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June 15. Written By JNG.

What’s the Difference between a Lift and Slide Door and a Regular Sliding Door?

Lift, then slide
A regular sliding door uses a static rail fixed at the bottom of the outer frame.
The door is supported by small rollers under the vent which move along the bottom rail. To maintain sufficient water and air tighness, sliding doors have very little clearance between the rail and the vent, creating significant friction and rubbing of the seals,even on brand new doors.

Lift slide doors allow larger openings with fewer panels and more glass than standard sliders.
Architects love its flexibility of design for window walls, pocket doors, curved walls, and corner applications. Lift slide doors maximize views and brings the outdoors in for applications like patios, balconies, resorts, restaurants, and museums. Lift slide can have much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options, has strong security and weather-seal, and has been employed on hurricane-tested doors.

Why JNG Lift Slide Door Hardware
JNG lift slide system for sashes up to 300kg per panel. Available with supplementary carriage kit for panels up to 400kg. JNG components feature JNG’s Activeage finish which is salt-spray tested to 1,000+ hours corrosion resistance.
Lift slide doors maximize views and bring the outdoors in.
Strong security and weatherability
Has much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options
Has been employed on hurricane-tested doors

Panels lift up from the sill to allow very large panels to glide easily and quietly, with no friction on the bottom track or weather-seal. Panels can stop at any position for easy access and ventilation.