How can you pick the right patio doors for you? |
Posted: August 19, 2016 |
Patio doors, or glazed doors, will afford you the opportunities to transform your home into an open space. It will dramatically improve its look and remove the clear division between the external and internal parts of your home. As a result, it is no surprise that they have become one of the most sought after home additions or replacements in the past twenty years. When it comes to choosing patio doors, there are a lot of choices, from the material, to the style and even how they open. The good thing is that you should be able to trust the quality when you buy form a reputable company. This is because the glazing industry is covered by British or European Standards. These standards cover the material, security and thermal performance of the product. Style is also important. Patio doors can be French (two doors which are hinged on opposite sides and then lock in the middle. When both are open you can have complete free movement of persons between the two space. These are very good where space is at a minimum and you want to get as much glass as possible for the width. The problem however with these doors is that the size limit applies on larger spaces, because it is only two doors. Sliding doors are also particularly popular (the bi-folding door has become more of a sought after design in the past few years) and allow for the maximum amount of glass to be on show in large openings. This can have significant thermal and performance benefits, helping to reduce the heat loss to the outside when in the winter months, as well as financially reducing your heating bills over the duration of the doors. Sliding doors are also great at space saving because they run on tracks and do not encroach on any space within your home. There are of course many other options which might be more tailored for your needs, these include corner doors (great for conservatories on a south facing garden), pocket doors, pivot doors (these don’t create the full opening of the space but do allow for lots of fresh air to enter the home. These are also usually used for large spaces) and of course the very popular bi-folding door has been used in commercial and domestic property for many reasons every year. If you are in the process of making the decision to choose a new patio door for your home, you should also seek professional advice from a patio doors company. There are a lot of things you need to consider such as the timeframe of manufacture, making sure you get the benefits you require and much more, which cannot be done over the phone or online. Only a talk with a professional door and window company can ensure they fully understand your needs and you get the results you want. So when you are thinking about getting new doors for your home, choose carefully and seek professional advice. With most doors lasting more than ten years, you need to make sure it is right.
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