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SETTING THE STANDARD IN ALUMINIUM SLIDING DOOR DESIGN |
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» THE NEW STELLAR Lift & Slide aluminium patio door was purposely designed to deliver what today ’ s consumers are looking for . Philip Parry , Business Development Director at Epwin Window Systems , explains how .
The momentum that drove home improvement trends throughout 2020 doesn ’ t seem to be slowing down any time soon , with 26 % of consumers still planning to invest in their homes this year . 1 Whilst the pandemic has forced a reassessment of values , habits and buying patterns for many , the boom in domestic demand for sliding patio doors remains as strong as ever .
Due to a flurry of aspirational TV home design shows and a continued focus on home improvement mediums , the consumer now has a wealth of information to hand on the benefits these doors offer to support their aspirational living requirements . Whether it ’ s to open up access to outdoor entertainment spaces , flood previously dark areas with light or simply modernise existing doors , the sliding patio door ticks all the right boxes .
There is a growing market looking to give the homeowner something different to the more common bifold door . As we know , the bifold door has almost become the default door of choice for high-end home improvements projects . However , the intelligent design and practicality of aluminium sliding doors means you can achieve an impressive glass to frame ratio to deliver on today ’ s trend for larger glass areas . This means fewer vertical frames to interrupt the view when the doors are closed and let ’ s face it with the unpredictable British climate , external patio doors are more likely to be closed than open .
When it comes to aluminium sliding doors , the new modern Stellar Lift & Slide Door , which is part of the multi-awardwinning Stellar aluminium system represents a stunning new addition to the options on
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today ’ s market and was purposely designed to satisfy the requirements of today ’ s consumer .
The Stellar Lift & Slide Door delivers two large panels of glass , each up to three metres wide . It makes a stunning style statement that gives impressively uninterrupted views along with the clean , simple lines that are the hallmarks of all modern interiors . When it ’ s open , there ’ s a near 50 % clear opening and the doors are available in a choice of 2 , 3 or 4-pane layouts so suitable for various sizes of apertures . And the high-end aesthetic appeal continues with a choice of interlock options of 96mm , 68mm and 50mm to achieve the best combination of perfect sightlines and size capability .
As with all lift & slide doors , the Stellar Lift & Slide Door is also incredibly practical . The door opens by lifting onto rollers , which reduces friction , so even the widest , heaviest sashes will move effortlessly for trouble-free operation .
As you would expect from a Stellar product , quality is evident at every level , including a marine grade finish as standard on the powder coating to ensure outstanding resilience in even the most challenging environments .
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The door also meets the requirements of Document Q and PAS24:2016 as standard , and a Secured by Design option is also available .
The outer frame and sashes are mechanically jointed . And the frames do not need to be structurally bonded during manufacture but there ’ s no compromise on the slim sightlines or security credentials .
For installers , the pre-inserted gaskets and patented knock-in beads make it fast and easy to glaze and leave a much neater finish on the gasket line for a superior overall finish . Furthermore , the pre-inserted gasket eliminates gasket shrinkage or overstretching and eradicates common issues associated with traditional installation techniques that can prove problematic down the line . The finished floor level trim is fast to fit and enhances the end result too for an overall premium finish .
Every element of the Stellar Lift & Slide door has been meticulously designed to deliver the best in today ’ s aluminium sliding door innovation . From the high-end aesthetic appeal to the quick-fitting properties , the Stellar Lift & Slide Door is an example of the exceptional results you get when a product is designed with the fabricator , installer and enduser in mind . And with the trend for wide expanses of door glazing showing little sign of declining anytime soon , in Stellar you have a powerful option to capitalise on the high-end domestic boom and deliver a new standard in domestic aluminium sliding doors .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
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