What are Lift and Slide doors?
Lift and Slide doors are an innovative evolution of the traditional sliding patio door. Unlike standard sliding doors that rely on dragging the weight of the pane across a track, these doors utilise a mechanism that slightly lifts the panel when the handle is turned 180 degrees. This allows for smooth, frictionless movement and creates an exceptionally tight weather seal when closed.
Our timber lift and slide doors are custom-designed to seamlessly integrate your indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing your home’s functionality, aesthetics, and ease of use. With the ability to span large openings for unobstructed views, they invite natural light in and make your living space feel significantly larger.
How do they work?
The unique operation of timber lift and slide doors lies in the high-quality components: precision rollers, durable tracks, and a clever 180-degree handle locking mechanism.
- The Lift: When you turn the handle, the heavy door panel is effortlessly lifted off the frame onto the rollers.
- The Slide: Once lifted, the door glides along the track with minimal effort—meaning even the largest, heaviest doors are easy for anyone to open.
- The Seal: To lock the door, simply turn the handle back. The panel lowers onto the track, compressing the seals to create a secure barrier against draughts, rain, and external noise.
Why choose Lift and Slide doors?
While the aesthetic appeal is undeniable, one of the primary reasons homeowners choose this style is security.
Due to the unique design, once the handle is in the closed (lowered) position, the locking mechanisms engage fully. An intruder would need to generate enough force to break the multi-point lock and lift the sheer weight of the door which can be up to twice the weight of a standard sliding door making them exceptionally secure.
Our doors hold three separate safety certifications, ensuring you feel completely safe in your home:
- PAS 24: 2016 Certified – Our products perform in a way to resist a certain level of attack and shows good security performance
- Secured By Design Certification – A police preferred specification that meets a higher requirement of prevention of crime.
- Part Q approved – Our products meet security standards set to prevent unauthorised access.
To see the full benefits of our Lift and Slide doors, please visit our What Are The Benefits of Lift and Slide Doors? blog.
Why choose us?
At Spittlywood, we are committed to personalising your experience. Our timber lift and slide doors are not off-the-shelf products; they are bespoke creations, hand-crafted by our team of expert joiners.
With over 20 years of experience, we take immense pride in designing doors that perfectly complement your architectural style. We offer a full service, from design through to professional installation. We are so confident in the longevity of our joinery that we provide a comprehensive warranty, backed by a customer support team ready to assist you.
Our Standards and Accreditations
We hold ourselves to the highest standards, ensuring our products comply with all building, quality, energy, environmental, and safety regulations. We are proud to hold the following accreditations:
- Trading Standards Checked – Trader ID K0908
- Fensa Approved Installer – This means we meet specific standards for quality and comply with building regulations and energy efficiency.
- BSI 9001 certified – We meet the quality management standard.
- BSI 14001 certified – We meet the environmental management standard.
- BSI 50001 certified – We meet energy management standards.
Get In Touch
With a typical turnaround time of just 6–8 weeks, we can quickly transform your space and bring your vision of a beautiful home to life.
We serve both trade partners and non-trade residential customers. Whatever you are in the market for, contact us today to discuss your project.