Things You Should Know About Sliding Glass Doors

      Introduction

Installation of glass sliding doors have become a trendy part in modern home decor. It is not an easy decision to choose this kind of a door in place of the normal one. This article will assist you make an informed decision before making any step concerning the sliding glass door. You need to know that sliding glass doors have a whole lot of advantages as well as disadvantages. Let us first see the advantages.

·         Bright and open

They let you have a wide view and also allow lots of light which gives you am illusion of a big space.

·         Easy to operate

The users of these doors enjoy using them without noise because they have movable pane that slide on a fixed pane. They should be maintained regularly to keep them in working order.

·         Require less space to function

These kind of doors re not like inswing or outswing doors, they do not need any additional space.

·         Clean

They are very neat, attractive and streamlined to look at bringing a very nice impression.

·         Energy savers

While not all glass sliding doors are efficient in energy saving, there exists some in the market that are. It is therefore advisable to read the labels before making a purchase to ensure you get energy efficient ones.

·         Security

It is important to consider the security of your doors before installing. Sliding glass doors are incorporated with gaskets, aluminum seals and fixed leaves where they meet. Additional to the seal, a hook over locking mechanism to prevent sliding leaf from being lifted out of its frame.

·         Safety

Door glasses are well fitted with shatter proof safety glass guaranteeing the user of his security.

Disadvantages of Sliding Glass Doors

·         Not fully closed

As much as they do not require much space to swing, they open halfway. This becomes a challenge when you are in need of a wide opening.

·         Non-Resistant to Harsh weather

In seasons of strong winds, and severe storms the doors cannot withstand the pressure and can allow some leakage.

·         Maintenance

These kind of doors are difficult to maintain and require plenty of time most especially when you need to remove existing parts to replace with new ones. You will always have to seek professional help when need be.

·         Cost

They are very expensive to install and maintain and thus not affordable.

·         Damage of interiors by the sun

The light and heat of the sun can cause faded floors and walls depending on the location of the building.

·         Spare parts Availability of some components of the sliding glass door may wear out and will need replacement. It may not be easy finding the exact quality of the required parts and this now brings the importance of you getting assurance from the company you bought them from that indeed if you need the spare parts they will provide.

Summary

From what we have discussed, it is now very easy to make a proper decision on whether to choose sliding glass doors for your home or not. Count the cost of the whole idea and go for that which best fits your budget and desires.