Which Patio Door Is Right For Your Home?

 It’s Friday once again and we’re thrilled you’re reading this article. As another week comes to a close we’re taking you through the steps you should ask yourself before you purchase a new patio door.
     Patio Doors, in a lot of ways, are like your own personal style. You wouldn’t wear something that wasn’t uniquely you. You wouldn’t want a door in your house that didn’t match the style of your home, would you? When you pick a patio door it’s good advice to keep in mind style.
     Our first pro tip on how to pick the best patio door for you is . . .
Asking yourself what kind of style you want out of the door you get. Are you looking for the more sleek look of a sliding glass door, or do you want an old world feeling of a traditional French Door? Both are very different styles and it’s best to consider what will go with your style and lifestyle. Different French doors comes with a variety of choices for glass. All patio doors come with a variety of options for hardware. Make sure you pick correctly now, because a new patio door purchased today is in your house for a very long time. Here at Conservation Construction we even have lifetime warranties.

Pro tip #2
     Consider functionality. If you already have a small space where the patio door is going, it might be a good option to simply stick with a sliding glass door rather than a French door. French doors are designed to swing in our out and inherently take up a bigger space than a sliding glass door would. If you have a sliding glass door already, you won’t be disappointed either. Our doors are “Naturally Clean” with our Easy Clean Glass coating. The hardware is easy to use and you’ll get a door that is truly clear and beautiful.

Pro tip#3
     Energy Efficiency. If you have an old sliding glass door that is 20+ years it’s safe to say that all the energy saving properties have gone out on the door a long time ago. Today, regulations are a bit more strict at what kind of doors (and windows) manufacturers can sell to any homeowner. Every patio door or window sold in Colorado today must be what we call Low-E Glass. It’s a fancy way of saying the glass must have protective coatings to shield the home from harmful UV rays. Every company you look at should have some form of Low-E glass. It’s a major red flag if the company doesn’t have energy efficient patio doors.
     In addition, Conservation Construction has one of the most unique glass doors on the market. We use a special Low-E glass. It almost makes all other Low-E glass obsolete. It has 4 layers of protective coating. Our doors and windows have some of the lowest heat transference values ever recorded. What this means for you is more stable room temperatures all year round. You’ll feel comfortable in your home. On top of this, we include a krypton/argon gas fill between the panes for better insulation and less air infiltration. This is what amounts to so much money savings.

Pro tip#4
     Talk to the professional you are looking to replace your sliding glass door with. It’s easy to just go online and look at patio doors, it’s quite another to get the information right from the source. We here at Conservation Construction like questions and give free home estimates. If a company has a hard time answering your questions or is skirting around the truth that’s easy to spot. A great patio door company will be upfront and honest about everything involved in the process.
Pro tip #5
     Have fun picking out your new patio door. It’s a large expense, but it is one that pays off. Patio doors add value back into your home. Additionally, they give you more safety and better energy efficiency for your home. Average homeowners who switch to a new patio door can save up to 35% off their entire energy bill. That means more money is going back into your pocket to put towards other things. That is very cool indeed.
      Finally, it’s easy to get the door you want.
Pick The Right Style
Choose The Right Hardware For Functionality
Check The Door’s Energy Efficiency
Talk To Your Professional
Have Fun
     We’re certain if you follow these steps you’ll be more than well on your way to getting a great patio door that will stand the test of time. Thanks as always for reading, and we’ll see you next time.