Home Style Decorating

Patio doors range from five to over twelve feet in width. In choosing your patio door, there are many things to take into consideration like the following:

1. Opening style: Inswing, Outswing and Gliding.
2. Shape: Rectangle, Archtop and Springline.
3. Number of panels: One panel, Two panels, Three panels and Four panels.
4. Accent windows: Sidelights, Stationary panels, Transoms, Sidelights and transoms, Stationary panels and transoms.
5. Finish and Color: Interior finish - Pine, Oak, Maple and White; Exterior finish - White, Sandstone, Terratone and Forest green.
6. Hardware: Rugged beauty, Traditional elegance and Contemporary.
7. Glass accessories: Art glass and Patterned glass.

There are many types and materials to choose from for your patio door. Wood doors are normally the highest quality and the most expensive patio doors. Wood patio doors offer the same natural aesthetic qualities as traditional wood doors with the added bonus of a full view through the large pane. Aluminum doors are usually the least expensive. Their all aluminum construction won’t rust and is easily maintained. Vinyl doors are low maintenance and energy efficient. The tough vinyl frames are easy to maintain and look new for years. Most vinyl patio doors offer low-e insulated glass and factory installed weather stripping for maximum energy-efficiency. Wood clad doors are wooden doors and frames with a vinyl, fiberglass or aluminum coating on the exterior face of the door. The coating serves as an armor to protect the wood from the elements and still allows you to have the look of real wood inside. Steel doors are built to be strong and durable. It has a low-E glass for increased energy efficiency. Fiberglass doors are built with technology that ensures better durability and authenticity. It will not warp, crack, peel or dent. It also comes with assorted wood grain textures.

Fiber-Classic® Hinged Patio Doors by Therma Tru doors: Our fiberglass patio doors have the same style, durability, and security that you would expect from a Therma-Tru exterior front door. Choose an exterior finish in white, stone, almond, or bronze, and paint or stain the wood-grain interior of our patio doors to match your home’s décor.  The Low-E insulated glass in our  patio door systems is designed to let in the maximum amount of light while maintaining your home’s internal temperature.

Slim-Line Sliding Patio Doors by Therma Tru Doors: ring the outside in with the maximum viewing pleasure of Therma-Tru’s Slim-line sliding patio doors, designed to not obstruct your view.  Our fiberglass sliding patio doors are durable and safe, designed to withstand hurricane winds and heavy rainfall. Get UV protection and high thermal performance from our insulated Low-E glass doors.

400 Series Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Doors- Inswing  by Andersen: High-Performance Low-E4® glass stays cleaner and reduces water spotting. Solid wood construction with a choice of rich oak, maple or pine exterior. Hardware available in seven styles and ten finishes. Multi-point lock seals door shut at top middle and bottom.

Architectural Transom Windows by Andersen: Standard and custom sizing available. High-Performance Low-E4® glass stays cleaner and reduces water spotting. Choice of rich oak, maple or pine interior with attractive low-maintenance exteriors .

Prado Sliding Patio Doors by Peachtree Doors and Windows: For rooms with limited space, choose the Prado Sliding Patio door. Well-designed, energy efficient and easy to use, these durable, steel-paneled doors are the perfect choice. An adjustable threshold provides a weathertight seal while a weep system in the sill helps channel water away from the house. Has double- glazed insulated panes and flush glazing.

Citadel French Patio Doors by Peachtree Doors and Windows: Perfect for opening up a sunroom or bringing more light into a porch, the Citadel French Patio Door from Peachtree offers the look of wood with durability of fiberglass. Citadel’s fiberglass interior offers the beauty of a textured wood grain appearance without the maintenance. Comes with an aluminum clad frame and fiberglass panels prefinished on the exterior which protects the door from the elements while extremely low maintenance.

Historic Design Swinging Patio Door by Hurd Doors and Windows: Solid wood with engineered wood in stiles and rails for dimentional stability. Bright brass himnges and capri lockset with three-point locking system. An option of sliding aluminum framed screen or swinging 1 1/4 inch wood screen with stiles and rails aligning with pine French door.

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