Barn conversion sliding doors in Rutland define Sheepwash Barn, a former open-sided sheep barn, transformed into a single-storey, low-carbon rural retreat overlooking Eyebrook Reservoir. Supplied and installed by IQ Glass, the glazing scheme uses full-height sliding doors and tall aluminium windows to enclose the original agricultural shell while opening the living spaces to the landscaped gardens and long views beyond.
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Photography: The Shearling ©️ @uniquehomestays
Location
Stoke Dry, Rutland
Across the main elevations, slim sliding door systems create wide, full-height openings that draw natural light deep into the plan. Each sliding set pairs a single moving sash with fixed glazing, giving a minimal external appearance with practical day-to-day use. Internal-only locking keeps the exterior detailing uncluttered so the new glazing sits comfortably alongside the barn’s rural materiality.
Flush thresholds were supported with an integrated slot drain along the sliding door line, allowing level internal floors while managing surface water at the perimeter. This is particularly important for barn conversion sliding doors in Rutland, where the transition to terraces and gardens needs to feel effortless without bulky drainage channels or stepped threshold build-ups.
Elsewhere, aluminium casement windows introduce controlled ventilation and carefully placed framed views. Tilt and turn sashes provide practical day-to-day opening, while fixed lights with trickle vents maintain background airflow. A shaped pressing detail was incorporated where required, so the window lines respond neatly to the existing form without compromising the slim geometry of the frames.
With such a highly glazed conversion, performance considerations were built into the specification. Solar control options were allowed for across the glazing package to manage glare and heat gain while maintaining a clear, neutral appearance. Selected larger panes were heat soak tested as an additional quality measure for long-term durability, supporting the reliability of barn conversion sliding doors in Rutland where large glass areas become a defining feature of the building.
The external setting was treated as part of the experience, with the landscaping designed by Bunny Guinness. The glazing was set out to capture those expertly composed garden views and draw the eye beyond to Eyebrook Reservoir, turning the barn’s new openings into deliberate viewframes, rather than simply larger windows. The result is barn conversion sliding doors in Rutland that feel purposeful, transforming a simple agricultural structure into a calm, light-filled home while keeping its rural character intact. The completed conversion now operates as a holiday home through Unique Homestays.
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Sieger Slim Sliding Door
- 20mm vertical junction sightline for a minimal frame look
- Uw 1.3 W/m²K (typical DGU)
- Weather performance (tested): air Class 4, water Class 7A, wind Class C5
- Acoustic reduction up to 41dB
- Sliding pane sizes up to 2500mm wide x 3000mm tall, up to 320kg
- Security: up to 4-point locking (height dependent)
- Flush threshold support: 110mm integrated subframe drainage profile across the track
Sieger HD Casement Windows
- Uw from 1.1 W/m²K (calculated per project)
- Weather performance (tested): air Class 4, water Class E1200, wind resistance to 2400 Pa
- Glass range 24mm to 40mm (typical DGU)
- Configurations: side hung, top hung, tilt and turn, fixed, multi-light
- Security: PAS 24 listed
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