Sliding Glass or French Patio Doors?
Which type of door is best for your patio door replacement? Is it Sliding Glass or French Patio? Keep reading to learn more about both styles and which one might be the best option for your home.
Design
Both styles of door are unique, distinct and available in varying options. Consider the configuration you are aiming for in order to fully evaluate both styles. Although both styles of doors let in a lot of natural light, the patio slider can have large panes of glass, letting in a flood of natural light and allowing unobstructed views of the outdoors. For this reason, they can also create an illusion of having a larger space, similar to the effect a mirror can have on a room. If you want to control the light or add privacy, built-in blinds are an out-of-the-way, easy-care design feature available on sliding patio doors. Some homeowners feel that sliding glass doors don’t match the style of older homes as well as traditional French doors.
Space
Although sliding glass doors can provide more flexibility with furniture arrangement in a room, French doors can (based on your configuration) provide a wider opening If you are moving large furniture into your house or hosting parties where there will be a lot of foot traffic in and out, you may be limited by the width of the patio slider.
A traditional two-panel French door, where both doors are operable, provides the option of opening about twice as wide as a two-panel sliding patio door. Perfect for moving things in and out or hosting large crowds of people, but this configuration requires more floor space to open and close. You need to be aware of the path your doors make when you’re designing the plan of your room because you won’t be able to place anything too close to the doors if you want them to open fully. Whereas with a sliding patio door you don’t need to account for this space at all because they slide from side to side.
Energy Efficiency
Both options of patio door replacement are extremely energy efficient when you choose to replace from Conservation Construction. That’s because we use a specialty coating called Low-E Glass. This particular coating sits on the glass for life and keeps harmful UV rays from entering your house. This coating is nearly invisible to the naked eye but does keep your home a more stable temperature all year long. In addition, our patio doors stop air infiltration so you get even better energy savings all year long. So get year round comfort by switching today.
Functionality
Would you prefer your door to slide or open wide? No matter which option you choose you’ll get lifelong functionality with utmost protection out of either door. Our Patio Doors were made to slide easily for life and lock up securely. On the flip side if you choose a French Patio Door they are too made for durability and ease of operation. Choose a door based on how you want it to function for the rest of your life because that’s how long our doors last!
Final Thoughts
You can’t go wrong with a Sliding Glass or French Patio Door. Both options will provide your home with energy savings, beauty, clear views, and functionality. Choose a door based on your design choice and the space you have available in your home. Get your free quote for a new patio door by clicking here. Did we miss anything you think would be essential to the replacement door process? Comment below on what you think about new patio door replacement. Thank you for reading and we will see you next time.