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Things to Avoid When Getting New Patio Doors

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Written by Austin Pro Management
July 22, 2024

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Getting new patio doors is a great way to enhance your home. However, door and siding replacement experts say that there are a few things that you should avoid to make sure you get the best option possible for your patio. Here are the most common mistakes that other homeowners make so you don’t have to.

Forgetting About Lighting

Your patio door is more than just a barrier for entry. Like with the windows, it also serves as an entry point for natural lighting. Fail to account for that and you could end up with a patio door that could take away natural light from your living area. On the other hand, picking one with too much glass could be too much natural lighting.

Ignoring the Available Space

Space is essential when it comes to picking the right patio door. According to patio door and siding contractors, French doors generally require more space than sliding doors. Failing to consider that could mean your patio doors might not have enough room to move. Also, having an undersized door could mean you won’t be able to move as efficiently through it as you’d like.

Not Having the Right Features

Patio doors can have different features installed on them designed to improve their function but some just settle for the featureless ones just to cut down on costs. However, forgetting to add features like doggy doors if you have pets or multiple locks if you have children could mean having to open and close your door more often than necessary.

Installing the Doors on Your Own

Patio doors work best if they are installed according to manufacturer’s specifications. If you try to install the door on your own, it’s possible to commit mistakes during installation that can affect your patio door’s performance. To ensure the best results, we highly recommend getting you patio doors installed by certified door and window companies like us.

Get the best patio doors for your home with help from our team. Austin Pro Siding, Windows & Roofing is the leading roofing and patio door contractor in the area. You can call us at (512) 550-0000 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.

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