What are the opening types and design options for patio sliding doors?

heroal sliding doors and lift & slide doors for patios, balconies and conservatories are available in many different designs. Depending on the type of opening, doors can be fitted with single, double or triple-track frames and with up to six movable leaves. This means that your sliding door can not only be adapted to your individual requirements, but is also suitable for use in extra large building openings to create maximum transparency and open panoramas. In addition to the use of all-glass corners for maximum light and transparency without supports to block the view, the 90° opening corner is a special highlight. Corner areas can be opened completely without crossbars or supports blocking the panorama.

Can sliding doors be custom-made?

heroal's sliding and lift & slide patio doors fit any architectural style and can easily be custom-made. heroal offers a nearly unlimited variety of designs. Patio sliding doors and lift & slide doors are individually adapted to your building. In addition to standard sizes, extra wide glass fronts are also available. Thanks to our in-house, industry-leading heroal hwr powder coating, our sliding doors and lift & slide doors have a premium, highly weather-resistant surface. In addition to the wide range of RAL colours, heroal also offers you the option of giving your sliding door a concrete, rust or wood look. Our selection of handles in silver-anodised aluminium or stainless steel rounds off our range of design options.

What are the advantages of sliding doors?

Sliding and lift & slide doors for patios and balconies have many advantages. Since no swivel space is required, sliding doors are a particularly space-saving solution. They also offer increased comfort, since sliding doors can be opened and closed without significant effort and cannot slam shut on their own. Patio sliding doors allow large opening widths to let the light into living and dining rooms. You can create an elegant visual extension of your living space and an unobstructed view into your garden. Sliding doors and lift & slide doors are ideally suited for patios as well as for balconies and conservatories.

Where can I buy heroal patio sliding doors?

Are you looking for a suitable patio door? Sliding doors from heroal are available from heroal specialist partners. Get some expert advice before making a decision, so that you get the door that meets your requirements. Our experienced specialist partners also take care of the professional installation.

Do sliding patio doors provide burglary protection?

In addition to an elegant and modern design and high ease of use, heroal sliding and lift & slide doors offer a high level of security. Particularly older patio doors often present weak points that burglars exploit. They are one of the most common burglary targets for single-family houses, as they are often not visible from the street. To increase burglary protection, heroal sliding doors can be equipped with anti-lift devices, drill protection, floor locking and safeguards at the centre joint as well as lockable handles. This provides burglar protection up to resistance class RC 2 (WK 2). This class means that the patio door can withstand a burglary attempt on each component with screwdrivers, pliers and wedges for at least three minutes. In that amount of time, most burglars will have already given up.

Sliding patio doors

Sliding doors for patios, balconies or conservatories create open, modern living environments

What makes heroal patio sliding and lift & slide doors stand out?

Energy efficiency

heroal sliding doors meet the highest energy requirements. For more energy efficiency and lower energy costs. You can also effectively save heating energy with a range of insulation options

Design diversity

No matter which heroal sliding door you choose, our wide variety of designs means that you can adapt your sliding door to the unique architecture of your house.

Areas of application

Whether for patios, balconies or interiors, heroal sliding doors are suitable for almost any application and installation situation.

Which sliding patio door is right for me?

heroal sliding doors and lift & slide doors are thoughtfully designed down to the last detail – you'll notice it from the very first time you use them. We will be surprised at how easily even large sliding door elements can be moved. Our sliding patio doors owe their superbly smooth running, long lifespan and comfortable operation to proven soft-close technology and the robust heroal stainless steel running rail. The functionality stays strong even after years of use. Other components such as handle and stop dampers can also be used to make heavy sliding doors operate even more smoothly. In addition, heroal sliding patio doors can be equipped with an electric drive. The drive can be conveniently controlled at the touch of a button and connected to your smart home system. Find the heroal sliding or lift & slide patio door that is right for your needs.

Innovative and design-oriented

heroal S 77 SL

lift & slide doors
frameless fixed elements
fixed or openable all-glass corner
insulation value U_f ≥ 1.8 W/m²K
burglary protection up to RC 2

heroal S 77 SL >

Versatile and flexible

heroal S 77

lift & slide doors
classic leaf design
up to 6 movable leaves
insulation value U_f ≥ 2.1 W/m²K
burglary protection up to RC 2

heroal S 77 >

heroal S 42

sliding doors
slim leaf profiles
insulation value U_W=1.4 W/m²K

heroal S 42 >

Efficient and design orientated

heroal S 65

sliding door
2-track
insulation value: U_f ≥ 2.4 W/m²K
very narrow central joint
German Innovation Award

heroal S 65 >

The difference between lift & slide doors, sliding doors and parallel slide/tilt doors (PST)

Lift & slide doors

FAQ

Where can I buy heroal patio sliding doors?

Are you looking for a suitable patio door? Sliding doors from heroal are available from heroal specialist partners. Get some expert advice before making a decision, so that you get the door that meets your requirements. Our experienced specialist partners also take care of the professional installation. Use our heroal specialist partner search to find a suitable fabricator near you easily and fast.
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Is it possible to integrate a fly screen?

Patio sliding door with fly screen

Combine your sliding door for your patio or balcony with a heroal sliding fly screen system. It is ideal for extra large patio or balcony openings. The heroal fly screen solution stands out for its a low-noise operation, easy use and a large number of available fly screen textiles. The heroal fly screen for balcony and patio doors offers you maximum comfort and full protection against flies, mosquitoes and other insects during the summer months.
Fly screen >
Are heroal sliding doors barrier-free?

Barrier-free accessibility for your patio, balcony or conservatory

heroal sliding patio doors are available with low thresholds, including a zero-barrier door for barrier-free accessibility. Our barrier-free solution for sliding doors ensures both unrestricted passage through the door and protection against moisture damage in your living or dining area with the heroal DS drainage system. Surface water is diverted without any backflow. A sliding door can make your home more accessible in other ways as well. For large and heavy sliding doors in particular, you can also choose a motorised version for easy operation from a wheelchair. Automatic obstacle detection effectively prevents damage to objects and injuries that might arise from being caught in the door.
How good is the thermal insulation of a sliding patio door?

Top thermal insulation values and an ideal indoor climate with sliding patio doors

heroal sliding doors offer maximum insulation with U_W values of up to 0.82 W/m²K. We use exclusively high-quality insulating materials. Thanks to innovative insulation technology, you can enjoy a comfortable indoor climate. This lift & slide door gives the interior of your living room a warmer feel than conventional sliding patio doors. The excellent insulation technology of heroal sliding doors can significantly reduce unpleasant draughts that are often caused by air that has cooled on the inside of the sliding door and sunken to the floor.
Do sliding patio doors provide burglary protection?

Burglar-proof sliding patio doors

In addition to an elegant and modern design and high ease of use, heroal sliding and lift & slide doors offer a high level of security. Particularly older patio doors often present weak points that burglars exploit. They are one of the most common burglary targets for single-family houses, as they are often not visible from the street. To increase burglary protection, heroal sliding doors can be equipped with anti-lift devices, drill protection, floor locking and safeguards at the centre joint as well as lockable handles. This provides burglar protection up to resistance class RC 2 (WK 2). This class means that the patio door can withstand a burglary attempt on each component with screwdrivers, pliers and wedges for at least three minutes. In that amount of time, most burglars will have already given up.

Useful information

What are the advantages of sliding doors?

The advantages of sliding doors for patios and balconies

Sliding and lift & slide doors for patios and balconies have many advantages. Since no swivel space is required, sliding doors are a particularly space-saving solution. They also offer increased comfort, since sliding doors can be opened and closed without significant effort and cannot slam shut on their own. Patio sliding doors allow large opening widths to let the light into living and dining rooms. You can create an elegant visual extension of your living space and an unobstructed view into your garden. Sliding doors and lift & slide doors are ideally suited for patios as well as for balconies and conservatories.
Can sliding doors be custom-made?

A custom patio sliding door

heroal's sliding and lift & slide patio doors fit any architectural style and can easily be custom-made. heroal offers a nearly unlimited variety of designs. Patio sliding doors and lift & slide doors are individually adapted to your building. In addition to standard sizes, extra wide glass fronts are also available. Thanks to our in-house, industry-leading heroal hwr powder coating, our sliding doors and lift & slide doors have a premium, highly weather-resistant surface. In addition to the wide range of RAL colours, heroal also offers you the option of giving your sliding door a concrete, rust or wood look. Our selection of handles in silver-anodised aluminium or stainless steel rounds off our range of design options.
What are the opening types and design options for patio sliding doors?

Design options and opening types for patio sliding doors

heroal sliding doors and lift & slide doors for patios, balconies and conservatories are available in many different designs. Depending on the type of opening, doors can be fitted with single, double or triple-track frames and with up to six movable leaves. This means that your sliding door can not only be adapted to your individual requirements, but is also suitable for use in extra large building openings to create maximum transparency and open panoramas. In addition to the use of all-glass corners for maximum light and transparency without supports to block the view, the 90° opening corner is a special highlight. Corner areas can be opened completely without crossbars or supports blocking the panorama.

one movable leaf opening to the left

two movable leaves opening outwards

one movable leaf in the middle

two movable leaves opening inside

all-glass corner

90° opening corner
Aluminium sliding patio doors

The advantages of aluminium sliding patio doors

Compared to sliding doors made of other materials, aluminium sliding doors are particularly durable and weather-resistant. Aluminium sliding doors require limited maintenance and care. The high stability of aluminium allows for particularly large and elegant sliding patio doors. Would you like to give your aluminium sliding door a wood, concrete or rust look or design it in one of the many colours of the RAL spectrum? Our industry-leading, highly weather-resistant heroal hwr powder coating technology makes it possible to apply a variety of surface designs to the aluminium profile that will last for many years to come. Up to 85 % recycled aluminium is used for heroal sliding patio doors. With this process, 95% less energy is used compared to new aluminium, without any loss of quality.