{"id":297,"date":"2023-10-07T19:44:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T19:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irondoorsfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=297"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T19:44:24","slug":"things-to-keep-in-mind-before-purchasing-a-sliding-patio-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/07\/things-to-keep-in-mind-before-purchasing-a-sliding-patio-door\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things to Keep in Mind Before Purchasing a Sliding Patio Door"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Exterior sliding glass doors<\/a> are a great space-saving design that can suit a variety of home design schemes, and they\u2019ve become more popular than ever before these days among homeowners all over! But you might not even know where to start if you\u2019re thinking about adding one of these doors to your house; with so many options and levels of customization, how are you supposed to know which is best for your needs? Continue reading below to learn about four important things every homeowner should keep in mind if they\u2019re thinking about installing one of these versatile and exciting doors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Measure the Size of the Door & the Space You\u2019re Working With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adding an exterior patio door is no small task, and you\u2019ll want to carefully consider the dimensions you\u2019re working with\u2014don\u2019t guess or leave anything up to chance! Consider the height and width of the door you\u2019re thinking about installing, and then note the dimensions of the wall in question; these doors come in many shapes and sizes, and you wouldn\u2019t want to go too big or too small at the expense of your existing space. Sliding patio doors open horizontally, whereas French patio doors can be made to fully open but require more floor space. In any case, choose whichever door best meets your needs and budget, but make an informed and calculated decision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Plan for a Rainy Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since patio doors are exposed to the outdoors, they\u2019re vulnerable to rain, wind, snow, sleet, and anything else Mother Nature might throw their way. That said, ensure that once your door is installed, it\u2019s weather-sealed and weather-proofed. Though the door itself will be made from glass, the surrounding material needs to be strong and resistant to leaks, drafts, damage from rainwater, and other problems that can\u2019t be anticipated. Vinyl is a popular choice for this since it\u2019s relatively resilient, affordable, and usually easy to maintain. Aluminum, fiberglass, and wood are other notable options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Consider Your Energy-Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your energy bill as low as possible is often an unspoken (or sometimes frequently vocalized) goal for many homeowners, and doors and windows play a pretty significant role in energy efficiency. Since glass makes up the most prominent surface on an exterior sliding patio door, it\u2019s in your best interest to pick a coating that helps to regulate temperate, especially if the room in question is a living area or space that frequently accommodates people. Also, keep the sun\u2019s position in mind; a door facing east or west might be exposed to a lot of sunlight, which can noticeably warm a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keep Things Secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s true that at first glance, a glass patio door might not seem very secure\u2014especially compared to something such as wrought iron or sturdy wood. That said, there are still things you can do to make things more secure and burglar-proof. Consider adding a locking mechanism if you haven\u2019t already: auxiliary foot locks, multi-point locks, and exterior keyed locks are all popular, proven choices. You might also consider a door made from tempered glass; tempered glass doesn\u2019t shatter wildly when it breaks, but instead breaks into small, circular fragments that are less likely to cause injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Adooring Designs  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team at Adooring Designs has helped countless homeowners in Fort Worth and the surrounding area for over 15 years, offering a wide range of custom-made doors, windows, railings, and other beautiful, high-quality craftsmanship projects. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to set up a FREE in-home estimate to see how they can help you with your next undertaking, don\u2019t hesitate to visit their website<\/a> or give them a call today! Telephone: (817) 745-0522.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Exterior sliding glass doors are a great space-saving design that can suit a variety of home design schemes, and they\u2019ve become more popular than ever before these days among homeowners all over! But you might not even know where to start if you\u2019re thinking about adding one of these doors to your house; with so many options and levels of customization, how are you supposed to know which is best for your needs? Continue reading […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":671,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions\/671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adooringdesigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}