SunSeeker Doors, with the experience and reputation gained from manufacturing and installing bifolding-sliding door systems, has been granted sole rights to install Glass Curtains by the European manufacturer.
Glass Curtains are available as single-glazed toughened glass, suitable as external enclosures or internal room partitions.
Working on the principle of slide and turn, individual glass panels can be positioned wherever required along the span of the installation. This system allows the Glass Curtains to be fitted to curved perimeters and to accommodate architectural features, such as arches. The length of the installation is theoretically limitless, providing there is a permanent fixture for the tracks, above and below the glass panels.
The SunSeeker Doors web site features single-glazed Glass Curtains. Feel free to contact SunSeeker Doors with any questions you may have. You may use the quote request form on the web site or email or telephone direct: 01582 492 730.
Friday, 1 May 2009
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Room Dividers, at home and at work
Open plan living provides the feeling of space and light ... but what about noise? The dishwasher gurgling in the kitchen, constantly interrupting after-dinner conversations; the children chattering loudly while you're on the telephone? There are times when you might wish to dull the background noise but not feel claustrophobic - and keep an eye on things in the next room.How about a glass partition wall that divides the area yet can quickly and easily glide back to a side wall, out of the way? At SunSeeker Doors, we call this system "Glass Curtains" - frameless glass panel doors that enable one end of your open plan living area to be an oasis of calm and the other end to be noisy or cold or hot or different in some other way.
At the office, too.Open Plan creates a light, bright, busy environment but what if you need an area sectioned off for a meeting or a client lunch? "Glass Curtains" can transform the area in less than a minute, yet with no loss of light on either side of the partition.
The same principal applies to cafeterias, restaurants and hotels. One large area can become two smaller areas. "Glass Curtains" are tried and tested in mainland Europe and are becoming more popular in commercial areas in the UK, bringing their prices down considerably. Contact SunSeeker Doors for a no-obligation quotation and advice regarding which product options are best for you;
telephone 01582 492 730.
Web Site: www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Frames vs. Frameless
Where to use metal, plastic, wooden or frameless doors ...
What's most important to you? Looks, longevity, low maintenance, practicality, price, the WOW factor to impress friends and neighbours?
Looks. Individual tastes vary - some people love the natural look and warmth of wood, some the cool unobtrusive white coated aluminium ... others the fresh and daring blues and greens available with powder-coated aluminium frames. Alternatively, frameless clear glass curtains can be loved by many for the absense of frame choice whereas others seem to fear the open-ness.
Longevity. Any of the framed or frameless styles can last a long time if it's a good quality installation of a good quality product and, of course, not abused.
Low maintenance. This is where wooden frames often lose out. The cheaper softwood options that look so appealing in the indoor showroom will need treating at least every 2 years, whether stained and varnished or painted. Even the more expensive hardwood doors will need care to keep looking good. Operating wooden doors can often be a problem as weather can have a significant effect causing swelling and splintering. Wood is beautiful but you have to love it and care for it till death do you part. Any doors, including plastic, metal and frameless, that have been manufactured with inferior parts will require more maintenance than a good quality product.
Practicality. Again, wood can be less than practical in winter if the cold air rushes in between the inevitable gaps that appear with warping and shrinking. Cheaper plastic frames that are not reinforced can be more 'flexible' than you might wish. Metal is undoubtedly the stongest frame. So, if strong frames are important, how can glass curtains work without any frames at all? In fact, there are top and bottom frames and the glass is ultra-strong. The frameless glass curtains that have been available in Europe for the past couple of years are single-glazed thick glass, suitable for enclosing Mediterranean balconies and terraces and excellent as internal room dividers. The manufacturers have been working on a double-glazed version that will meet British Standards.
Price. There are two costs to consider: the initial cost of purchase and installation plus the ongoing cost of maintenance.
The WOW factor! Glass Curtains, obviously, if they meet the practicality challenges: new and clutter-free. Second place, powder-coated aluminium with narrow frames for a good view - double the wow factor with integral blinds! Third place, wood - if you keep it looking good and don't wrestle with it in front of its admirers.
This is our Glass Curtains information blog - if you would like more information on framed bifolding doors and to read about our customers' experiences, please visit our bifolding doors blog.
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What's most important to you? Looks, longevity, low maintenance, practicality, price, the WOW factor to impress friends and neighbours?
Looks. Individual tastes vary - some people love the natural look and warmth of wood, some the cool unobtrusive white coated aluminium ... others the fresh and daring blues and greens available with powder-coated aluminium frames. Alternatively, frameless clear glass curtains can be loved by many for the absense of frame choice whereas others seem to fear the open-ness.
Longevity. Any of the framed or frameless styles can last a long time if it's a good quality installation of a good quality product and, of course, not abused.
Low maintenance. This is where wooden frames often lose out. The cheaper softwood options that look so appealing in the indoor showroom will need treating at least every 2 years, whether stained and varnished or painted. Even the more expensive hardwood doors will need care to keep looking good. Operating wooden doors can often be a problem as weather can have a significant effect causing swelling and splintering. Wood is beautiful but you have to love it and care for it till death do you part. Any doors, including plastic, metal and frameless, that have been manufactured with inferior parts will require more maintenance than a good quality product.
Practicality. Again, wood can be less than practical in winter if the cold air rushes in between the inevitable gaps that appear with warping and shrinking. Cheaper plastic frames that are not reinforced can be more 'flexible' than you might wish. Metal is undoubtedly the stongest frame. So, if strong frames are important, how can glass curtains work without any frames at all? In fact, there are top and bottom frames and the glass is ultra-strong. The frameless glass curtains that have been available in Europe for the past couple of years are single-glazed thick glass, suitable for enclosing Mediterranean balconies and terraces and excellent as internal room dividers. The manufacturers have been working on a double-glazed version that will meet British Standards.
Price. There are two costs to consider: the initial cost of purchase and installation plus the ongoing cost of maintenance.
The WOW factor! Glass Curtains, obviously, if they meet the practicality challenges: new and clutter-free. Second place, powder-coated aluminium with narrow frames for a good view - double the wow factor with integral blinds! Third place, wood - if you keep it looking good and don't wrestle with it in front of its admirers.
This is our Glass Curtains information blog - if you would like more information on framed bifolding doors and to read about our customers' experiences, please visit our bifolding doors blog.
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