A patio is an important piece of a home
and its total atmosphere. Not
only does it function as a great spot for entertaining, but a
patio can also inspire us to get out
a tad more and enjoy some fresh air. That’s
why it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that the
entranceway to the patio is just as important. Regardless if it’s a hinged or sliding patio
door,
it can deliver a lot more than just being an
additional door in your home.
Whether you’ve just built a patio
for your home and are searching for a new sliding patio door or you are simply swapping an old one, there are a host of options
to pick from when you begin your
research. We thought it might be helpful to make the process
a little easier by covering a few of the basics
of the most common patio doors you will find available.
Sliding Patio Doors
One of the bonuses of sliding patio
doors is that they don’t swing open, meaning you have additional
space to work with when it’s
time to decorate and place your furniture. Sliding patio doors also permit a great
deal of natural light, adding a warm glow to your home.
So what do you need to know about sliding patio doors to
help you decide if they are right for your home? Here
are a couple helpful tips to help you while you look:
- Available in naturally beautiful wood, durable
fiberglass and low-maintenance vinyl.
- Doors are constructed with
one panel so that they easily slide to one side.
- Two, three or four panel models are available.
- Come with a variety of
grille styles to choose from.
- Add on a traditional insect screen or Pella’s
Rolscreen® retractable insect screen.
- A variety of hardware finishes
are available.
Hinged and French
Patio Doors
Hinged and French wood patio doors are another great selection
offering craftsmanship that adds character and
beauty to any space in your home. With the choice between two
doors that swing open from the middle or two doors, one movable and one fixed,
you can meet the needs of your home to help ensure superior functionality and practicality.
Hinged and French patio doors have a lot
of similarities to sliding patio doors, providing
you with great flexibility and customization to
meet your design and function needs.
- Hinged doors come as single or double doors.
- Doors can open from the right or left.
- The wood construction can be guarded
by a low-maintenance. EnduraClad finished aluminum exterior cladding (available
in Architect Series®, Designer Series® and Pella ® ProLine 450 Series).
- Multi-point locking system available for additional security.
- Satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, polished brass
and white hardware finishes.
- A great deal of grille options
available attached directly to the glass, between the panes of glass or
removable.
Patios are a great addition to
Birmingham homes, and hinged and sliding patio doors are a
perfect way to show off this amazing
feature. If you want a comprehensive look at all of
the hinged and sliding patio doors available from Pella Windows and Doors, come
by our Birmingham showroom, give us a call at 205-778-2050 or set up an
appointment with us online through our online scheduler.