The Skinny on Sliding Patio Doors

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Date Added: July 28, 2010 08:22:35 PM

Author: Anonymous

Category: Doors

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Little summary on sliding patio doors that includes brand names and different types.

Sliding doors, sometimes called gliding doors, have come a long way over the years. Once considered cold and stark, the old aluminum sliding doors were an eyesore that were anything but energy efficient. But over the years, sliding doors have become popular again due to higher quality construction, energy efficiency and more styles to choose from. With the daily traffic and wear-and-tear that a typical sliding door goes through, you’ll want to make sure it’s quality built to last. The most common types of sliding doors available today are fiberglass composite, vinyl, aluminum, and wood-framed. Sliders are available with real or false divided lights and they usually come double-glazed, double-paned with Low-E coating or argon gas-filled for energy efficiency. Material Choices • Fiberglass composite doors are ideal for areas of extreme weather, including high humidity. They’re maintenance-free and durable, meaning that they won’t warp or crack. They’re built with a wood grain look, but are less expensive than wood and much more energy efficient. • Wood sliding doors need a lot of maintenance because they’re exposed to sun and moisture. They should be treated with a durable finish and repainted every couple of years. The flip side is the natural warmth and beauty of wood sliders is worth the maintenance. Wood sliders come unfinished, factory-primed or pre-painted in standard or custom paint. • Aluminum sliding doors are the least expensive of all the types and they’re easy to maintain. • Vinyl sliding doors are less expensive than wood and they don’t warp, crack or peel. These doors are maintenance-free. They feature Low-E glass and weather stripping, so they’re a great energy efficient choice. Vinyl sliders are stylish, elegant and cost-effective. New on the Market Panda Windows and Doors offer a unique sliding window, the Panda Lift & Slide, that puts a new twist on sliding doors. Created for the luxury market, the windows are installed on a track system that is recessed into the floor for a flawless picture of the outside world. When the handle is turned 180 degrees, the door lifts onto its rollers and easily moves. When you turn the handle the opposite direction, the door lowers to the floor and creates a tight seal. A unique option available through Panda is their 90-degree angle curved window. Sliding glass doors are like giant picture windows that allow the outdoors in. They’re more energy efficient than ever before and come with better features than the aluminum sliders of yesteryear. With all the choices available, you’re sure to find a sliding glass door to fit perfectly in your home.

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