How to Replace a Patio Door

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Patio glass doors are one of the most popular features in any home. Heck even us farmers have patio doors! They provide convenient access while creating unimpeded views that flood interior spaces with natural light.

As with any window or door today, there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a patio door. Patio doors are available in many configurations to make the most of your entrance. Start your selection by choosing from a sliding door or a swinging door, commonly referred to as a French door. You could also consider a folding patio door with multiple panels that open in an accordion style.

Below you will find information about different styles of patio doors. Once you’ve selected a patio door, make sure you get the perfect fit by properly measuring the space into which it will be placed.

Choose the Right Materials

Clad-Wood: Being a farmer I love the look of wood. We use wood on all of our barn and ranch house exteriors. Low-maintenance exterior metal cladding is like a coat of armor for extra protection from the elements. These patio doors feature beautiful wood inside your home with protective metal cladding outside. The baked-on finish is durable, easy to care for and available in a variety of popular colors.

Wood Windows Replacement

Most farms already have wooden windows. With wood patio doors, you’ll get the beauty of natural wood interiors and exteriors without the worry of termites, wood rot and water saturation. Made with our exclusive solid Pine Wood, these patio doors are easy to care for while offering design freedom to stain, clear coat or paint to get the exact look you want.

Vinyl Windows Replacement

Vinyl is recognized for being secure and remarkably durable to give you years of steadfast performance. These patio doors are easy to care for and reliable with JELD-WEN’s lifetime glass breakage coverage available. There are also ample design options to boost your home’s character. You can find these windows at home depot but like us we live way out here on the farm and don’t
Aluminum: These patio doors are strong and lightweight, and are most frequently selected for homes in warmer, milder climates where heat loss is not as much of a concern. Aluminum patio doors are also noted for being cost-effective.
Find the Right Features

Door configuration:

Choose from two, three or four panels to create a grand opening.
Grilles: Grilles (also called grids) are the decorative pieces that divide the glass into panes. Many homeowners include grilles with their sliding glass doors to accent the architecture of their home. (We will include a few images to help describe grilles).
Glass options: The glass you select for your sliding doors can add both style and performance benefits. Tempered glass is also standard and available in all glass types and provides extra strength, enabling it to withstand force or pressure on its surface and not break into sharp pieces.
Pet panel: Consider including a pet door (or pet panel) to provide easy access for your pets as part of an integrated door system.

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