Patio Doors in the Treasure Valley

Sliding doors save space because they don't swing into the room, glide easily, and suit big-view modern openings; French doors swing open for a wider, more classic opening and a traditional look but need clearance to swing. We'll match the choice to your room, clearance, and style.

Yes. A modern insulating glass package cuts the summer heat gain and winter heat loss that make rooms near old patio doors uncomfortable, and a tight new seal stops the drafts. It's one of the more noticeable comfort upgrades on the back of a house.

Often a sticking slider is a worn roller or a dirty, damaged track, which can sometimes be repaired. If the door is also fogged, drafty, or insecure, replacement usually makes more sense than repeated repairs. We'll tell you honestly which your door is.

Modern patio doors offer secure multi-point and reinforced locking hardware, and sliders can include anti-lift and secondary locks. We install the security hardware and make sure it engages properly so the door is genuinely secure, not just latched.

Size, sliding versus French, the glass package, hardware and security options, screens, and any sill or subfloor repair found on removal. Threshold water damage, when present, adds to it. We quote after measuring and inspecting the opening.

Sliding patio doors glide on a track and take no floor space to operate, which suits tight rooms and decks. French patio doors swing on hinges and give a wider clear opening and a more traditional look, but they need room to swing. Sliders generally seal along a track, while hinged French units seal around the perimeter; both can perform well when properly installed.

Modern patio doors with insulated glass and good weatherstripping perform well in the Northern climate zone, and you can look for ENERGY STAR-qualified units for the cold months. Because patio doors are mostly glass, the glass package and a tight installation matter more here than on a solid entry door. Low-E coatings help manage both winter heat loss and summer solar gain.

A quality patio door uses a multi-point or hook-style lock and tempered or laminated glass to resist forced entry far better than older single-latch sliders. On sliding units, anti-lift features keep the panel from being popped off the track. Choosing laminated glass and a robust locking system is the main way to improve security on a glass door.

Size, the number of panels, the glass package (Low-E, laminated, grids), and the frame material all affect price, as does whether the opening needs reframing or a new header. Sliding and hinged styles differ in cost depending on configuration. The condition of the existing opening and any rot repair also factor in, so we quote each one on-site.

A direct replacement into a sound, correctly sized opening is often a one-day job. Resizing the opening, repairing rot, or upgrading to a larger multi-panel unit adds time because of the framing work involved. We confirm the scope and any structural needs at the estimate.