When purchasing an patio door, there are many different factor to consider, such as the amount of light that the patio door should allow into the room, how traffic is to flowing in the room, how you want to manage your energy bills, and even where you want to place your furnitures in the room. The infographic display the measurements and other details that will allow you to make an informed decision regarding your patio door. Most residential houses will use standard patio door widths for there doors.
The standard widths are used for the doors because the standard widths is associated with the framing of the walls of the house, as well as for the ease of ordering the doors. There are five different size of patio doors that are common among residential homes. Small patio doors are best for apartments or tiny deck.
How to Choose the Right Patio Door
If the patio is to be wider than a standard width, more light will enter the room, as well as allow for the movement of furniture outside of the room. In some cases, homeowners will use a very wide patio door as an architectural feature in the home to make the room walls appear less solidly. When installing a patio door, it is important to understand the rule regarding the rough opening in which the door will be installed.
The infographic display measurements for the rough opening; two inches should be added to the width and the height of the patio door unit. This extra space will provide for the door frame, as well as for allow space to shim the patio door unit to ensure it is level with the remainder of the floor in the house. If you dont add this space to the rough opening, the patio door may become bound in its opening, as well as may leak rainwater during periods of rain.
In addition to the width and height of the patio door, you must also consider the operating style of the patio door. Patio doors can be sliding or they can be French doors. Sliding patio doors will require less space to be clear in the room for the door to open and close.
French doors will allow for the use of the full width of the opening when both door of the French door are opened. You can easily see the difference between these two types of doors when moving a sofa or group of individual through the opening. The number of panels included in the patio door will impact the clear passage of individuals through the door.
A two-panel door will allow for a passage that is half the width of the door. Three-panel and four-panel door will allow for a wider opening for passage, though with the sacrifice of having an opening that is as clear as a two-panel door. Finally, French doors will allow for an opening of the entire width of the door when both portions of the door are opened.
The materials from which the patio door will be constructed will impact the comfort of the house after installation of the patio door. Considerations of the comfort of the house will include the use of low-emissivity glass to reduce the amount of heat that leave the house, the use of three-pane glass for further insulation of the house, and the weight of the door. Other considerations will include the use of vinyl for the door frame, which require little maintenance.
An alternative material is fiberglass, which is more expensive, but resists warping and can be painted. The height of the threshold for the patio door will impact the way in which individuals access the patio door, as well as the way in which rain may enter the house. Standard thresholds will keep rain from entering the house.
An ADA-compliant threshold will be lower in height than a standard threshold and allow for an individual on a wheelchair to cross the threshold. Should an individual in the household use a wheelchair, the threshold should be lowered during the planning stage for the installation of the door. Finally, many patio door have an outer track that allow for the installation of a sliding screen to keep insects out of the house.
This infographic allows individuals to compare the various feature of patio doors. The information in this graphic will allow individuals to compare the features of various doors without having to refer to the sheet of the various door manufacturers. With the rough opening and the way in which the door is to be use in the house determined, the remaining features of the patio door will be more easier to decide.
Because the patio door will be standing in the residence for a long period of time, it is important to use the information in this infographic to make an informed decision when purchasing the patio door.
