Sliding Doors

Any door style without applied raised moulding can be used in a sliding door system, but French doors are the most common choice. Sliding doors are ideal where swing clearance is limited — they move horizontally along a track instead of swinging in or out. They’re a popular choice for patios, living rooms, and any opening where you want a wide, unobstructed view.

Configurations

Patio sliders — two-door, four-door, or six-door systems with fixed and sliding panels. In a two-door slider, one panel is fixed and one slides. In larger systems, multiple panels slide past fixed panels to create a wide opening.
Pocket sliders — sliding panels disappear into a pocket framed into the wall, fully clearing the opening when the doors are open. This requires wall depth to accommodate the pocket but gives a completely unobstructed passage.

Frame & Track System

All sliding units come with a frame and a sill (threshold) with tracks installed. The doors ship with rolling hardware and all necessary weatherstripping. Each unit is built up, tested for smooth operation, and dismantled before shipment so you receive everything ready for reassembly and installation.

Wood Species

Built from solid lumber in your specified species — Douglas fir, clear pine, mahogany, white oak, red oak, and others. The door panels are made from solid wood.

Glass & Divided Lites

Sliding doors are typically glazed with insulated glass for energy efficiency. Low-E coatings available for Title 24 compliance. True divided lite (TDL) or simulated divided lite (SDL) in any muntin pattern — or full undivided glass for maximum light.

Hardware & Track Options

Several hardware systems are available depending on door size, desired sill height, and ease of operation:

Traditional sliding track — the standard system with rollers riding in a track on the sill. Simple, proven, and economical. Locks are cam-action or hook-style depending on the configuration.
Lift and slide — turning the handle lifts the door panel slightly off the track, allowing even large, heavy panels to glide with minimal effort. When closed, the panel drops back down, using its own weight to compress the weatherstripping for a tight seal against drafts and water. This system is ideal for oversized panels and weathertight exterior installations.
Low profile track — a recessed sill design that minimizes the step between interior and exterior flooring, creating a nearly flush transition. Ideal for accessibility and modern architecture where a raised threshold is undesirable.

We can match existing hardware or supply new. Screens are available for all configurations.

Matching Existing Doors

For additions, remodels, and historic renovations, we can replicate existing sliding door profiles, glass layout, and track configuration so the new doors match the originals — even if the original manufacturer is no longer in business.