Sliding vs. French Patio Doors: Which Is Better?

Which is better: modern or traditional  patio doors ? Well, it depends on your preferences and needs. To help you make an informed decision, we compare the two options.

Sliding Modern Patio Doors

Want a clean, contemporary aesthetic? Choose sliding modern patio doors, which also happen to provide the highest amount of natural lighting out of all the different kinds of patio doors. Yes, all patio doors have wide glass panes and therefore can provide optimal natural lighting. However, thanks to their sleek, narrow frames, sliding modern patio doors can support a larger glass pane and therefore can let in more sunlight.

Door-Shopping Tip: Of course, sunlight can sometimes be too much of a good thing. To prevent your interior from becoming too hot, it’d be a good idea to choose a sliding modern patio door with glass coatings that can prevent heat transfer and ultraviolet (UV) damage. Renewal by Andersen® offers a wide range of energy-efficient glass coatings. Our most energy-efficient option is the High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ Glass, which can block up to 95% of the sun’s UV rays.

Hinged French Patio Doors

What if you want to add Old-World elegance to your facade? Traditional  hinged French doors  would be a good choice. Hinged French doors originated from the French Renaissance, during which symmetry, proportion, and geometry were prized in housing structures.

Sliding French Patio Doors

Can’t decide between the two? You can install sliding French patio doors as a compromise. This type of patio door combines hinged French patio doors’ elegance with sliding modern patio doors’ ease of operation, creating a modern classic that combines the best qualities of both options.

Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of premium doors and windows, including French patio doors and  sliding contemporary doors . To schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our design experts, call us at (888) 531-7865 or leave us a message here. We serve homeowners in State College and PA, as well as the surrounding communities.