For builders to learn about aluminum sliding patio doors from Europe.
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Frameless sliding doors – basic information
Definition
Frameless sliding doors are large-sized structures that give the impression of an all-glass structure from the outside and inside of the building. This effect is achieved through:
- hiding the door jamb in the building wall
- the use of narrow central posts
- hiding the threshold in the floor
Frameless patio doors can also be called panorama doors, panorama design or narrow-frame patio doors.
Frameless sliding patio doors
Frameless slidings are also called large sliding doors or oversized doors. This is due to the fact that they can be used for sashes and structures with a height of up to two floors and almost any width – thanks to the modular system of the threshold and lintel frames.
Frameless sliding patio doors are an ideal solution for patios or terraces in residences, apartments or hotels, as well as other facilities where even the smallest architectural detail is important.
The large-scale possibilities of frameless systems allow for almost unlimited use in modern buildings or lofts.
Thanks to the minimum number of frames and posts (even less than 1% of the surface!), These doors let in the maximum possible amount of light into the building.
Frameless construction
Structural schemes for architects available
Sliding systems of frameless patio doors have almost unlimited design possibilities, although they differ slightly depending on the system provider. We describe them in detail in our guide in a special section where we review systems.
The width of the center post
A very important element of the window structure are the central posts – connecting the moving sashes with the fixed parts. They are even less than 1.18 in wide – which with large dimensions of the sashes (max. 13 ft 1.48 in x 13 ft 1.48 in) is less than 1% of the width of the structure.
Maximum glazing size
The maximum glazing size currently available on the market is 13 ft 1.48 in x 13 ft 1.48 in. With a modular design, the structure can have virtually unlimited width.
Construction of the threshold
Low threshold – barrier-free
Most frameless window and sliding door systems have a low threshold. It is not only an aesthetic solution, but also facilitates the movement of disabled people. The low threshold is a very important design detail, and depending on the system provider, it can be more or less user-friendly. Here are examples:
Sliding system
In frameless systems, the sliding system is made of rollers with bearings placed in the threshold of the jamb. This solution has decisive advantages compared to the traditionally used lift and slide system – from the German Hebeschiebetür – based on trolleys.
The system based on rollers is more convenient for servicing (does not require disassembly of the window) and allows the creation of narrower thresholds, which has a positive effect on the design of the entire solution.
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