Your patio door is an important fixture in your home, responsible for allowing you to enjoy your porch and have a decorative aspect to your home. When your patio door isn't operating as it should, replacing the unit is often the best course of action.
Here are signs you need to get a new patio door. Your patio door installation specialist will show you door models that meet your home's style and your budget.
Difficulty Opening
Your patio door will begin to stick when the track is worn out. The door may become hard to open or simply not open at all, resisting the track where the track is worn, bent, or full of debris.
Clean your track with a dry rag to remove leaves, dirt, and other debris. Oil the track to give it better lubrication. If your door does not work after cleaning and inspecting your track for signs of wear, call your patio door specialist for door replacement.
Broken Glass
The glass in your patio door should be free of cracks, scratches, and other worn areas that can soon break. If your glass is broken, tape the cracked areas with duct tape and call your patio door installation expert for new glass installation.
If the door is in otherwise good condition, the glass may be all you have to replace. Your specialist will give you a recommendation for a new door if hinges are worn, wood or vinyl framing is cracked or damage, or if other irreparable damage is noticed.
Outdated Door
Perhaps your current patio door could use an upgrade because it's outdated. You may wish to update your door by installing a new door that slides instead of opening like a traditional door, or opting for a French door style where dual doors open to allow for greater space when going in and outside your home.
You can visit your patio door specialist's show room to view existing doors they have in their inventory to help you decide on your new door. The type of door you purchase is dependent on the space you have in your patio area and your budget.
There are many reasons to buy a new patio door when your current one begins to fail. With proper care and maintenance, you can expect your new patio door to last for many years. See your patio specialist for information about new door installation.
