Whether your Houston home has trendy sliding glass doors or more classic French doors, you’ll love the light these patio doors provide. But all that glass poses some problems, from energy loss to sun glare and privacy.
Fortunately, you can solve these issues with home plantation shutters. Learn how a wood substitute interior window treatment can transform your new French or sliding glass doors.
Aesthetics
Sliding glass doors are a beautiful way to connect your indoor and outdoor spaces. The large expanse of glass allows sunlight to flow through the room and create a bright and inviting atmosphere. Sliding doors are also available in a variety of styles to complement any home’s aesthetic.
Sliding door installation can be an easy and cost-effective way to improve your home’s aesthetics. They are a popular choice for homes with a modern or contemporary style and can add significant value to your property. They can even make a small room look bigger due to their transparent nature.
Unlike swinging doors, sliding glass doors do not need clearance space to open and close. This makes them ideal for smaller rooms that may otherwise lack adequate ventilation. They also allow natural light to flood your living space all year round, which can help you save on heating and cooling costs. You can even install Pella’s between-the-glass blinds to temper the intense summer sun and keep your home comfortable.
Energy Efficiency
Sliding glass doors connect indoor and outdoor living spaces, but they can also let in a lot of natural light. That light is a great addition to the home, but too much can increase your heating and cooling bills. Window treatments like between-the-glass blinds can help temper the intense summer sun and provide privacy and security.
Composite stiles and rails protect against water infiltration on both sides of the door, and a fiberglass skin is built to withstand high impact. This helps ensure your sliding glass doors Houston TX remain durable and energy efficient for a long time.
For more information about ENERGY STAR qualified patio doors and other replacement windows, visit our showroom in Katy, Galveston or the Heights today. Our experts will guide you to the best products and solutions for your home. Our showroom features a variety of premium double pane insulated units in different configurations and finishes. We’ll also custom fit your new replacement windows and doors.
Security
Despite their beauty, sliding glass doors can pose security risks in many homes. Unlike traditional front doors, burglars can easily break into a home through the glass. Criminals can use a variety of tools to force these types of doors open.
There are several auxiliary security measures that homeowners can take to increase the security of their sliding glass doors. One of the simplest is to install a door alarm that will sound whenever someone attempts to break into the home.
Another way to add a layer of security is to install window treatments between the glass panels. This will help temper the summer sun and prevent unwanted views into your home. For a more sophisticated approach, you can add security bars to the track of your sliding glass doors. DefenseLite is a retrofit solution that can stand up to blunt force like a hammer or crow bar to prevent criminals from gaining entry through your sliding glass doors.
Maintenance
Sliding doors are prone to some damage from frequent use. If left untreated, minor problems can develop into major ones that will require expensive repairs or replacements. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent these issues by taking some simple care of your sliding glass door.
One of the easiest ways to maintain your sliding doors is by washing them regularly. A light dusting and a quick wash with warm, soapy water will help to keep your doors looking beautiful and prevent weathering damage to the outer frame seal. For wooden frames, re-varnishing may also be necessary once the original varnish begins to wear down.
Sliding doors invite in plenty of natural light, but can pose challenges when finding window treatments to temper the heat and glare from summer sun. Pella offers between-the-glass blinds that will not interfere with your patio door while offering additional privacy and energy efficiency. Visit the Pella showroom in Houston to see them in person and learn more about how to incorporate them into your home.