Sliders UK Company Profile
Sliders UK manufactures high quality patio doors, bi-folding doors and composite doors for homeowners and commercial projects. A commitment to product innovation and excellent customer service has seen the company grow from an eight-employee business in 2002 to one with more than 50 employees and a turnover of £5m.
Security is at the forefront of all Sliders UK product development and the company was the first to earn accreditation from the UK Police security and crime prevention initiative, Secured by Design (SBD) for a PVCu bi-folding door. More recently, an SBD-accredited aluminium bi-folding door has been launched – another first – and Sliders now has SBD-accredited products in the Ultimate brand across its patio door, bi-fold door and composite door ranges.
Sliders UK’s high standards of manufacture have earned the company endorsements including BBA approval and PAS 24 certification. A state-of-the-art factory with four production lines enables the company to supply distributors and installers across the UK with quality products to detailed specifications. Patio doors are delivered on a five day lead time. Ultimate range products carry a 10-year guarantee.
Products
Ultimate Bi-fold Doors
Sliders UK is the only company able to offer Secured by Design bi fold doors in both aluminium and PVCu. This security accolade means that 21st century versatile open space living can be enjoyed without leaving homes vulnerable to intruders. Key to the Ultimate bi-fold doors’ security ranking are the upgraded locking mechanisms. These include master doors fitted with Fuhr hook locks and Kite-marked anti-bump cylinders with a Hoppe Tokyo PAS 24 handle as standard. If required, high security hardware can be included on all sashes. The locks are fully retractable, ensuring reliable operation.
All of Sliders’ bi-folds are designed and constructed to work as a complete system, avoiding the weaknesses that can arise when individual profiles are fixed together.
Ultimate Aluminium Bi-fold Doors
More and more home owners and businesses are specifying aluminium bi-folds for their increased strength and aesthetic benefits. The Ultimate Beaufort Bi-fold from Sliders UK is the first aluminium system to hold Secured by Design accreditation. Ultimate Beaufort profiles are manufactured from high performance aluminium with a polyamide thermal break enabling them to achieve a U-value as low as 1.6w/m2K.
There is a huge choice of configuration patterns available and Beaufort aluminium bi-folds can be supplied in any RAL colour – with dual colour possible.
Ultimate PVCu Bi-fold
The Ultimate Bi-fold is manufactured with the Duraflex PVCu system. A variety of finishes are available in PVCu including white or other solid colours and woodgrain such as mahogany, golden oak and rosewood.
Sliders UK’s Ultimate bi-fold doors include an aluminium sub-frame incorporating cill projection and track, resulting in a reduced frame height for improved aesthetics and smooth opening and closing. Other benefits include superior sash strength and weather performance and quadruple seals on all sash joints.
In-line Sliding Patio Doors
Innovative components work together to make Sliders UK’ sliding patio doors highly resistant to attack by would-be thieves. While the focus is on security with strong locks and handles, aesthetics and energy efficiency are not forgotten. The Duraflex Diamond profile systems are made from the highest grade materials to the finest of tolerances to provide a tight seal. Frames and hardware are offered in a choice of colours. Other features include:
- Optimum noise reduction and insulation achieved with internal beads for 28mm units
- Part L compliance (subject to Low E glazing)
- Low sightline co-extruded gaskets on both sash and beads for greater aesthetic appeal and speedier glazing
- Unique dual purpose anti-lift/sash stabilising trim for heightened security and smooth location of lock into keep plate
- Bespoke midrail accepts letterplates
- A choice of 2, 3 and 4 panes in various configurations
- Profiles available in brilliant white and standard white plus colours including mahogany and golden oak
- Wheelchair access aluminium low threshold with ramp either side offered as extra cost, in a choice of gold or silver.
Sliding patio doors are available in a choice of profiles and finishes to suit all styles of property. The Featured range has the latest sculptured shaping. Sliders UK also fabricates Synseal patio doors under the name ProSlide.
Ultimate Patio Doors
As the name suggests, Sliders’ Ultimate patio doors offer the last word in strength, security, energy efficiency and visual appeal. The doors meet the strict requirements of the Police’s Secured by Design initiative thanks to outstanding features including:
- An exclusive six-point lock with pincer-action hooks
- Improved security handle
- Patented interlock protectors and spring bolts
- Yale anti-bumping cylinder.
Security is also built in with the strength of materials used, which include laminated glass. Superior quality of manufacturing ensures long-lasting patio doors that keep out winter chill and summer heat. Optional glazing upgrades are available to further improve energy efficiency.
The low-profile design of the Ultimate range means that extra space and light can be introduced into a property without sacrificing style. Like Sliders’ other patio door systems, the Ultimate range is available in a wide choice of colour finishes and with a wheelchair-friendly low threshold as an option.
Composite Doors
The Ultimate collection of composite doors has been developed by Sliders UK to offer homeowners the durability and low maintenance benefits of advanced GRP and PVCu with the attractiveness of grained timber. The whole door set has been tested to PAS 023/024 standards for enhanced security. Secured by Design options are available.
An amazing choice of seven colours, 17 glazing options and 22 glass ranges opens up a whole new world of door designs for any style of home. The glazing is at minimum double-glazed, incorporating features such as argon gas filling and highly thermal efficient spacer bars. Even greater efficiency can come with advanced triple glazed units. Composite fire doors are available.
Composite doors supplied by Sliders UK feature quality multi-point locks and the option of the latest anti-bump, anti-snap, anti-pick key cylinder from Yale or alternatively the cylinder-free lock from ERA Security. A comprehensive 10-year guarantee is offered on the door and hardware.
Brochures giving more information on all Sliders UK product ranges are available via the company website, where information on WER and U value certificates can also be found.
Sliders UK is proud of the quality of its products, with assured performance, exceptional security and good looks as standard. But the importance of the people behind the products is not forgotten, and the company’s growth has been achieved thanks to a reputation for delivering on its promises.