Patio Door Style Guide: Which Works Best for Your Home?

 


As the season changes to spring, you may be thinking about spending more time outdoors. Your outdoor living space is an extension of your home. Creating a seamless transition from your interior space to the exterior will help you enjoy the outdoors more this season. What patio door works best for your home? Our handy guide will help you decide.

 

Location 

First, you will need to decide how you want to open your patio doors, which will primarily be determined by the location of your sliding doors. The two most common options are hinged or sliding patio doors.

 

Hinged patio doors, also called French doors, are a classic option that swings in or out to open. With this kind of door, you choose between one or two operable doors. Some prefer hinged patio doors because of their locking mechanism; the deadbolt is more secure for high-traffic areas.

 

An alternative to hinged patio doors is sliding glass doors. Since these doors do not swing open, you gain some usable space on either side of the door for a walkway or furniture placement.

 

If you have a more oversized deck or patio, consider installing multi-slide patio doors, which come in multiple configurations and optimize your view of the outdoors.

 

Materials 

Once you have decided how you want your patio door to open, you will need to choose a material for your patio doors.

 

Vinyl doors are cost-effective and durable. In addition, it is easy to customize the color and style of the door to your home.

 

Fiberglass patio doors are beautiful and built to last. It is an optimal choice for energy efficiency and durability.

 

Finally, aluminum doors are sleek and modern. If you want to maximize the amount of glass in your patio doors, aluminum is an excellent choice.

 

Sightlines & Screens  

Finally, consider your view of the area outside of your patio door to determine the style of your patio door. If you want a clear view with plenty of light coming in, choose a door with as much glass as possible. Remember that you can always add window treatments for privacy.

 

Remember to consider how buggy the area you live in is. While a screen door might not be ideal for the view of the outdoors, it may be essential for keeping the outdoors out.

 

The Window Depot offers an incredible selection of premium doors from the industry's leading manufacturers. In addition, we specialize in enhancing your home's beauty, making it as energy efficient as possible, and improving its defense against the forces of nature, such as hurricanes.

      

Our goal is to provide a clean, prompt, and professional home improvement experience from start to finish. That is The Window Depot difference. Contact us for a free online quote or call us at 813-901-5555.

 

______________________________________________________________________Sources:

https://www.schlage.com/blog/categories/2021/04/best-patio-doors.html

https://www.milgard.com/blog/5-best-patio-doors

 

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