Large sliding glass doors

What are the types of large sliding glass doors?

Large sliding doors can have frames made from aluminum, uPVC, fiberglass, vinyl, or wood. Big glass doors differ depending on the system, country or continent, and the producer. But in general, we can find type large sliding doors due to the system of working:

• panorama frameless sliding doors
• lift and slide glass door
• folding glass doors (bifold patio doors)
• standard sliding doors
• smart sliding doors

Which system could be the right one for your project? We give you an answer in the article on our blog dedicated for building companies.

Large aluminum sliding glass doors

For your company, it is important that aluminum sliding windows and 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 windows. 

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.

What is the largest sliding glass door size?

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

• for liftslide 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 ifold – accordion system  it is 5 ft 2.99 in x 7 ft 10.49 in
• for basic sliding window-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 windows and doors, read The ultimate guide of Frameless Aluminum Sliding Windows and Doors

How much is a large 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, larger doors are more expensive than smaller ones. According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost is around $2,500 to $10,000 or more. 

If you are searching for better prices and higher quality, you can consider glass patio doors from Europe.

See the prices for European large sliding glass doors

How to get lower price for large sliding doors?

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 windows for half the price without compromising quality? By all means!

Compared to the price of sliding doors in the US, European sliding windows with the same specifications are cheaper by 40% on average. With windows from Europe, you can save money – increase the profitability of your business and at the same time offer your customers windows with excellent technical parameters.