Replacing your patio door with a stylish design can boost the beauty of your home and add value. It can also protect your home from extreme weather, hurricanes and unwanted intruders.
Patio doors with large panes of glass let in calming natural sunlight, making your space feel larger. They can also help save on energy costs.
Energy Efficiency
The right patio doors can increase your home’s energy efficiency, keeping it cool when the AC is running. Sliding glass patio door installations are an excellent option because they use two panes of glass and don’t need a frame in the middle.
French patio doors are also an excellent choice for Florida homes because they allow natural light to flood the living space. They can also provide unobstructed views of the yard and landscaping.
Many sliding and French patio doors are available with high-energy efficiency features like double internal/external weather stripping, compression bulb seals, closed-cell foam gaskets and a 1’ thick insulated glass unit. This helps them meet energy star standards and can reduce monthly utility bills. They are also available with optional window awnings that help reduce solar heat gain and air conditioning use. They are especially useful during hurricanes and intense tropical storms. In addition, they may qualify homeowners for energy rebates from local electric companies.
Natural Light
Replacing your patio doors with impact patio doors is a way to maximize the natural light in your home. The large glass panels let in an unobstructed view of your landscape, making it brighter and more spacious.
These doors also help insulate your home, reducing energy costs and keeping you comfortable year-round. You can choose from a variety of styles and features to customize your impact patio door to fit your decor and lifestyle.
You can even upgrade to French patio doors to add a traditional touch to your home. These doors feature a series of windowpanes for an authentic look and are available with several different grill options to mimic traditional divided window panes. They also offer a wide range of customization options, including frame colors and hardware choices.
Increased Curb Appeal
A new patio door provides a fresh, welcoming look to your home. Choose a color that complements the colors of your windows and shutters. Bold hues like coral, teal and bright yellow are popular in Florida, evoking the state’s tropical culture. Choose paints with UV protection to minimize fading.
Hinged and sliding patio doors allow you to access your outdoor space easily and bring in more natural light. Hinged French doors like Pella Impervia feature grilles that mimic individual windowpanes to add traditional charm, while sleek profiles and clean lines of sliding doors offer a contemporary appeal.
Impact-resistant patio doors also increase curb appeal by protecting your home from flying debris during severe weather events and hurricanes. They can reduce your risk of injury to loved ones and damage to your property, and they are available in a wide variety of styles, materials and finishes.
Hurricane Resistance
If you live in Florida, your patio doors are at risk for damage from severe storms. During hurricane season, strong winds can cause extreme pressures that will bow frames and shatter glass if the doors aren’t impact-rated. Garabar offers a wide selection of HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zone) impact rated patio doors that are designed to defend your home against even the most serious of weather conditions, without sacrificing style and aesthetics. If you’re ready to upgrade your existing patio door, or install new french or sliding glass patio doors in your South Florida home, contact us today for a free consultation. We proudly serve St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties. We offer free estimates and fast service. Call us or fill out our online form.