With their slim profile frames, the right patio doors can maximize your views and bathe your home’s interior in light. Plus, our patio doors come with a strong warranty and high-grade materials that will last for years to come. When you’re ready to purchase new patio doors, American Window Company is here to help. Contact us today for more information.
Patio Doors
Modern patio doors are typically designed to meet solar thermal energy requirements, comply with local energy codes, and satisfy green building standards.
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Are you planning to purchase new patio doors for your home? A variety of factors may influence your decision, so it’s important to explore your options carefully. At American Window Company, we offer sliding, swinging, and folding patio doors from top-of-the-line brands. Energy-efficient, easy to operate, and available in a variety of styles and colors, our doors can satisfy even the most discerning homeowner.
Stylish Options
In many homes, patio doors are the largest windows in the entire house. They can play a huge role in your home’s lighting, views, interior design, and more, so it’s important that you take your time when choosing the style you like best.
First, you can choose from several different materials, including aluminum, thermal aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, wood, wood with aluminum cladding, and composites. The material will impact far more than the door’s aesthetics. It will also affect the door’s strength, durability, energy efficiency, and more.
Second, review your color and finish options. Our selection of patio doors comes in a wide range of colors. We offer anodized finishes, painted colors, powder-coated aluminum, pigmented vinyl, and cap-stock colors, amongst others. With a bit of browsing, you can easily find a color that works well with your home’s interior and exterior design.
Third, decide what type of door you would prefer: sliding, swinging, or folding. Your personal preferences regarding door operation will likely play a big role here, but you’ll also need to consider how much space you have available. Sliding doors are ideal in rooms with limited space, and they can be designed to operate from the right or left.
Fourth, don’t forget about the glass. Your glass options are plentiful, and our team of experts can help you select the ideal glass for your home, budget, and personal preferences. Keep in mind that this choice will likely be guided by the direction your doors are facing (for example, doors facing the sunny west may require extreme glass coatings) and whether or not the door is located in a shady area. We can help you select beautiful, functional, and energy-efficient glass for your patio doors.
Energy Efficiency
Modern patio doors are typically designed to meet solar thermal energy requirements, comply with local energy codes, and satisfy green building standards. For excellent insulation, consider using double-paned, thermal-insulated door glass. For further insulation, many manufacturers will coat their patio doors’ glass with a Low Emissivity (Low-E) coating, which contains tiny metallic particles that reflect heat to keep your home comfortable no matter what the temperature outside.
Keep in mind that the frame material will impact the energy efficiency as well. Although the most insulating frame materials are fiberglass and vinyl, wood isn’t far behind (though it does require more maintenance). While aluminum isn’t as insulative, it does provide exceptional strength and durability.
