Frameless Glass Doors give a virtually uninterrupted view, whether open or closed. They slide, pivot and stack in a similar style to bi folding doors, so that they are, generally speaking, fully retractable but, unlike bifolds, frameless glass doors don’t have any hinges keeping the panels joined together.

Depending on the purpose and location, frameless glass slide and pivot doors can be found in single or double glazed choices for internal or external applications. pivot door Only the double glazed version will meet all building regulations including U-values and weather proofing.

Single glazed frameless glass doors, comprising a toughened tempered glass panel, do not meet building regulations for use as patio doors and can not be guaranteed one hundred per cent weatherproof but they are the ultimate in room dividers for maximum light flow and minimised audio flow. They are also suitable for external use, such as for example balcony enclosures, conservatory doors and on outbuildings.

Double glazed slide-pivot doors are made up of a hermetically sealed unit that, typically, posseses an opaque seal of approximately 20mm around the glass panel. Technically frameless yet nearly yielding an uninterrupted view.  However, when compared with even the slimmest of bi-folding door frames (approximately 60mm), the consequence is a wonderfully open view, even when fully closed contrary to the elements.

The thermal qualities of frameless double-glazed patio doors is as good, often better, than with framed doors. Timber, specifically, whilst an undesirable conductor, is vunerable to swelling and shrinkage, leading to draughty gaps.

The versatility of the slide and pivot frameless glass door system enables installation inside arches, around curves and around corners. Utilising a brand new type of retractable mechanism, a home pivots open (inwards or out) at one end of the doorway span, allowing one other doors to slide along the utmost effective and bottom rails, one by one, pivot and stack at right-angles to the access area.

Unlike the sliding-folding systems, the independent door system enables each panel to be positioned across the rail, allowing air flow without full access. Alternatively, panels can be slid, pivoted and stacked back onto either side of the aperture for a symmetrical distribution of the panels.

Small apertures may have a couple of frameless glass pivot doors fitted but larger openings will benefit by the ability to slide doors away from the key access area. Theoretically, the width which can be accommodated is limitless. Much like all sliding door systems, professional installation is recommended.