Both styles allow you to achieve function and beauty while creating a seamless transition that connects the outside with the inside. Your design and lifestyle preferences are the best guides to determine which is the optimal patio door for your home.
Below, we’ve defined and outlined the advantages and disadvantages of hinged and sliding patio doors!
Hinged patio doors are a classic and sophisticated addition to any home, especially French doors which have the highest return on resale values.
They are fastened to your door jamb by two or more hinges and are pushed open. Below are the advantages and disadvantages of hinged patio doors.
Sliding patio doors are highly functional and easy to operate because they slide open horizontally and typically close with one operating panel and one stationary panel. Below are the advantages and disadvantages to sliding patio doors.
Both hinged and sliding doors have advantages and disadvantages. Whichever patio door you choose will depend on your lifestyle and design preferences.
It’s important to choose a hinged or sliding patio door with a strong glass package and a multipoint lock system to optimize the prevention of intruders and severe weather damage.
If you’re looking for the most energy efficient option, look at the door’s ENERGY STAR ratings, quality of weatherstripping and you may even want to add a Low-E coating to boost its energy performance.
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