Sandown · Isle of Wight · PO postcodes
Timber Sliding Patio Doors in Sandown
Homes in Sandown get Timber Sliding Patio Doors built around the opening they have, with the timber and finish specified against local conditions.
Specifying a door for Sandown
Sandown sits on the coast, so doors here deal with salt-laden air as well as rain. Salt is hygroscopic — it holds moisture against the surface long after the weather has passed — which is why standard softwood and standard ironmongery both fail early within about a mile of open water.
Housing in and around Sandown is largely 1920s–1930s semi-detached stock, which suits three-panel doors with a wide glazed head, often in a sunburst or geometric lead pattern. We match the mouldings and panel proportions to what is already on the street rather than fitting a generic pattern.
- Exposure
- Highly exposed — PO postcode area
- Timber
- Accoya or a dense hardwood such as sapele
- Weather detail
- a storm-rated weatherbar, deep drip mould and a rebated hardwood cill
- Ironmongery
- Grade A4 marine stainless steel
- Recoating
- Every three to five years on the weather elevation
Price and lead time in Sandown
Timber Sliding Patio Doors start at £4,200 per set supplied and fitted, VAT included. Typical lead time is 10–12 weeks from survey. Use the indicative price tool for a range in about a minute.
Common questions
What is lift-and-slide?
Turning the handle lifts the sash off its seals onto rollers, so it glides. Releasing it drops the sash back down and compresses the seals, which is why it holds weather far better than a simple slider.
Does sea air really affect a timber door?
Yes, in two ways. Salt is hygroscopic so it holds moisture against the surface, and airborne chloride corrodes standard ironmongery quickly. Both are solvable at specification stage.
Which ironmongery survives salt air?
Grade A4 (marine) stainless steel. Standard A2 stainless and lacquered brass both fail within a few years within about a mile of open water.
What door suits a 1930s semi?
A three-panel door with a wide glazed head, often leaded in a sunburst or geometric pattern. The glazed area is proportionally larger than on a Victorian door.
Can you replace the frame as well as the door?
Yes, and often it is the better answer. A new leaf in a rotten frame will not seal properly however well the door itself is made.
Is timber a sustainable choice?
Responsibly sourced timber is the only mainstream door material that stores carbon rather than emitting it in manufacture, and a timber door can be repaired rather than replaced.
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