These unique, oversized, sliding doors are double-duty assets. From the inside, they provide filtered privacy when closed. From the outside, they add textural interest whether open or closed. The alternating slat dimensions help reduce their scale, and the clear finish draws attention to them as accent features. The sliding track is cleverly concealed by a shallow rooflet, which, with the help of full-width stairs, suggests a porchlet. I’m a fan of oversized, barn-type sliders and featured them in the Manchester Garage/Garden Room and wrote about them for a Fine Homebuilding Drawing Board column. Consider such sliders for breezeways and three-season rooms, too.
by Katie Hutchison for House Enthusiast and SquareOne
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Impressive, I have been considering building something like this for a beach house - with mahogany slats and exposed stainless steel top rod. This photo has good direction.
excellent idea
could also serve as a security system with locking mechanism inside.
I am not keen on the small step outside the patiodoor.
A 42" platform just below the doorsill would be safer
I just learned a new expression: "rooflet"
I say "rooflet"; others say "pent". A "rooflet" seems to befit a "porchlet".
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