What are the differences in lift-and-slide doors?

Hello everyone,

we would like to install three lift-and-slide doors in our existing property in the near future (2 x 2.4 m and 1 x 5.2 m).
The lift-and-slide doors should look as slender as possible. Are there significant differences in the profiles depending on the manufacturer? For example, I saw in a video from Schüco that the visible width of the locking area can be reduced.
How does aluminum actually compare to plastic in terms of slender appearance? Are the profiles the same size?

Best regards
Dennis

Maybe you should use the forum search here and read around a bit.

we want to have three lift-and-slide doors installed in our existing property in the near future (2 x 2.4 m and 1 x 5.2 m).

What is currently installed there? (Pictures wouldn't hurt). 2.4 m is already borderline narrow. Haven't you considered folding sliding doors?

Are there significant differences between the profiles depending on the manufacturer? [...] How does aluminum compare to plastic in terms of delicate appearance? Are the profiles the same size?

Profiles do differ from manufacturer to manufacturer – not least regarding triple-glazed units. However, there are many brands behind which the same licensor stands. Aluminum itself is lighter, but the frame portion of the weight makes that only a minor factor. Lift-and-slide doors are stress elements, so I would generally advise against plastic. Delicacy is “your smallest problem” with this type of building element.

Hello,

thanks for the info. I have already browsed through some pages. But haven't found anything suitable yet. However, I won't give up ;-)

Folding sliding doors are out for us. We don't really like them and there would also be something standing in the room again. Unfortunately, it doesn't fit with us.

I don't think that 2.4 m is too narrow. I know two people in my circle of acquaintances with 2.3 m and 2.4 m lift-and-slide doors, and that is perfectly fine at least for our conditions.

My main concern was the mentioned delicacy. That's why no detailed information about the current situation. If nothing can be done in this regard, I have one less criterion to consider. That's also okay.

I would simply use the search function you described again to get more detailed information. Still, thank you very much!

Regards
Dennis

Hello,

I would not generally advise against plastic as a material for lift-and-slide doors. It depends on the circumstances (color, type of use, size, etc.).

The objection from 11ant regarding the narrow width is indeed relevant, as fitting manufacturers allow a width:height ratio of at most 1:2.5 in their specifications. Otherwise, warranty is denied because the sliding wing can start to "jerk." Due to their design and given stability, lift-and-slide doors are also predestined for large sliding elements. The effort for a "small" door, which could also be operated with a different opening method, is almost too great.

There are variants in plastic and aluminum systems, often called "Lux" or "Panorama," where a fixed wing is usually omitted and glazed directly into the frame. This is more delicate but leads to different glass sizes for the sliding wing and side part.