What to Consider When Buying a Replacement Patio Door

Patio doors are a great way to both add light to a space, as well as a simple design element to your home. While older models of patio doors were riddled with problems such as, leakage and heat loss, modern styles have improved greatly. Many styles of replacement patio doors incorporate some type of multi-locking system for better security, have energy efficient frames and glass and include the technology to prevent leakage. With this guide, we hope to help you decide which  patio doors are the right choice for your home.

Styles:

Below are 3 choices of patio doors that provide both aesthetics and functionality to your home:

Sliding Patio Doors: These doors are incredibly popular and offer the benefit of added light to a room, and are easy to maintain and clean. Sliding patio doors consist of two panels that slide along side one another on hidden tracks. Double sliding patio doors, which consist of 4 panels, work the same way. Replacement sliding patio doors won't interfere with furniture placement, because the panels slide parallel to the wall.

Folding Patio Doors: This system of doors operates "accordion style", where each panel folds neatly to each side, offering a wide open space to the outdoors. They are available in styles of 2 to 8 panels.

Swinging Patio Doors: Often name hinged-patio doors, consist  of glass panels that hang in pairs and are center hung with hinges on both sides of the center vertical division to rotate. Another type of hinged door is a French door, which has the latching mechanism is hidden when the custom french doors are open.

Materials

Fiberglass: This material has the look of wood without the upkeep and can withstand extreme temperatures, both hot and cold

Aluminum: A cost effective alternative to wood, aluminum is both lightweight and strong. It does well in most climates and is corrosion-resistant.

Steel: Both strong and durable, this material requires little upkeep and does well in most climates. An economical option, it is also rust-resistant.

Vinyl: Known for its durability, it will withstand most climates and is energy efficient. It will also never fade, peel or rot like other materials might.

Wood: Made from fir, mahogany, alder or pine, each as their own unique characteristic.

Clad-Wood: A casing of metal surrounding the wood, keeps doors low maintenance and requires no painting.

We hope this post has been helpful, and feel free to contact us (www.aspenwindows.com) for any questions you may have.


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