Aluminium sliding doors with a narrow mullion are a modern alternative to traditional sliding doors. Strong and sturdy, but slim aluminium frames designed to ‘support’ large panes of glass provide a better view and a very modern look.
Key Points
- Maximisation of natural light: Large glass panes brighten the room and make it appear larger.
- Thermal insulation: Advanced thermal breaks make these systems extremely energy-efficient.
- Durability: Aluminium is lightweight yet strong, does not corrode, and resists deformation.
- Modern aesthetics: Slim profiles enable the creation of attractive, designer surfaces.
What does an aluminium sliding door with a narrow mullion look like?
The design of the narrow mullion sliding door is based on creating a product with a minimal amount of visible aluminium. The result is a virtually frameless sliding door that fits perfectly into modern buildings. At the same time, these doors naturally provide full functionality, security and weather resistance.
Advantages of aluminium sliding doors with a narrow mullion
Maximisation of natural light
This is undeniably the biggest advantage of the aluminium sliding door with narrow mullion. The large glass panes, combined with the slim frame, allow plenty of natural light to enter the room. They brighten it up and make the room appear larger and warmer.
Very good thermal insulation
Aluminium sliding doors with a narrow mullion are distinguished by their very good thermal properties, making them extremely energy-efficient. They thus help to reduce the rate of heat transfer in and out of the house, keeping the temperature lower in summer and warmer in winter, which in turn results in lower energy bills.
Durability and robustness
Aluminium sliding doors are very durable, lightweight, strong and ductile. This type of metal does not corrode and is not susceptible to deformation due to thermal changes.
Modern design
Aluminium sliding doors with a narrow mullion also have a modern, designer look. Their great advantage is the possibility of creating unusual interiors and attractive surfaces.
Aluminium sliding door with narrow mullion in black
Aluminium sliding door with narrow post at Aikon Distribution
At Aikon Distribution, there are two aluminium profiles with narrow mullion to choose from. These are the Aliplast Visoglide plus and Ultraglide sliding doors.
ALIPLAST VISOGLIDE PLUS
This is a three-chamber system that has thermal breaks made of a material with improved thermal insulation. The heat transfer coefficient for this profile can be Uf - 2.1 W/m2*K, a. And most importantly, it has an extremely narrow mullion in sliding and lift-and-slide sashes with a width of only 34mm.
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ALIPLAST ULTRAGLIDE
Ultraglide is also an aluminium sliding door profile that can have a narrow mullion width of 45mm. In addition, its great advantage is that the threshold can be flush with the floor. This ensures the freedom of use of so-called barrier-free construction as well as an elegant design. The Uf for this profile is 1.45 W/m2*K.
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Summary
Aluminium sliding door with narrow mullion is a modern, designer, practical product with very good thermal properties. It will work well in homes, hotels, apartment buildings and office buildings.
Are you interested in purchasing an aluminium sliding door with a narrow mullion? Contact our sales team, who will be happy to advise you and help you choose the right product for your project.
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