June 2023

Ranking of premium aluminum sliding patio doors

If you are looking for high-quality solutions in the premium aluminum sliding door category that will meet your investor’s expectations in terms of aesthetics, durability and functionality, you are in the right place.

Our debesto.com team of technologists has carefully reviewed the technical data and taken into account feedback from our customers and staff to provide you with a clear and detailed comparison of the best systems on our offer, in the form of the latest premium aluminum patio door ranking.

So let’s get to our comparison, which will help you make an informed decision and make sure your customers enjoy the perfect patio doors.

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What are we comparing?

Our ranking is based on the patio doors:

  • of dimensions: 3000 × 2200 mm
  • color: smooth RAL 7016/anthracite on both sides
  • 3-pane tempered glass on both sides 4 mm (Ug = 0.5)
  • with a black warm-edge spacer between the panes
  • in opening scheme A (one sliding sash, the other fixed)
  • with the narrowest possible center post

In our ranking of premium aluminum sliding patio doors, we evaluate the following:

Cheapest large premium aluminum patio doors

In the latest installment of our ranking, the cheapest premium patio door is Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus

This irreplaceable profile has reigned supreme in our listings since 2021, and despite its attractive price, Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus is not inferior to other systems in terms of quality, as confirmed by its top position in the “Quality/Price” category later in our ranking.

Its specifications should satisfy even the most demanding customer, from large glazing, excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, ease of operation, to high quality workmanship or the possibility of installing an automatic drive – Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus has it all.

In addition, the Cor-Vision Plus profile allows the frames to be fully concealed around the perimeter, which is one of the factors that contribute to its aesthetic appearance.

Cheapest premium aluminum patio doors

Profile
Price (EUR)
4640
4833
7461
7880
9139
11 424

What if you’re looking for an even more cost-effective solution?

If a potential customer’s budget is so limited that even the cheapest system, Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus, exceeds their financial capabilities, offer them up to 40% cheaper alternative in the form of aluminum lift-and-slide doors with a narrow mullion (47.5 mm) – Aluprof MB-77HS. It is also worth considering even less expensive PVC systems such as Aluplast Smart-Slide and Gealan Smoovio.

Premium aluminum patio doors of the highest quality

Best quality and great thermal performance? That’s the Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus – the winner of this category.

The Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus can feature a 54 mm glazing package that provide safety, acoustics and energy efficiency, and thanks to a roller sliding system and a hidden threshold, your customer will be able to walk freely onto the terrace without worrying about potential tripping.

When the budget of the project is higher, it is also worth paying attention to Aluprof MB-Skyline type R, which chases Cortizo Cor-Vision with its score.

Patio door quality category

Premium aluminum patio doors – the best quality/price ratio

Three times the Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus? Why not! In the quality/price category, the Cortizo system once again outperformed the competition.

The good old Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus has improved the maximum possible thickness of the glazing package, which is now 56 mm (2 mm more than in previous years). As we mentioned earlier, Cor-Vision Plus also offers excellent thermal performance, a hidden threshold, a thin center mullion, and a roller sliding system, all combined with a really attractive price.

Direct competition turns out to be the 193 EUR more expensive Yawal MOREVIEW, with a 60 mm glazing package and comparable parameters and features to Cor-Vision Plus.

Why does the hidden threshold and roller sliding system matter?

A hidden threshold, as the name implies, can be hidden under panels or tiles, but such a threshold is not only of aesthetic importance, but also functional – people with reduced mobility, the elderly, or children, can enjoy full freedom of movement.

Why is debesto leaning toward roller sliding systems? In our experience, trolley systems are simply easier to damage, which equals more frequent complaints.

Quality/price category doors

Profile
Quality/price
Price (EUR)
30,17
4640
24,83
4833
16,50
7880
10,94
9139
10,72
7461
8,75
11424

Best premium automatic sliding doors (quality/price)

The patio doors we collected and compared for the debesto.com sliding systems ranking are offered in manual drive versions as standard, however, there are also automatic drive variants, which are shown in the table below.

Profile
Quality without a drive
Simplicity of assembly with a motor (0-2 points)
Simplicity of assembly with a drive (0-2 points)
Simplicity of processing (0-3 points)
Remote control (0-1 points)
Max. door sash weight without drive (kg)
Quality with a drive
Price with a drive (EUR)
Quality/price (points)
14
2
2
3
1
700
22
10 404
30,17
12
2
0
2
1
1200
17
11 992
24,83
13
2
2
0
1
700
18
19 028
16,50
10
2
2
3
1
750
18
28 514
10,94
10
0
0
0
1
500
11
41 055
8,75

Automatic sliding systems are clearly more expensive than those with manual opening, but if the customer has children, elderly or disabled people at home and is looking for modern solutions, automation may be the ideal choice. Based on the table, we can confidently say that the Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus is the most cost-effective solution.

Maximum sash weight in premium sliding doors

Sliding doors with manual drive

Why is the maximum sash weight an important parameter? Because the greater the permissible weight of the sash, the larger the dimensions of the structure and the larger the glass pane and the thicker the glazing unit can be.

For manual opening, debesto recommends sashes with a maximum weight of 300 kg. For the sake of safety and convenience of your customers, for heavier designs, we recommend an automatic drive.

Profile
Max. doorw sash weight with a drive (kg)
500
500
500
500
400
400

Sliding doors with automatic drive

Large automatic sliding doors, in addition to a higher price, also have a slightly altered design, so that the allowable maximum weight of the sashes is higher. As our ranking shows, the greatest possibilities in this regard is the Yawal MOREVIEW system, in which the maximum sash weight can be as high as 1200 kg.

Profile
Max. door sash weight without drive (kg)
1200
750
700
700
500
500

Additional categories – what else should you know?

Warmest premium aluminum patio doors

Leading the way in this category are: Reynaers Hi-Finity, Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus and Yawal MOREVIEW with U-Value of 0.14-0.15 (Uw=0.8-0.85).

Despite its huge size, aluminum sliding doors have excellent thermal insulation, U-Value of 0.14, which means that patio doors with this heat coefficient are classified as passive sliding systems.

The U-Value indicates how much heat escapes through the door – in practice, this translates into heating bills, and the lower the U-Value, the greater the savings.

Profile
U-Value
0.14 (Uw 0.8)
0.14 (Uw 0.82)
0.15 (Uw 0.85)
0.15 (Uw 0.85)
0.16 (Uw 0.9)
0.16 (Uw 0.93)
Difference in energy losses over the year (UW)

Premium sliding doors with the narrowest center post

Modern sliding systems are characterized by a narrow center post. The narrowest post of only 25 mm is found in the Cortizo Cor-Vision Plus and Aluprof MB-Skyline type R systems.

Next in line is Yawal MOREVIEW with a width of 27 mm.

Why does the width of the center post matter?

The main reason is the aesthetics of the design, nowadays, customers expect as few visible frames as possible in a door – fenestration is supposed to be minimalist (as the name “frameless” suggests). Instead of splitting the view in two, a thinner center mullion allows for greater integration of exterior and interior space, which is particularly attractive for panoramic views.

Since modern sliding systems already manage to effectively hide door frames, the place where the sashes connect must also fit into the idea of minimalism. A narrow post is the ideal solution in this case.

center post comparison schuco 77 ASS PD and Cortizo Cor Vision Plus

Comparison of Schuco ASS 77 PD and Cortizo Cor Vision Plus

Detailed comparison of large aluminum patio doors

Profile
U-Value
Max. door sash weight without a drive (kg)
The width of the center post (mm)
Sliding system
Hidden threshold
Reliability of the supplier (points)
Quality (points)
Price (EUR)
Quality/price (points)
0.14
400
25
rollers
yes
2,5
14
4640
30,17
0.15
400
27
rollers
yes
2
12
4883
24,83
0.16
500
25
rollers
no
2
13
7880
16,50
0.14
300
35
rollers
no
1,75
10
9139
10,94
0.16
500
38
trolleys
no
1,75
8
7461
10,72
0.15
500
37
rollers
no
1,75
10
11 424
8,75

Dear System Provider!

Is your system absent from the ranking? Do you think it has the potential for a higher placement?

Our rankings are created to assist in the expansion of our clients’ businesses. We reward profiles that give them the most hands-on benefits. That’s why, in addition to technical parameters, suppliers of the finished product are also important.

Recommend us a manufacturer that uses 100% of the capabilities of your system, sells it at an attractive price and provides substantive support, and we will be happy to update the data in the next edition of the ranking!

Write to [email protected]

Wojtek Stanowski, CEO

Ranking Methodology

The so-called hard data, that is, the below-mentioned parameters of finished products, go first:

  • maximum weight of a door sash without a drive
  • the width of the center post
  • U-Value coefficient
  • sliding systems

The debesto’s analysis department also decided to compare sliding doors in terms of automation capabilities. In addition to the parameters listed above, we awarded additional points for:

  • the possibility of using an automatic drive
  • the simplicity of the assembly of the electric motor
  • ease of processing
  • maximum weight of the sash with automatic drive

We also took into consideration:

  • quality of the aluminum system
  • system completeness (possible variants and compatibility with other systems)
  • the quality of the glass used
  • prefabricator evaluation
  • delivery times
  • the likelihood of a complaint
  • technical support at the sales stage and after-sales (including possible complaints)

How did we assess the reliability of the supplier? Our criteria included, for instance:

  • order processing time and timely completion
  • complaint handling and technical support at the sales and after-sales stage
  • time of preparing quotations

It is worth noting, however, that the ranking is by its nature subjective. This is also the case this time. Its result is not only a collection of facts, but also feelings and experiences of our company, debesto’s clients, prefabricators and system providers.

If, as a system provider, you see any irregularities in the description of your products, please let us know. We emphasize that it is the manufacturers who provide us with data for the compilation, thus they are responsible for this information about your profiles.

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