Sliding glass doors provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, maximize natural light exposure, and enhance the look of your home. They are also available in hurricane impact design.
In a Florida community that regularly faces the threat of powerful storms, your home’s doors must be strong enough to resist flying debris and hurricane winds. Choosing the right ones for your house can make all the difference.
Durability
Sliding patio doors are very durable, making them a great choice for homes in Florida. They can withstand hurricane-force winds and wind-blown debris, protecting your home from damage and potential hazards.
They also offer a minimalist approach to door designs, allowing homeowners to enjoy expansive viewing areas and natural sunlight while minimizing transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. They can even be designed as impact doors, ensuring protection against extreme weather conditions and increasing your home’s resale value.
Our sliding glass doors are Miami-Dade and Florida Product Approved, meaning they’ve passed rigorous testing standards for hurricane resistance. They’re also engineered to keep your home secure against unwanted intruders and strong winds. They can also save you money on your energy bills and protect you against expensive hurricane damage.
Security
Sliding glass doors offer a wide-open vista and hands-free access to outdoor spaces. They also infuse interiors with natural light and improve ventilation. And, when properly installed and maintained, they can be energy efficient.
Unfortunately, they present an attractive entry point for criminals. The factory-installed latches are extremely simple for thieves to defeat, and lifting a sliding door off its track is just as easy.
To prevent this, consider adding a security bar to your sliding glass doors. This will deter criminals from trying to lift or break into your home through this vulnerable point of entry. It’s available in a variety of styles to complement your existing home décor. And, it can even be tinted to provide privacy and decrease the visibility of your valuables.
Energy Efficiency
Due to their expansive glass panes, sliding doors are able to connect interior and exterior spaces with natural sunlight. This can help brighten rooms without relying on artificial lighting, reducing your electric bills.
Sliding doors can also be energy efficient when they are insulated. This means they can prevent heat from escaping, helping to keep your home comfortable all year round.
Sliding doors with insulating glass can include double-panes with Krypton or argon gas between the two panes to act as an invisible insulator. They can also feature a Low-E coating to further minimize heat transfer. These features make them a smart choice for homeowners looking to increase the value of their home and play their part in environmental conservation.
Maintenance
Over time, sliding glass doors can accumulate dirt, dust and grime that affect their appearance. Regular cleaning with a glass cleaner will help them stay looking their best and functioning smoothly.
Start by removing any loose debris with a broom or a soft brush. Then apply a cleaning solution made with water and a small amount of mild dish soap or vinegar to the glass panels. Scrub the glass with a microfiber cloth or sponge to ensure thorough coverage and avoid scratching the surface.
Rinse the glass and frames with clean water to remove any remaining cleaning solution. Then dry them with a towel, paying particular attention to the door frame and handles, which are likely to collect bacteria, smudges and smears. Finally, re-lubricate the tracks to help the sliding door move smoothly.