4 Things To Think About When Selecting An Aluminium Door

There are endless applications for aluminium doors, whether at home or in office and shop frontage around town. Choosing the perfect aluminium door doesn’t need to be a pain in the neck, although there are a number of things you should keep in mind as a homeowner or business owner.

To start off, bear in mind that there are a whole range of aluminium doors however the two we will be focusing on today include sliding or stacking aluminium doors. My second point, you will also have to think about where it’s being installed. This may be a no-brainer for most but did you know that aluminium sliding and stacking doors can be just as amazing inside the house too?

If not then read on.

Finally, we’ll talk about fly screens. You do, and no, they are not all alike. I’ll tell you a couple of things that you should be looking for in a good quality flyscreen and how it can save you money and add value to your installation.

Sliding Aluminium Doors

The most frequent type of patio style opening is sliding doors however, that’s not the only use. Sliding screen doors are commonly installed in various places like at home, restaurants or bars as well as shops and offices.

They are easily identifiable when you see two panels sliding along a track in which one panel slides over the other creating an opening. Both typically slide, but there is only an opening in one of the panels as they will overlap. While sliding doors are not as easy to move through to the outdoors, they flow into indoor outdoor spaces quite seamlessly, they’re significantly cheaper than stacker doors and suited to smaller openings with limited space .

Stacking Aluminium Doors

Stacker doors are two or more panels that slide across in the same direction on a track and stack up against each other. These doors offer an extremely wide opening with the ability to be stacked on one side only or both sides.

The big advantage of stacking aluminium doors compared to sliding doors is the size that you can have the opening. French doors can be opened up to 2/3, whereas a sliding door can only open half way. So if the maximum opening and perfect flow between in and out are what you seek then stacker doors are the preference.

Installing Doors Inside Or Outside?

The majority of sliding and stacker doors open to an outdoor area, which often includes a backyard patio or pool. And it’s these types of applications that we’re all familiar with and the benefits are obvious: bringing the outdoors into space, increasing ventilation and light and adding value to your home. But have you thought of installing sliding or stacker aluminium doors for indoors?

Sliding and stacker doors remain a favourite in the home, but have you considered adding them to your house? Firstly, a couple of well made sets of stacking aluminium doors can open up your living areas without sacrificing the insulation and privacy.

Hear me out, if you can add a bank of stacking doors instead of drywalling off common areas in your house. This has many benefits, not only being able to open up the space for more air flow during hot months but also allow you to seal and insulate it when the temperature drops.

An interior bank of aluminium stacking doors will also add style and class to your home, let the light go even further and save you money on power bills. And with an opener floor plan, utilising indoor stacking doors will alleviate any noise concerns. Just close them and reduce house noise while keeping a light and open floor plan.

Stacking doors are not only for separating areas of your home. They could even be good for semi outdoor spaces like the sun room, or just as a real element in an office or commercial area too .

Why Flyscreen Doors Are The Smarter Choice

Premium aluminium sliding and stackers doors feature a flyscreen, which is perfect for avoiding the bugs but enjoying the breeze with your pets. A good quality flyscreen should have several features that you’ll want to keep in mind when determining which sliding door or stacker door is for you.

A good quality, long lasting flyscreen consists of aluminium mesh that is not only flexible but it is also resistant to tearing and denting. And remember, these screens are designed as much to keep insects out as they are for keeping your cherished pets in. That’s to say they should be durable enough to not come apart easily.

Should your flyscreen get damaged the better performing ones are easier to repair, however poorer quality options will require replacement which means more and more expenditure for you in the long term. Another thing to think about is it’s simplicity of cleaning. Cheap flyscreens quite often rust and cleaning becomes a relevant issue. A better flyscreen can be washed with something as simple (and cheap!) as warm water and dish soap.

One other thing to consider: with sizzling dry Aussie summers, it is vital that your flyscreen is fire rated, particularly if you happen to live in a bushfire area. The reality is that many homeowners overlook this safety feature until it’s too late. A fire rated flyscreen isn’t just about compliance, it’s about giving you precious extra minutes in an emergency. When embers are flying and temperatures are climbing, that rated screen becomes a barrier between your family and danger. It’s one of those decisions that seems small until you actually need it.