Both individual and B2B customers are now choosing to modernize their space, deciding to install glass sliding doors. While classic doors are still and will always be available, sliding doors offer a number of benefits that no traditional door can provide. Before deciding to purchase and install sliding loft doors, it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution. In order to help you assess whether an investment in such a modern door is right for you, we present our subjective list of advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of glass sliding loft doors
If you have a large open space at your home or office that you want to separate, then in this case a glass sliding door will be practical and efficient. It blends seamlessly, becoming a signature piece of any room. There are no swinging parts in such doors, and the assembly mechanism does not take up much space, thanks to which the space potentially occupied by a swinging door remains free and ready for use.
Glass industrial doors can be a perfect addition to any room. At the same time, they limit the feeling of crampedness. Thanks to the transparent glazing, you can easily separate different areas of your home without feeling like some of them are completely fenced off. Installing such doors can make any home look luxurious.
Loft doors are the perfect solution for separating the exit, the patio, the dining room from the living room, or simply the bathroom from another room. In addition, sliding doors are an environmentally friendly choice, as they are made of metal, glass, and other recyclable materials.
Disadvantages of glass sliding doors
If glass sliding doors appeal to you, it is important to understand that they are not always the cheapest option. They may be much more expensive than traditional doors if you choose highly decorative ones or made-to-measure loft doors. And of course, you also have to consider the installation costs. With such a combination, it will often be better to install a classic hinged door.
Insulation
Sliding doors are not as well insulated as hinged doors. This is due to the fact that there will always be a small gap between the wall and the door in order for them to be possible open. If it was not there, the door would not open. For the people who want to achieve good thermal insulation, we would rather recommend classic doors.
Sound transmission
Compared to classic loft doors, sliding doors let in more sound. It has to do with the issue mentioned in "Insulation" above.
Opening
Imagine a situation in which you come back from outside the house and your hands are full – a briefcase, shopping bags, etc. If you want to go from the vestibule with sliding doors to the room and kitchen, you are not able to open the door because you are carrying too many things in your hands. In such a situation, classic doors will be more practical.
Contact us info@portamet.com
