Patio doors are a popular feature of your home, not only do they provide convenient access they allow natural light to enter your property. Patio doors back in the day had a bad reputation for bad insulation, leakage and poor security as they were so easy to break into. Patios have come a long way as modern patio doors have improved framing and glass, making them more energy efficient, they also have a multi locking system which provides better security for your home.
Patios come in a verity if styles, you just need to work out which style is best suited for your home. Your chose often comes down to functionality and aesthetics. Below is and explanation of patio door styles available for your home:
- Folding patio doors- these types of doors are great for a wide opening to the outdoors. They fold neatly by sliding on overhead tracks folding in an accordion-style, the amount of leaves/ window panels can vary from two to eight panes. This is great for a large open decking area.
- Sliding patio doors- this style is one of the most popular patio type, they simple slide open by one pane of glass gliding behind another. They are extremely easy to maintain, and allow for adequate light entry to the home. Only one door usually opens, leaving one side of the patio with a static window pane. One of the main benefits is that sliding doors do not interfere with furniture as they do not require swinging of door space.
- Swinging patio doors- this style runs on a hinge system, similar to interior doors. A popular type of swinging patio doors are French doors; this allows for a large open area when both doors are opened as once closed they join at the centre of the window space. They are a great light source and provide great security locking.