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Install Lift and Slide Doors to Enhance Your Home

Better energy efficiency and other benefits of lift and slide systems

Lift and slide doors make a great alternative to conventional glass sliding doors with their unique design and many benefits for homeowners. This type of sliding door operates effortlessly with minimal friction while providing an airtight seal against the elements.

Because these doors are designed for large openings, you can enjoy unobstructed views from your living areas while creating an atmosphere of space and accessibility. This makes the door system ideal for sun-rooms, alfresco areas, or any other space where you want to take in a spectacular vista to help blend the outdoors with the inside.

What are lift and slide doors?

Unlike a standard sliding door, lift and slide doors lift above the track with ease when operated. At the end of the track, the door lowers and locks, creating a seal for weather protection and increased security.
Lift and slide doors feature a number of carriages that have multiple rollers recessed within the bottom rail. Turning the door handle activates the carriages which then lift the door up, so it slides effortlessly along the track with minimum force required. When the handle is turned back to its original position, the carriages retract and the door rests on its seal. This lift-up function ensures significantly less wear and tear on the seals and rollers than in standard sliding doors.

There is also the added advantage that an airtight seal is created when the door is closed, making it more energy efficient.

Lift & slide door system

The ultimate solution for large door openings, our lift and slide door systems feature high quality German-made hardware by Hautau.

The lift and slide system is easy to operate, with added benefits of less friction and exceptional weather resistance. A lift and slide door system can also accommodate larger door frame sizes of up to 18 metres wide by 3.3 metres high.

With its unique hardware, a lift and slide door hovers over the sill or threshold. Upon closing, the door lowers and the weather-proof seals engage to create an airtight closure. This gives greater energy efficiency and more effective soundproofing inside.

Benefits of the slide system

This type of slide system is European designed, boasting superior durability, ease of operation, maximum security and greater energy efficiency.

The doors lift when the handle is engaged to glide effortlessly along the bottom rail without placing much pressure on the seals. When opened, the door lowers into place. When closing, it lifts and lowers again, creating an airtight seal that increases your home’s energy efficiency.

European-designed hardware

The lift and slide door system includes high quality hardware designed and manufactured in Europe that exceeds Australian standards. The door systems boast exceptional strength, thermal and acoustic benefits and multi-use functionality, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Superior durability

Due to their innovative design, there is less drag—or wear and tear—on the door’s hardware, meaning that they last longer than conventional sliding doors. Their purpose-designed cleaning brushes ensure that the anti-corrosive tracks stay clean and clear of debris.

Ease of operation

The doors glide effortlessly above the track and can easily be operated with one hand. They can also be fitted with anti-slam or soft closing mechanisms as an optional extra.

Maximum security

Our lift and slide doors feature maximum burglar-proof security with multi-point locks set at two to four points.

Energy efficiency and sound-proofing

The double layer of seals on the doors form a tight seal when closed, making them airtight and draught free for greater energy efficiency, and substantial sound reduction inside the home. This makes lift and slide doors a no-brainer for busy urban environments, and also where there are extremes in weather conditions.

Specifications of the slide system

The advanced technology of our lift and slide door system is perfect for large openings where traditional doors are generally too heavy. These doors can bear a weight loading of up to 440 kilograms per sliding panel, while still sliding effortlessly and smoothly.

Sizes of up to 1800mm wide x 3000mm high are achievable, or even up to 3300mm high, when extension gears are added.

Anti-slam, soft-closing and opening mechanisms can be installed as optional extras. Security add-ons are also available and flyscreen systems can be customised to fit.

Frequently asked questions about lift and slide doors

To better help you decide what type of door is most suitable for you, we’ve compiled a list of answers to the questions we are most often asked.

Are lift and slide door systems energy efficient?

The unique design of the lift and slide door system along with its double layer of seals allows a perfect seal when closed, making them more energy efficient than many other designs. This helps regulate the temperature inside the home, resulting in lower energy bills.

What type of glass is best suited to our lift and slide door systems?

The thickness of the panel on a lift and slide door system allows for either double or triple glazing to maximise insulation against weather and noise.

Single glazing can be upgraded to low-emissivity or Low-E glass, which features a thin coating that assists with insulation.

Lift-slide doors vs sliding doors: What’s the difference?

Although regular sliding glass doors are functional and work well in outdoor living areas, the lift-slide doors are easier to operate, with higher energy efficiency and increased longevity.

Regular sliding doors have basic rollers along the base which allow the door to roll along a bottom sill. In most cases there is little clearance between the rail and the threshold, meaning that while the door is moderately airtight, it still allows sliding capability. However, over time the continual friction can wear away the seal, and the rollers can be damaged by the constant pressure. Conventional sliding doors often become harder to open and close as they age, especially if they are larger and heavier.

The innovative design of the lift and slide door systems reduces and, in many cases, eliminates these problems.

Are lift and slide doors worth it?

The distinctive design of lift and slide doors makes them a wise choice when selecting a sliding door for your property. They offer better protection from moisture and the outside air when it’s not wanted, as well as reduced wear and tear and improved security against break-ins. They make a great alternative to traditional sliding doors for your home or building.

A superior sliding door choice for your home

With improved design and durability our lift and slide systems are the perfect choice for your home. The operating mechanisms, with their innovative state-of-the art European design provide a more optimised and smarter sliding door for modern lifestyle needs. When paired with our double hung windows, Louvre windows or gas strut servery windows, they also create the ultimate space for entertaining.

Whether you’re building a new home or commercial property, upgrading your current one or replacing your existing sliding glass doors, contact us today on 03 9768 3944 for a quote.