Description
Aluminium 4-Panel Sliding Patio Door – Centre Sliding
Make a dramatic connection between your home and garden with our Made to Measure Aluminium 4-Panel Sliding Patio Door in a centre-sliding configuration. The two centre panels operate on their own track while the two outer panels remain permanently fixed, giving you the full four-panel width of glazing with fewer moving parts to operate day to day.
A Wide-Opening Design for Modern Living
The centre-sliding arrangement gives this door a distinctive architectural appearance, with the fixed outer panels framing the two active sliding sections. It's a popular choice where the full width of glass is wanted visually, but daily operation only really needs the centre of the opening.
Strong Aluminium Construction
Aluminium provides an excellent combination of strength, stability and long-term durability. Its inherent rigidity makes it particularly suitable for larger patio door configurations, where the frame needs to support substantial glazed panels while maintaining a neat profile. The robust construction is designed for everyday use and requires relatively little maintenance compared with traditional timber alternatives — a simple clean is generally all that is needed to keep the frame looking smart.
Secure Sliding Door System
Security is an important part of the design. The sliding panels can be fitted with a multipoint locking system, securing the door at several positions rather than relying on a single central lock point. Only the two centre panels need to be secured when closed, since the outer panels are fixed and internally glazed — multipoint locking engages at the meeting point between the two sliding sections. High-quality handles provide convenient operation from inside the property. For projects where security hardware specifications are particularly important, the exact lock and handle configuration can be selected according to the required door specification.
Double Glazing for Everyday Comfort
The large glazed areas combine with modern double-glazing technology to help reduce heat transfer through the doors. This can help maintain a more comfortable indoor environment while reducing the amount of heat lost through older or poorly insulated patio doors. The system can also be coordinated with double glazed aluminium windows or other aluminium glazing throughout your property, creating a consistent modern aesthetic.
Made to Measure for Your Opening
This aluminium 4-panel sliding patio door is manufactured to suit your specific opening rather than being restricted to a standard off-the-shelf size, with a maximum frame width of 5000mm across all four sections, fixed and sliding combined. Whether you're replacing an existing patio entrance, finishing a new extension or designing an open-plan living area, the made-to-measure approach allows the door configuration to be tailored to your available opening.
Where This Configuration Works Best
- Large extensions where full-width glazing is wanted
- Contemporary kitchens and dining areas
- Garden rooms
- Open-plan living spaces
- Properties where daily use only needs the centre opened
- New-build properties
- Indoor-outdoor entertaining areas
Standard Specification
- Sleek, narrow frames maximise glass area for enhanced natural light and uninterrupted views
- Provides both thermal insulation and safety, certified to BSEN1279 and BSEN12150 standards
- Doors are supplied ready to glaze, with a patented clip-in system for faster on-site fitting
- Stainless-steel rails, fixings, hardened wheels, and sealed bearings ensure ultra-smooth sliding and extended durability
- High-performance EPDM gaskets and brush-pile seals protect against drafts and moisture ingress
- Meets all current UK Building Regulations for thermal efficiency in residential properties
- Backed by a comprehensive 10-year warranty on the aluminium profile for lasting peace of mind
Dimensions
- Frame Width (min-max): 3000mm – 5000mm
- Frame Height (min-max): 1100mm – 2350mm
