Long gone are the days when windows were considered simple transparent openings that, on the one hand, defended an interior environment from the weather and unwanted intrusions and, on the other hand, provided natural light, air exchange and framed the landscape. Contemporary windows, instead, speak to us of connection: they define elaborate relationships between inside and outside, letting nature and the landscape into our homes.

This perspective must be supported through the careful study of products, in which every detail – opening systems, thickness of the frames, materials used, proportions – must not be left to chance. A big step forward in this direction is taken by Oknoplast, with the new Prolux Slide sliding system, characterised by an innovative, clean and essential design. 

Thanks to its small threshold and slim fixed sash profiles, the product maximises the glazed area. This allows plenty of daylight in and a completely unobstructed view to enjoy the view outside. Due to the small size of the sash and frame, this window turns out to be an ideal sliding patio door, especially when space is at a premium in the home.

The PVC patio door features a type of closing mechanism in which the movable sash lifts slightly and slides in line along the special track parallel to the fixed part of the window.  The pressure lock also ensures a perfect fit between the sash and the frame thanks to the perimeter locks. But that's not all: the hardware itself ensures maximum ease of use, thanks to special rollers that allow even large sashes to slide smoothly and quietly.

The perfect seal of the sliding system ensures high thermal comfort (Uw: 1.3W/m2K) and effective protection from external noise. Finally, Prolux Slide is equipped with a safety brake that prevents the sliding sash from slamming violently against the frame.