A patio is an important part of a home
and its general environment. Not
only does it act as a great spot for entertaining, but a
patio can also motivate us to get out
a tad more and take in some fresh air. That’s
why it shouldn’t be a big surprise that the
entranceway to the patio is just as important. Regardless if it’s a hinged or sliding patio
door,
it can offer a lot more than just being one more 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 changing
out an old one, there are a host of choices
to pick from when you begin your
research. We thought it would be helpful to make the process
a little easier by breaking down a few of the basics
of the most common patio doors you will find out
there.
Sliding Patio Doors
One of the perks 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 let in 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 conclude if they are right for your home? Here
are a couple helpful tips to help you in
your search:
- Available in naturally beautiful wood, durable
fiberglass and low-maintenance vinyl.
- Doors are created 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 select from.
- Add on a traditional insect screen or Pella’s
Rolscreen® retractable insect screen.
- A number of hardware finishes
are available.
Hinged and French
Patio Doors
Hinged and French wood patio doors are another great choice
offering craftsmanship that adds character and
beauty to any area 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 provide superior functionality and practicality.
Hinged and French patio doors have a lot
of similarities to sliding patio doors, offering you amazing 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 added security.
- Satin nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, polished brass
and white hardware finishes.
- A variety of grille possibilities
available attached directly to the glass, between the panes of glass or
removable.
Patios are a wonderful addition to
West Springfield homes, and hinged and sliding patio doors are a
perfect way to show off this amazing
feature. If you want a closer look at all of
the hinged and sliding patio doors available from Pella Windows and Doors, drop
by our West Springfield showroom, give us a call at (413) 561-7599 or set up an
appointment with us online through our online scheduler.