FAQs - Composite & Glass Sliding Door

A low, flush or zero threshold is essential for future proofing your home and enabling everyone to enjoy your living space.

Running on two tracks, the SL179 is designed to be fully accessible and therefore has a flush threshold as standard.

The lift-and-slide technology it uses is highly engineered and uses anodised silver floor track profiles. Its accessible floor threshold is in accordance with DIN 18040 with a raised 5mm running track. There is also a threshold option with step plate and weather bars with 20mm or 50mm flange width.

There are many factors to consider when choosing between sliding doors and bi-fold doors. One is not better than the other as such - they just offer different features and qualities.

Both types of glass door are a great solution to create more space and light for your home. With Solarlux doors, you'll get large expanses of glass, slim sightlines, easy manoeuvrability and superb thermal efficieincy - not to mention a stunning aesthetic. Your home will be brighter, more open and the perfect space in which to relax and entertain family and friends.

The differences between bi-folding doors and sliding doors lie mainly in the way they move and how much glass-free aperture they create. You also need to think about how often you will be using your doors.

Read our detailed article about the difference between sliding doors and bi-folds to discover all the things you need to consider before deciding which type of door would suit you and your lifestyle.