How Lift & Slide Doors Work
Turn the handle and the door panel lifts slightly off its weatherseal, rolling on heavy-duty wheels with minimal friction. Close the door and it drops back into a compression seal for excellent weather performance.
Advantages
- Effortless operation: Even very large panels move with one finger
- Larger panels: Up to 10+ feet wide and 12+ feet tall per panel
- Superior seal: Compression weatherseal when closed
- Slim sightlines: Maximum glass, minimal frame
- Accessibility: Flush threshold options
Lift & Slide vs. Standard Sliding
- Panel size: Lift & slide allows much larger panels
- Operation: Lift mechanism reduces friction dramatically
- Weatherseal: Compression seal superior to standard sliding
- Cost: Premium option with premium performance
Energy Performance
Designed for cold climates:
- Multi-chamber frame profiles
- Thermal breaks throughout
- Triple-pane glass options
- Compression weatherseals
- Multi-point locking
Ideal For
- Luxury homes and renovations
- Large openings to outdoor living spaces
- Projects requiring maximum glass area
- Accessibility requirements (flush threshold)