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Glass Patio Doors
Introduction: During the summer season the patio is a great place to spend time either relaxing with friends or with the whole family. The patio can be a refuge during nice weather as most people like to spend their time on the patio or on their decks rather than inside the house.
The weather dictates how much time we spend outside
on the patio because it does not remain stable
throughout the year or even the day. Sometimes it
is too hot or cold outside to enjoy the patio.
During bad weather everyone likes to stay inside
the house. Large glass patio doors allow you to
enjoy the view outside regardless of the season or
the daily weather.
If you do not have large glass patio doors to view
and enjoy your patio or deck, you may want to
consider installing them. Replacement sliding patio
doors are not all that difficult to install for the
DIY homeowner. Sliding glass patio doors are
available in many different styles and sizes. If a
standard size door will not fit in place of your
existing patio door most door and widow
manufacturers can make custom fit doors.
Glass patio door frames are either made of
aluminum, natural wood or vinyl clad frames. The
glass is double or triple glazed for energy
efficiency and ultra violet sun light penetration.
They are mounted on track rollers that make them
easy to open or close regardless of the door size.
Usually the entire assembly comes as a completed
unit (kit) or if it is a very large door the frame
comes in pieces (usually four) that are easy to
assemble on site.
The door unit fits into the rough opening and
attached with screws or nails to the house
structure. After the unit is installed the inside
finish trim is installed. A sliding glass patio
door can be installed in approximately two hours
including the inside trim.
I have found that the best glass patio doors are
made by Anderson or Pella windows. They manufacture
both sliding and hinged patio doors. Their products
are superior to most other door manufacturers and
are covered by an extensive warrantee. In addition,
if you should experience any problems with your
door their customer service center will respond
immediately to either make repairs or replace the
unit free of charge. If you want easy access to your patio or deck to enjoy the outside in all kinds of weather, installing a glass patio door may be the answer. They are made to fit nearly any application and are easy to install. See
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