ᐅ Sliding window (or door) or traditional window (or door)

Hello everyone,

We are currently planning a house and have come across a question.

First, the situation: In front of our study, bedroom, and living room, there is a balcony that should be accessible from each of these rooms. For this, we are planning a window opening about 4m (13 feet) wide and 2.4m (7 feet 10 inches) high.

Now we are wondering which option to choose. At the moment, there are two possibilities:

1. A three-part design with the middle window as an operable door.
2. A two-part design with one fixed half and the other half as a sliding door.

Does anyone know roughly the price difference between these two options per window?

Best regards
dchrist1

Hello D.,

dchrist1 schrieb:
...1. Three-part division with the middle window as an operable door. 2. Two-part division with one fixed half and the other half as a sliding door. Does anyone know the approximate price difference between these two options per window? D. Christ

Depending on the features and manufacturer, you should expect additional costs in the range of €2,500.00 - €4,000.00 per lift-and-slide unit.

Kind regards

Hello Building Expert,

thank you very much for the information. The difference is still acceptable. Are there manufacturers known for delivering particularly high quality in the area of sliding doors? When you talk about features, what exactly do you mean, or what should one pay special attention to in this regard?

Best regards
Daniel

Hello Daniel,

dchrist1 schrieb:
The difference is still acceptable. Are there manufacturers known for particularly high quality in the sliding door sector? When you talk about features, what exactly do you mean, or what should one pay special attention to?

If you look on the websites of market leaders like Weru, Schüco, FeBa, etc., you will see that you can buy windows in different glass and security classes – with prices almost unlimited upwards. You can also buy floor-to-ceiling window elements and sliding doors as "barrier-free," but you should be informed – and reputable suppliers usually do this – that water can penetrate more easily this way.

In terms of quality, you are always on the safe side if you choose a brand-name product. If I’m not mistaken, most of the frames come from Schüco anyway. You can also consult the local crime prevention office – I always recommend this to my clients. They will provide you with a list of window manufacturers that pay particular attention to burglary protection and are registered with the police for this.

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Okay. That definitely helps me move forward. What kind of windows or window frames do such companies use? Do they manufacture everything themselves, or how should one assess the quality?

Best regards

So, we have now received a concrete offer from a supplier. They use Gutmann-Mira profiles. In your opinion, is this a good manufacturer? Has anyone had experience with them?

Best regards
dchrist1