Patio doors are a key part of the flow of your home, visually connecting the back patio and family living space. They can let in natural sunlight and fresh air, while also providing security.
Impact resistant patio doors help protect your home during hurricanes by preventing the entry of flying debris and intruders. They also improve safety and reduce energy costs by keeping conditioned air in during the summer.
Impact Resistant
As a homeowner, the safety of your home is important to you. And, this is especially true if you live in an area prone to extreme weather conditions such as severe storms and hurricanes.
Patio doors that aren’t impact resistant stand a good chance of breaking apart and shattering during a storm, allowing dangerous glass fragments to enter your home. This is a serious safety issue that can lead to injuries and even property damage.
A typical impact-resistant door consists of two panes of glass with a polymer inter-layer squeezed between them in a manufacturing process known as laminating. This layer holds the sandwich together, so when it does fracture it won’t shatter into millions of small pieces that could potentially injure you or your loved ones. It’s this safety feature that makes an impact resistant door the smarter choice for homes in Florida and other hurricane prone areas. Other benefits include reduced noise, savings on energy costs and increased security against break-ins.
Energy Efficient
A patio door serves many purposes for homeowners: it adds access to outdoor living spaces, establishes a connection between indoor and outdoor rooms, and boosts home value. Quality patio doors are also energy efficient, helping to reduce homeowners’ energy bills.
Energy-efficient patio doors are designed to minimize heat transfer between the inside and outside of the home, reducing drafts and keeping the indoor temperature more stable throughout the year. This helps lower home energy costs, and is a great way to help the environment by conserving resources.
Both sliding and French doors are available in an energy efficient model. This type of patio door has double-pane glass with a space between the panes that is filled with argon or Krypton gas, which inhibits heat loss. Additionally, some patio doors are soundproof to keep the noise level down in your home. This feature is important for Florida homes, which are subjected to a lot of loud noises from hurricanes and everyday activities such as lawn mowers and barking dogs.
Aesthetically Appealing
Patio doors are not just a gateway to your living space; they can add to the aesthetics of your home. With a variety of colors, materials and designs available, you can find the perfect doors to complement your home’s style. PGT’s preferred sliding glass doors are continuously tested, certified, approved and rated by some of the industry’s most recognized accredited organizations to ensure safety, strength, energy efficiency and beauty. Their WinGuard vinyl impact doors provide added protection from storms and intruders. For more information, fill out our simple contact form to be connected to local professionals. We look forward to helping you make your next upgrade a success!
Durable
Sliding doors are a beautiful and convenient way to visually combine your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces. They’re a popular choice for homeowners because they allow natural sunlight to shine into interior rooms and offer easy access to a patio or backyard.
Patio doors made from glass are also a popular choice because they create a smooth and natural flow between the home and its outdoor space. The problem is that when a tropical storm or named hurricane hits Florida homes, those patio doors may suddenly become battering rams. Tree branches, patio furniture and even wind-caught children’s toys can easily slam into a non-impact-resistant door, shattering the glass and allowing extreme winds to blow in.
Impact resistant patio doors can help protect the home from such damage by featuring strong, reinforced frames and impact-resistant laminated glass. They can also be insulated, regulating indoor temperatures year-round and cutting energy costs. They’re backed by manufacturers’ generous warranties for added peace of mind.