7 reasons Perth homeowners love sliding glass doors

I’m sure you would have seen sliding glass doors featured in many homes and offices around the globe. Heck, your current residence no doubt even has them. Sliding doors are a trendy alternative to traditional hinged doors, and they offer many added benefits. If you’re in the process of building a new home or you’re planning a renovation, then you’ve probably included sliding doors in your design.

According to IBISWorld, Australia’s Aluminium Door and Window Manufacturing industry has enjoyed increased demand from residential and non-residential developers over the last five years. This, in turn, has produced 2.9% growth for the industry, to a total of $4.6 billion. I, for one, am not at all surprised by this growth. Here at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, our sliding doors and windows are constantly in high demand, so they continue to be some of our best-selling products.

As the head of purchasing at Ross’s Discount Home Centre, it is my job to source and supply the best quality sliding doors in Perth. In doing so, I have learnt why so many people want to install sliding glass doors in their residences. Continue reading this article as I list the top 7 reasons Perth homeowners love sliding doors. After reading this article, I’m sure you’ll be ready to install them in your new home!

1. They offer natural light transmission

Homeowners love sliding doors because they allow the transmission of natural light. Standard sliding glass doors have an aluminium frame supporting a large glass panel. The glass panels fill the entire frame, which enables more natural light to enter a room than traditional doors would otherwise provide.

Sliding doors also offer you wide and unobstructed views of the outdoors. This creates a seamless flow between the indoors and the outdoors, and it is advantageous. My wife often tells me that our glass sliding doors are one of the best investments we have made at home. We can let our kids play outdoors while keeping an eye on them – all thanks to our sliding doors.

If you enjoy views of the outdoors and want to maximise natural light, get in touch with a sliding door supplier in Perth and obtain a quote. You can always use curtains or add blinds if you want privacy or to keep the light out.

2. They offer easy accessibility

Another reason homeowners, including myself, love sliding glass doors is that they offer easy accessibility. These doors feature rails along which the doors glide to open. This makes them incredibly easy to use, and they offer quick accessibility to patios and outdoor areas. Furthermore, they can easily be opened by the elderly, kids and even people in a wheelchair; they take hardly any strength to open.

Sliding glass doors also offer an opening that is usually twice as wide as traditional doors. They are a godsend when you need to move heavy objects, such as furniture, throughout your home. You’ll never worry about causing dents or chipping paint off the walls if you have these doors installed.

3. They are energy efficient

Those savvy homeowners who have installed sliding glass doors in their homes also benefit from some great savings. These doors are highly energy efficient and incredibly environmentally friendly. This makes them the logical choice for homeowners looking to ‘go green’.

While sliding glass doors effectively keep dust, rain and drafts out of your home, they also keep out the heat. This ensures that your home can stay cool during the summers and warm during the winters. They offer far better energy efficiency as compared to traditional doors.

Ross’s glass sliding doors feature high-quality glass panels that offer excellent insulation. The toughened, safety glass that is present on our doors also reflects heat away. By installing our sliding glass doors at your home, you can achieve maximum efficiency out of your heating and cooling devices.

4. They are super attractive

There is one thing you have to agree with: aluminium framed glass sliding doors look spectacular – especially when you consider the design options in our single sliding doors, double sliding doors, 3-panel stacking doors and 6-panel stacking doors. They are sleek, simple, and incredibly functional. Moreover, they will surely add a touch of elegance to any home or office installed.

Opening a sliding door feels much more majestic than opening up a traditional door. You simply need to gently slide the door, which will glide because of inertia.

5. They offer added security

I met many customers who questioned the safety or security offered by sliding doors. But let me ask you – when was the last time you heard of a burglar breaking through a sliding door? Probably never, and there is a reason behind this. They consist of two panels, and burglars would much rather break through a single door than two. Even though it may sound counterintuitive, they are more secure than traditional ones.

Most sliding doors in Perth, especially the Jason Windows range we stock and sell at Ross’s, feature a sturdy aluminium frame, gaskets and toughened safety glass which only adds to their level of security. Furthermore, those that feature an over-hook mechanism ensure that the doors are kept tightly shut and that the locks are kept firmly in place. It takes significant effort to lift the door out of the frame. Moreover, breaking through the toughened safety glass will take a lot of force. Burglars will never even consider breaking through sliding doors – they provide a robust barrier to entry.

6. They save space

The biggest reason homeowners love sliding glass doors is that they save on space. They work without any hinges, and they glide horizontally along a track. They do not swing open and do not protrude outdoors or indoors. As such, you don’t need to keep provision for extra.

Note that sliding doors consist of two or more panels, one glass panel slides open and the remaining are fixed. Sliding glass doors where two or more panels slide are called stacking glass doors – we have 3 panel and 6 panel options available. This means that both panels are stacked on each other when fully open. While you will need to sacrifice a little bit of wall space, you need not make provisions for an arc.

7. They are very reliable

I’m not sure if most people realise this, but sliding glass doors are far more reliable than traditional hinged doors. Even if the sliding panel comes off its rails, it can easily be pushed back into place. This process is so easy that even a child can do it without any help. However, if a traditional door comes off its hinges, much effort is required to put it back in place.

These are only some of the top reasons why homeowners love these glass doors, and there may be many more. I bet you’ve realised these doors are a far better alternative to hinged doors and want to get one yourself.

When it comes to the best sliding doors in Perth, you simply can’t beat Ross’s Home Discount Centre. Our sturdy collection offers exceptional performance and a great air conditioning rating. We use glazed Grade A safety glass in our doors, which are held firmly in place with high-quality gaskets and seals. Our doors are easy to maintain and are available in a choice of 7 designer colours. Best of all, they are incredibly affordable and start from just $1,430.00. You will not find such high-quality products at such low prices elsewhere in Perth.

Please note: We offer sliding doors as special orders only. You will not find them on sale via our website because they are generally made to order. Please visit our store or contact us to place an order.

Conclusion:

Sliding glass doors are a sleek and sexy alternative to traditional hinged doors. They allow the transmission of natural light, providing a grand, seamless opening to the outdoors, they’re easy accessibility, and they are highly energy efficient. Sliding doors also offer space savings, are reliable, and are far more secure than hinged doors. And, of course, they are incredibly attractive to look at!

For the best glass sliding doors in Perth, consider Ross’s Discount Home Centre. Our high-quality doors are loved by customers and are available at a very reasonable price. You won’t go wrong in choosing to buy from us.

Contact us if you’d like to order sliding doors for your home or need more information. Our expert salesmen will be really happy to help you out.