Original and stylish - sliding glass doors for the terrace terrace of the gazebo in any design

Today, sliding glass doors have become incredibly popular. This is due to the practicality, functionality, stylish appearance of such structures. Thanks to the glazing of the veranda or gazebo in the country house, the room will look finished and beautiful. But the most important thing is that you can be there in cold weather, while not losing sight of the wonderful view of nature.

Unlike swing

Doors with a sliding mechanism have much more advantages than similar swing models. We list the main differences between two such types:

Save space. This factor is a key difference. When planning the installation, you don’t have to lay a few extra square meters so that the door can be opened freely, so this option of doors is ideal for small rooms. You can use the space as rationally as possible.
Guaranteed tightness. Sliding systems will not open due to a sudden gust of wind or a strong draft. Such structures will be securely closed at any time of the year, regardless of the weather. Sashes are reliably fixed in any given position.

Convenience and practicality. Unlike swing doors, sliding doors do not scratch the floor or adjacent furniture. Even curtains and blinds will retain their original appearance much longer, since the material will not constantly touch the structural elements when opening.
Style and beauty. Of course, among the swing doors there are also attractive models. However, sliding structures look much more modern. There are design options without frames and jumpers, which means that the review will not block anything. Such doors give the facade a grace and lightness, making its appearance more attractive. They can even be installed on the second floor. A variety of models will also please buyers. Polycarbonate options with glass are on sale, as well as aluminum and wooden doors and even soft PVC ones. You can easily find a design suitable for design.

Someone might think that glass doors are very fragile and have a short life. But this is completely wrong. Designs are made of high quality, high impact glass. The design is resistant to temperature extremes and mechanical stress. Do not be afraid of the prevailing opinion that glass is a very fragile and impractical material.

Thanks to modern developments, glass sliding doors will last you for many years.

To date, there are three main varieties of structures with a sliding mechanism:

Inclined and movable. In its specificity, the method of opening such a construction is very similar to bus doors. The movement of the canvas is carried out in two directions: on itself and to the side. The design of such a system provides a special device that allows you to fix the door in any position, as well as turn it into a window leaf to ventilate the room. This design is ideal for terraces, balconies and verandas. However, it should be remembered that such a mechanism is not resistant to excessive loads. You can extend the life of the canvas by buying special door sills that protect it from external damage.

Lifting and sliding. To open the door with such a mechanism, it is necessary to slightly lift the canvas and move it to the side. When closing the structure, the seals press the frame in the lower part and are firmly fixed. Thus, the heat will be reliably stored indoors. A similar system is installed in sliding wardrobes.

Folding sliding. This is the most unusual type of system. The design consists of several leaves, which, when closed, completely open the doorway. In external characteristics, such a system is very similar to an accordion. This door looks original and stylish, while it is very functional. If necessary, you can completely free up space and make the door almost invisible, or you can open the sashes not completely. If you liked this model, you should remember that it has very low heat-insulating indicators, so it only suits as an interior design or as a door for warm time.

Cost

The price of sliding glazing is slightly higher than similar options. However, if you take into account all the advantages of such structures, the amount looks quite justified. We list the main parameters that affect the final cost of the doors:

thickness and type of glass,
total glazing area,
variety of designs

the presence of decorative elements,
material for the production of frames and accessories,
type of installation (independent or professional).

If you decide to order such a design for your porch or pergola, be sure to follow the operating conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

Then the glass doors will last you as long as possible.

You will learn more about sliding glass doors for the veranda, terrace and gazebo from the next video.

Varieties of designs

To the door in the gazebo "went" from side to side, you will need special guides and appropriate accessories. This design includes the following elements:

panoramic glass - tempered (lighter), triplex (heavier),
frame - most often an aluminum profile is installed,
guides and accessories.

Such doors can be moved in several ways. But, for each of them several conditions must be met. For example, stability and versatility of the design, convenient opening without outside assistance. Safety and reliability of glass must be considered. Since the installation is planned from the side of the street, a profile and accessories are used that are protected from contact with precipitation, low temperatures or direct sunlight.

The company "Glasstroy MSC" offers several door designs that are equipped with sliding mechanisms.

Type of sliding system

Ways to open glass doors

Recommendations for use

It works on the principle of bus doors. The movable sash is able to move in two directions: move on itself or move to the side. Thanks to the specially provided latches, the sash can be left in any position - the half will not budge. Or turn such a sash into a window leaf and be used to ventilate the gazebo, terrace in the cold season.

Doors with a tilt-sliding mechanism are equipped not only with arbors. They are installed on open-air verandas or balconies, which lead directly to the garden. The size, thickness of the glass and the width of the profile itself determine the permissible load on the finished structure.

It opens in an interesting way: the movable sash first rises slightly, and then moves to the side. In the lower part of the frame of such a door there are gaskets. They shrink when closing the sash, providing a dense vestibule, excluding blowing and drafts. The system works by analogy with the designs of sliding wardrobes.

Doors of sliding-sliding type are needed where it is required to provide high-quality thermal insulation of the room, while leaving a panoramic view. For example, gazebos, verandas, terraces attached to the wall of the house.

Foldable and movable at the same time.

It has an unusual appearance and design features. With a slight movement of the leaf, they move to one side of the opening and open the panorama to the garden and park as much as possible. For installation of a door the accordion system is used.

Doors look unusual and enhance the decorative effect of the design of the gazebo with glass. But, they are poorly protected from the cold if they are used in winter, late autumn or early spring. But in the summer, this door will quickly turn the veranda attached to the house into a platform with open access to the garden.

Recommendation! To glass sliding doors for gazebo served for a long time, their threshold protects against wear. To do this, use special pads.

How is the cost of sliding doors for arbors, verandas

Of course, at the price of such designs are more expensive than just glazing the gazebo with the same panoramic panels. But, the aesthetic appearance and functionality justifies the cost. The formation of the final price of a device is influenced by several factors.

Type of glass, its thickness. You can use single-layer tempered glass or laminated triplex. Both canvases can be 6 to 12 mm thick. Only the first is 2 times lighter and protects against street noise by 20 dB. The second is much heavier and is an effective barrier from noise, sounds from the street to 30 dB. But, in the second case, enhanced hardware is required. Indeed, one door leaf with double glass 60-80 cm wide and 2 m high weighs from 35 to 55 kg.
The area to be glazed. The more glasses installed, the more expensive the design will be. But, the company "Glasstroy MSC" is ready to make discounts to such customers. Therefore, do not limit yourself to the primitive design of the leisure area. Use the most original ideas, and we will realize them.
Type of construction. The “compartment” system for arranging glass sliding doors will be the cheapest. Foldable design is the most expensive, but its aesthetic and original appearance fully justifies the cost.
The presence of decorative elements. If you want to replace transparent glasses with stained-glass windows or insert elements of colored mosaic - get ready to pay. The cost of gluing glass with a polymer film will be cheaper. In this way, different patterns are created or the surface is made matte.
The quality of supplies. For external glazing, anodized aluminum fittings are used. In addition to high reliability, such elements are not susceptible to corrosion and withstand contact with adverse natural factors.

The cost of the estimate necessarily takes into account who will perform the installation. If you decide to install sliding glass doors yourself, then notify our manager from this. Otherwise, we will provide the installation team’s departure and coordinate the time with the client.

Recommendation! To install a door, partition, other glass structure, use the professional help of our craftsmen. They can work with translucent elements and install them securely. After the installation is completed, they will provide a guarantee for the mechanisms and the operation of the door itself. But, if you decide to install the doors yourself, then you will lose the guarantee for after-sales service. Digging "Glasstroy MSC" can only guarantee the quality of the materials used.

What is the difference between sliding glass doors from swing models

Space saving is the main advantage of such doors. You do not have to think about how much space an open sash will take in a room or on a porch. Near the door you can install sofas for relaxing, garden furniture, coasters with flowers. And they will not interfere with entering the arbor, on the veranda or leaving it.

Compliance with the requirements for tightness and thermal insulation of a fenced area. Sliding systems withstand wind loads and do not open from the draft. They reliably protect from rain, rain, snowstorms. Your gazebo will be reliably isolated from the weather, insects, dust, dirt. Sealed glass joints eliminate drafts, blowing, cold penetration. To heat such a room in the winter, you can use UFO devices or portable radiators. All heat will be stored in a fenced room.

Practicality. You will not have problems with broken corners or scratches on the walls, as is the case with swing wings. Curtains and blinds also remain intact - I won’t touch the moving part of the door.

Beauty and original look. Although sliding models are popular in arranging interiors and exteriors, they remain the highlight of the design. You can make the main bet on them and you will not lose the decision. Similar models will add elegance and appeal to any facade. Favorably highlight the gazebo against the background of the design of the garden.

Glazing areas

Choose sliding glass doors for the terrace veranda pergola, discuss with our designer the functional and decorative features of such systems, decide on the design.

Sliding or folding doors in a cold / warm aluminum profile. Frameless Systems

Systems with a "cold" profile are installed in arbors, which will be used in the autumn-spring period. If all-season operation is planned, then it is better to establish a “warm” profile.

Glazed in a frameless manner using a "cold" profile. Most often equipped with sliding systems of the type of "compartment". Also used are "door-books" and folding portals GLD.

Movable wings are equipped with upper and lower rails, as well as special rollers. They can be shifted to the side parallel to the opening or rotated at an angle of 90 ° and maximally moved to the side. The latter method is used in the system of sliding portals GLD.

They are a continuation of the facade and are equipped with suspended or supporting sliding structures. Parallel or perpendicular sash parking is allowed.

The extension to the facade of the house is equipped with frameless glazing with an upper suspension or lower supporting profile. To insulate a transparent wall, an appropriate aluminum profile is used. The design is strong and resistant to cracking. The degree of sound insulation is from 20 dB.

Everything glass doors for the gazebo or equipped terrace, covered veranda are characterized by maximum light transmission. When using a “cold” profile, the temperature in the enclosed space is 5-7 degrees higher than on the street. When installing a “warm” profile and additional space heaters, you can fully use it in the winter.

Models of folding or sliding doors provide excellent air circulation and do not block sunlight. Sashes easily move aside, freeing the opening as much as possible. They quickly return to the place, into a single wall, if it started to rain or a gazebo, the veranda needs to be protected from the wind.

Being in the gazebo or sitting on the veranda, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic landscapes all year round. If you want to reduce the review, then our craftsmen will offer options for decorative glass decoration or just hang the blinds. In the second case, you will be able to independently adjust the degree of light penetration, viewing the object from the outside.

Advantages of Sliding Design

There are several reasons to equip a terrace with a glass structure.:

Glass transmits light, so the terrace will always be well lit, it can equip a green area, grow flowers and even vegetables.
The material is durable, therefore, it protects the room from intruders. There are special shockproof varieties of glasses that are not afraid of even very strong physical effects.
Glazing looks stylish, attractive. Such designs can be selected for a room of any size and configuration.
Sliding glass doors for the veranda do not take up much space when opening, they will not interfere with objects that are located indoors or plants surrounding the terrace.
The panoramic design provides good protection against precipitation, cold, noise. No need to worry during the rest that it will rain and you will have to carry products to the house. You can have a picnic right on the terrace by opening the wide doors.
Unlike a swing door, sliding doors do not slam from drafts, gusts of wind. They are convenient to use, easy to care for.

Features Sliding Doors

The tightness of the sliding structure is not ideal, but it should not be like that, because the terrace is a room designed for summer use. Therefore, products are usually "cold" in design.

A sliding glass door to the terrace in the cottage in winter will not reliably retain heat. But in the warm season it is indispensable: it can be opened, providing good ventilation. At the same time, it protects the room well from dust, wind and rain.

Cold sliding doors have many advantages:

Such a product will cost less than a warm performance. For a wide opening, the difference will be significant.
The profiles that form the basis of the structure are quite thin, narrow, they do not overlap the panorama.
This system is easier to install, it weighs a little. Mass plays a significant role if it is planned to glaze the terrace located on the second floor.
Sashes can be made quite wide.

In the case when it is planned to equip a real winter garden, you will have to install warm structures, they are more expensive. You will also need to take care of the heating on the terrace. Regardless of whether the doors are made in warm or cold design, they can work up to 50 years with proper operation. To do this, 1 or 2 times a year, you need to use a vacuum cleaner to clean structural elements so that dust and sand do not accumulate in them.

Rail layout

Many are interested in what is the principle of installing a glass door on the veranda? For the functioning of sliding structures requires special accessories: rails (guides) and rollers to them.

Depending on their location, the structures produce:

Only with top guide. This type allows you to create lighter systems, including frameless. In this case, there will be no threshold at all.
With two guides (top and bottom). This type of door provides better sealing, protection against noise and cold. The lower guide is practically flush to the floor, so the threshold is minimal.

The rails are made of aluminum, if necessary they are painted in any color. Sliding doors are useful for arranging not only a terrace connected to a private house, but also for a separate gazebo.

Folding doors

If you want to complete a large area, you can put folding glass doors on the terrace (photo). They consist of several paintings placed in a frame made of wood or metal. Aluminum design is preferable, since in this case the doors will be lighter, the coating will not need to be updated with protective impregnations, as is the case with natural wood. The strength of aluminum is not inferior to wood. Another practical material is a PVC profile, but it is slightly heavier than aluminum.

Flaps of folding structures move along the guides, which are placed below and above the opening. When opened, they fold like an accordion. The number of sections can be different, usually 3-4. Their maximum number should not exceed 7. There are restrictions on the dimensions of the opening. Its height should be no more than 2.3 m, and width - up to 6.5 m.

A design feature is that it requires a place for opening, so that there is where to place the folded "accordion". The flaps of such a system are quite thick, they are not too wide, so the review will not be so spectacular. But then the products are well suited for arranging a warm veranda, a winter garden. For an unusual solution, you can use sashes of different color glass. To make the product lighter, polycarbonate is often used instead of ordinary glass.

Frameless type of glazing

Sliding glass doors for a terrace without frames look stylish and modern. In this case, the design is as transparent as possible, nothing overlaps the view from the house. In this way, you can design not only the front of the veranda, but also its entire perimeter.

For the manufacture of structures of this type, tempered glass is used. It does not distort the perception of colors, while it has considerable strength, completely safe. Sections are moved using rollers that are mounted directly on a transparent sash. The rails are installed bottom and top, but it is almost invisible, which gives the design a visual lightness, and glass canvases smoothly move along the wall.

Applicable Materials

The main element of sliding doors are glass sheets.

To make the product durable and safe, use these types of material:

Ordinary glass. Install infrequently, because it is quite fragile. For reliability, its thickness must be at least 6 mm, and the insert must be enclosed in a strong frame.
Strained glass. If the material is subjected to strong heating, and then rapid cooling, this treatment significantly increases its strength. The canvas is more resistant to mechanical stress, about 5-7 times stronger than simple varieties. Another big plus of such processing - when breaking sheets, they crumble into fragments with blunt edges. The minus of the tempered glass is that in the corners it turns out to be fragile at the edges, you need to fix the sheets in the frame carefully.
Triplex. To obtain this material, glass sheets are glued with a film. This provides good strength and makes the material absolutely safe. When it is broken, all fragments remain fixed on the film. The disadvantage of triplex is its significant weight.
Polycarbonate This is a fairly low-cost version of glazing, but the construction of it is easy to mount. If you properly design and think about the design, then it will also look attractive. Polycarbonate is monolithic and cellular. Monolithic material allows you to create more durable products, so it costs more.

What determines the cost?

The main factor determining the price of sliding glass doors for the terrace is their size. The number of flaps depends on the dimensions of the opening. If there is a small passage, then only one cloth and accessories to it are enough. More often double-glazed sliding doors are mounted on glazed terraces, their cost is higher.

The price of glass doors for the terrace also affects:

type of glass used, its finish, thickness,
kind of system
warm or cold design
accessories (guides, handles), they must be made of quality materials, because these components determine the functionality of the goods,
the material from which the frames are made (metal, plastic, wood).

The most expensive material for the manufacture of frames is wood, a PVC profile is more affordable. The installation of the system also matters: on its own or with the assistance of masters. When choosing sliding doors, you should immediately think about who will be involved in their installation.

Glass sliding doors for the veranda, terraces, gazebos are the best option. They will create comfort and coziness, and due to transparency they will allow you to admire the surroundings. Despite the apparent lightness and small thickness of the glass, this material is durable, it is completely safe.

Characteristics and differences of glass doors

Specialists from the field of decoration of the premises note that in the above part of the room, solid doors are practically not used. This element will not work with a wide opening. However, modern positions are made from reliable materials that will make the interior more stylish, and stay on the terrace - comfortable and pleasant.

If the location is glazed, then in this composition only glass doors will look. In addition, when choosing a product, you need to take into account the texture of the material for decoration, in other words, if the glazing was made of transparent glass, then the door leaf should be the same.

Glass doors have several advantages, due to which they have become widespread. The main purpose of the terrace is the aesthetic enjoyment of the beautiful view. In order not to block the view of the garden, transparent materials are chosen for decoration.

Swing options

This is the most common and popular type of door. Despite the tradition, such models are not the best choice in terms of ease of use. Sashes occupy free space. This parameter is contraindicated for compact rooms. Manufacturers adhere to strict restrictions on the width of the products of the above type, because the loops are not able to carry weight more than a certain norm.

Sliding position

This variety has a significant difference from swing models - a special structure of the structure. Glass panels slide parallel to each other, locking in a more compact position. It is worth noting that this option is called a “coupe” due to the fact that in cars of this type the doors open in the same way.

This option is perfect for small rooms, saving space when opening.

High-quality sliding doors have a long service life, a stylish appearance and can boast of their reliability and ease of use. It is worth noting that the sliding type models can be 2 times larger than the swing type, due to the fact that the panels are suspended using hinges, and placed on special runners.

Types of Sliding Models

Doors from the category of "sliding" can be divided into such groups.

Lifting and sliding. They also have the name Parallel Sliding. To close or open the door, you need to slightly raise it from the wings and move it to the side.

Inclined-sliding. The principle of operation is similar to that indicated above, only the sash must not be lifted, but moved inside the structure.

Folding. Such doors are also called "accordion." They add up like this musical instrument. This option also saves valuable space. The folding model is ideal for wide openings.

Materials

In the manufacture of glass doors for terraces, such materials are used.

Strained glass. This material has high strength due to a special processing method. It is difficult to break, but if such a nuisance did happen, then it is impossible to get hurt by the fragments.
Colored or matte material. It is used to give the product a special chic. The canvas can be decorated with a drawing of any subject, a small or large pattern. Frosted glass is the choice of those who want to install a stylish door on the terrace and at the same time hide from prying eyes.
Triplex. This material is created from several layers of plain glass. They are coated with a special film or polymer composition that increases the durability of the raw materials. It is worth noting that glass of this type is famous for its excellent light transmission characteristic. When the rays pass through the canvas, they do not refract

As the basis of the design, aluminum profiles are used. This is a light metal that blends perfectly with glass.

Glass replacement

Instead of glass, polycarbonate is used to decorate the terraces. This is a practical material that belongs to the group of thermoplastics. It can be of any color. Despite its reliability, from an aesthetic point of view it is far from glass.

You can also find soft PVC curtains that help decorate a terrace or gazebo. The dense transparent film is firmly attached to the frame of wood or metal. PVC film curtains are an affordable option, but it is easy to damage it with a sharp or hot object.

Benefits

Now that the glass doors, their varieties, features and materials used for manufacturing are considered in more detail, it's time to familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of choosing glass doors to decorate the terrace. This list was compiled by experts who are well versed in decorating rooms of various types.

It is worth noting that only high-quality products manufactured in accordance with high international standards have advantages.

The pluses of choice include the following.

Glass is a strong and reliable material that retains its shape throughout its entire life.

Through transparent glass doors, light will freely penetrate inside, visually increasing the space of the room. The terrace, flooded with sunlight, will become a favorite place for all households.

Glass is not afraid of moisture, temperature changes and other external influences.

Glass doors will not take up much space, and if you choose a sliding model, you should not worry about the safety of space at all.
Glass paintings look stylish and spectacular. They add sophistication and chic to the overall interior.
Caring for models of the above type is easy.
The prostate during the installation and use has played an important role in popularity.

These models also have disadvantages.

The price of glass doors is higher than the cost of similar models from other materials.

Despite the visual lightness and weightlessness, the paintings are heavy.

If the design does not slightly correspond to the size of the opening, it is impossible to fit the product under certain dimensions, like wooden positions. Choose your model carefully.

Glass is easy to clean, but to make it look presentable, you will often have to clean the surface. Fingerprints are very noticeable on transparent material.