The weather is warming up in Dayton and it’s time to start planning those great big get togethers that your patio was built for. Throw the patio doors open wide and invite all your friends to enjoy your outdoor living space for a few hours. First, make sure your home is ready to handle the wear and tear of guests coming and going ahead of time!
The first thing you need to consider when planning your patio party is how much space you have available for your guests. Before you fill the patio with lawn chairs, take a moment to consider how your doors open. If you have a swinging or folding patio door, you may realize that a crowded patio means that one or both doors will be blocked. Trying to squeeze through the door without banging into anything is frustrating for everybody. That’s why many homeowners have made the switch to French sliding doors that minimize the footprint of the door’s path. Now you can guarantee that the door will always be open and accessible.
There’s no disputing that some materials just hold up to traffic better than others. While sliding/gliding patio doors typically don’t take as much abuse as swinging doors, the fact remains that kids running in and out can result in some jaw clenching moments. Sometimes even a sliding door can get away and come to an abrupt halt when it slams into your door frame. If you plan on having a lot of patio parties this year, you’ll want to be sure that your patio doors will hold up. Choosing Fibrex® construction materials can go a long way toward keeping your doors and glass safe.
You may enjoy opening the doors up and letting your guests come and go through your patio at will, but one thing you definitely don’t want is pests. Adding a screen to your sliding patio doors is a great way to keep things open without inviting mosquitos, wasps and other insects in. Many sliding glass doors come with screens already installed, but you can also get specialty screens for French doors as well.
There’s still plenty of time to get your patio doors fixed up before your first patio party is on the calendar. Does your door impede traffic, will it hold up to the season’s use, or you need to add screens before the bugs come out for summer. You may decide that a new door is what you really need. Contact Renewal by Andersen to discuss the patio door options that are right for your Dayton home today! We provide free, in-home consultations and our estimates are good for one year.
Topics: Patio Doors, sliding doors, French doors, Dayton patio doors
