There are many ways of improving the appearance and comfort of your home, and sometimes, seemingly small changes can have the highest impact. For example, replacing old style sliding and French doors with modern specification sliding doors can transform your property’s interior in ways you didn’t expect.
At Harveys Windows we love sliding doors, because we’ve seen how much of a difference they make to our customer’s homes. Here’s an overview of the benefits of sliding doors.
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1) Aesthetic Appeal
First of all, sliding doors have high visual appeal. Their sleek and minimal framework can add a touch of elegance to any property, especially when compared to sometimes bulky bi-folding doors.
Another reason why sliding doors are visually enticing is because they let large amounts of natural light in, which creates a luminous indoor appearance. Considering how dark UK winters can be, you want to maximise the amount of natural light your home receives, which is exactly what sliding doors do.
Not only that but sliding glass doors allow you to enjoy your garden even from a distance or when wet and cold weather keeps you indoors.
2) Improved Energy Efficiency
The rising cost of utilities has left many homeowners wondering what can be done to minimise expenses without compromising thermal comfort. Doors are part of your property’s thermal envelope, so any gaps or worn-out seals can lead to significant heat loss.
Top-quality sliding doors come in a variety of glazing options and have several weather-resistant seals. This increases the energy efficiency of your home and keeps indoor temperature stable, so you don’t have to deal with condensation and excess humidity. We have a range of high security sliding glass doors starting at £1,200, including VAT and installation, making it a cost effective way of keeping your home cosy while lowering your energy bills.
You can also find sliding doors with UV ray blocking properties to keep the house cool in the summer, as well as doors made with environmentally friendly materials.
3) A spacious and Uncluttered Appearance
You’d be surprised at how much space you gain by simply removing hinged doors and replacing them with sliding doors. The latter is designed to have a minimal footprint that doesn’t interrupt the flow between indoor and outdoor spaces and helps lose the ‘dead space’ around a hinged door where it opens and closes. As a result, you can enjoy living in an uncluttered home, and your garden becomes a natural extension of your property.
4) Versatility
Sliding doors can be manufactured to match any architectural and décor style, from traditional to modern homes. When working with our design and installation team, you’ll have a choice in terms of the number of panels, materials, width, height, and colours. We go out of our way to ensure your choice of door complements and enhances your home’s aesthetics.
Are Sliding Doors Safe?
Because doors provide access to your home, you’ll want to ensure you’re getting the best security features when making any changes to existing doors. Whether they’re made of upvc or aluminium, sliding doors can be fitted with a range of high security locking options from latch and deadbolt combos to double rollers, shoot bolts, or hook bolts. Harveys upvc sliding doors are fitted with 6 high security hook locks as standard. Add to that shatter-proof glass and other security systems you may have in place, and the risk of suffering a break-in is greatly diminished.
Find Out More
At Harveys Windows, we have more than two decades of experience installing secure, attractive, and functional sliding doors in the Leicestershire area. Please get in touch today by calling us on 0116 497 5866.
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