Whether you’re looking to add some natural light or seamlessly connect your home with the outdoors, installing sliding glass doors will make all the difference. Luckily, our team knows just how to install these doors.
Our patio doors offer superior energy efficiency and top-notch security. They are also shatterproof and offer peace of mind for your family’s safety.
Natural Light
When it comes to welcoming natural light and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, nothing beats sliding glass doors. However, bare sliding glass doors do not offer much privacy unless you add the right window treatments.
Fortunately, our window professionals have a variety of options that will allow you to control light and privacy. For example, Luminette(r) Privacy Sheers are designed with a vertical drapery style and can be coordinated with Silhouette(r) Window Shadings for a cohesive look.
Another option for sliding glass doors is the new vertical cellular shade. These shades are popular because of their modern design and functionality. When closed, they scrunch up in an accordion shape, allowing for full access to the window. When opened, they stretches out to reveal wide, pleated sheets that provide you with privacy and diffused light.
Space-Efficient
A sliding door creates a seamless transition between your living areas and the outdoors, connecting the two spaces and fostering a sense of openness. The wide panels allow unobstructed views of your lush gardens or majestic city skyline, inviting fresh air and natural beauty into your home. This connection to nature can have a positive impact on your mood and quality of life.
Additionally, modern sliding glass doors are designed to be energy efficient. They are insulated and come with warm-edge spacer systems and Low-E glass options that help to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce energy costs. In addition, their large glass panels preserve useable square footage to make your rooms appear larger. These features can be especially useful in hospitality settings where space efficiency is a key component of design goals.
Durability
Sliding glass doors create a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. They let in abundant natural light to transform your home into a welcoming environment. They also give you a panoramic view of your garden, patio, or backyard, which helps foster a sense of connection with nature.
Modern sliding doors come with energy-efficient features that help reduce your energy consumption. For example, some doors have low-E glass coatings that reflect heat and harmful UV rays, while letting in natural light. This allows you to harness sunlight as a natural source of warmth and decrease your reliance on artificial heating during the colder months.
Sliding doors are a great addition to any room, and they increase your home’s value. However, it is important to hire a professional to ensure your sliding glass doors are installed correctly.
Security
Sliding glass doors create a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor spaces, blurring the line between nature and your living space. This allows you to entertain guests, cook in the open air, and enjoy your home’s natural surroundings 365 days a year.
However, they can also be a vulnerable entry point. Burglars can jiggle the lock or break the glass to gain unauthorized entry. Therefore, homeowners need to take targeted measures to strengthen their doors and deter intruders.
Installing security bars prevents the door from being lifted off the track, a common method used by burglars to enter. Additionally, installing an alarm or a window sensor connected to your home security system will scare off intruders and alert you when they attempt to tamper with the door.
Customization
Sliding glass doors open your home to the outdoors, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. They can also increase the aesthetic appeal of any room by bringing in natural light and unobstructed views of your landscape and garden. Sunlight is a mood booster, and it can encourage more time spent in the great outdoors, benefiting your health.
Sliding patio doors come in a variety of designs, materials and colors to complement any home décor. You can even pair them with Hunter Douglas window treatments, such as the Duette(r) honeycomb shades and Luminette(r) Privacy Sheers.
Modern sliding glass doors feature enhanced insulation and tight seals to minimize air leakage, drafts, dust, pollen, and outdoor noise. They can also help you save energy by using sunlight as a natural heat source and reducing your need for artificial heating.