Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to any home. They provide natural light and a view of the outdoors. They also don’t require swing space, which saves room.
Compared to traditional doors, sliding glass doors are more energy efficient. They are available in a variety of insulation options that can help meet Energy Star requirements.
Natural Light
Sliding glass doors open up your home to the natural world. From sweeping expanses of ocean and sky to awe-inspiring cityscapes, you can enjoy them all from the comfort of your own home. And it’s not just about beauty; time spent in nature is proven to improve health and wellbeing.
Window treatments that are specifically designed for sliding glass doors offer more options for privacy and light control than traditional blinds or shades. Duette Honeycomb Shades offer a vertical pleat design and come in several colors, patterns and textures that pair beautifully with your sliding glass doors. Plus, they’re available with the Vertiglide operating system designed to handle vertical applications and minimize stretching, bowing or warping over time.
Woven wood shades are another option for sliding doors. Crafted from a wide variety of natural woods, reeds, bamboo and grasses, they’re designed to work with most home decor styles and are eco-friendly.
No Swinging Door
Sliding glass doors allow you to easily open your home to the outdoors, letting in fresh air and copious amounts of natural light. They also fit into tighter spaces than hinged doors. This makes them ideal for homes with small and narrow footprints, such as the row houses of Brooklyn or the shingle-style homes in Montauk.
Like windows, sliding glass doors can be outfitted with window treatments to provide privacy and light control. Duette(r) Honeycomb Shades come in a vertical pleat style that works well with sliding doors, and they can be coordinated with Silhouette(r) Window Shadings on adjacent windows for a consistent look.
Another option is Provenance(r) Woven Wood Shades, which can be mounted on one slim headrail regardless of the number of operating panels. This gives them a sleek, modern look that can complement many styles of sliding doors.
Aesthetics
Sliding glass doors are a stylish choice that will enhance any home. They offer large glass areas and narrow frames that perfectly capture natural light and views. This combination makes them a popular choice for access to patios, balconies, and decks.
They don’t require swing space, so they won’t interfere with entryways or furniture. They also blend in well with any home style, from the traditional to the contemporary.
Sliding glass doors are available in a wide range of materials, from wood to fiberglass to aluminum. Choosing the right material for your Commack home is important to ensure that it meets your aesthetic and energy efficiency needs. For example, white traditional doors evoke timeless elegance and can make your home look fresh and welcoming.
Security
Many sliding glass doors don’t include a dead bolt and are relatively easy for burglars to break into. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to improve the security of your home without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.
Most of the options focus on reinforcing the glass and reducing visibility into your home. For example, you can install privacy window film that obscures a view into the living space, yet allows natural light to enter.
Another option involves installing door sensors that can detect if the sliding glass doors are broken and trigger an alarm. These can be standalone monitors or part of a larger home security system. These devices are an excellent way to deter burglars and let you know if someone has tried to break in.
Maintenance
Keeping sliding glass doors free of dust, dirt, and debris is easy and can prevent costly repairs in the future. Regular cleaning with warm water is sufficient, but if tough stains persist on the frame, a commercial cleaner can be used. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully for the product as some require special ventilation, cannot be mixed with other products, or may need to be disposed of in specific ways.
Similarly, regularly lubricating the tracks and rollers helps keep sliding glass doors running smoothly. Before lubricating, however, all of the parts should be thoroughly cleaned of any dirt and debris. This is especially important for the upper and lower tracks, as well as the rollers. Cleaning can be done with a damp cloth or sponge, preferably using an ammonia-free, water-based cleaning product.