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Nationwide aluminium manufacturer, Glideline, has reported a 40% increase in enquiries for its aluminium sliding doors over the past year. Demand has been particularly strong for products offering slim sightlines.

Glideline’s GS20 sliding door has seen the biggest increase in enquiries and sales across the past 12 months, especially since the addition of its integrated flooring option which offers a door that is completely flush with the floor.

Trends reports

These figures are in keeping with the latest market trends report by Windowbase and Tommy Trinder, which found that over 85% of installers are now selling aluminium and 48% of which are sliding doors.

“We’re seeing more homeowners putting minimalism at the top of their checklists and the feedback we get from our installer customers echoes the same demands. This insight, coupled with aluminium’s surge in market share means it’s vital that our installer customers have a range of high-quality aluminium products that cater to these trends,2 says MD, David Pickering.

“Slim sightlines, natural light and indoor/outdoor living are just three of the big trends we’re seeing at the moment, alongside the growing interest around security and energy efficiency. We’re confident in saying that we have the products to cater to all of these demands.”

Flush floor

Pickering adds: “The GS20 is among our most popular products. With no threshold to break the transition between rooms from inside to outside, this new integrated flooring option creates a whole new level of functionality and seamlessness.” 

Colour & hardware

In addition to its 20mm sightlines, the door can be customised with a wide range of colours and hardware. 30mm glazing thickness can be incorporated for maximum thermal efficiency and weatherproof performance. The GS20 is available in up to six sashes, offers a U-value of 1.3 W/m²K and noise reduction of up to 40dB.

Picture: Glideline has reported a 40% rise in year on year sliding door enquiries as homeowners put sightlines first.

www.glideline.com

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
16th October 2024

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