Sliding glass doors connect indoor and outdoor spaces while providing effortless operation and a visual boost to the home. They also bring natural light and fresh Texas air into the home, which offers health benefits for homeowners.
Choosing the right window treatment for your sliding door is important because they’re heavier used than windows, so you need something that will stand up to frequent usage and weather conditions.
Low-E2-366 Glass
With their minimalist frames and expansive glass panels, sliding doors seamlessly integrate into Dallas’ growing trend of open-concept living. Combined with energy-efficient double-panes and advanced insulation, these doors keep interior temperatures manageable during summer heat and winter chill.
Reduce Solar Glare and UV Damage
During long, sunny Texas days, windows can let in so much heat that it feels like a greenhouse inside your home. Low-E glass uses a coating of silver that effectively suppresses radiant heat flow and reflects ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Our sliding door glass also features a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) that helps to reduce indoor heat loss. When coupled with argon or krypton gas, it becomes ENERGY STAR compliant in every zone and provides significant year-round comfort. This is the ultimate performance glass, so you can expect to see substantial energy savings. It even outperforms tinted glass.
Vertical Blinds
Vertical blinds are a good choice for large windows and sliding doors, as they provide versatile light control and privacy. The individual slats can be adjusted to allow more or less sunlight into rooms, and they’re easy to clean and maintain.
For a modern look, consider fabric vertical blinds with alternating sheer and solid vanes. These shades are ideal for restaurants and creative office spaces, as they provide a sleek appearance while reducing glare and increasing privacy.
Professional window treatment installers offer a variety of custom options that meet the unique aesthetic and functional needs of commercial spaces. They also use accurate measuring and installation procedures, which boost energy efficiency by improving control over sunlight and heat entering rooms. In addition, they’ll ensure that your new blinds are properly positioned to reduce noise and glare. They can even help you save on utility bills by minimizing your reliance on heating and cooling systems.
Screens
Sliding doors elevate the ambiance of any home, but they are also an Achilles’ heel in terms of security. Opportunistic burglars often take advantage of the glass and flimsy locks, which can be easily broken or bypassed by jiggling the door open.
The solution is a high-quality security screen designed specifically for sliding doors that offers a resilient barrier against intruders and provides an attractive integration into the design of your home. In addition to blocking out bugs, quality security screens also block opportunistic burglars and keep your kids and pets safe from flying debris during wildfires and thunderstorms.
The most popular option is a stainless steel mesh that resists cutting, holds up to pet claws and scratches, and lets you see through while blocking out insects. Other options include perforated aluminum screens with small, evenly-spaced holes that let in a lot of light and airflow while blocking out the bugs. Many of these screens feature nylon-coated ball bearings that can withstand years of use while ensuring smooth and quiet operation.
Energy Efficiency
Replacing your sliding glass doors is a chance to elevate your home’s style and energy efficiency. Choose from stylish French door styles that add stately charm to your home’s architecture or contemporary hinged doors that fit perfectly with Dallas’ growing trend of open-concept living.
Boost indoor comfort with doors that feature LoE2-366 glass, designed for optimal thermal insulation. This glass acts as a barrier to keep the harsh Texas sun’s radiant heat and chilly winter winds from impacting your indoor temperature.
Sliding glass doors are notorious for energy loss, but with a little help from the right window treatment, they can be upgraded to improve their insulating capabilities. Louvered shutters or panel tracks are ideal for sliding doors because of their ability to adjust for light and privacy without blocking the view. Their durability also makes them a good choice for areas of the house that are frequently used. Additionally, newer sliding doors have enhanced security features that make them more resistant to opportunistic intruders.