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Premium aluminum sliding doors calculatorJune 2023
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.
In our ranking of premium aluminum sliding patio doors, we evaluate the following:
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.
Profile
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Price (EUR)
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---|---|
4640
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4833
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3. Sapa Artline
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7461
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7880
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9139
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11 424
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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.
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.
Profile
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Quality
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---|---|
14
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13
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12
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10
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10
|
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5. Sapa Artline
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8
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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.
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.
Profile
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Quality/price
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Price (EUR)
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---|---|---|
30,17
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4640
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24,83
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4833
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16,50
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7880
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10,94
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9139
|
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5. Sapa Artline
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10,72
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7461
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8,75
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11424
|
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
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Quality without a drive
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Simplicity of assembly with a motor (0-2 points)
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Simplicity of assembly with a drive (0-2 points)
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Simplicity of processing (0-3 points)
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Remote control (0-1 points)
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Max. door sash weight without drive (kg)
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Quality with a drive
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Price with a drive
(EUR)
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Quality/price (points)
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14
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2
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2
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3
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1
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700
|
22
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10 404
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30,17
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|
12
|
2
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0
|
2
|
1
|
1200
|
17
|
11 992
|
24,83
|
|
13
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
700
|
18
|
19 028
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16,50
|
|
10
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
1
|
750
|
18
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28 514
|
10,94
|
|
10
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0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
500
|
11
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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.
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
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Max. doorw sash weight with a drive (kg)
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500
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500
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500
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|
500
|
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400
|
|
400
|
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
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Max. door sash weight without drive (kg)
|
---|---|
1200
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750
|
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700
|
|
700
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500
|
|
500
|
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
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U-Value
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0.14 (Uw 0.8)
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0.14 (Uw 0.82)
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0.15 (Uw 0.85)
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0.15 (Uw 0.85)
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0.16 (Uw 0.9)
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0.16 (Uw 0.93)
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Next in line is Yawal MOREVIEW with a width of 27 mm.
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.
Comparison of Schuco ASS 77 PD and Cortizo Cor Vision Plus
Profile
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Width of the center post (mm)
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25
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25
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27
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35
|
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37
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38
|
Profile
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U-Value
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Max. door sash weight without a drive (kg)
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The width of the center post (mm)
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Sliding system
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Hidden threshold
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Reliability of the supplier (points)
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Quality (points)
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Price
(EUR)
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Quality/price
(points)
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0.14
|
400
|
25
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rollers
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yes
|
2,5
|
14
|
4640
|
30,17
|
|
0.15
|
400
|
27
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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
|
|
5. Sapa Artline
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0.16
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500
|
38
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trolleys
|
no
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1,75
|
8
|
7461
|
10,72
|
0.15
|
500
|
37
|
rollers
|
no
|
1,75
|
10
|
11 424
|
8,75
|
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!
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The so-called hard data, that is, the below-mentioned parameters of finished products, go first:
We also took into consideration:
How did we assess the reliability of the supplier? Our criteria included, for instance:
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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