When selecting a sliding patio door for your home, you may have many common questions. Here are the answers!
1. Are Patio Doors Tempered Glass?
Yes, all patio door come with tempered glass in Canada. This is to ensure performance and safety. Tempered glass is 4-6x stronger than conventional glass, is more resistant to scratches and impacts.
If compromised, tempered glass is designed to break into small, relatively harmless pieces instead of large, sharp shards, minimizing the risk of injury. This is a standard safety requirement for sliding doors, including patio doors.
Patio doors also typically have double pane, tempered glass, that is argon filled.
2. Are Patio doors Easy To Break Into?
Yes, they can be if they are not secured with laminated glass and other security features like multipoint locks, kick locks, and tamper proof rail systems.
Thankfully at Interlink Doors & Windows we offer all of the above features. Our patio doors come standard with tempered glass, and multipoint lock systems.
3. How Much Do Patio Doors Cost?
The starting price for a Canadian Made sliding patio door systems – supplied and installed is $2350+HST with Interlink. Things like laminate glass, interior and exterior paint selection, and the overall size will affect the price.
4. Can Patio Doors Be Reversed?
Yes, patio doors can often be reversed, but the process and feasibility depend on the specific type of door and its construction. Generally, reversing a patio door involves changing the direction it slides open and closed, which may require adjustments to the frame, tracks, and hardware. Some doors are designed with reversible features, while others may require modifications or might not be easily reversed.
5. Who Makes the Best Patio Doors?
We have narrowed down this following list for your convenience:
- Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors – Vista Patio Doors.
- Aluminum Sliding Patio Doors – Reynars
- Bi-fold Aluminum Patio Doors – Nana Wall
