Aluminium Sliding & Patio Doors
Slim-sightline sliding and lift-and-slide aluminium doors for big glass that moves with control.
Send the opening and we tell you the day your price will be ready. We confirm the appropriate product route per project at quote, based on the opening, drawings, performance target, glass and finish.
Lead time and price are worked out for your job at quote.
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Fabricated in Haydock, St HelensTrade-only supply from our own workshop.
Trade-firstInstallers, builders, architects, specifiers, joiners and commercial teams.
Quote-confirmed specificationProduct route, performance targets, glass and finish are confirmed per project.
Fabrication record
What aluminium sliding & patio doors can actually be built to
These are the limits the factory works to, taken from the fabrication data for the system we make this product in. This is the envelope, not a quotation: the achievable figures for your opening are confirmed against your drawings and a survey.
| Interlock sightline | 35mm |
|---|---|
| Sashes per run | 1 to 8 |
| Leaf width | to 2500mm |
| Height | to 3000mm |
| Maximum leaf weight | 300kg, lift-and-slide |
| Glazing unit | 24 to 36mm |
| Glazing options | Double |
| U-value | At quoteDepends on the glass, size and configuration |
| Security | PAS 24 routes where specified |
Configurations available
- In-line sliding and lift&slide
- 2/3/4/6/8 sashes
- 1 rail (1 sash+1 fixed)
- 2/3/4 rails
- galandage 1/2/3/4 sashes
Tested performance
Two reference tests, one for the in-line slider and one for the lift and slide, with different classes. The lift and slide is tested much larger and trades wind class for size.
| Tested size | Air permeability | Watertightness | Wind resistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 x 2200mmIn-line slider, 2 sashes | Class 3 | Class 7A | Class C5 |
| 4000 x 2500mmLift and slide, 2 sashes | Class 4 | Class 7A | Class C2 |
Security: tested to PAS 24 on a 2400 x 2400mm reference window, 2 sashes.
Each row is a separate tested mock-up. A class is achieved at a size, so these are not a guarantee for every configuration. The classes that apply to your opening are confirmed at quote.
Any security rating above is the tested performance of the system, held by the system manufacturer. VitrineAlu fabricates to the tested configuration and the test evidence belongs to the system it was tested on. Evidence for the configuration you specify is sent at quote.
In place
Aluminium Sliding & Patio Doors we have made
Design tool
See your aluminium sliding & patio doors to scale
Use the concept visualiser to explore approximate size, opening, glazing, finish and detailing before a quote request. It is a discussion aid, not a production drawing or evidence of technical suitability; current project review confirms the selected aluminium sliding & patio doors route.
Trade accounts only. Apply for one, or send drawings for an estimate instead.
For homes
Love these for your home?
VitrineAlu supplies through the trade. Send a referral request and we will review the product route before it is passed to your installer, and your details are only passed on with your consent. Your installation contract and warranty remain with the installer you choose to proceed with.
Specification
Aluminium Sliding & Patio Doors
- Interlock sightline
- 35 mm
- Glazing
- 24 to 36 mm
- Security
- PAS 24 routes where specified
- Status
- Capability, confirmed at quote
The figures for this product are in the fabrication record above. The route, glass and hardware that deliver them are confirmed per project.
Request current test evidencePriced first time
What to send
Send these and the route can be confirmed without a back-and-forth.
- Opening size, track layout and whether the project needs inline, lift-and-slide, corner or pocket movement.
- Panel size, threshold preference and preferred sightline outcome.
- Glass weight, acoustic/privacy needs, finish and security target.
How we specify
The right product route is chosen per project
Exact specification (U-value, sizes, weights, security class, finish) is confirmed per project at quote, selected to suit the trade brief.
It means you lead with the outcome: light, security, clean sightlines, usable openings, buildable details and a specification that suits the drawings.
More on how routes are specified: security and PAS 24, and energy efficiency and U-values.
Choosing between door types? See bifold vs sliding doors.
Common questions
What's the difference between lift-and-slide and inline sliding doors?
Inline doors run on rollers and move with a straight push. Lift-and-slide doors lift the sash off its seals on the handle turn, glide, then drop to compress the seals shut. Lift-and-slide suits heavier sashes, up to 2.5 m by 3.0 m and 300 kg (280 kg in-line), and seals firmer. We confirm the action at quote.
What track layouts can you supply for sliding doors?
Two-track and three-track configurations in 2, 3, 4 and 6-sash layouts, sliding to one side or splitting from a central meeting point. A 35 mm slim interlock keeps central sightlines narrow, and pocket runs slide sashes into a wall cavity. Track count drives stacking and clear opening width. See our sliding door range, then confirm the layout and clear opening for your structural opening at quote.
What is the maximum sash size and weight for an aluminium sliding door?
Sashes run up to 2.5 m by 3.0 m at up to 300 kg on lift-and-slide (280 kg in-line), with the achievable figure set by glass make-up and roller rating. Glazing runs up to 36 mm, including double, triple, laminated and integral-blind units. We confirm sash dimensions, weight and the rollers required when we prepare your quote.
How energy-efficient and weathertight are your sliding doors?
Double or triple glazing, with the whole-unit U-value confirmed at quote for your size and glass. The system we fabricate is tested to air permeability up to Class 4, watertightness Class 7A and wind resistance up to Class C5, each class at the size it was tested at, with acoustic reduction to Rw 40 dB. See energy efficiency.
What thresholds, security and corner options are available for sliding doors?
Standard upstand thresholds for weather performance, or low thresholds and floor-recessed tracks for level, step-free access. PAS 24 routes are available where specified. Corner posts let two runs meet at an open corner, and a moving corner post slides clear so both runs open fully. See security or ask a vetted installer.
Verified business details
VITRINEALU LTD
- Companies House
- Company number 12927857
- Fabrication works
- Unit 1 Nassau Business Park, Bahama Road, Haydock, St Helens, WA11 9FW
- Membership
- Council for Aluminium in Building member
- Phone
- 0330 133 3622
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