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Patio doors
A patio is the sheltered side of a house — a paved courtyard between wings, a light well, a screened area behind the majlis. Wind is not the adversary there, so patio doors are usually asked to disappear instead: narrow interlocks, frames buried in plaster and screed, and as much uninterrupted glass as the opening can carry. What stays stubbornly technical is the track, which still has to drain and still has to be cleaned.
- narrow interlock
- concealed frame option
- two to four panels
Where a patio door earns its price
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Narrow
Interlock
The vertical line where two panels overlap
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Buried
Perimeter frame
Plaster and screed close over the profile
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Drained
Bottom track
Outlets keep the channel from standing water
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Large format
Glass
Panel size limited by weight, not by taste
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Flush or exposed
Handle
A recessed pull keeps the elevation clean
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Why choose aluminium windows?
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Durable EPDM seals
Three contours of EPDM seals keep the glass off the aluminium and close the gap between sash and frame, so dust, humid salt air and wind-driven rain stay outside.
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Foamed thermal inserts
Foamed inserts fill the profile chambers and stop air circulating inside them, so less outside heat and street noise passes through the frame into the cooled room.
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Polyamide thermal breaks
Glass-filled polyamide thermal breaks up to 40 mm wide keep the outer and inner shells apart, so the frame holds its shape and its insulation through a UAE summer.
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Energy-efficient double glazing
Double glazing up to 60 mm thick puts a sealed gap of still air or gas between the hot street and the cooled room, so less heat crosses the glass into the room.
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Detailing a patio opening
- Courtyard surveyed with finished floor levels Engineer attends within 48 hours
- Frame concealment agreed with the builder Plaster and screed depths reserved early
- Panel count set against the clear view wanted Fewer joints means heavier panels
- Track drainage routed to a discharge point Courtyards trap water with nowhere to go
- Fabricated to the reserved dimensions Three to five weeks from the approved drawing
- Frame set true, then panels lifted in Glazing follows once the opening is square
Examples of solutions
Profile Systems
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Schuco
Learn more about SchucoSchüco aluminium systems carry large panes on slim frames — for villas, apartments and offices where the view matters.
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GUTMANN
Learn more about GUTMANNGUTMANN systems are offered by Gutmann Middle East LLC, based in Dubai Investments Park: hinged windows and doors, sliding and lift-and-slide doors, curtain walls and glass railings
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Deceuninck
Learn more about DeceuninckDeceuninck uPVC profiles are designed in Belgium for superior insulation, weather resistance and a sleek finish. A popular choice for energy-efficient homes across Europe
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Cortizo
Learn more about CortizoCortizo aluminium systems combine precise Spanish engineering with high thermal and acoustic performance. A reliable choice for windows, doors and facades that need to perform in demanding climates
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Montana 120
Learn more about Montana 120Montana 120 is a thermal-break sliding series from Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC), with the profile extruded here in Dubai. A straightforward choice for sliding windows and balcony doors of ordinary size
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TB-600
Learn more about TB-600TB-600 is the thermal-break hinged window and door series of Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC). The profile is extruded in Dubai, and the same maker covers sliding, folding and curtain-wall systems
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ALUK
Learn more about ALUKALUK is an Italian aluminium systems brand known for slim, minimalist frames that maximise glass area without compromising strength. Perfect for architectural projects that call for a light, contemporary look
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Vetromax
Learn more about VetromaxVetromax combines advanced glazing technology with aluminium framing for maximum light, strength and energy efficiency. A modern solution for panoramic windows and glass facades
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REHAU
Learn more about REHAUREHAU uPVC systems are engineered in Germany for outstanding thermal insulation, soundproofing and long-term durability. A proven choice for energy-efficient windows and doors worldwide
The honest downside
When a slim patio door is the wrong choice
Burying the frame in plaster and screed is what makes a patio door disappear, and it is also what makes it permanent. Replacing a frame, changing a track or reaching a hidden fixing later means cutting into finished walls and floor, so the details have to be right the first time.
Slim interlocks also mean heavy panels hanging from less metal. A patio door is designed for sheltered spaces; on an open garden elevation that takes wind-driven rain, sand and pool splash, a sturdier threshold and hardware chosen for constant damp matter more than the narrowest line.
For a ground-floor opening onto an exposed garden or pool deck, a terrace door with coastal-grade fixings and a threshold chosen for driven rain is the safer choice. A patio door remains the right answer for sheltered courtyards and light wells, where the surrounding walls take the wind and the view is the whole point.
Consider instead
Terrace doors
Frequently asked questions
What you see. The interlock is the vertical band where two sliding panels overlap, and across a wide courtyard opening it is the only thing interrupting the view. A narrower one costs more to engineer, because the same panel weight has to hang from less metal.
Around the head and jambs, yes — the profile goes in before plastering and the finishes close over it, so only the moving panels read. The bottom track can drop into the screed as well, provided the drainage is planned at the same moment and not afterwards.
Calmer, because the surrounding walls take the wind out of the equation, but harder to drain. A courtyard has no free edge for water to run off, so the outlet route has to exist before the frame goes down.
From the courtyard with a pole, and from inside with the panel slid open. Nothing on a patio opening should need access equipment; if a fixed pane would end up unreachable we change the arrangement rather than sell you a maintenance problem.
Related pages
Nearby pages and the rest of the catalogue.
- Apartment doors
- Automatic doors
- Balcony doors
- Bi-fold doors
- Black doors
- Bronze doors
- Brown doors
- Corner sliding doors
- Double-leaf doors
- Entrance doors
- Fire-rated doors
- French doors
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