Do you wish you could increase your outdoor living space and enjoy the fresh air and sense of freedom it gives all year round? Whilst it’s not usually practical or possible to physically increase your outdoor space, there is a stylish way to achieve something similar.
We’ve taken a deep dive into the world of stacker doors and produced a guide on what you need to know:
- Why Choose Stacker Doors
Stacker doors are similar to sliding doors; however, the big difference is that instead of just one sliding panel over a fixed panel, there can be multiple sliding glass panels giving a much larger opening, helping to make your indoor living area merge seamlessly with your outdoor living space, ideal for entertaining and ventilation. With heights up to 3m and widths up to 12m, these doors can give uninterrupted views and access to your outdoors.
- Choosing The Right Supplier
Choosing a supplier who is also the manufacturer can bring many benefits when you’re looking for the best stacking doors, such as better control over the quality of the materials used and final product, the ability to custom design and manufacture to your exact requirements, and often lower costs by removing third-party involvement. The best manufacturers will have years of experience and technical expertise, designing in-house to create high-performance products, with showrooms where you can experience the quality, style and performance before you buy.
- What To Look for In a Stacker Door
When it comes to stacker doors there are some features to look for, such as the ability to rebate the sill, giving a zero-threshold installation, and heavy-duty extrusions giving the biggest opening, as well as superior strength and durability. Look for a system with replaceable sill tracks, that uses stainless steel bearings and adjustable rollers for long life and ease of operation. Other important features include rubber stops to protect panels from damage, quality weather seals, and the option of adding fly screens. Click here for ways to modernize your home.
- Design Features, Colours and Textures
To complement your stacker doors and add those personal touches to suit your décor, the best stacker doors will have a range of options, including a choice of handle hardware such as Slimline, D-Pull or an architectural contemporary design, in a variety of finishes. The best manufacturers will offer a wide selection of colours through in-house powder coating of frames, as well as a variety of texture coatings to provide additional individuality to your doors and blend with your homes design.
- Glazing
Ensure glazing meets the relevant regulations for your installation, for example, AS1288 Glass in Buildings. The best products will be glazed with Grade A Safety Toughened Low-e double glazing, filled with Argon as standard for greater thermal performance. Low-e glazing has high insulating properties giving heat gain in winter, as well as reflecting heat during summer for a cooler, more comfortable indoor heat. A further benefit is its ability to reduce the amount of UV radiation entering your home.
When you’re ready to take the next step in home improvements, contact a reputable manufacturer for a free, personalised consultation and begin your journey of bringing the outdoors in! Click here for glazing information.
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