Sliding doors are quickly becoming the 'wow factor' at the heart of home improvement projects - and they're the perfect way to maximise the presence of natural light while blurring the lines between inside and out.

Naturally, when incorporating more glazing into the envelope of a building, there are three critical factors which must be considered: thermal efficiency, performance and aesthetic appeal. This is particularly important when considering the trend for larger designs to be incorporated into home transformations.

Introducing the award-winning MasterPatio from Reynaers

As a highly versatile sliding door system, MasterPatio from Reynaers provides superior performance and functionality, while leading on contemporary design.

Capable of accommodating glazing up to 3.6 meters in height, the system boasts slim sightlines and a glass-to-frame ratio of around 90%. While this makes it possible to flood interior spaces with daylight, the system's design enables it to reach passive house levels where thermal performance is concerned.

In practice, this allows occupants to enjoy the practicality of sliding doors without having to compromise efficient performance.

It's this design which stood out in the Red Dot Awards 2021, and saw MasterPatio recognised in the Design Elements category. The jury report says: "The design of the MasterPatio sliding door system succeeds in combining state-of-the-art sustainability requirements with excellent insulation performance and a clear design idiom."

Complementing MasterPatio, stainless steel Contour Handles can be integrated into the system to achieve a distinctive look and feel, turning sliding doors into the centrepiece of a home.