Sliding Doors: A Product of Innovation and Technology

The sliding doors concept is not really new. It has been around for centuries as evidenced by the ruins of Roman houses.

Aesthetically, sliding doors are beautiful; functionally, sliding doors provide a solution to problems with space. They can be used as partitions and are ideal as: 1) living room extension; 2) French or patio door replacement; 3) swimming pool enclosures; and others.

Components of Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are made either from wood, glass, metals or vinyl. As technology evolves, current products become more durable, stylish, safe and energy efficient.

Sliding doors are composed of two panels: the slider and the fixed panel. These are fitted to a frame, and they operate on a mechanism of tracks and rollers which facilitated smooth gliding movement.

To secure the sliding doors, catches are installed, the type of which depend on the manufacturer’s specifications and the panel materials.

The Evolution of Sliding Doors

Sliding doors offer the privacy and security of swing doors. It has a wide variety of designs. And with advanced technology, sliding doors are upgraded to a more futuristic level – the power sliding doors.

Power sliding doors are no longer operated manually but with a touch of a button. In other cases, power sliding doors have sensors either on top of the sliding doors or on the floor and they will open automatically if someone approaches. These types are often seen in hotels and departments stores.