Are large sliding glass doors from Europe worth the price?

What are the types of large sliding glass doors?

European large sliding doors can have frames made from aluminum, uPVC, or wood.

Big glass doors differ depending on the system, country or continent, and the producer.

In general, we can find type large sliding doors due to the system of working:

• panorama frameless sliding doors (e.g. COR Vision Plus)
• lift and slide glass doors (e.g. MB-77HS)
• folding glass doors (bifold patio doors)
• sliding patio doors
• smart sliding doors (e.g. Smart Slide Neo)

Which system could be the right one for your project? To answer this question, explore our articles:

• Folding patio doors cost: Are they worth their price?
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How much are big sliding glass doors?

The cost of a large sliding glass doors can vary depending on various factors:

• size of the door, 
• material used, 
• a number of panes,
• manufacturer,
• country of manufacturing.

Generally, bigger doors are more expensive than smaller ones. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost in the USA is around $2,500 to $10,000 or more. However, they are not proper products for high-end homes.

When it comes to luxury custom homes, American prices are few times higher than European ones

If you are searching for better prices and higher quality, you should consider glass patio doors from Europe and save up to 50%.

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Other factors that may affect the cost include the material, type of glass used, energy efficiency, and – very important! – manufacturer and country of manufacturing.

Is it possible to buy glass sliding doors for half the price without compromising quality? By all means!

Compared to the price of sliding doors in the USA, European sliding doors with the same or better specifications are cheaper by 50% on average. Especially from Poland.

With Polish sliding glass doors, you can:

• save money – increase the profitability of your business
• increase the property value, while cutting costs
• at the same time offer your customers glass doors with modern design, custom options and excellent technical parameters.

For example Aluprof MB-77HS are affordable quality sliding doors.

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What are sliding glass door sizes?

Aluminum and glass can create multi-meter structures. In principle, the only limitation is the size of a single sash. So what are the maximum sash dimensions?

• for lift slide doors it is 10 ft 9.92 in x 11 ft 9.73 in
• for panoramic – frameless sliding doors  it is 13 ft 1.48 in x 13 ft 1.48 in
• for bifold – accordion system  it is 5 ft 2.99 in x 7 ft 10.49 in
• for basic sliding door system  it is 5 ft 10.87 in x 8 ft 6.36 in

As you can see, the largest size we can gain with panoramic frameless doors. If you want to learn more about frameless patio doors, read The ultimate guide of Frameless Aluminum Sliding Doors

Frameless large aluminum sliding doors

European sliding doors are known for their ability to create floor-to-ceiling glass walls. In the example below, you can see the sashes of panoramic sliding doors prepared for shipping to the U.S.

Example

The entire construction measures 30 ft x 10 ft 4 in, with the largest single sliding door leaf measuring 10 ft 4 in x 7 ft 6 in.

In this case, we used Cortizo COR Vision Plus panoramic doors with the following features:

• Solar gain: 62%
• Light transmission: 79%
• U-Factor: 0.25
• Safety tempered glass
• Interior color: white
• Exterior color: anthracite grey
• Narrow frame
• No threshold

The entire construction measures 30 ft x 10 ft 4 in

Why aluminum for big glass doors?

For your company, it is important that aluminum sliding doors are more resistant to scratches and they cause the least number of complaints compared to other materials.

8 of 10 companies from the US cooperating with debesto choose aluminum as the best material for big sliding doors. 

What can you tell your client about aluminum systems?

Large aluminum sliding glass doors are a popular choice for modern and contemporary homes due to their sleek, minimalist design and durability.

Aluminum frames are known for their strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to support large glass panels.

They are also relatively low maintenance and energy-efficient, as they provide good insulation and can be fitted not only with double-paned but also with triple-paned.

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