Passage

Lift & Slide Doors

Handcrafted in Ireland by skilled craftsmen, Passage doors combine style, security, and sustainability in every design. Custom-built on premium frames for a low-maintenance, long-lasting entrance, our Lift & Slide system is engineered to glide up to 250kg of glass with a single finger, delivering vault-like airtightness for Ireland’s most exposed homes.

Command the Coast with Effortless Scale

Why Choose the
Lift & Slide?

Standard sliding doors often struggle with friction and failing seals when used at a large scale. Our Lift & Slide system is the undisputed champion for performance and longevity:

Zero-Friction Glide:

Internal gearing physically lifts the door leaf off its tracks, allowing you to move up to 400kg of glass with one hand.

Weather-Defying Airtightness

When locked, the door drops onto heavy-duty EPDM compression seals, eliminating drafts and whistling even on storm-prone coastal sites.

Fabricated in Ireland

Every unit is handcrafted in our Irish workshop to meet ISO 9001 standards, ensuring meticulous engineering and short lead times.

Passive House Ready

Achieving best-in-class thermal insulation designed for A-Rated and NZEB homes.

Key Features

Massive Dimensions

Create grand architectural statements with sash sizes up to 3300mm in both width and height.

Flexible Configurations

Choose from 2, 3, 4, or 6-sash layouts, including specialized "Monorail" designs (one sliding sash + one fixed glass)

Structural Rigidity

Built with a 2.0mm profile thickness and high-strength polyamide strips to resist bending during severe gales.

Sightline Options

Select our standard 110mm interlock for maximum wind resistance or the slim 50mm interlock to maximize your glazed area and natural light.

Design & Hardware Options

We offer total aesthetic coordination to ensure your new sliding doors match the existing ironmongery and finishes of your project.

Matching RAL Ironmongery

We provide handles in matching RAL colours as standard for a seamless, uniform architectural look.

Premium Finishes

For projects requiring a specific tactile feel, we offer handles in Marine-Grade Stainless Steel or Anodised Satin Silver to match other fixtures in the area.

Marine-Grade Protection

All frames are available with Qualicoat Seaside-standard powder coatings or wood-effect finishes, backed by our 25-year marine paint guarantee.

Technical Section

Thermal Transmittance

Uw ≥ 0.65 (W/m²K)

Acoustic Insulation

High-resistance to Atlantic winds and driving rain

Max Sash Weight

400kg per leaf

Max Sash Dimensions

3300mm (W) x 3300mm (H)

Air Permeability

Class 4 (High performance)

Watertightness

Class 10A (Resists driving rain up to 600Pa)

Wind Resistance

Class C4

Glazing Capacity

Up to 55mm (Triple and Acoustic glazing ready)

Comparison:

Is this the right system for you?

Performance issues rarely stem from the system itself; they happen when the wrong product is chosen for the wrong location.

Ideal Project Types:

Choose the Lift & Slide for exposed coastal sites, Passive House builds, and grand extensions where you want massive glass panes to move with zero friction.
Choose the Ultra Slim Slider for sheltered urban extensions where a minimalist 25mm sightline and a completely flush threshold are the primary design goals.

Not sure if Aluminum is right for you?

Read our Honest Guide:
Lift & Slide vs. Ultra Slim Slider Learn More:
Aluminum vs. Composite vs. Hardwood Door Options

FAQ

It is designed specifically for high-exposure environments, using compression seals to stay airtight and quiet where standard brush-seal sliders often fail.

Yes. By offering matching RAL ironmongery as standard and premium stainless steel options, we ensure a unified look across all your Passage entrance and sliding systems.

Not at all. The lift-and-slide gearing does the heavy lifting for you, making even 300kg panels glide effortlessly on their tracks.

Request Your Bespoke Quote

Ready to design your high-performance sliding entrance? Use our interactive form to select your preferred layout, hardware finish, and colours.

Submit Your Project Details

Passage doors combine style, security, and sustainability in every design. Custom-built on premium Aluminium frames for a low-maintenance, long-lasting entrance.

Passage

Lift & Slide Doors

Why Choose the
Lift & Slide?