How Slim are UltraSlim Door Frames?

When considering door frame widths, remember that when two doors are together, the width is approximately double. For example, a standard frame that is one and a half inches wider than a slim frame will obscure an additional three inches of your potential view through the centre of a pair of doors.

Our client wanted to see more of the lovely view from inside the home (below).

This is a good example, where we have captured the image of the old door and placed it next to the new doors to illustrate the difference in frame widths:

UltraSlim Frames can be seen as pairs that are jointly slimmer than a single frame on the old door.
Some typical sizes of door frames are:

• SunSeeker UltraSlim 19mm / 38mm pair
• SunSeeker Slimline 60mm / 120mm pair
• Aluminium frames, typically 72mm / 144mm pair
• Typical upvc frame, up to 80mm / 220*mm
  *sometimes, there is an additional post to encase the locking mechanism

The difference between 220mm and 38mm is approximately SEVEN inches!

If you would like a quotation to replace your old patio doors with UltraSlim, call a human on 01582 492 730 or submit the quote request. Thank you.

EXTRA LARGE Glass Doors: up to 6 metres high or wide per glass door

You can now invite Hagrid into your home - or any other giant - by having Sightline Doors installed.

Sightline glass sliding doors are available in door sizes of up to 6m x 3m which can be fitted as very tall doors or as quite tall very wide doors.

A double glazed unit of such proportions is considerably heavy therefore Sightline Doors use an easy slide gliding wheel system that makes it possible to open and close them without effort. Their narrow 14mm side frames are made from aluminium and available to order in a choice of frame colours: black, white, brown, cream, silver, grey ... to green, blue, golden, sepia, burnt umber, maroon or pink!

Sightline Doors are made to order, in the UK. Architects - contact us to discuss your particular requirements.

Spot the SunSeeker

A few weeks ago we decided to customise our company Astra:

Frameless double glazed, Bi folding doors, UltraSlim and Frameless Glass Doors are all featured, together with our SunSeeker Doors logo, our main telephone number and our website address, www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk.

Let us know if you Spot the SunSeeker man in a van!

Recent Feedback from our Customers

9/6/2013, from Terry: "...please find attached images of the installation you did in Bolton. Everyone is really happy and the fitting team did a first class job..."

17/6/2013, from Paul: "I thought I would just email you regarding our recent experience with Tony Hall who represents your company.
My wife and I have driven poor Tony mad with trying to make up our minds regarding what doors to have at our property.
Tony has been superb from the start and incredibly knowledgable, patient and helpful there has been no pressure on his part.
We have now paid a deposit and are very much looking forward to the installation of our new windows which I am sure will enhance our amazing view.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Tony and Sunseeker Windows."

20/6/2013, from Rhys: "Just a quick note to say thanks for the quick response from your guys last week to our broken lock.
It really helped that they came out so promptly.
Many thanks"

26/6/2013, from Christine: "...I cannot tell you what a nice man you fitter is. He was polite, helpful, and tidy. You have restored my faith in the human race."

New Regulations for Double-Glazed Doors and Windows: CE Marking.

We’ve all seen the CE mark on various products over the years, e.g. toys and drinking glasses. From 1st July 2013, the CE mark applies to construction products, including glazed external doors and windows.

The performance standard differentiates between replacement doors and doors for new buildings including extensions. New-build doors must achieve an overall rating of 2 watts per square whereas replacement doors have to achieve a U-value of 1.8 overall.

Manufacturers of glazed external doors will be required to draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) that accepts responsibility to ensure that the door or window conforms to the declared performance. A DoP must list all the ‘Essential Requirements’ which includes the U-value and conformance to relevant Building Regulations.

The DoP must also contain other information, including the intended use or uses for the windows or doors, e.g. whether for pedestrian use, external, domestic or commercial locations. EU manufacturers must add a CE mark to all glazed doors and windows and imports must have a DoP - the Trading Standards Authority is charged with ensuring conformity with the new directive.

All double-glazed SunSeeker Doors have been tested for compliance and have all achieved the required 1.8 U-value necessary for replacement doors, giving home-owners a choice of chic Frameless or UltraSlim slide-and-turn doors or Slimline aluminium bi folds in place of old patio doors. All our double-glazed units are Kite-marked, too.

SunSeeker Slimline Bi folding Doors have been rated at 2, which also makes them the ideal choice for new extensions and new homes.

Frameless Glass Room Divider Doors Installation

How the room looked prior to the installation of SunSeeker Frameless Glass Room Divider Doors:








Advantages of installing Frameless Glass Doors include:

• wider access between areas 
• removal of dark elements allows more natural light flow 
• rooms may be divided for separate heating or to enable separate conversations

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The new room divider doors are of tempered "unbreakable" glass and do not have side frames, therefore affording a virtually uninterruptable view through them. The floor guide is recessed so that access is almost seemless between rooms.

Each of the doors is a standard pivot opening door which stacks to the side of the opening, taking up very little space. Open as many as required, as shown in these images:

Unusual Bifolding Doors & Windows Installation in Hertfordshire

Barn doors on an outbuilding in the Hertfordshire countryside reveal a surprise when opened ... bifolding doors and windows from Luton-based manufacturer/installer, SunSeeker Doors.

Made to order to fit your exact requirements, our bi-folding doors have sturdy aluminum frames, BSI Kite-marked double glazing and a ten-year track record.

Slimline Bifolding doors and our UltraSlim slide-and-turn patio doors are both fully retractable. Their aluminium frames are available in a range of colours.

For interiors, we manufacture a frameless tempered glass door.

Visit our website for full information of available door styles from an established UK door company.