So why should you choose a sliding door for your home in Singapore out of all other options? The following benefits will help you get a better idea of why to choose a sliding door.

Aesthetically appealing

A sliding door creates an aesthetically appealing and elegant outlook that is unmatched. Normally, a sliding glass door is added for the balcony that helps increase the appearance of the space manifold. It adds a modern and stylish touch to the space and its different variations, designs, and patterns can blend well with the rest of the interior design theme to enhance the elegance vibes in the room.  

Gives a more spacious outlook

Since a sliding door easily slides on one of its panels, it takes very little space as compared to a traditional swinging door. This helps conserve space and gives an overall spacious outlook to the area. This is especially a very functional option for an HDB or condo where you have limited space and want elements that help make the area look bigger.

Lets in more light

A glass sliding door is a great way to let the natural sunlight enter the premises. Just like a window is used for the same purpose, a sliding door can be used in a similar way. But the sliding door can be as big as a complete wall, hence it gives you the advantage of letting even more light come inside.

Allows for increased ventilation

Since a sliding door can be of a bigger size, it allows for more ventilation when it is opened. Hence, it helps to keep the interior refreshed and ventilated by allowing maximum air flow.

Enables you to enjoy outside view

When a sliding door is used as a balcony door, it allows you to enjoy the outside view with a much vaster viewpoint. You can place planters and artificial grass on the balcony and enjoy this beautiful view from the comfort of your living room through these sliding glass doors.

Increased security

Contrary to common belief, sliding doors have become quite safe and secure. With the technological advancements in this field, sliding doors are becoming more and more strong and secure. With break-proof glass that is used in the door and highly efficient and technologically advanced locking systems, you can rest assured that the sliding door could not be tempered with to jeopardize your home’s security.

Slide and swing doors are available in a variety of design options and styles. Hence, you do not have to worry about them not looking good in your interior or not matching the general theme of the house. You can always customize this door and have it in your own choice of color and design style.

Aluminum

The main material of construction for this kind of door is aluminum. Even if some other material like frosted glass or fiberglass is incorporated in this door, the frame will be made from aluminum. This makes it a highly durable and versatile door that you can customize according to your requirements.

Tempered glass or fiberglass

One of the types of slide and swing doors that are becoming very popular among homeowners in Singapore are the ones that have an aluminum frame with tempered glass, frosted glass, or fiberglass in the middle. These glass sections can have any particular pattern, texture, or color of your choice; thus giving you the option to design your door as you prefer. You can also define sub sections in the door panels to give them geometric shapes and choose different materials for these subsections to create a unique and creative door.

Laminate

Laminate or vinyl is another material that can be incorporated into a slide and swing door inside the frame. You can choose any particular color and pattern of laminate and use it in different settings of subsections in the door panels to create an elegant door.

Louver

Another popular design variation of a slide and swing door comprises a louver door design. Because of its unique design that allows ventilation and maintains air flow even when the door is closed, this style is a good option for bathroom, kitchen, and pantry as it helps keep the humidity at bay. These louver panels can be added as complete panels in the door or in smaller sections in the slide and swing door to create unique designs. You can even combine louver and fiberglass sections with an aluminum frame to create a beautiful door that helps enhance the aesthetic vibes of the room.

PD doors usually refer to sliding doors that slide along a track to open and close. On the other hand, a slide and swing door can be slid along a track as well as be swung along the hinges. A PD door usually requires a larger space since it comprises panels that can slide over one another. However, slide and swing doors are usually installed in smaller spaces as it allows for one panel to slide over the other and then this sleek door can be swung in any direction. Slide and wing doors offer much more convenience especially in smaller spaces whereas PD doors offer a large view across the room. Since PD doors are much bigger, they are also more expensive than slide and swing doors. Similarly, their installation is also relatively more complex.

Since most people live in HDB flats and apartments in Singapore, their bathrooms are also small and therefore, require simple and sleek bathroom doors. A slide and swing toilet door made from aluminum can be considered a good choice in Singapore since aluminum creates a durable and strong structure and the slide and swing design consumes very little space and acts as a much more convenient and functional option for a bathroom door. Since Singapore has a very hot and humid climate, a wooden door may not be a good choice as it will be prone to warp, crack, or expand in humid conditions. Aluminum serves as a good choice because of its water-resistant and low maintenance qualities.

A slide and swing door can last for as many as 30 years if they are maintained and cleaned regularly. Usually, these doors are made from aluminum which itself is a highly durable material. Furthermore, high quality materials are usually used for making the sliding mechanism that comprises roller wheels and tracks that ensures that the structure remains in good working condition for years. However, dirt and grime can easily get stuck in the guiding track and rollers. Therefore, regular cleaning and maintenance is essential to ensure that the door lasts for years and you do not need to replace them.

Regular maintenance is required for any kind of door that you have but this becomes absolutely necessary in the case of a slide and swing door. As there are many moving parts in this door, one can understand how much dirt and grime can get accumulated in its tracks. In the absence of regular cleaning, this dirt can hinder the smooth movement of the door panels and they can get stuck. If the panels are tried to move forcibly, it can even damage the track and roller mechanism permanently which will cost you much more in repair and replacement. Therefore, its regular cleaning and maintenance is necessary to ensure that the sliding door keeps working smoothly.