“What kind of patio door do we get?” is a question that inevitably gets asked during the course of buying new patio doors. If you’re replacing an existing patio door, you probably already have an idea of what patio door style you want. For first-timers, however, take the time to familiarize yourself with the features and benefits of each style before making your decision.
Traditional French Doors
French doors are double-doors that swing open, best installed in homes with traditional architectural styles. Aside from the in-swinging design (though our Frenchwood® patio doors are also available in an out-swinging configuration), French doors are also known for its adherence to traditional aesthetics like natural wood finishes, and symmetrical grille arrangements.
As far as French doors are concerned, always account for the door swing space. You obviously should not put anything in its way. If you have limited space but want the same aesthetics, we also offer our Frenchwood® gliding patio doors, which features the same smooth operation of our sliding doors, with the finish and grille options of our traditional French doors.
Contemporary Sliding Doors
On the other hand, if you’re after a sleek, clean, modern look, then contemporary sliding doors may just be for you. Typically found in homes with modern architecture, sliding door frames have solid colors and no grilles. The sliding design gives you more flexibility with your patio furniture placement, as it doesn’t require door swing space as French doors.
When looking for sliding patio doors, check the quality of the rollers. Rollers bear the weight of the entire door assembly, so quality is essential. Our Andersen® sliding patio doors are carefully designed with this in mind: each patio door assembly features dual adjustable, self-lubricating tandem rollers that use steel wheels with ball bearings. Not only is it extremely durable, it’s so easy to operate that we call them gliding doors because of how they simply glide open when pushed.
Whatever option you choose, you get superior insulated frames and energy-saving High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass options. Combined with our Limited Warranty coverage and superior craftsmanship, you can rely on our patio doors on consistent performance for a long time.
Renewal By Andersen® of New Jersey and New York Metro serves homeowners in Hillsborough, New Jersey and nearby areas. To know more about our patio door options, call us today at (866) 609-5033 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free in-home consultation.
