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Space-Saving Style, Panoramic Views
Sliding doors offer sleek, space-saving access to gardens and patios while creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections. FWD Glazing supplies premium sliding doors across Scotland, from contemporary aluminium sliding doors to traditional timber designs suited to Scottish conditions.
Whether sliding patio doors for entertaining, internal sliding doors for room dividers, or large-format lift-and-slide systems, our range delivers smooth operation, thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics meeting Scottish building regulations.
The Benefits of Sliding Doors
Sliding doors save space by eliminating door swing requirements, perfect for compact areas and maximizing usable floor space. Modern sliding patio doors feature smooth gliding mechanisms, low thresholds for accessibility, and impressive panel sizes creating panoramic views. Our aluminium sliding doors deliver slim sightlines and contemporary aesthetics, while timber options provide traditional warmth. Advanced weather sealing and multi-point locking ensure security and thermal performance throughout Scotland’s demanding climate.
Sliding Doors Materials
Explore our complete range organised by material type, each offering distinct performance characteristics, aesthetic qualities, and application benefits.
TIMBER
uPVC
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM-CLAD
STEEL
Advanced Glazing Solutions
Standard double glazing provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation with low-E coatings and argon gas filling achieving impressive U-values while reducing energy costs.
Triple glazed sliding doors deliver maximum thermal efficiency, ideal for exposed locations and properties requiring superior insulation performance throughout Scotland’s demanding climate.
Standard (Annealed Glass): Clear float glass suitable for most applications where safety glazing is not required.
- Safety – Toughened: Heat-treated glass shattering into small granular pieces if broken, required in certain locations for impact safety compliance.
- Safety – Laminated: Glass bonded with interlayer holding fragments together if broken, providing enhanced security, UV protection, and acoustic performance benefits.
- Acoustic Glass: Specialist laminated glass reducing noise transmission, ideal for properties near traffic, railways, or other noise sources requiring sound insulation.
- Solar Control: Coated glass reducing solar heat gain while maintaining natural light, helping prevent overheating in south and west-facing elevations.
- Fire Rated: Specialist glazing providing fire resistance for applications requiring compartmentation or means of escape compliance under building regulations.
LandVac glazing provides significant benefits for Scotland, including superior thermal insulation that can lower energy bills, exceptional noise reduction for quieter homes, and its ultra-slim profile is ideal for retrofitting heritage or listed buildings without altering their appearance.
It’s also durable, long-lasting, and helps control condensation, making it a sustainable and reliable choice for improving property performance.
Planning Support and Compliance
FWD Glazing provides comprehensive planning support including expert advice or full application management for building warrants and planning applications. All sliding doors meet Building Standards for thermal performance, accessibility, and safety requirements.
Technical Performance
Modern Performance Standards
Our sliding doors deliver excellent thermal efficiency with U-values from 0.8 to 1.4 W/m²K. Engineered with advanced weather sealing, smooth rolling mechanisms, low thresholds for accessibility, and multi-point locking for security ensuring reliable operation.
Long-Lasting Quality
Built to Last with Minimal Maintenance
Modern sliding doors are engineered for longevity with significantly less maintenance than traditional installations. Factory-applied finishes and quality rolling hardware ensure decades of reliable performance.
Applications
Bi-Fold Doors for Every Project
Sliding patio doors perfect for garden access and outdoor entertaining. Internal sliding doors ideal for room dividers and space-saving solutions. Sliding glass doors create contemporary aesthetics in modern developments. Aluminium sliding doors suit architectural projects requiring slim frames and large glazed areas throughout Scotland’s residential and commercial properties.
Professional Installation
Supply Only – Scotland Wide
We deliver premium sliding doors anywhere in Scotland with comprehensive technical support, manufacturer's guarantee and specification guidance. Perfect for architects, developers, and homeowners working with their own trusted installers.
Supply & Fit – Central Scotland
Our professional installation service covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, and the wider Central Belt. We handle every aspect from fitting and weatherproofing to complete finishing, backed by our comprehensive 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Technical Advisory
Benefit from our extensive experience with our Technical Advisory service. We provide expert advice to support your glazing projects from start to finish. Our planning application service will help you get Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent.
Sliding Doors Specialists
Our team brings extensive experience with sliding door systems across Scotland’s diverse properties. Working with leading manufacturers including our exclusive Bako partnership, we supply premium quality products built to last. All supply & fit installations protected by our 10-year guarantee.
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Sliding Doors FAQs
Sliding doors feature panels that slide horizontally on tracks, remaining parallel to the wall. Bi-fold doors fold back on themselves concertina-style. Sliding patio doors save more space when open and offer simpler operation.
Our aluminium sliding doors can achieve individual panel widths up to 3 meters. Multiple sliding panels can be combined to create openings exceeding 6 meters wide, perfect for creating panoramic garden connections.
Yes. Modern sliding doors achieve excellent U-values (0.8-1.2 W/m²K) with double or triple glazing. Advanced thermal breaks and weather sealing deliver impressive thermal performance throughout Scottish weather conditions.
Yes. We supply internal sliding doors for room dividers and space-saving solutions in various materials including glass, timber, and aluminium, perfect for modern living spaces throughout Scotland.