How to Pick Between Sliding and Hinged Patio Doors

No home would be complete without a well-designed patio door. It serves more than just an access point between outdoor and indoor living spaces; it also provides natural light in your home and highlights the beautiful view of the outdoors. If you’re looking to install one, you have two options: hinged and sliding doors. While both are ideal in most homes, they each have different features worth considering.

Hinged Patio Doors

Also known as French patio doors, they consist of either a solid wooden panel or a hollow-core door. It’s affixed to a jamb with at least two hinges and they can either be single-hinged with a sidelight or double-hinged – two doors that swing open from the center. More hinges may also be added depending on the door size you need. This is often required to support taller doors that are beyond average height. Stronger and sturdier hinges may also be necessary if the doors are bigger and heavier.

Sliding Patio Doors

If French doors swing open outward, this type of patio door can be opened or closed by moving the frames along a horizontal track. This makes it a space-saving alternative, especially if you have limited square footage. Depending on your preferences, you may choose to have one panel move from left to right while the other remains stationary, or pick one in which both doors are operable.

What Should You Consider?

Both hinged and sliding patio doors are great choices for your home. You won’t have trouble finding the perfect style since they’re already available in a wide range of options. But if you’re not sure which to pick, think about the factors that limit your options. For instance, how much space you have for your patio doors can determine if you should go for a hinged or sliding type. 

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding, Inc. is the name to call if you’re looking for top-notch patio doors for your home. What sets our patio doors apart from those offered by other local residential remodeling companies is we choose our doors carefully. We never want you to feel as if you have to settle for a door that’s good enough, and we also want to make sure our doors are easy for you to use and clean. To learn more about our patio door offerings, call us today at (203) 639-1634, or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.