Sliding Patio Doors

The Express Doors Direct Sliding Patio Doors Range

A sliding patio door gives you easy access to your garden, great views, and plenty of natural light.

What are sliding patio doors?

Sliding patio doors are usually made of two large glass panels, and they are opened by sliding one panel behind the other. These sliding glass doors provide easy access to the outdoors and usually open out onto the garden or patio. The double-glazed glass panes let plenty of light into your home and create a feeling of space.

The difference between external sliding patio doors and other types of patio doors (like bifold or french doors) is the sliding mechanism. Bifold doors slide too, but their panels also fold away. French doors are another type of patio door that opens using a hinge mechanism rather than sliding. Sliding exterior doors are a great choice for small homes and gardens as they don't open outwards. This means you can put furniture close to them without obstructing the opening because the glass panes tuck neatly together when the doors are open.

How much are sliding patio doors?

You might be surprised to find our range of sliding patio doors cost as little as £714 inc vat, making them an affordable addition to your home. Our uPVC patio doors are the most cost-effective in our range, whilst aluminium patio doors can cost a little more. All our doors are great value, high quality, and come with a 10-year manufacturer's guarantee, so you can buy online with confidence. Find out more in our detailed guide, how much are patio doors.

Which is best, sliding patio doors or french doors?

Both sliding and french patio doors offer their own benefits. The best choice is the one that's right for your home. Sliding doors don't need the space to open out as one door panel slides behind the other, so they can be ideal for smaller spaces. French doors are usually a little cheaper, and operate with one master door. Both these glazed patio doors will open up your living space.

Our range of external sliding doors

Choose the perfect sliding patio doors for your home from our range of colours and designs. Glass patio doors are a classic style that looks great in a traditional or contemporary setting. Choose from uPVC external sliding doors or aluminium sliding patio doors, white or grey to get the sliding patio door system that's right for you.

Select white sliding patio doors for a classic look or grey patio doors for a modern alternative. You could even opt for black patio doors if you want to make a statement. Our black sliding patio doors are relatively new to the range but they're already proving to be really popular. They don't show up too much dirt and look slick and contemporary. 

We offer a range of different sizes from small 5 ft sliding patio doors all the way up to 15 ft. You're sure to find the right sliding external doors to suit a small or large, modern or traditional home. Whether you choose black aluminium sliding doors or white uPVC sliding patio doors you can expect high quality and great value for money. 

Energy Efficiency

All our patio doors are energy efficient too, boasting low u-values. Our double glazed doors with uPVC and aluminium frames will keep the cold out and the heat inside efficiently. Our aluminium doors have a thermal break to help reduce heat loss. This makes them more thermally efficient, saving you money on your energy bills.

There's no reason you can't have thermal efficiency as well as stunning external glass sliding doors. We also offer glass options like low e glass, which also helps to keep heat inside your home. 

Security

Despite all that glass, there's no need to worry about security when it comes to your sliding door. All our new doors are double glazed with toughened safety glass to keep your home and possessions safe. They come with a multi-point locking system too, keeping everything secure.

A multi-point locking mechanism is a must-have for large patio doors. It helps to secure the door at various points, making it much less vulnerable. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your home is safe.

Choose your sliding patio door system from our range today and have it delivered to your door. We deliver sliding doors direct so you can focus on the rest of your refurbishment project. You'll have your new double doors fitted in no time at all!