Sliding & Patio Door Materials

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Patio doors and sliders are manufactured from a variety of materials. A wood door isn’t necessarily just wood—some wood doors have steel interiors, and some steel doors have wood exteriors. A fiberglass or steel door may have a wood frame. And nearly any door may have an energy-efficient core of foam insulation. Some sliders are […]

How to Install a Patio Door

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One of the best ways to transform a gloomy family room or kitchen is by installing a new patio door. If you are an experienced do-it-yourselfer with excellent carpentry skills, the project can be accomplished in a weekend. In addition to the new patio door, you will need wood shims, roofing paper, drip edge flashing, […]

How to Repair a Sliding Door

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In This Article: How to Remove a Sliding Patio Door How to Repair Sliding Door Rollers How to Clean or Fix a Sliding Door Track Checking a Sliding Door’s Catch Entirely Removing Sliding Doors Expert advice for sliding glass door repairs, with step-by-step photos of removing, cleaning, and how to fix sliding door rollers, as […]

Patio & Sliding Doors Buying Guide

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An expert and unbiased buying guide for patio and sliding doors, for single and multiple glass panes and the various patio and sliding door sizes. In This Article: Single or Multiple Glass Panes Patio & Sliding Door Sizes Glass for Patio Doors & Sliders Security for Patio Doors Patio doors, French doors, sliders: What are […]