Off the back of a below-par summer and with winter fast approaching, many homeowners are looking to extend their homes’ access to the outdoors. But as Brits, how do we get that feeling of being connected to the outside, without leaving the warmth and comfort of our homes in the cooler months?
Whether it’s a living area in need of more light, or a conservatory that requires easy access to the outdoor space beyond, a floor-guided sliding door system can brighten up any room, offering effortless access and uninterrupted views, according to Bohle Area Manager, Lance Conway.
“With FloorTrack from Bohle, you can create a transparent partition wall that elegantly separates living spaces and outdoor areas”, Lance explains.
“You can choose between two floor tracks: one version is recessed into the floor, whilst the other features an attached running track that be mounted as well. We’ve also added the ability to incorporate ramp profiles to create barrier-free transitions. This gives installers the flexibility to create both stunning and functional architectural designs for their customers.”
In line with the demand for ‘bigger and better’ glazing, FloorTrack can incorporate between three and five sliding elements with a maximum width of 1.1m each, or alternatively, total widths of over 10m can be achieved thanks to connecting elements available from Bohle.
“I read a study that said that limited natural light at home generally rates their physical and mental well-being lower than those with ample natural light in their properties”, Lance says.
“Our mental wellbeing is so intrinsically linked with our access to the outdoors and to natural light, and there’s no better way of achieving this than through uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling glazing.
“There are no distracting sightlines or clunky hardware – with FloorTrack it is literally a clear gateway to the world outside of our homes.”
Easy breezy
FloorTrack is available in three finishes – white, anthracite grey and anodised aluminium – offering the opportunity for installers to suite the hardware to the customer’s existing window and door colour scheme.
Installation is a breeze thanks to easy access to the height adjustment of the partition wall on the side of the system, which can be conveniently adjusted when installed and guarantees perfect alignment of the glass panes.
“When you’re dealing with a sliding door that has upwards of three large, heavy panes, the last thing you want to be doing is tying yourself up on site for hours on end trying to get the panes to sit straight”, Lance explains.
“We’ve made the installation of FloorTrack quick and easy, reducing the installer’s time on site without compromising on the longevity and quality of the product.”
The end caps of the glass profiles have a built-in catch function – together with the mechanical rubber buffers, the partition can be closed gently, with a latch ensuring secure locking. It can be opened again quickly using the foot, offering quick and easy access to the garden for the homeowner, whilst simultaneously protecting them from any unwanted guests.
The fittings are all also anodised and offer the corrosion protection that is necessary for outdoor use, ensuring that installers won’t face any maintenance headaches in the long run.
Enhancing spaces
“We’ve seen the popularity of FloorTrack really increase in the post-Covid era”, Lance says. “People are more connected to the outdoors and want that feeling of being in touching distance of their gardens and nature.
“And that shouldn’t be limited to summer when we can physically sit outside.
“With FloorTrack, installers can bring the feeling of summer to the homeowner all year round, creating a high-margin, high-impact architectural design feature that enhances their property.”
For more about Bohle’s product and service offer, including the latest FloorTrack and Home Improvements brochures, visit www.bohle.com email info@bohle.ltd.uk or call the customer services team free on 0800 616151 for more information.
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