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Two-pane patio door
One panel slides across a fixed panel.
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Sliding patio doors
In-line sliding patio doors use large glazed panels that slide past each other on tandem rollers. You get a wide view and easy access without needing room for doors to swing, which helps where furniture sits close to the glass.
See all 4 layoutsTwo-panel doors are the most common. Three- and four-panel layouts suit wider openings, with one or two sliding panels. Multipoint hook locks and anti-lift blocks stop a sliding panel being lifted off its track.
The trade-off is that only part of the width opens at any time, roughly half on a two-panel door. If you want the whole wall open in summer, look at bi-fold doors. If you want a clear view and a door that is simple to use every day, a slider is the easier choice.
Rollers and tracks wear over the years. If your existing patio door has become heavy to slide, look at our patio and bi-fold door repairs first. New rollers often fix it for much less than the cost of a new door.
4 standard layouts
The layouts we fit most in UK homes. Every one is made to measure, and you choose the opening side, colour and glass. Need something different? Tell us and we’ll draw it for you.
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Two-pane, both sliding
Both panels slide, so you can open either side.
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Three-pane patio door
A fixed centre panel with a sliding panel at each end.
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Four-pane patio door
Two centre panels slide apart behind the fixed outer panels.
Quote this layout: Four-pane patio doorDrawings are viewed from outside and are not to scale. Dashed lines meet at the hinge side. Sizes are typical starting points; we measure every opening at survey.
Why choose sliding patio doors
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Big glass, slim frames
More view and less frame.
02
Tandem rollers
Paired rollers spread the weight of each panel so it slides easily.
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Anti-lift security
Hook locks and anti-lift blocks keep panels on the track.
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No swing space
Furniture can sit close to the glass.
At a glance
Exact figures depend on the system and options you choose. We confirm them on your written quote.
| Configurations | 2-, 3- and 4-panel |
|---|---|
| Security | Multipoint hook locking, anti-lift blocks |
| Glass | Toughened safety glass, A-rated options |
| Energy | Meets Part L for replacement doors (1.4 W/m²K or better, or DSER band C or above where more than 60% glazed) |
| Colours | White, woodgrain and RAL colours |
About sliding patio doors
Can you repair my existing patio door instead?
Often, yes. Worn rollers, damaged tracks and failed locks can usually be replaced. See our patio and bi-fold door repairs page.
Patio doors or bi-folds?
Sliding patio doors give more glass and less frame, and they are simpler to use day to day. Bi-folds open almost the whole width, but there are more frames in the view when they are closed and the panels need space to stack. Think about how often you will open the full width.
Similar styles
Garden access
French doors
A pair of glazed doors with no centre post. Opens wide onto the garden.
- 6 layouts
- No centre post
- Shoot bolts
Whole-wall opening
Bi-fold doors
Panels that fold and stack to open almost a whole wall. A traffic door for daily use.
- 8 layouts
- Traffic door
- Low threshold
Tight spaces
Horizontal sliding windows
Sashes slide sideways, so nothing swings in or out. Useful by walkways and over worktops.
- 4 layouts
- No projection
- 2–3 panes
Free survey · written quote · no obligation
Get a price for sliding patio doors.
Send rough sizes and a few photos for an estimate. Or book a free survey and we’ll measure everything ourselves.