Why are we talking about patio doors now just as winter is about to hit?
Because this is the perfect time to get a new patio door installed, so that when the warm weather rolls around, you’ll be ready. Plus, patio doors are a great way to maximize the light coming into your home. And that’s important during the less-sunny seasons.
Choosing a set of doors to lead to your patio or deck can be tough to do. The doors that you end up going with define the way that space looks, and those doors will say a lot about you as well.
Not only that, but the doors you have installed will make a major impact on how energy-efficient your room is.
A large opening such as a patio door area can be a significant source of heat loss if the door isn’t energy efficient. If you go with inefficient doors, you’ll suffer from drafts and other problems on cooler days, and you’ll spend more on cooling in the summer.
Do yourself a favor and take the time to pick high quality Marvin French, bi-fold or sliding patio doors for your home.
French doors are some of the most highly desirable exterior door options available. They are hinged patio doors that come in pairs typically. Both these doors open and provide ample space for walking. (There are configurations available where half the set is fixed but has the same look.) The high quality doors make use of mortise-and-tenon joints for strength and are made from a variety of materials. Wood and fiberglass are two of the most common door types that you’ll find on the market today, and both work well. Marvin’s Ultrex fiberglass doors are some of the most durable exterior doors available, but they are more costly than some other options. Vinyl French doors are an economical choice, but you’ll want to select high quality vinyl for the best in energy efficiency and durability.
Sliding doors are simple to use, and they offer excellent energy efficiency properties. The doors lock in a sealed position, and you only have to worry about sealing a single door, rather than multiple doors like with French doors. They show off a large glass surface area and allow a lot of light to enter your home during use.
Both Marvin and Integrity from Marvin offer top-quality sliding doors. Marvin offers a series of top-notch sliding French doors.
Bi-fold patio doors are a relatively recent innovation for home installation. These doors are perfect for larger size openings, or if you’d like an entire wall of glass that opens to your deck or patio. Multiple panels side to the edge and fold back along a track, minimizing the amount of space the open door takes up.
While patio considering doors, it’s important to think about their look and how efficient they are as well. Marvin doors are well known for their energy efficiency.
Window Outfitters offers a good selection of French, bi-fold, and sliding patio doors from top brands like Marvin. They are known for holding up well to regular use, and are available in a wide selection of finishes and designs. Pick out the door that’s going to look just right for your home, and you’ll be proud to show it off to friends and family members. Speak with us here at Window Outfitters to find out which patio doors we have available.
We are a licensed Minnesota exterior home improvement contractor, and we install patio and other exterior doors in the entire Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area.
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