliding doors tend to be made with timber, uPVC or aluminium. Aluminium is the most expensive option, but it also provides the most durable and strong option too.
- The door system you choose – there are a huge number of sliding door systems available which can vary between manufacturers.
- Door size – larger sized doors with more panes will cost more to buy initially and installation and delivery costs can be higher due to the weight of the doors. Origin Sliding Doors are custom-made to your specifications so the cost will vary depending on your needs and the installer you choose.
- Door configuration – sliding doors can be configured in a number of ways and more complicated configurations carry higher costs.
- Door colour – many manufacturers offer a standard range of colour, but if you’re looking for something a little more unique, it may come with a slightly higher price tag.
- The installer or manufacturer you buy from – different installers and manufacturers have different costs for their doors, and this could be affected given the materials used or how the doors are manufactured.
- Delivery costs – these can vary depending on the size of your door and the glazing you choose. Triple glazed doors weigh much more than double glazed doors so could cost more to be delivered.
Learn more about the costs of sliding doors in our guide.
Identifying the best aluminium sliding door manufacturer
Choosing a manufacturer to buy your new sliding doors from is an important decision. Every manufacturer is different which means the quality of the doors can vary. When you have sliding doors installed, the quality can have an impact on the security, energy efficiency and the look of your home, so as such a huge investment, it’s important to get it right.
The manufacturer you choose can have an impact on the following factors:
- Door quality
- Functioning and longevity
- The type of systems available
- Thermal efficiency
- Weather resistance
- Security
- Guarantees
- Lead times
At Origin, our doors are designed and fabricated by our own in-house team, giving us control over every aspect of the manufacturing process and ensure the doors are tested at every stage for quality. Our state-of-the-art factory as well as our dedicated research and development help us to create the highest quality doors.
From there, our doors are purchased through a network of nationwide installers. They will arrange everything through us and will undertake your installation/ project. They are a 3rd party company and separate to us, so be sure to find an installer you’re comfortable with. To find your local one, click here.
Find out more about choosing the best sliding door manufacturer in our guide.
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