You love your home, you love your yard, you love you patio or deck. Choosing how you transition between your inside living space and your outside living space can change the way you view both areas. A patio door can add that unique touch to your home decor. Traditional or contemporary, simple or ornate, small opening, wide opening or something in between, you can find a patio door that fits your home and your style. Installing a mahogany or alder wood patio door to access your deck, patio or lanai can create a beautiful transition between your indoor living space and your outdoor recreation space.
French Doors
The elegance and functionality of French doors make them a perfect option for your patio door. French doors allow more natural light to flow into your home, automatically making your home seem more open and airy. French doors are made from a variety of materials. If you want an elegant, stylish look, a door made from mahogany or alder may suit your needs. If you’re looking for something a little more practical, they can also be made from PVC or aluminum.
Glass for Patio Doors
Since patio doors are made up of a large component of glass, it’s important to make smart choices regarding the glass in your door both for style and security and safety reasons. Most exterior glass doors are tempered. That means they are four or five times stronger than standard glass and will not break into sharp shards if it’s every broken. Instead tempered glass breaks into crumbly rounded edged pieces. While tempered glass isn’t completely storm proof, it is very reliable against the elements. There are various styles of glass available for your patio door. Select the style based on your preferences and your needs.
* Frosted Glass: This type allows a small degree of light in. It is the choice for people who would prefer privacy over allowing light into the house or getting a good view of the outside.
* Beveled Glass: The edges of beveled glass are ground at a slant and then polished to clear. The effect acts as a prism when the sunlight hits, creating beautiful rainbow colors.
* Tinted Glass: If you choose to tinted glass, you will save on your utility bills in the summer and the winter because tinted glass maintains indoor temperatures at a more consistent level that clear glass.
* Clear Glass: Of course, this is a favorite for patio doors because this type of glass lets the sunlight into the home and it gives a great view of your outdoor space. A patio door with clear glass will also give the feel of a more expansive room.
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