(StatePoint) In addition to offering easy access to your home’s outdoor spaces, patio doors can enhance your life in a number of other key ways. Whether you’re installing patio doors for the first time or replacing existing ones, here are some of the advantages that patio doors provide, along with insights into maximizing these benefits:
On a beautiful day, there is nothing more refreshing than throwing open the glass of your patio door and using the screen. ProVia patio doors incorporate a heavy-duty aluminum screen with BetterVue fiberglass mesh that improves airflow, keeps out insects and repels water. The specialized mesh also resists dirt and grime, and offers superior visibility.
Understanding how different patio door designs can meet different needs and priorities is important. For example, a hinged patio door is great for boosting airflow, enhancing a room’s interior design, and providing wider access to the outdoors. However, if you want to maximize space or have limited clearance, a sliding door is likely your best bet. Take a look at the configuration of the room where the patio door will be placed to determine what would work best in your space.
Performance and Efficiency
Because patio doors are an exterior home element, it’s important that they be built to withstand the elements and that they provide optimal energy efficiency.
To that end, you may want to consider vinyl, which is recognized as a superior sliding patio door frame material that offers many key benefits. In particular, ProVia’s vinyl sliding glass patio doors are tested against the most stringent industry standards for air and water infiltration, wind load resistance, ease of operation and more. This means you’ll have little maintenance, lower heating and cooling costs, and increased comfort. It’s also a good idea to check the specifications of any product you’re considering and take a look at its performance rating to ensure it meets the needs of your local climate.
Patio doors add natural light to a room, and draw attention to the beauty of your yard or patio. The doors themselves also offer a range of customization options that can complement your architectural style, from the configuration and construction of the door, to privacy and tinted glass options, to paint colors. Online tools such as the ProVia Design Center help you envision how patio doors will enhance your home, and the Door Gallery will inspire you with a collection of images of various styles and finishes.
For more information about patio doors, including specifics about wood-clad vinyl sliding glass and hinged patio doors, plus options for internal blinds and privacy, tinted or decorative glass, visit provia.com.
“A patio door installation or upgrade can make a huge impact on your day-to-day life. That’s why it’s so important to review your options to find the right product for your aesthetic and performance needs,” says Julie Monroy, product manager, Windows & Vinyl Patio Doors.
