Our catalogue has three types of systems for balconies and terraces: sliding, guillotine and folding. Below is a comparison based on the published specs of Kanaat and Asash systems: how each opens, maximum size, glass, and where each one fits. Price depends on the size and is calculated after a free on-site measurement.
| Feature | Sliding | Guillotine | Folding |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it opens | Panels slide along 2–5 tracks and park behind each other | Panels move up and down vertically by remote control | Panels fold and stack to one side, clearing the opening |
| Maximum height | up to 3100 mm (Kanaat), up to 3500 mm (Kanaat Lux) | 3000–3500 mm | 2300 mm (Gold), 2600 mm (double-glazed), 2800 mm (Bella) |
| Panel (sash) width | 1000 mm (Eco), 1100 mm (Kanaat), 1400 mm (Lux) | 3000–3500 mm | 650 mm |
| Glass | 10 mm tempered or 4+12+4 unit (Eco), 4+20+4 / 6+16+6 (Lux) | 4x12x4 tempered glass unit | 10 mm tempered or 24 mm unit (4+16+4 / 6+12+6) |
| Insulated option | Double-glazed Kanaat Lux and Eco; thermally broken Asash RST116 (116 mm) | 4x12x4 glass unit as standard | 24 mm double-glazed folding system |
| Operation and safety | Manual; lock (Lux, Eco) | Somfy remote + Mosen motor; fixed bottom section doubles as a railing | Manual; child lock (Gold), auto-locking (Bella) |
| Best for | Balconies, winter gardens, shopfronts, cafés, offices, panoramic openings | Terraces, balconies, open restaurant areas | Balconies and terraces of flats and houses, winter gardens |
| In the catalogue | Kanaat, Kanaat Lux, Kanaat Eco, Asash RS70, Asash RST116 | Kanaat | Kanaat Gold, Kanaat Bella, Kanaat 24 mm |
Sliding — tall openings, simple operation
Panels run on bottom rollers along 2–5 tracks. The Kanaat sliding system comes with or without a threshold, and exposed aluminium parts are polyamide-coated so they do not corrode. Kanaat Lux has 1.5 m panels and supports corner openings; Eco is the cost-effective double-glazed option. The aluminium Asash RS70 is 70 mm deep with 2, 3 or 4 tracks, and the thermally broken Asash RST116 is a lift-and-slide system for villas and panoramic terraces. Because panels park behind each other, part of the opening stays covered by the stacked panels when open.
Guillotine — a terrace that turns into a railing
The Kanaat guillotine has three sections: the bottom one is fixed and the other two move vertically by remote control. When open, the structure works as a railing. Height and sash width reach 3000–3500 mm, with a 4x12x4 tempered glass unit, Forza series aluminium profiles and any profile colour. Automation: Somfy remote and Mosen motor.
Folding — open the balcony as much as possible
In folding systems, 650 mm panels fold and stack to the side, opening the balcony almost completely. Kanaat Gold: 10 mm tempered glass, up to 2300 mm high, child lock and drainage. Kanaat Bella (patent 2017/0163): up to 2800 mm, silent rollers and auto-locking. The insulated option is the 24 mm double-glazed folding system, up to 2600 mm, with a self-draining profile channel.
How to choose
Want to open the balcony fully — folding. Tall or wide opening, panoramic view or an opening corner — sliding (especially Kanaat Lux). Terrace or restaurant, remote control and a railing when open — guillotine. Need it warm in winter — double-glazed options (Kanaat Lux and Eco, 24 mm folding) or the thermally broken Asash RST116.