If your patio doors on your Cincinnati home have begun to show signs of wear or you are worried about their lack of security, perhaps it is time to replace them. Patio doors have come a long way in recent decades, with new models offering greater security and efficiency than ever before. You also have endless options when it comes to glass, hardware, and frame color. Here’s a look at some of the options you have for patio doors in Cincinnati.
If you’ve grown tired of your hinged doors, consider replacing them with gliding doors, like Narroline® gliding doors. Instead of swinging open into your room or patio space, these doors utilize dual ball bearing rollers to slide smoothly within their tracks. The self-contained leveling adjusters ensure the door remains balanced within the frame.
Switching to gliding doors allows you to use more of the space on your patio, since you no longer have to leave room for the door to swing open. Plus, the lack of hinges makes for a very contemporary look.
If you prefer a more traditional look, you can certainly stick with hinged doors. Today’s hinged patio doors can be designed so that both doors or just one door hinge open. The primary-use door can be placed either on the right or the left, giving you more control over the way you use your patio doors.
Patio doors have a large expanse of glass. In some homes, leaving this large glass panel plain allows you to capture a beautiful view of the outdoors, but in other homes, plain glass can look a bit mundane. If you want to add some character to your glass patio doors, you can have them fitted with grilles. These are grids that stretch across the glass, effectively separating it into a few squares or rectangles. A Colonial grille divides your door into many equally sized rectangles. Another option is a Prairie grille, which essentially outlines the edges of your door.
The hardware on your patio door should be attractive, not just functional. With the right material and colors, it can add to your door’s appearance and coordinate with your home’s architectural style. For an old-fashioned look, opt for antique grass or oil-rubbed bronze hardware. For a more modern appearance, outfit the doors on your Cincinnati home with satin nickle or polished chrome hinges and handles.
One thing that worries many Cincinnati homeowners about patio doors is energy efficiency. With such large panels of glass, there’s a potential for dramatic energy loss if your glass is not of high quality. High-Performance glass options, like those from Renewal by Andersen, keep excess heat outside during the summer and also trap heat inside during the winter. This keeps your energy bills under control, making your door an asset rather than a burden.
When choosing patio doors in Cincinnati, you have an endless array of options. To help narrow down the designs and styles that are right for you, contact Renewal by Andersen and schedule a free, in-home consultation. Our technicians will analyze your preferences and your home style to recommend doors that you’ll love.
