Saturday, May 14, 2011

Update Your Home By Installing Glass Doors

By Adriana Noton


Sliding glass doors can bring light and airiness to your rooms. Sunlight can come through and brighten dark areas to increase the brightness. Several types are available. One type has an immovable section and a section that slides to open and close. Another type slides to the side and hides inside the wall when it is open. There are many price points, so they can be added to most remodeling budgets.

Take advantage of all of the benefits of using a completely glass door. The most-used name for them is sliding glass doors. They have tracks that keep them in place while you open and close them. They also have rails at the top that keep them stable. Locking mechanism ensure that they are safe.

Since both sections of the door are one unit, they are easy to install. Some models have multiple sections that move and are hidden inside the wall. The outdoors is completely open and works to enlarge the room to include a patio or porch outside.

The corner of the wall is typically where the sections are hidden for logistical reasons. The outside patio or balcony literally becomes part of the room. This works very well for parties. Some models are remote controlled so you do not even have to push the sections open.

The traditional unit has two door-sized panes. One is mobile and can be slid open or closed. The other is fixed in place and does not move. These are very common units that are found on rooms bordering on balconies.

Another type of unit is suspended from above. When it is opened, the panes slide into the wall. There is uninterrupted flooring, with no track on the bottom. When the unit is closed, it drops down and forms a weatherproof seal with the floor.

Virtually any hotel or apartment building you see will have this type of door leading to the balconies. Often, they are in living rooms or bedrooms and not only provide light, but also access to the balcony or patio. Letting air into a stuffy room, along with sunlight, brings a new freshness to the room.

Materials used for the frame include steel and aluminum. The most popular material, however, is PVC. It provides a durable frame and is easy to clean. The products last for many years. After a lot of use, the rails and tracks may start to wear and need to be replace. This ensures that the doors will slide easily and give many more years of use.

Double-glazing the glass reduces any traffic noise. It also helps to reduce the costs for heating and cooling by blocking out drafts. If you are concerned about ultra violet rays, there are protective coatings that can block it.

The doors are fixed with security mechanisms that prevent them from being lifted out of their tracks or rails. This stops anyone trying to break in from lifting it and gaining entry. There are additional methods to increasing security. One of these is the use of a security bar that is locked into position. It keeps the door from opening until it is removed.

There are many benefits to adding glass doors to your home. It can increase the beauty and value. The light shines through when they are closed. When open, the outside area becomes part of the room, making it bigger. Many models have screen sections to a barrier for bugs or pets.




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