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Aluminium patio doors for garden, terrace and pool edges

A patio door is the opening between inside and outside. We compare the AluK systems that suit it by threshold, flyscreen, security and rain exposure.

WHAT IT IS

The door where the weather, the floor level and the family all meet

A patio door is not a separate product. It is a sliding, lift and slide, folding or casement door installed at the edge of a garden, terrace, pool deck or courtyard. What makes it different is the location. It sits at an outdoor level change, it takes rain and splashes, and it is used by children, pets and people carrying things.
Because of that, the choice is driven by threshold, drainage, security and flyscreen far more than by sightline. Light and view are the easy part. The threshold and the water path decide whether the door works on a wet day.

Which AluK systems work as patio doors

For sliding patio doors, Infineo offers an optional flush threshold and a wheelchair-friendly bottom track, with single-point and multi-point locks. S115NI offers an integrated flyscreen option and cremone, flush, single- and multi-point handles. AluK Home’s Versatile range includes concealed thresholds, integrated flyscreens, balcony handrails and 2 to 6 panels on two or three tracks.
For large glass, SC140 lift and slide offers a low-threshold option. For a fully open terrace, BSF70 folding offers a low threshold and optional flyscreens. For a hinged garden door, see the casement options on our casement doors page.

Look inside the frame

Cut sections of AluK systems show what you are actually buying: chamber layout, glazing pocket, track and threshold.

Infineo S146LM frameless sliding door

A frameless sliding door with a concealed outer frame and 21 mm interlock. Thermally broken or non-thermal sections, flush threshold, 350 or 450 kg per sash.
AluK SC95TT thermally broken sliding system cross section

SC95TT thermally broken sliding

A 95 mm thermally broken sliding system for windows and balcony doors, glass 8 to 24 mm, up to 180 kg per sash.
AluK SC140TT thermally broken sliding and lift and slide cross section

SC140TT thermally broken sliding and lift and slide

A 140 mm thermally broken system for sliding and lift and slide doors. Glass 10 to 40 mm, up to 300 kg per sash and 400 kg with a trolley.

Four details that matter at a garden threshold

Level change

A flush threshold is comfortable but sits close to outside water. Plan an external drain and a fall away from the door, ideally at the time the paving is laid.

Flyscreen

Garden doors invite mosquitoes at dusk. Choose a system with an integrated flyscreen or plan a separate sliding screen, and check how it stacks.

Security

Multi-point locks hold the door at several points. For ground-level doors, ask about glass type and lock count together.

Finish and cleaning

Garden doors collect dust, soil and splashes. AluK says aluminium is cleaned with soapy water. Near the sea, ask for the finish class and rinse routine.

CHOOSING

Which patio door for which garden

A balcony or small garden door of up to two panels is usually a standard sliding door. A wide terrace where you want to host usually calls for folding doors. A pool deck or villa garden with large glass is the natural place for lift and slide. For villas, see luxury villa solutions, and for coastal conditions, coastal homes.

What to ask any supplier about a patio door

The threshold section

Ask for the sill detail drawn to scale with the external finished level. Water paths are visible on a drawing.

The finish certificate

Ask for the finish class and certificate, particularly near the coast. AluK offers customised finishes for aggressive environments on request.

Flyscreen and security together

Ask how the flyscreen and the lock interact. A screen that blocks the lock handle is a daily nuisance.

Patio doors in the cities we serve

In Belagavi, start with sliding doors in Belagavi and operate the showroom units. Goa gardens and pool decks carry heavy rain, so read folding doors in Goa and lift and slide in Assagao. For Karwar’s coast, there is sliding doors in Karwar. Outside Belagavi, projects are arranged per project; confirm coverage with us.

From enquiry to installed patio door

Enquire

Send photos of the garden edge and the opening size, or call +91 89704 69999.

Compare door types

Operate sliding, folding and casement units at the Tilakwadi showroom.

Measure and plan the sill

We measure on site and agree threshold height and drainage with you and your builder.

Fabricate and install

Certified AluK Home partners fabricate. We install and test the water path.

FAQ

Patio door questions

Answers drawn from AluK product pages and general drainage guidance.
It depends on width and use. Sliding suits most, lift and slide suits large glass, and folding suits a fully open terrace. We compare them for your opening.
Infineo offers an optional flush threshold. A flush sill needs an external drain and fall designed in. Ask for the sill drawing.
Poorly drained thresholds and installation gaps cause leaks. AluK says poorly sealed windows let in air, dust and water in heavy rain. Plan drainage with the paving.
S115NI offers an integrated flyscreen, SC45 and SC40 offer built-in mosquito frames, and BSF70 lists optional flyscreens.
Security depends on locking and glass. Infineo offers single-point and multi-point locks. Ask for the lock type and glass in the quotation.
Projects in Karnataka and Goa are arranged per project. Contact us with your location and opening to confirm coverage.

Related pages

Sliding doors

Slim and smooth.

Folding doors

Open entire walls.

Lift & slide

Large panels.

Luxury villas

Villa solutions.

Send a photo of the garden edge

Request a quote with photos and the opening width, or call +91 89704 69999 to arrange a showroom visit.