Garden room at a villa
Thermal-break frames and solar-control glass
Sliding windows
The sashes run along the frame on rollers instead of swinging inward, so the floor and the wall in front of the window stay usable. That is what makes sliding the default on balconies and terraces, and in narrow openings where a swinging leaf would meet the furniture or the railing. The trade-off sits at the bottom of the frame: a sliding system closes onto a track rather than onto a full perimeter, so the threshold and the drainage — not the profile — decide how it behaves in a heavy downpour.
- along the frame how the sash moves
- low or flush threshold
- drained sill driven rain
Aluminium windows of any configuration
Choose how it opens and the shape — the model shows how the window works.
How it opens
Window shape
Your choice
Tilt and turn · Standard
nothing opens, so the frame stays slim and the glass takes the whole opening.
the sash swings into the room, so the outer face of the glass is cleaned from inside.
the sash swings out and leaves the sill and the room free.
airing through a gap at the top while the bottom of the sash stays locked.
one handle tilts the sash for airing or swings it fully open for cleaning.
the sash runs along the frame and takes no space inside or outside.
the top light tilts for airing, the glass below stays as it is.
What a sliding system stands on
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Stainless rollers
Carriages
Rated to the weight of the leaf
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Weeped channel
Sill
Water leaves on the outer side
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Brush and fin
Sealing
Wipers along the meeting stile
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Low or flush
Threshold
Flush needs a channel outside
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Lift-out sash
Servicing
Rollers changed in place
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Advantages of working with us
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In-house production
Windows, doors and glazed structures are made at our own factory in the UAE. Manufacturing takes 3–5 weeks from the survey, and the dates are written into the contract.
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Room measurement
After a free consultation, an engineer comes to measure within 48 hours and answers the technical questions on site — openings, profile, glass and hardware.
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Delivery of products
We deliver with our own transport across Dubai and all Emirates, and the installation date is agreed in advance so the crew arrives with the finished units.
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Installation on site
A "clean" installation is carried out – all construction debris is removed, and dust and dirt are cleaned. Work can be conducted with or without your presence. The date and time are discussed individually.
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Guarantee
The structures we make and the installation our crews carry out are covered by one warranty under one contract. The profile system also carries the manufacturer's warranty — up to 20 years, depending on the system.
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Service
Warranty cases are handled by the same crews that did the installation: send the address and photos, and in most cases we can say before the visit whether it is an adjustment, a gasket or a glass unit.
What we settle before a sliding window is made
- Opening measured against the finished floor Tile level decides the threshold
- Number of tracks agreed How much of the opening you want clear
- Threshold height chosen Flush reads better, low drains better
- Drainage route out of the sill Weeps aimed away from the terrace tile
- Rollers matched to the glazing weight Heavier units move to twin carriages
- Fitting and track alignment on site Sashes run through with you at handover
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
Popular ready-made solutions
- Villa glazing
- Classic windows
- French windows
- Tilt-and-turn windows
- Top-hung windows
- Patio door
- Classic door
- Panoramic sliding doors
- Panoramic folding accordion doors
Two-storey villa glazing
Sliding doors to the terrace, windows above
Panoramic villa glazing
Slim frames, glass from floor to ceiling
The honest downside
What a sliding sash trades away
A sliding sash seals with brushes and fins along its meeting stile rather than a gasket squeezed all round. That is fine for most rooms, but on a busy road or an exposed, dusty elevation it lets more noise and fine sand past than a sash pulled shut onto compressed seals.
The outer sash is awkward to clean above the ground floor: its outside face looks at the view, not the room, and it is hard to reach from inside. Where the sashes overlap, there is also a double frame line in the middle of the view.
Where quiet and dust sealing matter more than floor space — a bedroom over a main road, a high exposed floor — a casement closes onto its seals all round. Sliding stays the right answer on balconies, terraces and narrow openings, where a swinging leaf would meet the furniture or the railing.
Consider instead
Casement windows
Frequently asked questions
Not through a system that drains. Sliding sashes close onto a track rather than onto a sealed perimeter, so a squall coming off the sea does push water into the bottom rail — the sill is built as a channel with weep holes precisely so that the water leaves again on the outside. What causes trouble is a flush threshold laid straight into terrace tile with nowhere for that channel to discharge, which is why we set the levels at the survey, before the tiler arrives.
It is the main thing that shortens their life here. Grit collects in the bottom track, gets rolled under the wheels and turns a light slide into a shove within a couple of seasons. Stainless carriages, a track groove shallow enough to brush or vacuum out, and sashes that lift free for a roller swap are what keep this a maintenance visit rather than a replacement.
On a two-track window, half of it — one sash parks behind the other. Three and four-track arrangements clear more, and where the whole opening has to disappear a lift-and-slide or a folding system is the better answer than adding tracks. We draw the parked position on the shop drawing so nothing is a surprise at handover.
It can be, but it has to be specified for it. A sliding sash is normally lifted out of its track rather than forced open, so the parts that matter are anti-lift blocks in the head, a hooked lock in the meeting stile instead of a simple latch, and laminated glass. That set is what we recommend where the window opens onto a garden or a shared podium.
Related pages
Nearby pages and the rest of the catalogue.
- Aluminium-wood windows
- Arched windows
- Bay windows
- Casement windows
- Corner windows
- Custom shapes
- Double-panel windows
- Energy efficient windows
- Fire-rated windows
- Fixed windows
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Folding windows
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