Things You Never Knew About Patio Doors

Welcome to today’s article. Learn things you never knew about patio doors. Let’s jump right in!

  • Increased natural light. Limited exposure to sunlight has long been linked to depression. Natural light increases energy levels and comfort, and helps to regulate your circadian rhythms for deeper and more energizing sleep. Sliding glass doors and windows offer plenty of natural light to help battle the seasonal blues.

 

  • French doors were originally used in the 17th century as windows, not doors. They were brought to America by early settlers of Louisiana, and remain popular in places like New Orleans. These doors provide maximum light to the interior of your home. In addition, the glass and visual space makes rooms appear larger.

 

  • Traditional sliding doors designs have two panel sections, one fixed-stationary and one mobile to slide open. It is not considered a true sliding glass door without this feature. 

 

 

  • Today, French doors come in a wide variety of styles, from uninterrupted panes of glass to ones crisscrossed grids, and they slide as well as swing. 

 

  • French doors are very versatile and can be installed as patio doors. You can use them on entryways to your patio or balcony. 

Even More Facts

  • Security design in the doors is aimed at preventing the doors both fixed and sliding from being lifted off their rails, anti-lift blocks can be fixed to the top of the frame to prevent the lift of the door off its rails, so in theory preventing unauthorized entry to the room when sliding door is in the closed position.  

 

  • Additionally, French doors as patio doors are said to add space to a room because they can swing out and allow big views and breezes. 

 

  • French doors look classy the way they are. However, you can make it look more visually appealing by picking interesting interior and exterior colors. Grille patterns also add character to your doors.

 

  • New engineering means patio doors have greater energy efficiency, wind resistance, and security, freeing the mind to focus on the gorgeous views and amazing breezes. 

 

  • Patio Doors let in lots of natural light, creating an unrivaled sense of spaciousness and indoor-outdoor connection. They can brighten indoor rooms even when it rains.

 

  • In addition, Inefficient glazed doors and windows cost home-owners up to 40% of their energy bills. So this wasted money literally leaks out of your house’s openings. At Conservation Construction of Texas we have a specialty Low-E glass coating which makes our windows extremely energy efficient for life. 

 

We hope you’ve learned some great facts about patio doors. Maybe these facts will help you to discover why you should replace your patio door soon. Comment below on what your favorite fact from this article was. Get a free quote for a new patio door today! Thanks for reading and we will see you next time. 

 

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