Replacing your patio doors is easily one of the single biggest home improvement projects you can do – so you would naturally want to make the most of it.
Smart homeowners nowadays consider more than just the price tag or fancy gimmicks when choosing a contractor. Quality, longevity and value for money come first. With a little planning and choosing the right contractor, you can get the most out of your replacement patio doors in State College, PA. Consider the following factors:
- Consider the door size. Typically the patio is an extension of your indoor living space, but sometimes you want a different door size: bigger for ventilation or easy access, or smaller for privacy. Most people would simply pick the biggest door they can fit, but to get the most from your sliding or hinged French doors in Reading, PA, you should consider a more customized approach. Many patio door contractors will offer one-size-fits-all installations, meaning you have to adjust your wall to fit, but at Renewal by Andersen®, we customize the size of our windows and patio doors to the size of the opening.
- Consider the style and design. As with size, many contractors will have a limited selection of styles and designs. Find a contractor that offers wood grained frames in addition to swatches of color. Unless you’re doing a full redecoration, a finish that closely matches the existing house motif, whether it’s rustic stained wood or modern flat colors, will get you the most from a single installation.
- Select quality materials. These days, durability is not enough when choosing what your hinged or sliding contemporary doors in Reading, PA, are made of. Since it occupies a large portion of a wall, the frames and glass should have superior energy efficiency features. Our standard High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass blocks up to 84% of UV rays while our frames are made of Fibrex® material, a revolutionary composite made from reclaimed wood fiber blended with a polymer that has excellent insulation properties and is not affected by extreme temperatures.
- Hire professionals. There are many reasons you should leave all the work to professionals – the least of which is the fully transferable Renewal by Andersen limited warranty. But if you ask us, having more time for the things that matter to you – such as family, friends, and work – is reason enough.
Choose Renewal by Andersen for your next patio door replacement project. Call us today at (717) 591-4900 or use our contact form.