Sunplan Frameless – Frameless Glass Systems
Frameless Glass Doors provide a virtually uninterrupted view, whether open or closed. They slide, pivot and stack in a similar style to bi folding doors, so that they are, in general, fully retractable but, unlike bifolds, frameless glass doors have no hinges keeping the panels joined together.
Depending on their purpose and location, frameless glass slide are available in single or double glazed options for internal or external applications. Single glazed frameless glass doors, comprising a toughened tempered glass panel are not usually used as patio doors and cannot be guaranteed one hundred per cent weatherproof but they are the ultimate in room dividers for maximum light flow and minimized audio flow. They are also suitable for external use, such as balcony enclosures, conservatory doors and on outbuildings.
Double glazed slide-pivot doors are comprised of a hermetically sealed unit that, typically, has an opaque seal of approximately 20mm around the glass panel. Technically frameless yet not quite yielding an uninterrupted view. However, when compared with even the slimmest of bi-folding door frames (approximately 60mm), the effect is an amazingly open view, even when fully closed against the elements.
The thermal qualities of frameless double-glazed patio doors is as good, often better, than with framed doors. Timber, in particular, whilst a poor conductor, is susceptible to swelling and shrinkage, leading to draughty gaps.
The versatility of the slide and pivot frameless glass door system enables installation inside arches, around curves and around corners. Utilizing a new type of retractable mechanism, a door pivots open (inwards or out) at one end of the door span, allowing the other doors to slide along the top and bottom rails, one by one, pivot and stack at right-angles to the access area.
Unlike the sliding-folding systems, the independent door system enables each panel to be positioned along the rail, allowing air flow without full access. Alternatively, panels can be slid, pivoted and stacked back onto either side of the aperture for a symmetrical distribution of the panels.
Small apertures may have a pair of frameless glass pivot doors fitted but larger openings will benefit by the ability to slide doors away from the main access area. Theoretically, the width that can be accommodated is limitless. As with all sliding door systems, professional installation is recommended.
If the installation is done correctly, and quality materials are used during the setting up, you should never have to have the glass company come back again. This is why it is best to perform the needed due diligence by choosing the right company or contractor to help you with installation.
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Sunplan Frameless specializes in frameless glass doors, folding doors, sliding doors, aluminum doors, stacking doors, glass balustrades, frameless glass showers etc. that are custom made in South Africa. Order here.