Everything You Need To Know About The Different Types Of Patio Doors For Your South Hampton, NY, Home

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Everything You Need To Know About The Different Types Of Patio Doors For Your South Hampton, NY, Home

The Information You Need To Choose The Right Door For Your Home, Style, & Needs

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For many South Hampton, NY, homeowners, the backyard is a prime location for entertaining guests. To make the most of it, they have fantastic patio doors installed to make the transition between indoors and outdoors as smooth as possible. Depending on whose house you visit, you’ll see many different types, giving you plenty of ideas for your own home. In general, patio doors fall into two broad categories: hinged and sliding. From there, they break down into further sub-types. You’ll enjoy different benefits and aesthetic value depending on your chosen type. When shopping for your ideal patio door, you’ll need to consider various factors to ensure you make the best selection for your home and needs. This article will cover the different types of patio doors and all the information you should know about them before purchasing. Read on to learn more.

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Sliding Patio Doors

Standard Sliding patio doors are among the most common styles in homes nationwide. They are typically constructed with one stationary glass panel and one that slides across a track. However, they are also available in a 4-wide configuration, where the two outermost panels are fixed and the center two will bi-part centrally to slide behind each fixed end. These doors work well in compact areas because they don’t require a lot of space. They also typically come with sliding screens, making them perfect for fresh air without insect problems. Traditional sliding doors do not offer significant entry space, which means you’re also limited in access to fresh air. If you don’t purchase your door from a reputable door supplier, security can be an issue with low-quality locks. Many homeowners opt for multi-slide or bifold patio doors for a more stunning aesthetic and dramatic large openings.

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Multi-Slide Patio Doors

Telescoping or multi-slide patio doors are similar to traditional sliding doors but are significantly more versatile. They use three or more glass panels that slide and stack on top of one another. You can also choose options with a wall pocket that conceals the stacked panels when the doors are fully open to maximize your clear opening. This style patio door is ideal for panoramic views from your home. It’s the perfect solution for the division between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. Think about a multi-slide door to go out to a vast deck, patio, or other outdoor area.

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Bifold Patio Doors

While at first, they may seem similar to telescoping patio doors, bifold patio doors function differently. This style of door has both hinges and sliding tracks; it folds open and is often referred to as an accordion door. Acting similar to multi-slide doors opening your indoor outdoor space, their track can be flush with the floor (sometimes with a riser for extra water protection for homes on the coastline). They are typically top hung with a bottom guide track and are excellent for creating a vast opening on a minimal wall depth. This style door is ideal for homes on the East End of Long Island with a wraparound deck or other vast outdoor space.  With these doors’ large openings, you can allow significant natural light and fresh air into the home. When the doors are open, they will need to pair with screens – specifically the Centor retractable screen. While it may seem like a security risk to have a folding patio door installed on your home, the truth is they’re one of the most secure options because they incorporate a multi-point locking system, which means they lock at multiple contact points along the frame.

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French Patio Doors

If you’re interested in one of the more classic options for your patio entrance, consider a French patio door. This style falls into the hinged category and can open inward or outward, depending on your preference and design. You have three options when choosing French doors: two operable doors, one fixed and one operable, or a single door. You can customize your French doors to go along with your home’s design. In a traditional or colonial style you will use decorative options, including divided lites, molding, or maybe even raised or flat panels. However on a modern style home you will often see large 1-lite french doors. A set of two doors will take up approximately the same space as a traditional sliding door but will allow for more airflow into your South Hampton, NY, home, as both doors are operable. The primary downside to this door is that you need the swing room, and with screens you will need that swing room on both interior and exterior sides.

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Choose Rockman Windows & Doors For The Highest Quality Patio Doors For Your South Hampton, NY, Home

When you’re ready to upgrade your patio doors on your South Hampton, NY, home, choose a door supplier who will get things done right. Here at Rockman Windows & Doors, we only supply our customers with elite products, and we ensure every order is perfect through our meticulous process. We understand what one small mistake can do to a project, so we do everything in our power to ensure that no errors are ever made on our part. Our team works hard on every order, ensuring the utmost accuracy so you get exactly what you were expecting. Call Rockman Windows & Doors today at (914) 909–9430 to schedule a consultation.

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