New from HOPPE (UK) is a flush lift and slide door handle. Lift and slide patio doors allow you to use larger glass panels than other types of door systems but, despite the additional weight, lift and slide door systems are much easier to use than traditional sliding doors, the product firm says.
Large patio doors that allow lots of natural light into the home have become increasingly popular in the UK. The trend for linking the home and garden into one connected living space has fuelled a trend for a range of glass doors, from the French doors to bi-fold doors and entire, sleek contemporary walls of fully retractable glass.
It’s a way to create natural light and a feeling of spaciousness. But some of these doors can be heavy, difficult to manoeuvre, and in some cases quite dangerous for unwary hands.
Lift and slide patio doors allow you to use larger glass panels than other types of door systems but, despite the additional weight, lift and slide door systems are much easier to use than traditional sliding doors.
Architectural Ironmongers B J Waller approached HOPPE (UK) looking for a solution to a non-traditional sliding door installation.
Adrian Bailey, technical sales representative at B J Waller said: “I was asked by our customer to come up with a solution for a pair of pocket lift and slide doors that closed onto a corner post. Standard lift and slide handles would have collided with each other, but as the HOPPE handle sits flush to the door, it provided the perfect fit and our customer was really pleased with the final design.”
By turning the lever handle to 180 degrees, the panels lift off the track and slide open, literally with the push of a finger. The running gears mean that the doors are much easier to move, regardless of the weight, the manufacturer says. It allows you to move multiple inline panels that weigh up to 440kg each.
To return the door to a stationary position, the handle is used again to lower the panel. The wheels are protected from excessive wear, and the panel weight creates a weather-tight seal.
Lisa Nightingale, door and window sales manager at HOPPE (UK), says: “Lift and slide door systems are becoming increasingly popular in the UK as they allow us to create much larger openings than with traditional sliding doors. The flush design of the handle complements the smooth, minimalist design, and homeowners feel like they are bringing the outside in without having their view blocked by bulky doors and hardware.”
