Slide Clear

What Slide Clear does

Slide Clear is a private, founder-controlled design-build company founded in 2002 in British Columbia, Canada, with a US subsidiary in Austin, Texas, specializing in frameless glass operable wall systems for indoor-outdoor transitions. The product portfolio centers on four core systems: GLIDE (frameless multi-slide panels with patented retention technology), ClearFOLD (frameless folding/accordion walls), ClearPIVOT (frameless slide-and-pivot with patented 20mm deflection tolerance), and Vertaslide (motorized vertical operable glass walls using Somfy automation). Systems use extruded aluminum frames, 10mm or 12mm tempered safety glass, and stainless steel hardware, and target year-round weather protection with up to 95% protection from wind, rain, and snow.

The company serves restaurants and hospitality venues, high-end residential homeowners, multifamily and mixed-use developers, and commercial office and institutional buyers, with a documented focus on early-stage design involvement rather than late-stage bidding to avoid rework and revenue leakage. Slide Clear generates revenue primarily through one-time project-based sales of its glass operable wall systems, delivered via a two-tier Certified Dealer distribution model across North America that handles local sales, installation, and configuration, supplemented by direct enterprise engagement for early-stage Design Assist and pre-construction services. Pricing is project-specific at $1,100-$2,000+ per lineal foot, with dealer certification, training, and dealer-portal access functioning as a professional-services layer supporting the product channel.

The go-to-market combines a sales-led dealer channel with content marketing (blog, CEU programs for architects, Revit/BIM specifications, video galleries, downloadable brochures) and direct enterprise field sales for institutional buyers such as Tridel on the Royal Bayview Penthouse. Slide Clear holds two granted patents (panel retention and bottom-rolling deflection tolerance), navigates regulatory and LEED/WELL/SITES requirements internally, and emphasizes a Specialist Direct Approach integrating glass engineering, pergola integration, and code navigation before permit issuance.

Name

Slide Clear

Legal name

Slide Clear Inc.

Website

https://slideclear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Slide Clear designs and supplies patented frameless glass operable wall systems (GLIDE, ClearFOLD, ClearPIVOT, Vertaslide) for hospitality, residential, multifamily, and commercial buyers across North America, sold via a Certified Dealer network with project-based pricing per lineal foot.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Operable Glass Wall Systems

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Treatments & Shading Systems (Blinds, Shades, Awnings) (IMADAIAN)

Keywords

• Operable glass walls
• Frameless sliding doors
• Folding glass systems
• Outdoor patio enclosures
• Interior glass partitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Glass Operable Wall Systems (Product Sales): Slide Clear generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary glass operable wall systems (GLIDE, ClearFOLD, ClearPIVOT, Vertaslide) and associated enclosure products. Revenue is project-based, driven by dealer and direct project engagements. Systems are sold through certified dealers who purchase products and install/configure them for end customers, creating a two-tier distribution model.
2. Dealer Certification and Support Services: The company recruits and certifies dealers across North America, providing access to pricing lists, marketing materials, training, installation instructions, and sales/marketing strategy support through a dealer portal. Revenue flows through product purchases by certified dealers.
3. Pre-Construction and Design Assist Services: Slide Clear offers early-stage design involvement through Discovery Agreement (feasibility study), Design Assist, and Delegated Design or Pre-construction Agreement stages, providing technical engineering consultation and code navigation services before permits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Slide Clear designs, manufactures, and sells frameless glass operable wall systems (GLIDE multi-slide, ClearFOLD folding, ClearPIVOT slide-and-pivot, and Vertaslide vertical motorized) along with interior glass partitions. Products are sold through a Certified Dealer network across North America and delivered with pre-construction design assist services, including code navigation, structural engineering, and stamped drawings for regulatory approval. The company targets restaurants, residential homeowners, multifamily developers, and commercial/institutional clients seeking seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.

Product overview

Slide Clear is a design-build company specializing in outdoor spaces and operable glass wall systems. The product portfolio centers on four core frameless glass operable wall systems: GLIDE (frameless multi-slide doors), ClearFOLD (frameless folding walls/accordion doors), ClearPIVOT (frameless slide and pivot systems), and Vertaslide (vertical motorized operable glass walls including Vertaslide Vista for commercial applications). These systems enable seamless indoor-outdoor transitions for residential, commercial, and hospitality applications. The company also offers FlexSpace Interiors for interior glass partition applications. Products are complemented by exclusive partner offerings including Airia retractable louver systems and CLR folding doors, supported by comprehensive architectural resources including Revit files and technical specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLIDE: Frameless multi-slide glass operable walls system providing stunning, unobstructed views as adaptable partitions, barrier walls or dividers for indoor-outdoor spaces
• ClearFOLD
• ClearPIVOT
• Vertaslide

Products and services

• GLIDE Frameless Multi Slide Frameless sliding glass wall system providing unobstructed views with aluminum frames and 10mm or 12mm tempered safety glass. Features recess sill ADA/ADC compliance, integrated handles, and bottom/handle locking options. Suitable for exterior or interior use.
• ClearFOLD Frameless Folding Walls Frameless glass folding operable walls (accordion doors) designed for seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. Features single pane 10mm glass with stainless steel hardware, max panel size up to 800mm width and 3000mm height, 2-7 panel configurations, bottom-rolling installation with patented support, and integrated floor channel lock requiring no floor drilling.
• ClearPIVOT Frameless Slide and Pivot Frameless glass slide and pivot (slide and stack) system with patented bottom-rolling design. Features floor-supported weight eliminating overhead structural reinforcement needs, adjustable floor channels for uneven floors, integrated anti-lifting safety mechanism, customizable stacking configurations, and 2-7 panel sets with options for side doors and central locking.
• Vertaslide Vertical Operable Glass Walls Motorized vertical operable glass wall system (guillotine-style) controlled via push-button operation. Premium European engineered with side-supported system, flush sill, minimal 2-inch frame for maximum view. Configurations create either railing or door function; panels slide up to create doorway or down to form guardrail.
• Vertaslide Vista (Commercial) Commercial variant of the Vertaslide vertical operable glass system designed for hospitality and high-traffic commercial settings. Features seamless automation for panels operated in sequence or separately via button control.
• FlexSpace Interiors Glass partition systems designed for interior spaces including office partitions, adaptive re-use projects, multi-family dwellings, mixed-use developments, and event spaces. Features GLIDE and ClearFOLD configurations adapted for interior applications.
• Pre-Construction and Design Assist Services Slide Clear offers early-stage design involvement through Discovery Agreement (feasibility study), Design Assist, and Delegated Design or Pre-construction Agreement stages, providing technical engineering consultation and code navigation services before permits.
• Certified Dealer Program Slide Clear recruits and certifies dealers across North America, providing access to pricing lists, marketing materials, training, installation instructions, and sales/marketing strategy support through a 24/7 dealer portal. Revenue flows through product purchases by certified dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Slide Clear optimized a GLIDE system from $40K to $30K (25% reduction) through simplified panel layouts, optimized panel counts, and consistent visual lines — without sacrificing design, clarity, or performance.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Architects and Design PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlide Clear partners with architects and design firms at the early design stage, providing Design Assist services to integrate glass operable walls into project specifications. This collaboration optimizes design outcomes and reduces project costs (documented 25% cost reduction in one project through layout optimization). The company works with architects throughout the pre-construction phase to address structural, drainage, and code requirements.
• TridelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTridel, a major residential developer, partnered with Slide Clear on the Royal Bayview Penthouse project in Thornhill, Ontario. Slide Clear engineered and installed a custom GLIDE frameless multi-slide system and Aria louvered pergola for the luxury penthouse's wraparound terrace, working closely with Tridel's engineering and design teams.
• RJC (Engineers)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSlide Clear collaborated with structural engineers at RJC on the Royal Bayview Penthouse project to meet all code requirements, including wind load compliance, and to produce stamped and sealed engineering drawings for regulatory approval.
• Gradient Wind Engineering Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducted a cladding pressure study for the Royal Bayview Penthouse project, confirming extreme wind pressures on the elevated rooftop terrace. This study informed the structural engineering requirements that Slide Clear's system had to meet.
• Wildlight Kitchen + BarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSlide Clear served as the specialist contractor for a complex Vancouver patio enclosure project, overcoming structural, drainage, seismic, weight restriction, and timeline challenges. The project demonstrated Slide Clear's collaborative approach to solving real-world construction challenges in hospitality settings.
• The Parlour RestaurantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Parlour Restaurant in Toronto (642 King St W) was a featured project using Slide Clear products (retracting glass canopy, CLR Folding doors), illustrating the company's capabilities in the high-end hospitality sector and its role in collaborative design-build delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western Window Systems: Western Window Systems manufactures large-format multi-slide and pivot glass doors for residential and commercial markets. Its product portfolio and dealer-driven distribution model directly overlap with Slide Clear's GLIDE and ClearPIVOT systems, serving the same high-end architect-and-developer customer base.
• LaCantina Doors: LaCantina Doors specializes in folding and sliding glass door systems for indoor-outdoor living. Its folding and multi-slide product families directly compete with Slide Clear's ClearFOLD and GLIDE, and it serves the same residential and light commercial architect/specifier channel.
• NanaWall Systems: NanaWall is the largest North American manufacturer of operable glass wall systems (folding, sliding, and frameless) for residential and commercial applications. It is the most direct competitive comparison to Slide Clear's GLIDE, ClearFOLD, and ClearPIVOT product lines, targeting the same architect/specifier channel with comparable price points.
• Fleetwood Windows & Doors: Fleetwood manufactures premium sliding and folding glass door systems, with a strong presence in custom residential and commercial applications. Its product line and dealer-driven specification model directly overlap with Slide Clear's positioning in the high-end operable wall market.
• Panda Windows & Doors: Panda Windows & Doors manufactures folding, sliding, and pivot glass wall systems for luxury residential and commercial projects. Its product range and minimalist-frame aesthetic directly compete with Slide Clear's frameless operable wall portfolio.
• Solar Innovations Architectural Glazing: Solar Innovations designs and manufactures custom operable glass walls, skylights, and conservatory products for residential and commercial projects. Its operable wall and folding door systems directly overlap with Slide Clear's product lines, particularly in custom and specialty architectural applications.
• Vitrocsa: Vitrocsa designs minimalist-frame sliding and pivoting glass walls for luxury residential and commercial projects. Its ultra-thin frame philosophy directly parallels Slide Clear's frameless design approach, and both compete for premium architect-specified projects.

Broad incumbents

• Milgard Windows & Doors: Milgard manufactures a wide range of windows and sliding patio doors for residential and light commercial markets across North America. As an established incumbent, it competes with Slide Clear in the multi-slide and patio door category but does not specialize in frameless, all-season operable glass walls.
• JELD-WEN: JELD-WEN is one of the world's largest manufacturers of windows and doors, offering a broad portfolio including folding and sliding patio doors. While not specializing in frameless operable glass walls, it competes at the lower price tier and broad distribution scale across North America.
• Marvin Windows and Doors: Marvin is a leading premium windows and doors manufacturer with a broad product portfolio including large sliding doors. It competes in the same architect/specifier channel as Slide Clear, but as a broader incumbent with significantly more products and a larger dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/slideclear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slide-clear

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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