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That's good to know. I'll let form follow function with this, as I don't want a leaky, breezy, but pretty door next to where I intend to spend a lot of time.
These (top) look to be from the same people as where that picture above has come from, might be a better option.
J0nathan-
Aluminium frames are more rigid than Pvc, which is my usual job. Well packed, the 5 panel doors should be fine... I just get depressed by the number that are poorly done.
Edit.
With glass charged per SqrM and a minimum size of 0.3M, smaller units are initially more expensive. However if you ever require a replacement unit, it's obviously much cheaper than a full size door.
user69121
No recommendations as I've found multi paned doors to be a pain. Make sure that whoever builds/fits them fits the glass and "Heel n toes" each piece so the glass supports the handle side.
With a single piece, or upper/lower panels, the diagonal bracing line works much better.
I refused to attempt fixing this 6 vertical panel monstrosity the other day. Unsurprisingly it had dropped a lot, because there's no usable angle.