Sliding patio doors are a great addition to any home. Their wide glass panels give homeowners a great view of the scenery outside their home. Not to mention they save valuable space and are easy to open. It’s a shame that homeowners are reluctant to install them thanks to misconceptions about sliding patio doors.
To help you make a more informed decision, we debunk the most widespread myths below:
1. It’s Hard to Open Sliding Patio Doors With Big Panels
This may have been true in the past, but manufacturers have since made several improvements to make sliding patio doors easier to open. For instance, previously, you had to push the door panels through the tracks to open sliding patio doors. The bigger the door panel, the harder you had to push. However, newer patio door models are now top-hung—the tracks lift the door panels off the ground, making it easier to slide them open.
2. Sliding Doors Are Prone to Leaks
Yes, again, this may have been true in the past. However, thanks to numerous technological improvements made over the decade, consliding temporary doors are more durable and resistant to leaks.
3. Sliding Doors Are Easy to Jamb Open
For some homeowners, sliding patio doors’ ease of operation raises a few security concerns. One of them is the concern that unwanted guests can easily jamb sliding patio doors open. However, most manufacturers have added extra security concerns to address such concerns. For instance, Renewal by Andersen® ‘s sliding door systems have a reach-out locking mechanism that pulls the door panel into the jamp tightly, making sure the doors are airtight and locked securely.
4. Sliding Doors Won’t Do Your Curb Appeal Any Favors
Sliding patio doors, like any other door, won’t be doing your home’s curb appeal any favor if it doesn’t fit in with the rest of your exterior, which is why we offer a wide variety of customization options to our customers.
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Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania offers a wide range of premium doors and windows, including hinged French doors and sliding patio doors. To schedule a free in-home consultation, call us at (888) 531-7865 or leave us a message here. We serve homeowners in State College and Reading, PA, as well as the surrounding communities.
