As with many elements used in construction, there are certain misconceptions about aluminum sliding doors that are repeated without real foundations.
This makes some people seriously consider whether it is a good option to have aluminum sliding doors for installation in homes or workspaces. That is why it is important to clear up these doubts and analyze the seven most common and widespread misconceptions about aluminum sliding doors.
They get stuck
One of the main reasons for concern in the case of aluminum sliding doors is that, over time, the rails get stuck. The truth is that, thanks to being made of aluminum, they are doors with very little weight and this makes them slide on the rails with real ease.
They spoil soon outdoors
Nothing could be further from the truth. Aluminium is a material that is resistant to inclement weather. In addition, we treat all the doors we install with everything necessary so that they resist perfectly to the sun, rain or any other type of weather condition to which they may be exposed.
They are heavy
Although it has already been clear in the first of the common mistakes, the aluminum sliding doors that we manufacture are very light and this makes them very comfortable access systems both outdoors and indoors.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the sliding door for vehicle access to a building or one to enter an office: they can be easily moved mechanically or with a motor.
They are fragile
As they are very light doors and easy to move, they can give the false impression that they are fragile and not very resistant to blows or attempts to break them to access the area they protect. Our aluminium sliding doors become high-security systems that are highly resistant to attempts to gain illegitimate access to spaces.
Unsightly
Aluminium is a material that allows you to work with it in many ways from an aesthetic point of view. We offer a varied catalog in which there are different types of designs and paintings that even imitate wood. Customers can adapt our aluminum sliding doors to any aesthetic and decorative needs without any problem.
They need a lot of maintenance
Another great myth is that of maintenance. Aluminium sliding doors comply with one of the maxims of practical interior design: they are useful, beautiful and require little care. This makes them one of the most comfortable options when choosing between other types of materials for doors and ours.
They are expensive
Although we work on custom and custom designs, the truth is that we try to offer Portalum customers an excellent quality/price ratio in all our doors. This includes aluminum sliding door assemblies, which are among the most demanded for all the benefits they bring.
It is clear that most of the negative opinions that exist about aluminum sliding doors are nothing more than false myths generated by ignorance or any other reason. Technical advances in manufacturing and installation make them one of the most interesting possibilities when it comes to assessing what type of door should be installed in a building or land.
Contact Portalum customer service if you have any questions about the design, manufacture and installation process of any of our aluminium door models.
