Sliding & Patio Door Materials
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
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
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
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 […]