ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS

As well as the more conventional type of patio doors, there are other innovative designs to consider

SLIDE-AND-TURN DOORS “One of the fastest growing trends for patio doors has been the emergence of aluminium slide-and-turn door systems,” explains Edward Stobart. “While a variation of this type of door has long existed, the latest generation of product, led by IDSystems’ award-winning vistaline system, has made this style the perfect choice for homeowners struggling to choose between bifold and sliding doors. Designed with individual, non-connected panels that slide to one end and stack, slide-and-turn doors can create a completely unobstructed opening just like bifold doors, yet feature incredibly narrow sightlines. Like sliding doors, the frames do not get in the way of the view. As an example the vistaline system features 45mm frames, which are half the width of most bifolds. “Depending on the system, slide-and-turn doors are able…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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