Installation: Salamander evolutionDrive Plus Sliding + Alumil M19800BT Folding Door — Complete Neofort BIZ Project

Salamander evolutionDrive Plus+ Sliding Door — The Most Advanced PVC Sliding System in 2026

What is Salamander evolutionDrive Plus+?

Salamander evolutionDrive Plus+ is the parallel-seal PVC sliding door system launched by Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH (Bavaria, Germany) — a manufacturer with over 40 years of heritage in European window profile production. Launched across Europe in 2023, evolutionDrive Plus+ redefined the standard for PVC patio sliding doors, delivering patented HST-grade sealing at a significantly more accessible price point.

Unlike conventional sliding systems (PSK tilt-and-slide or HST lift-and-slide), evolutionDrive Plus+ operates via pure horizontal parallel gliding — the sash does not lift before sliding. It moves strictly parallel to the frame throughout the entire movement, ensuring uniform gasket compression and perfect sealing on every operation, whether the door is used 3 times or 3,000 times.

Technical Specifications evolutionDrive Plus+

The Patented Parallel Sealing — Why It Matters

Conventional sliding systems compress the gasket diagonally or via lifting, causing uneven wear and gradual loss of airtightness over time. evolutionDrive Plus+ uses a mechanism where the sash moves strictly parallel to the frame throughout the entire motion, pressing the gasket uniformly across the full contact surface simultaneously.

Direct benefits for the homeowner:

• Air class 4 — the highest achievable under EN 12207 for PVC sliding systems
• Zero draughts — perfect sealing in both winter and summer
• Extended gasket durability — uniform wear, not localised
• Silent operation — noise reduction of up to 75% compared to conventional sliding systems
• Wind resistance B5 — tested at extreme pressures, ideal for homes in Bucharest suburbs and rural Ilfov county

evolutionDrive Plus+ vs Aluminium HST — A Direct Comparison

The most frequent question from our clients building or renovating a villa in the Bucharest-Ilfov area: PVC sliding or aluminium HST for the terrace?

Practical conclusion: For openings up to 4.0 m, daily use and efficiency-focused budget, evolutionDrive Plus+ is the smarter choice. For openings over 4.0 m or slim architectural design with minimal visible profiles, aluminium HST is the solution.

Alumil Smartia M19800BT — Thermally Broken Folding Doors for Full-Width Openings

What is the Alumil M19800 System?

Smartia M19800 is the aluminium folding (accordion / bi-fold) door system produced by Alumil Group (Kilkis, Greece) — one of the largest architectural aluminium system manufacturers in South-East Europe, with factories in Greece and the Czech Republic. The BT (Thermal Break) variant is designed specifically for premium residences, villas, terrace restaurants, hotels and commercial spaces requiring full wall opening to the exterior.

The accordion principle: sashes are suspended on an overhead track and fold into a compact stack at one end — freeing 100% of the opening, with no central post, no visual obstacles, no floor-level obstruction.

Technical Specifications M19800BT

The Suspension System — Why It Makes the Difference

Unlike older bi-fold systems that run on floor tracks, M19800BT uses a top-hung suspension system: each sash hangs from a ceiling-mounted track via precision rollers capable of carrying up to 125 kg per sash. The floor remains completely clear — no visible floor tracks, no jamming risk, no trip hazard.

Each sash articulates against its neighbour via a 4-roller hinge allowing full folding without excessive force. Opening a 4.8 m wall with 4 M19800BT sashes requires a single pulling motion — the sashes follow automatically in sequence.

Why evolutionDrive Plus+ + M19800BT Is the Premium Choice in 2026

This combination is the most frequently requested by Neofort BIZ clients in the premium residential areas of Bucharest-Ilfov in 2025–2026, for a simple reason: each system does exactly what it does best.

Real Neofort BIZ Project — Residential Villa Bucharest-Ilfov Area

Client brief: The owners of a 320 m² villa in Voluntari-Ilfov required: comfortable daily access from the living room to their 40 m² terrace, plus the option to fully open the 4.8 m wall for parties and warm weather. Total budget allocated: €9,000–12,000 installed.

Solution delivered:

• evolutionDrive Plus+ 2 sashes, 2.4 m × 2.2 m, Anthracite RAL 7016, triple glaze Saint-Gobain Planitherm ONE — Uw = 0.82 W/m²K, nZEB eligible, integrated pleated fly screen
• M19800BT 4 sashes, 4.8 m × 2.4 m, Anthracite RAL 7016, double glaze Low-E with argon — floor-recessed threshold, RC 2 multipoint locking

Installation duration: 3 days total for both systems.

2026 Price Guide — Bucharest and Ilfov

*Prices include production, delivery and professional installation in Bucharest and Ilfov. Final price depends on colour choice, glazing specification, optional extras (fly screen, automation) and site conditions.*

FAQ — evolutionDrive Plus+ and M19800BT

Can evolutionDrive Plus+ be ordered in special colours? Yes — full Salamander foil range including woodgrain shades, anthracite, Agate grey, Basalt grey, and classic white. Both sides can differ.

Can M19800BT be automated? Yes — compatible with Somfy or Nice motorisation, controllable via remote, mobile app or KNX/Smart Home integration.

How long does production and installation take? Production: 3–4 weeks from order confirmation. Installation: 1 day for evolutionDrive Plus+, 1–2 days for M19800BT.

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