Whether it is for a deck or a formal garden, you’ll need an indoor space with some natural light. If you own a house with an outdoor patio, make it the focal point of your home with a sliding glass door. Both interior and exterior patio sliding glass doors will allow you to enjoy your outdoor space in any season.
Outdoor patios are great for relaxing in solitude or hosting small gatherings. Larger patios can be a part of gardens and backyards. In contrast, smaller spaces work well as secondary areas such as observation decks or playrooms. Consider which doors will work best when transforming your indoor space into an outdoor one.
This blog post will explore the benefits of sliding glass doors vs. French doors for patios.
Sliding Glass Doors or French Doors
A French door is a traditional door that can slide horizontally on tracks, giving you access to the patio or deck through a pocket-sized opening. These doors are usually made of wood or metal and can be an excellent option for people who want to save space.
While most sliding glass doors are made of vinyl or plastic, our products are made from 100% aluminum here at Monumental Windows and Doors. This allows us to remain sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Sliding glass doors can be mounted on a wall or hung on tracks and are a great way to add privacy to your patio.
Both styles have advantages and disadvantages.
Here are some things to consider when choosing between them.
Traditional French Doors
Traditional French doors have a timeless look and can help add character to your home. They can be installed in any room and easily move around when you need more space.
Sliding Glass Doors
Some consider sliding glass doors to be more modern than traditional French doors. They can be installed in many different places. They can be a good solution for people who want more privacy on their patio or deck.
Because sliding glass doors don’t have to be mounted to a wall, they can be easier to move around. They can be added to a patio or deck without a significant remodel.
How Much Do French Doors Cost?
French doors can be affordable for people who want a simple yet stylish addition to their patio or deck. They can be installed in any room of your house and can be an excellent choice for people who want to save space. But it can be challenging to find the right size to fit your area if you’re looking to install a new patio door. We recommend Monumental Windows and Doors for any custom sizing needs.
Sliding glass doors are a great alternative to traditional French doors and can be installed in many places. They’re also easy to move around and can be added to a patio or deck without a significant remodel.
What Makes a Sliding Glass Door a Good Choice for Your Home
A sliding glass door is an excellent choice for your home. It’s not only aesthetically pleasing, it offers great benefits too. Our sliding glass doors make your home look more spacious and provide more natural light. In addition, our sliding glass doors seal better than French doors because we have weather-stripping on the bottom of the tracks. This design creates a tight seal, preventing dirt and debris from blowing in.
They are a great addition to your home, especially if you live in an area that experiences a lot of rain or snow. Sliding glass doors can be installed in the kitchen, dining room, laundry room, bathroom, and patio. So if you’re looking to add charm and style to your home or maybe just want to create a more modern look, then sliding glass doors may be an excellent choice.
Other Considerations:
You’ll also have to consider how you want your sliding glass doors installed. For example, some sliding glass doors can be installed with single or double tracks.
Single-track sliding glass doors are typically the easiest to install. Double-track sliding glass doors have two tracks that run parallel to each other, allowing the door to slide back and forth. See below for all of Monumental’s door installation options for your luxury home.
Monumental Windows and Doors Door Systems
5000 SERIES: SUBLINEAR SLIDING GLASS DOOR SYSTEMS
You can transform the appearance of your home or patio by installing our Sublinear Sliding Glass Door System. As one of Southern California’s top aluminum window and door manufacturers, our luxury, high-end, modern sliding glass doors enhance any dwelling or patio space.
With Monumental, you can be assured that your window and door hardware is attractive and functional. Eco-friendly and energy-efficient sliding glass door construction with panels that “disappear” into the floor is possible. Our vertical, sill and perimeter frames are all simple to install and flush with the surface of your finished space.
Sill assemblies are comfortable to walk on barefoot, without protruding edges. All of our sill components are flush, creating a neat, uninterrupted view. You get the most transparent view possible from your beautiful home with low-profile sill glides, no protruding edges, and no rain, drafts, or bugs.
All of our frames are designed to be installed flush with the surface of your finished surfaces for a neat, uninterrupted view.
The 4500 Series Sliding Glass Door
The 4500 Series Sliding Glass Door from Monumental Windows and Doors is designed with European style and manufactured with California craftsmanship. These luxury sliding glass doors are far superior to standard commercial sliding doors. Monumental sliding doors are made with durable, environmentally friendly aluminum and thermally broken frames. In addition, they are designed to accommodate huge custom glass panels—up to 8 feet wide and 12 feet tall!
The 4510 Folding Door Series
The 4510 series is a revolutionary folding door system that is bottom-weighted, eliminating any structural requirements or additional engineering required by more traditional folding systems. The system supports oversized panels and minimum profiles with excellent thermal values. With built-in thermal intelligence, the system caters to the latest technology to achieve high performance. It includes a polyamide thermal break, favoring traditional resin thermal breaks. The 4510 folding door offers an aesthetically pleasing system, an integral concealed locking solution, beautiful finishes, and expertly designed hardware.
The 4550 Vari-Slide Series
The 4550 Series Vari-Slide Sliding Glass Doors are custom-designed for multiple large telescoping panels—precisely what you need for that distinct California look and feel. Each system is custom-built using semi-automated fabricating equipment for numerous configurations—including 90- & 135-degree units with options for motorization. Unlimited formats also include pocketing and slide-by setups. Our newly designed flush pulls and latch assembly is made of aircraft quality precision-milled stainless steel, with a large actuator for finger-touch operation. The maximum-security laminated hook lock is an industry standard. It has been used for years by commercial door manufacturers to meet strict forced-entry requirements.
The Vari-Slide™ system is designed for use in both interior and exterior applications.
6000 Series: Hinged Door
Our 6000 Hinged Door Series is a traditional-style aluminum door that performs well in residential applications. We can build these doors for openings as large as 6 feet wide and 12 feet tall. The standard hardware includes a maximum security lock and is available in polished chrome and brushed stainless.
6000 Series: Pivot Door
The 6000 Series Pivot Door is a great entryway solution for anyone looking for a large opening. It’s easy to install and comes in various custom finishes to fit any home.
If you want a Monumental upgrade to your home, contact us today!