Hello everyone,
we are currently considering which type of patio door to choose.
We are undecided and have done some online research.
I would appreciate it if you could add any points or correct any mistakes.
Lift-and-slide door:
- used to be less airtight, now equally airtight
- better sound and thermal insulation
- little to no threshold
- only open/close function
- more expensive
- more stable/durable
Tilt-and-slide door:
- equally airtight
- better protection against forced entry due to mushroom-head locks
- threshold present
- tilt function available
- less expensive
- less stable/durable
Most likely, these points do not tell the whole story, so I would be interested to hear which option you chose and why.
Thanks and best regards
we are currently considering which type of patio door to choose.
We are undecided and have done some online research.
I would appreciate it if you could add any points or correct any mistakes.
Lift-and-slide door:
- used to be less airtight, now equally airtight
- better sound and thermal insulation
- little to no threshold
- only open/close function
- more expensive
- more stable/durable
Tilt-and-slide door:
- equally airtight
- better protection against forced entry due to mushroom-head locks
- threshold present
- tilt function available
- less expensive
- less stable/durable
Most likely, these points do not tell the whole story, so I would be interested to hear which option you chose and why.
Thanks and best regards
Hi,
although I wrote something in the thread with the link back then as well:
1. Decided on PSK because of price (visibly cheaper)
2. Disadvantages of PSK include, among others, the inward swing in the interior
3. Today I regret the decision and would definitely choose a lift-and-slide door.
Regards
Thorsten
although I wrote something in the thread with the link back then as well:
1. Decided on PSK because of price (visibly cheaper)
2. Disadvantages of PSK include, among others, the inward swing in the interior
3. Today I regret the decision and would definitely choose a lift-and-slide door.
Regards
Thorsten
Thank you all. I have now read through the other topic as well. Unfortunately, there are no indications there regarding insulation, soundproofing, or burglary protection. These aspects are important for us; a difference of 1000 EUR up or down is rather secondary. Of course, a tilt-and-slide door with a low-profile threshold would be interesting, if such a thing actually exists.