Minimal Sliding Window with matching doors in South Croydon
This gorgeous project in South Croydon, manufacturing a minimal sliding window with matching doors. Designed by KJC Architects.
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Doors
Practical advice, product guidance and projects covering aluminium sliding, bifold, pivot, pocket and heritage-style doors.
Cortizo Sliding Doors: Why Choose Glideline for Cortizo Aluminium Sliding Doors?
Looking for Cortizo sliding doors? Glideline manufactures and enhances Cortizo aluminium sliding doors for UK homes, weather, drainage, hardware, installation and long-term performance.
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Front Door Buying Guide
A Complete Guide to Types, Materials and what to look for when considering a new front door.
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Introducing the GPD80: Glideline's Aluminium Glazed Pivot Door
In late 2025, we launched the GPD80. Our first dedicated pivot door system, designed and engineered by Glideline. Read about the design and construction of this outstanding pivot door.
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Pivot Door vs Hinged Door: What's the Difference?
Both can meet current Building Regulations for thermal performance and security. But the way they work, the sizes they support and the way they seal against the weather are fundamentally different.
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The Aspect Sliding Door: The UK's Slimmest Beaded Aluminium Sliding Door
Our latest Aspect Sliding Door changes that assumption. We are proud to have designed the UK's slimmest beaded aluminium sliding door, and it arrives with an outstanding 15mm interlock
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The GS25 Frameless Sliding Door: Engineered for Scale
The GS25 is our flagship bonded sliding door. Designed for new build projects where the brief demands maximum glass, minimum frame and no compromise on performance, it is the door you specify when nothing else will do.
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What is a Pivot Door?
A pivot door is a door that rotates on a vertical axis using a pivot mechanism mounted at the top and bottom of the panel. But there's more to it.
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Slimline Sliding Doors
Slimline sliding doors are defined by one key principle: maximum glass, minimal visible aluminium. But not every door marketed as “slim” truly delivers meaningful reductions in sightlines.
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GS20 Slimline Sliding Doors Made by Glideline for an Extension in York
Two of our GS20 slimline sliding doors, manufactured by us, transform both an existing rear elevation and a new side extension on a detached family home.
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How to Choose Heritage or Steel Look Sliding and Bifold Doors
When it comes to steel look and heritage sliding and bifold doors, many homeowners are unaware of the compromises involved in trying to achieve the look.
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The Pros and Cons of Sliding Doors in 2025
Sliding doors are a popular and architecturally desirable glazing solution. They’re ideal for modern homes extensions and high-end renovations.
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