PATIO DOORS

Patio doors are a gateway to your outdoor space. We've got a full array of choices that can be tailored to fit your vision. Whether you’re looking for sliding patio doors, glass patio doors, a combo of the two, or any other options, let us guide you through our many selections.

Patio Door Types

All patio doors fall into subtypes of sliding, hinged, or folding patio doors:

• Sliding patio doors move on a track. They need the least amount of space to open.
• Hinged doors, like French doors and center-hinge patio doors, swing on a hinge on one side of the door, with the door as one solid piece.
• Folding patio doors echo many interior closet doors, as they fold on a track. Each folding panel is generally narrower than a full standard patio door. Bifold patio doors have two parts per door, while trifold doors have three.

Within the categories of folding, sliding, or hinged doors, there are specific door types. Whether you're looking into French patio doors, sliding glass patio doors, or a single striking patio door, thoroughly explore your options. The features and materials used on your doors determine durability, price, and ease of use. Browse our collections by material, opening type, and more.

• Glass Patio Doors: Let light stream in with glass patio doors. Built-in blinds, insulated glass, or safety glass are all special features for your doors:
  • Customize precisely how much sunlight shines in with glass patio doors with built-in blinds. They cut down on cleaning and won't rattle against the door when sandwiched between your patio door's glass panels.
  • Argon-filled glass patio doors use an insulating gas to slow the heat transfer that’s normal in windows.
  • Tempered glass patio doors have the added safety feature of shattering into tiny cubes instead of sharp shards should they receive a substantial impact.
• Patio Screen Doors: This breezy cousin of a glass storm door allows airflow. Add a screen door to complement your patio door — just search by door size to see what will fit.
• French Patio Doors: Choose elegant French patio doors for a polished look of side-by-side doors. Traditionally, both sides of French doors open to let in plenty of fresh air, but you can decide if you’d like one or both doors to open.

Patio Door Sizes

The door opening available helps you narrow down which patio doors are a possibility. Common sizes are 60" x 80" and 72" x 80" patio doors. There are also much narrower ones — such as 36" x 80" — or wide ones, like 120" x 80" and up. Bifold and trifold patio doors span the largest widths overall. Measure carefully to ensure your new doors will fit.

Patio Door Opening Specifics

Door handing, sometimes called door handedness, refers to the side the doorknob or handle is on. Try matching the door handing to your dominant hand. If you'd like a patio door that opens on hinges instead of sliding, you can pick the door handing and swing direction. If it’s a sliding patio door, you’ll still need to decide on the door handing.

Figure out door handing like this:

• Open the door and put your back to the hinge.
• Whatever hand the knob is closer to is the handedness of the door.
• A doorknob close to your right hand is a right-handed door, and vice-versa for your left.

The swing direction of the door designates if it swings inward, toward you and into the house, or outward, toward your patio. Choose from a left-hand sliding patio door, a right-hand outswing door, a double-sliding patio door, or a number of other combinations. As long as you adhere to building codes for your location, you may select an inward or outward swinging door:

• Inward Swing: Exterior doors traditionally swing inward for security against intruders.
• Outward Swing: If you live in an area prone to hurricanes or tornados, consider an outward swing on your patio door. Outward swinging exterior doors are more resistant to the pressure and strength of extreme winds.

Patio Door Materials

What your door is made of affects the cost, look, and durability. Here’s a short list of pros and cons about patio door materials.

• Galvanized and regular steel patio doors are heavy and expensive, but they give excellent security against potential intruders.
• A fiberglass patio door is far lighter than steel and resists warping, but it’s also pricey.
• Wooden doors, like pine patio doors, offer a classic look but will need maintenance to look fresh and keep out decay and insects.
• Metal doors, like lightweight aluminum patio doors, can rust but are overall durable and low maintenance.
• Vinyl patio doors are economical and popular, but they may crack or warp over time.
• Composite patio doors are energy efficient and require little maintenance, but they may not be impact resistant against debris blown around in strong storms.

Now that you’ve got some basics on patio doors, you can enjoy finding the perfect doors for your decor. Let us be your source for all types of patio doors and, if available in your area, door installation services as well. We can have your new doors ready for pickup or deliver them to your home. Shop online, on our mobile app, or in our aisles today.