How good is tostem sliding doors ?

 Hello Friends, 

I have made the decision to evaluate the various doors and windows offered in the Indian market. My intention is to provide insights based on my practical experience and the information accessible to the general public. The aim of these reviews is to enlighten individuals about the quality and constraints of the door/window systems

    

Let us start with tostem aluminum windows & doors. Here one of the customer of tostem invited me to visit their home. They were using 14 mm laminated glass in all Slide doors.  14 mm laminated glass comprises of following specifications -6mm clear toughened + 1.52 mm clear PVB + 6mm clear toughened. This particular glass gives security class P3A - P4A as per protection class of EN standards. 

Tostem Grants Series Sliding Door

When i closely examined the Sliding door ( they call it Grant series ) surprisingly locking aroused my interest. It was single point lock in the middle. It was crescent lock & i didnt feel secure with this lock.

Check Single Point Lock in Sliders

In usual circumstances, when engaging in discussions with aluminum system companies such as Fenesta, Schueco, Reynaers, Cara etc., it is uncommon to encounter the utilization of a single-point locking mechanism in a sliding door of substantial dimensions. However, with the Grant series, the Tostem dealer presents an exceptionally enticing price point that effectively conceals various deficiencies. Reflecting on my extensive 18-year tenure within the field, I can vividly trace the transformation of the door/window industry from traditional door/window setups to uPVC systems and subsequently to sleek aluminum structures. The transition from single-point to multi-point locking mechanisms is fundamentally predicated on the level of security necessitated.. Pl check below video to know more about multi point locking in our Sliding Doors. How it works.. 

If you check below performance table of another Aluminum system brand sliding door- The burglar resistance class of door/window is RC2  or, resistance class 2..

Performance of Another aluminium system in the table is highlighted 

In contrast to the highlighted Burglar resistant class of another company, the tostem grant sliding door appears to rank the lowest in performance within this category. It's worth noting that no well-regarded aluminum system brand provides single-point locking for sliding doors when security is a primary concern. Interestingly, even an older wooden door is equipped with multi-point locking mechanisms such as tower bolts on both the top and bottom sections.

Just to add 14 mm laminated glass comes under RC 2 category

Check Laminated Glass vs toughened glass

In the nut shell, single point locking with security glass does not make a product premium. I personally recommend not to buy grants series from tostem rather than you can choose fenesta, schueco or, CARA. All companies are offering multipoint locking in sliding doors. 

About the Author & How We Can Help

With 19+ years of hands-on experience in the door, window and glass systems industry, I help homeowners and architects cut through brochure marketing and choose sliding doors with genuine multipoint locking, the right glass and real performance - not just a premium price tag.

Comparing Tostem with other systems, or planning your windows and doors? Email me at shivendrasinghk@gmail.com for honest, experience-based guidance.

- Shivendra Singh, RSVP Systeme

Ventilation is the key for #Covid19

Dear Readers, 

Hope everyone is staying safe & well. After reading many scientific articles over covid19 now most of the people is accepting it as a fact that covid19 transmission is airborne rather than by hands or, surface touch. Further studies suggest that One can easily catch Covid19 virus in poor ventilated closed space.

Quite in detail explanation- How infection spreads in Closed space

What is micro droplets & how it remain suspended in closed room or, space.

Must watch video to understand severity of danger while interacting in closed space.

I was strong advisor for Casement or, openable Door/window rather than Sliders. (Are aluminium sliding windows soundproof?) but being an old veteran in the industry as well as after losing few loved ones by this disease, I realized & recommend to everyone not to remain in air-tight meeting spaces as well as avoid meeting places where ventilation is poor. 

You can have one sound proof or, noise-safe room for study or, meditation with openable or, casement but let your all other spaces should have cross-ventilation or, use Sliders instead of Casement or, openable. 

To be continued.....

About the Author & How We Can Help

With 19+ years of experience in the glass, door and window systems industry, our team helps homeowners, architects and builders choose the right ventilation-friendly window solutions - from cross-ventilation sliders to soundproof casement systems - so your spaces stay healthy, safe and comfortable.

Planning a new home or upgrading your windows? Get expert guidance on ventilation, soundproofing and energy-efficient systems. Email us at shivendrasinghk@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help.

Stay safe, breathe easy, and keep the air moving.

- RSVP Systeme

Footnote :

1. 'Stop Swapping Air' campaign launched to slow COVID-19 spread
2. MIT researchers says Opening windows or installing new fans to keep the air moving could also be just as effective or more effective than spending large amounts of money on a new filtration system.
3. Japan has long accepted COVID's airborne spread, and scientists say ventilation is key
4. Cross Ventilation Indoors Must To Stop Air-Borne Covid, Says AIIMS Chief
5. COVID-19 predominantly transmitted through air: Lancet study

Slimline Aluminium system at Sector 40 Noida

In this particular project, we needed minimum sightlines as per brief received from architect. We had proposed thermal break aluminium systems from spain which has 20~25 mm ( approx. 1 inches) sightlines. This particular product is thermal break system which was required as high thermal insulation performance desired.

More details about this project

2 Track 2 Panel Sliding Door