Smart Aluminium’s sliding door range offers two standout systems to suit different styles of homes and budgets. Visoglide Plus Upgrade provides a premium solution for larger openings, delivering a more substantial feel, enhanced thermal performance and a sleek architectural look. Slide 2000 complements it as a slimline, cost‑effective option designed for standard patio heights, offering smooth operation, clean sightlines and excellent everyday performance. Together, they give homeowners a choice between high‑end capability and practical, modern value.
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Visoglide Plus Upgrade
Smart Aluminium’s Visoglide Plus Upgrade is a high‑performance sliding patio door system designed for modern homes that demand excellent energy efficiency, smooth operation, and contemporary styling. Building on the proven Visoglide platform, the Upgrade version introduces enhanced thermal technology, improved weather resistance, and options that allow for larger glass panels with slimmer sightlines.
High Thermal Performance
The Upgrade profiles feature extended polyamide thermal breaks that significantly reduce heat loss. When paired with high‑performance glazing, the system can achieve exceptionally low U‑values, making it suitable for both new‑build projects and energy‑conscious renovations. This enhanced insulation helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy consumption.
Slim, Modern Sightlines
Visoglide Plus Upgrade offers sleek, minimal aluminium framing that maximises natural light. A slim interlock option is available for an even cleaner aesthetic, creating wide, uninterrupted views that suit contemporary architectural styles.
Smooth, Reliable Operation
Engineered for strength and stability, the system supports large, heavy glass panels without compromising ease of use. Lift‑and‑slide gearing is available for projects requiring oversized sashes, ensuring effortless opening and closing even at higher weights.
Security & Weather Protection
The Upgrade system is designed to meet modern security standards, including PAS 24 compliance when specified. Enhanced seals and robust construction provide excellent resistance against wind, rain, and air infiltration, making the doors suitable for exposed locations and demanding environments.
Flexible Configurations
Visoglide Plus Upgrade can be tailored to a wide range of installations:
- Double or triple track options
- Multiple panel configurations
- 38mm glazing capability, including triple glazing
- Maximum sash height up to 2500mm
- Sash weights up to 250kg
This flexibility allows the system to be used for standard openings, large panoramic sliders, and bespoke architectural designs. Sliding doors open and close in line, with the large door panels stacked one behind the other. The arrows below show sliding panes.
Extensive Colour & Finish Options
Smart Aluminium offers one of the UK’s largest colour ranges, including:
- Over 200 RAL colours
- Dual‑colour options
- Textured Sensations finishes
- Alchemy anodised‑effect coatings
This ensures the doors can be matched perfectly to both interior and exterior design schemes.
Ideal Applications
Visoglide Plus Upgrade is an excellent choice for:
- Modern extensions and open‑plan living spaces
- New‑build homes requiring low U‑values
- Large sliding openings with wide glass panels
- Projects prioritising slim sightlines and contemporary aesthetics
- Installations needing strong weather performance and high security
Slide 2000
A modern, slimline aluminium sliding door for homes and extensions
The Slide 2000 system from Smart Aluminium is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a sleek, reliable and thermally efficient sliding patio door. It combines slim profiles with smooth operation, making it ideal for garden rooms, extensions, refurbishments and contemporary new‑builds.
Clean, slim design
Slide 2000 is built around a slim aluminium frame that maximises glass area and natural light. The narrow sightlines create a modern look while keeping the focus on the view outside. It’s available in a wide range of colours, including dual‑colour options where the inside and outside finishes can differ.
Smooth sliding performance
The system uses high‑quality rollers and a thermally broken aluminium frame to ensure a smooth, quiet sliding action. You can choose from:
- 2, 3 or 4‑panel layouts
- Dual‑track or triple‑track frames
Triple‑track frames allow multiple panels to slide in the same direction, creating a wider opening and a more seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Thermal efficiency
With modern thermal breaks and the option for double or triple glazing, Slide 2000 can achieve U‑values around 1.6 W/m²K (depending on glass specification). This helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures and supports compliance with current building regulations.
Security features
The system includes multi‑point locking on full‑size sliding doors, providing strong security for residential use. Smaller horizontal sliding units (often used for serving hatches) use a single‑point lock.
Flexible glazing options
Slide 2000 can accommodate 24 mm, 28 mm or 32 mm sealed units, giving you flexibility to choose the right glass for thermal performance, noise reduction or solar control.
Size suitability
The system is designed for standard UK patio openings, with a maximum sash height of around 2100 mm. This makes it ideal for most extensions and refurbishments. For very tall openings, other Smart systems such as Visoglide Plus may be more suitable.
Where Slide 2000 works best
- Residential patio doors
- Garden rooms and outbuildings
- Home extensions
- Refurbishment projects
- Commercial serving hatches (horizontal sliding version)
Why homeowners choose Slide 2000
- Slim, modern appearance
- Smooth and reliable operation
- Wide choice of colours and finishes
- Good thermal performance
- Flexible panel and track configurations
- Cost‑effective compared to premium slimline systems
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