Interior design trends are focusing on bringing the outside in, accommodating more natural light and utilising sustainable materials to go green. Sliding doors are one way to achieve these requirements of large openings and fusing interiors seamlessly with the outside environment. Whether your requirement is for more light admittance or higher insulations against harsh climate conditions or more flexible openings and larger access, GUTMANN is sure to present the best solution for your requirement. Principally, all GUTMANN sliding elements use sustainable materials like aluminium on the outside with options for a composite material like wood, PVC and aluminium on the inside. Gutmann sliding elements also adhere to high thermal and acoustic insulation standards along with water and air tightness loads. Each one offering energy saving specifications with high burglary resistance to meet all requirements depending on climate. Also noteworthy, Gutmann sliding elements come in a variety of colours and effects to choose from, as much as more than 1000 colours for the aluminium and shiny, matte and special effects to go with any theme or architectural style.
Enjoying the general characteristics that define the superior quality of Gutmann sliding elements, one can further appreciate specific features: Lift n Slide doors accommodate heavy oversized panels of glass that once lifted operate on rollers for easy smooth and quiet movement. They present more protection with its specialised opening and closing mechanism along with very high thermal and acoustic insulation. These sliding doors’ ease of use and smooth functionality have a locking mechanism once engaged, the full weight of the glazing is set down on the frame; intruders not only require leverage to break the lock but also need to lift the weight of the door which could weigh up to 100-200 kilos. Lift n slide doors come in aluminium, Wood-aluminium and PVC-Aluminium, satisfying all styles in architecture and interior design.
Minimal Frame sliding elements offer the maximum light admittance because of their slim frame view and flushed threshold, also boast unobstructed panoramic views. Multiple features can be added to these stylish sliders to include fully automated operation, corner openings, multi-track topology with hidden pocket and more. These minimal frame sliding elements are popular with modern architecture and contemporary style.
Bi-Folding sliding elements present maximum access with large pathways utilising an accordion like opening system that folds at the end of the wall unto one leaf. This bi-fold sliding element can include a standard door at one end, used to enter and exit without having to fold all the panes. These flexible sliding elements commonly used in retail are increasing in the residential sector as well.
