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A sliding door is a type of door which opens horizontally by sliding, usually parallel to a wall. Sliding doors can be mounted either on top of a track below or be suspended from a track above and some types 'disappear' in a wall when slid open.

Because of the way they are installed, single-hung barn doors are not meant to be locking. However, it can be a cause for concern if you are trying to use one as a bedroom or guest bathroom door where you'd like the option to lock it.

Sliding glass door frames are often made from wood, aluminum, stainless steel, or steel, which also have the most strength. The most common material is PVC-plastic.

The bottom guide is barn door hardware that plays a critical role. It keeps barn doors from swinging out of place and causing damage to baseboards and walls. It's sole purpose it to keep sliding barn doors moving in a straight line. These can be found on both wooden and glass barn doors.

It is known as the carrier signal flag, it's commonly used by homeowners and business owners to alert mail couriers to the presence of outgoing mail.

That brings total costs for track and door (without installation labor) to $200-$1,000 for a simple interior sliding barn door or $500-$2,500 or more for rugged exterior doors. In Washington, Uncle Howard's sells classic barn doors (including hardware) for about $1,100-$1,400, plus shipping.