K.N. Crowder

Sliding doors contribute a lot to increase the aesthetic appeal of your home and create an amazing functional transition between your outdoor and indoor living space. They are available in a variety of colors, material and styles. If you wish to add a personalized touch to your patio then sliding doors are the best option for you.

5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SELECTING SLIDING GLASS PATIO DOORS 

Glass sliding patio doors are very much popular nowadays as they serve both the purposes- aesthetics and protection. Starting from choosing the frame style to glass options to the proper way of using sliding doors, there are a lot of things to consider.

In this article, I have made a quick guide that can help you spot the key points you must consider before purchasing sliding doors for your patio.

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1. Functionality

The functionality of a glass sliding patio door depends on the type of frame you choose. For your patio, you can always go for the one that needs minimum or zero maintenance like steel, fiberglass or aluminum. If you are opting for a slim framed sliding door, it is your responsibility to make it certain that the frames are thermally broken which means that a thermal insulator will be there to separate the exterior and interior frame. On the other hand if you go for a frameless sliding door, you must ensure that tempered double laminated glass is used that offers excellent temperature and sound insulation.

2. Aesthetic

If you want to save swing space and add a modern touch to your house design then sliding doors are an appropriate choice for you. As mentioned above the biggest advantage of sliding doors is that it offers a smooth transition between your indoor and outdoor space. Check the indoor and outdoor composition of your home where you want to install the sliding glass door. If you think you have space crunch then pocket doors are the best choice for you as it has an amazing ability to seamlessly disappear into the wall.

3. Maintenance

It is essential for patio doors to be consistent in performance and appearance for a long period of time. It is wise to select an option that requires low or absolutely no maintenance. For example frames with vinyl or fiberglass need little maintenance but wood or steel frames may not have the ability to weather the elements as efficiently.

4. Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is a new addition to the list of the advantages of a sliding door. The glass used in your sliding door not only lighten and brighten up your space, it also keeps the dangerous frequencies of sunlight away from your home. Apart from this, during cold weather, the glass needs to preserve and reflect the heat with the house back into the room which keeps it warm.

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5. Security

Security is a major concern when it comes to sliding door. To ensure safety, you need to install an internal locking system that protects your doors from being opened from outside. In case of glass sliding doors, go for the one that offers high resistance, strong and offer various degrees of protection from deliberate break ins and accidental damages.

As the door will be the main focus of the overall design of your home, you need to make sure that it fits well with the entire architecture of your home. Sliding glass doors magically extend your interior space into your exterior space and give you the scope to enjoy the gorgeous view of outside throughout the day. So if you have plans to add sliding glass doors to your patio then don’t forget to consider these above mentioned points before sliding glass door installation.