Choosing the Perfect Patio Doors

by Vitrocsa john Webmaster

Patio doors can last for a long time and they can transform a living space and provide lots of benefits. Whether internal or external doors, you need to choose carefully to get the ideal type.

You can obtain patio doors in a variety of styles and sizes. Traditional doors generally come singly or in pairs and open on hinges, so you need space for them to swing inwards or outwards. This can mean an area becomes dead space to accommodate them.

Folding doors are arranged as a series of panels that stack against each other when open. They can therefore cover a very large opening area, often a complete wall, but require some space to stack the opened panels at one or both ends.

Sliding doors use modern technology to move smoothly on tracks and can be easily opened and closed with little effort. Although earlier models needed space at either end for the doors to slide into when open, these have been superseded by superior options. A modern cavity sliding door will slide into and out of a wall cavity or pocket, so the panels disappear from sight when open.

Considerations that Influence your Choice

Your choice of doors may depend on a number of factors that include:

· Whether the doors are to replace existing ones or are part of a new building, an extension or a refurbishment project. In the latter cases, you have much more flexibility and can choose doors to suit.

· If you’re installing doors that increase your living space. These will typically connect a lounge or dining room to an outside patio area, and you will want to have maximum light and outside living in good weather.

· Where frequent access is needed, so that doors can be opened and closed easily.

· Practical considerations such as excellent security, good thermal insulation to reduce energy bills and weather proof seals to prevent rain getting in.

In every respect, our cavity sliding glass doors are just what you need. They have low profile yet sturdy frames that give maximum visibility and years of trouble-free, regular use. They’re double or triple-glazed with thermal glass to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. The glass is also shatter-proof and the doors are fitted with multi-point locking systems and other security features to keep intruders out.

For practical use, the doors open easily and slide effortlessly, and are concealed in cavities when open so you have an unobstructed view and low thresholds for unrestricted access. Best of all, we custom design and make all our doors to the highest standards and from quality material. So, they’re guaranteed to fit any space perfectly and give many years of use with no need for replacement or repair.