Smart Systems Limited

Arnolds Way, Yatton, Bristol

Somerset, BS49 4QN. UK T +44 (0)1934 876 100 F +44 (0)1934 835 169
Reg. in England No. 1314601 [email protected] www.smartsystems.co.uk

About Smart

Expand your
horizons
with our high-quality sliding With over 35 years’ experience,
and slide-folding doors we are the UK’s leading supplier
of window and door systems.
We take great pride not only in
the quality, breadth and depth
of our product range, but also
in our design expertise and
support services.
We operate from a modern 45,000m² manufacturing plant in the
south west of England, which houses three extrusion presses and two
paint lines, as well as our logistics and distribution hub. Across all
our operations, we are fully committed to reducing our impact on the
environment, and are working hard to become both carbon-neutral
and energy self-sufficient.

BES 668681 FM21582 EMS554307 OHS571955 ENMS634370

The images, drawings and data shown in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and are not binding in detail, colour or
specification. We reserve the right to make changes to the product specification as technical developments dictate and without
prior notice. We recommend that the user ensures that they are satisfied the product meets their requirements prior to purchase.
IMS255SFD.201707 The ‘Smart’ logo and the ‘Smart Spark’ icon are registered Trade Marks of Smart Systems Ltd. ©Smart Systems Ltd 2017
 Smart Systems Limited
Arnolds Way, Yatton, Bristol
Somerset, BS49 4QN. UK T +44 (0)1934 876 100 F +44 (0)1934 835 169
Reg. in England No. 1314601 [email protected] www.smartsystems.co.uk

About Smart

Expand your
horizons
with our high-quality sliding With over 35 years’ experience,
and slide-folding doors we are the UK’s leading supplier
of window and door systems.
We take great pride not only in
the quality, breadth and depth
of our product range, but also
in our design expertise and
support services.
We operate from a modern 45,000m² manufacturing plant in the
south west of England, which houses three extrusion presses and two
paint lines, as well as our logistics and distribution hub. Across all
our operations, we are fully committed to reducing our impact on the
environment, and are working hard to become both carbon-neutral
and energy self-sufficient.

BES 668681 FM21582 EMS554307 OHS571955 ENMS634370

The images, drawings and data shown in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and are not binding in detail, colour or
specification. We reserve the right to make changes to the product specification as technical developments dictate and without
prior notice. We recommend that the user ensures that they are satisfied the product meets their requirements prior to purchase.
IMS255SFD.201707 The ‘Smart’ logo and the ‘Smart Spark’ icon are registered Trade Marks of Smart Systems Ltd. ©Smart Systems Ltd 2017
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Design: Sliding Door

Sliding doors open and close in line, with the large door panes stacked one behind the other. The arrows below show sliding panes.

Two Panes

Three Panes Three Panes Three Panes Three Panes

Four Panes Four Panes

Six Panes Six Panes

Corner

Design: Lift & Slide Door

Lift and slide doors are opened by turning the handle to lift the door on its track, then sliding it to the side. Individual door sashes can
be locked in place at any point within the opening. The arrows below show the lift and sliding panes.

The Great Three Panes Three Panes Two Panes Three Panes Three Panes

Outdoors Four Panes Four Panes

Six Panes Six Panes

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Our Sliding &

Slide-folding doors

By choosing our sliding and slide-folding

doors, you will be able to open your home
to the outdoors, bringing a bright, open and
spacious atmosphere.
Effectively opening-up an entire wall, you will not only create a
relaxed feeling of light and space, but also frame the beautiful
views of your garden and beyond. Suitable for installation in any
room, these elegant systems add a touch of finesse and provide
a striking glass façade.

Our range has been developed to provide a choice of high quality

solutions. Whether you want to open up space using our Visofold
multi-panelled slide-folding doors which concertina back to one
or both sides of the frame, or introduce a Visoglide sliding door
(comprising two or more large panes which slide open to leave
the panels behind each other), we have the perfect solution.

With high-security glazing and locking mechanism (including

security deadlock and hook bolts), and an unrivalled colour range
to choose from (including dual-colour options), each door can be
tailored to meet your own precise requirements.

Each of our doors comes with all the assurances you would
expect from the UK’s leading supplier of aluminium systems.
Their elegant aluminium profiles are designed to provide both Our sliding and
strength and durability, ensuring a structurally sound solution
that requires minimal maintenance and delivers outstanding slide-folding doors
performance over a lifetime of use.
are designed to perfectly
complement Smart’s
window and entrance
door ranges.
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Where can I
buy from?
Our systems are supplied to a nationwide
network of reputable window and door
fabricators who carry out installation
in accordance with best practices.
You can obtain a list of your nearest Smart fabricator
and installer from our website;
http://www.smartsystems.co.uk/findinstaller

Revamp your house and

make it a home with our
expert advice on material,
colour, finishes to handles
and fittings.

Choosing the Of course, you’ll need to think carefully about the style of door –

right door for and particularly whether a sliding or slide-folding system is right
for you. You will also want to take care to choose the right colour

your home
(both for the outside and inside if you select a dual-colour option)
and to think about the style and colour of the door furniture.

Once you’ve chosen your system and colour, it’s important to see
When choosing a new door for your a sample to ensure the tone and shade are exactly what you want;
you can then accurately assess the texture, lustre and finish
home, there are a number of things before making your final decision. If you speak to your supplier,
you should consider. they will arrange with us for a sample to be sent directly to you.
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Should I choose a Sliding Door Slide-folding Door

or a Slide-folding Door? ■ Slim lines combine elegance with great
performance together with smooth,
easy and reliable operation
■

■
Can incorporate a ‘traditional door’
for flexible use
Completely uninterrupted views when open
Multiple door leaves concertina to the side Great solution for small spaces
Offering the opportunity to open up your
■ ■

living space and bring the outdoors inside,

sliding and slide-folding doors provide a
great many benefits to virtually any property. Top & Bottom Roller
Smart’s sash rollers are designed and
But which system will be the best for you? engineered to the highest standards
to ensure quality and reliability. Our
rollers are marked with the Smart
‘Spark’, so you can be sure they meet
Meeting Style these exacting standards.
Choice of standard or slim line
meeting style available. ‘D’ Handle
Used to pull sashes
from a folded open position
to a closed position.

Handle Sash & Jamb Hinge

Frame Head Smart has a range of
attractive handles for you
to choose from.

Flat Sash Handle

Used to operate the locking
shoot-bolts on the sashes.

Large Glass Area

Sliding doors offer a large
glass area. Perfect for Frame Jamb
maximising light and framing
stunning views.

Sliding Doors
■ Large panes move to the side, stacked one behind the other
■ Double and triple track options for two, three and four sash systems
■ Maximise light and give the most unobstructed views when closed Threshold Threshold Bottom Roller Main Operating Handle Opening
Where the situation allows, the A choice of rebated or low level We have a range of lever handle Slide folding doors open to reveal
■ Slim lines and discrete hardware
threshold can be recessed into thresholds is available. Where the styles available, including high a nearly 100% opening aperture,
■ Ideal solution where space is limited the floor level. situation allows, thresholds can also security PAS 24 options. bringing ‘the outside in’ and
be recessed into the floor level. creating amazing living spaces.
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Customise your Smart

solution
What are my colour options? Our unrivalled colour
range provides the perfect finish for every property.
From contemporary urban apartments
to traditional Cotswold cottages in conservation
areas, we have the ideal colour to suit any project
in any location. Our spectrum spans from striking
shades of bronze and silver through brilliant reds
and gentle blues to traditional white – with virtually
every colour and finish in between.

What about hardware? Your choice of hardware is

an important one as it will have a significant effect
on the overall look of your new door. We supply a
wide range of high quality options, from the
contemporary stainless steel of our new Quantum
range to more retro designs, all of which can be
supplied in either matching or contrasting colours
to your door frame; depending on the look you want
to create.

And glass? A wide range of glass options is

available as part of your window and door system.
With double and single glazing, self-cleaning,
gas-filled, anti-glare, coated, decorative and
energy-efficient units just some of the options!
Again, your installer will be able to help you with any
questions and to select the most suitable product
for your home.

With a dedicated paint line,

our colour-matched accessories
When you see a product carrying the ‘Spark’, you can be sure service means your choice of
that it formed part of our exhaustive system testing
programme – and it comes with our assurance of quality. handles and hinges can be
The Smart Spark Throughout our operation, we carry out extensive testing to finished in any colour to match
ensure that our products perform to the highest levels and
or contrast with your door.
– Our Mark of Quality meet relevant standards. In our view, quality implies
consistency, reliability and durability not just in terms of
materials, but also with respect to the performance of our
As a demonstration of our commitment to products and the services we provide.

quality, we recently introduced the ‘Smart We monitor, measure and assess every aspect of our business
Spark’ and are now stamping this mark on with the aim of continually improving our products, services,
working practices and environmental impact and we fully
our hinges, rollers and other hardware support independent certification and assessment schemes
before they leave our factory. such as those offered by the British Standards Institute.
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Why choose
aluminium?
Renowned for its perfect combination of light weight and
high strength, aluminium is the ideal material for sliding and
‘thermal-break’ to insulate doors against heat loss, raise the
internal temperature of a house and help reduce the risk
Our systems have been
folding doors, providing slim, elegant designs and of condensation. designed to not only
outstanding performance.
Maintenance for aluminium systems is simple and withstand all that the
With a life-span measured in decades rather than years, straightforward, with a routine ‘wipe-clean’ all that is
together with extremely low maintenance requirements, required to keep the products looking their best. With no elements can throw at
aluminium has become the perfect choice for home owners. requirement for re-painting or re-varnishing, aluminium
windows and doors will never fade, deteriorate or rust,
them, but also to deliver
All our systems are designed with performance, looks even in harsh environments, or coastal locations. minimum heat loss and
and efficiency in mind, with each frame incorporating a
great thermal efficiency.

How do I assess
performance?
There are a number of things to take into account,
but also some useful guides to help you:

Security – most window and doors will be certified

to PAS24. This means the manufacture has been
monitored by an accredited certification body. It’s
worth noting though that this is a minimum standard
- it doesn’t include higher or lower grades for security.

 hermal Performance – this depends on a number of

T
factors, including your system and glazing choice, the
direction the door faces and the prevailing weather
conditions. When comparing systems, U-values will
give you a good guide. These are a standard measure
of how good a material is as an insulator – the lower
its U-value, the better insulator it is.

Weather – as part of the building ‘envelope’,

windows and doors contribute to its overall weather
performance, including its water and wind resistance
and air-tightness. Manufacturers test their window
and door systems to make sure they meet the
required performance standards.
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Our products:
Slide-folding
Doors
Visofold Range
Available in a range of opening configurations to suit any
application, Visofold doors can be folded internally or
externally and with the opening at the side (so the sashes
all fold one way), at one end (to create a single entrance
door) or in the middle (to give the option of a double door).

Visofold’s flexibility makes it the ideal choice for projects

where large, uninterrupted openings are required, with
the system providing maximum light and space to give
unimpeded views. The highly-versatile, easy-to-operate
system is the perfect option for even the largest project,
capable of opening up an entire wall, yet presenting a
contemporary, elegant glazed façade when closed.

All Visofold profiles feature a thermal break to deliver

enhanced thermal performance and energy efficiency and
security is assured by multi-point lock mechanisms on the
main opening sashes, and shoot-bolt locks on the ‘floating’
mullions. The doors can have either a low threshold for
unimpeded access, or a rebated threshold for improved
weather resistance.

Visofold doors are available in a choice of standard or

non-standard colours, including metallic, wood-structure,
dual colour and Smart’s unique Sensations range of
textured finishes.
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With internal glazing

beads preventing
Visofold 1000 the removal of glass
Kitemarked and security-tested to the PAS24 from outside, and
standard, Visofold 1000 slide-folding doors
features a choice of internally or externally folding high-security locking
panels, which when open help to integrate your
home’s external and internal living spaces,
mechanisms in the
offering uninterrupted views.
handle, our doors
are built to last and
U Value Certified Certified Certified Dual Multipoint Max Sash Width Max Sash Height Max Sash Weight Sash Sightline
to be secure.
1.5W/m2K PAS24:2012 BS 6375 Document L Colour Lock 1200mm 2500mm 100kg 132mm

Visofold 6000
The latest addition to our range, Visofold 6000 is a high-quality, high-performance
slide and fold door. Featuring the slimmest profiles currently available in the
Smart range, the system provides a contemporary, elegant solution for both
residential and commercial applications.

U Value Certified Dual Multipoint Max Sash Width Max Sash Height Max Sash Weight Sash Sightline
1.5W/m2K BS 6375 Colour Lock 1000mm 2200mm 100kg 94mm
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Our products:
Sliding Doors
Our sliding doors provide the maximum light and afford
the most unobstructed views of any system when closed
and with our wide range of systems and options, you can
select and tailor a door system to exactly meet your own
specific requirements.

With a choice of frame sizes, sliding formats and two,

three and four pane systems, together with a choice of
high-quality hardware and a wide range of colour options,
the slim lines of these elegant doors make them the
perfect solution for any home.

Open up a wall to
create a relaxed
feeling of light and
space and to frame
the beautiful views
of your garden
and beyond.
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Our systems have been designed

to match a wide range of property
styles. With our innovative
folding panelled structure, they
can provide the perfect transition
from inside your home to outside.

Visoglide Plus
Combining the benefits of a large picture window,
which allows light to flood in to an internal space, with an
easy opening operation, Visoglide Plus is a high quality,
highly versatile system which is a great option for even the
largest project. Delivering outstanding thermal efficiency,
Visoglide Plus offers contemporary styling and robust
performance, with the option of slide, or lift and slide
operation on double or triple tracks.

U Value Certified Certified Certified Dual Multipoint MaxMax Sash

Sash Width MaxMax
Width MaxSash
Sash Sash
Height
Height
Height Max
Max
MaxSash
Sash
SashHeight
Height
Weight Max
Max Sash
Sash Weight
Height Max Sash Weight Sash Sightline Sash Sightlinee
1.6W/m2K PAS24:2012 BS 6375 Document L Colour Lock * * 2500mm
2500mm
2500mm 2423mm
2423mm
200kgPAS24
PAS24
L&S 2423mm
250kg Slide
PAS24 200kg L&S 83mm Standard 34mm Slimline

Within height/weight limitations there is no maximum width

*
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Slide 2000
With its characteristic
slim profiles and sightlines,
Slide 2000 is an elegant sliding
patio door for both new homes
and refurbishment projects.
Available in dual and triple
track configuration and with
a range of locking options,
Slide 2000 offers great versatility
and outstanding value.

U Value Certified Certified Dual Multipoint Max

Max Sash
Sash Width
Width Max
Max Sash
Sash Height
Height Max Sash Weight Sash Sightline
1.6W/m2K BS 6375 Document L Colour Lock ** 2100mm
2100mm 200kg 35mm

Within height/weight limitations there is no maximum width

*

Our systems all meet demanding weather

testing and security requirements, so once
you’ve installed your new door system, you
can relax and enjoy it for years to come.

Ultraglide
This high performance contemporary
system features large sash sizes (up to 3
metres high) and is ideal for even the most
demanding applications.

Available in dual colour and with a large

thermal break, Ultraglide delivers
outstanding thermal performance for
enhanced comfort and economy.

U Value Certified Dual Multipoint Max Sash

Max Sash WidthWidthMax Sash
Max Sash Height
Height Max Sash Weight Sash Sightline
1.1W/m2K Document L Colour Lock * * 3000mm
3000mm 400kg 125mm

Within height/weight limitations there is no maximum width

*
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Our products:
Accessories
Our range of accessories helps provide you
with those vital finishing touches for your
new door system.
From handles to hinges, the style and colour of the accessories
you select will have a significant effect on the final aesthetic look
of your door. Whether you want a modern, contemporary feel, or
prefer a more traditional look, we have a wide range of style and
colour options to choose from.

When selecting the hardware for your door, you can be

assured that the hardware supplied by Smart has been fully
tested alongside the profile systems. Ensure that your door
has Smart hardware.

Look for the new ‘Smart Spark’ on our

hardware. It’s our mark of quality and
when you see it, you know the product
has been through our exhaustive system
testing programme.
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Design: Slide-folding Door Design: Sliding Door

Slide-folding doors feature multiple door leaves which concertina to one or both sides of the frame. Sliding doors open and close in line, with the large door panes stacked one behind the other. The arrows below show sliding panes.

Single Door Two Panels French Door Two Panes

Three Panels Three Panels Three Panes Three Panes Three Panes Three Panes

Four Panels Four Panels Four Panels Four Panes Four Panes

Five Panels Five Panels Five Panels Six Panes Six Panes
Corner

Design: Lift & Slide Door

Lift and slide doors are opened by turning the handle to lift the door on its track, then sliding it to the side. Individual door sashes can
Six Panels Six Panels
be locked in place at any point within the opening. The arrows below show the lift and sliding panes.

Six Panels Six Panels Three Panes Three Panes Two Panes Three Panes Three Panes

Seven Panels Seven Panels Four Panes Four Panes

Seven Panels Seven Panels Six Panes Six Panes

 Smart Systems Limited
Arnolds Way, Yatton, Bristol
Somerset, BS49 4QN. UK T +44 (0)1934 876 100 F +44 (0)1934 835 169
Reg. in England No. 1314601 [email protected] www.smartsystems.co.uk

About Smart

Expand your
horizons
with our high-quality sliding With over 35 years’ experience,
and slide-folding doors we are the UK’s leading supplier
of window and door systems.
We take great pride not only in
the quality, breadth and depth
of our product range, but also
in our design expertise and
support services.
We operate from a modern 45,000m² manufacturing plant in the
south west of England, which houses three extrusion presses and two
paint lines, as well as our logistics and distribution hub. Across all
our operations, we are fully committed to reducing our impact on the
environment, and are working hard to become both carbon-neutral
and energy self-sufficient.

BES 668681 FM21582 EMS554307 OHS571955 ENMS634370

The images, drawings and data shown in this brochure are for illustrative purposes only and are not binding in detail, colour or
specification. We reserve the right to make changes to the product specification as technical developments dictate and without
prior notice. We recommend that the user ensures that they are satisfied the product meets their requirements prior to purchase.
IMS255SFD.201707 The ‘Smart’ logo and the ‘Smart Spark’ icon are registered Trade Marks of Smart Systems Ltd. ©Smart Systems Ltd 2017