uPVC
uPVC Sliding Doors
uPVC sliding doors open your living space to the garden and flood the room with daylight. A sliding patio door is a set of large glass panels in a frame, where one or more panels slide along a track. Frames come in timber, aluminium, steel and uPVC.
Because sliding doors don't swing, they take up no floor space when open. That makes them handy for smaller patios and rooms where furniture sits close to the glass.
Why Choose uPVC Sliding Doors?
uPVC used to look plasticky, but modern frames come in smooth colours and convincing wood-grain finishes, so you can match the style of your house.
Other reasons people choose uPVC:
- Low maintenance: no sanding or painting. Keep the track clean and free of grit, clear the drainage holes and lubricate the rollers and locks now and then.
- Made to measure: sliding doors are built to fit your opening, so you choose the number of panels, which ones slide, the colour and the finish.
- Insulation: multi-chamber frames with good glazing and seals help keep heat in and draughts out.
- Security: look for multi-point locks, anti-lift blocks and laminated glass. Ask whether the door is tested to a recognised security standard.
- Recyclable: uPVC can be recycled at the end of its life.
You can visit showrooms one by one, but comparing prices that way takes time. Prices and quality vary quite a bit between suppliers, so comparing is worth it.
Through Fixmycrib you can fill in one request in a few minutes and receive quotes from suppliers in your area. Before you choose, check reviews, ask to see the actual frame and lock you'll get, and confirm that the installer is insured.
Types of uPVC Sliding Doors
It helps to know which type you want before asking for quotes. The main options:
- Standard sliding door: the most common type. One panel slides along a track and locks with a handle and security cylinder.
- Pocket sliding door: the panel slides into a cavity in the wall, so it disappears completely. It needs the right wall construction, so ask a builder whether it's possible.
- Lift-and-slide door: a lever lifts the panel off its seals before it slides. When closed it sits down firmly on the seals, which makes it very airtight and hard to lift out.
- Single or double: a single sliding panel suits a narrower opening. In a wider space, two panels can slide in opposite directions for a bigger opening.
- Tilt-and-slide door: the panel can also tilt open at the top, so you can air the room without opening the door fully.
- 4-panel sliding door: for wide openings. Usually the two middle panels slide, giving a wide gap in the centre.
- Bi-fold door: the panels fold up like a concertina, inwards or outwards, and stack to one side. It gives the widest opening, but the folded stack does take some space.
What Do uPVC Sliding Doors Cost?
Prices vary a lot depending on size, the type of system, glazing, colour, locks and the work needed on the opening. If a new or wider opening has to be made in a wall, a structural engineer may need to specify a steel beam or lintel, and that adds cost. Costs also vary by region.
The easiest way to get a realistic figure is to request free, no-obligation quotes here. Describe the type of door you want, measure the opening and add a photo. Then compare what each quote includes: fitting, removal of the old frame, making good and the warranty on product and installation.
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