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uPVC Sliding Window Track Types

What track options do uPVC sliding windows come in? Here's a plain guide.

How tracks work

The track is what the sliding panels run along, on rollers. The number of tracks determines how many panels you have and how much of the opening you can open at once — and whether mesh can be integrated on its own track.

What to know

Look for this

  • 2-track — two panels, opens half
  • 3-track — three panels, or mesh on the third
  • More tracks need a wider frame
  • Rollers sized to the panel weight
  • Tracks need keeping clear of grit

The practical takeaway

One practical point people miss: tracks need keeping clear. Grit in a track is what makes sliders stiff over time — a quick clean now and then keeps them gliding, whichever track count you choose.

Questions

Frequently asked

What track types do uPVC sliding windows have?

Commonly 2-track (two panels, opening half the width) and 3-track (three panels, or two glazed plus mesh on the third). More tracks need a wider frame.

Why has my slider become stiff?

Usually grit in the track. Keeping tracks clear is the main maintenance a slider needs.

Which track count should I choose?

2-track for standard windows; 3-track for wider openings or where you want mesh integrated on its own track.

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