Both French and sliding patio doors allow natural light and breezes to flow through your home, but which is best for your space? Consider the facts about each style before you close the door on one or the other.
French Patio Doors
French doors, a.k.a. swinging patio doors or hinged patio doors, can open inward or outward from the center, and allow unobstructed views.
The wide frames of French doors are a traditional style that appeals to many homeowners, but they may allow less natural light than sliding doors when closed.
Sliding Patio Doors
Sliding patio doors, sometimes referred to as sliders or gliding patio doors, use less space than French doors when open, and can be ideal for areas in your home where you don’t have lots of room.
Sliding doors come with a sliding screen door, which lets you leave the slider open and enjoy fresh air while bugs are kept at bay.
French Sliding Patio Doors
Have you considered French sliding doors? And you thought this was going to be an easy decision. Lots of homeowners enjoy the look of French doors, but simply don’t have the room for them. French sliders combine the wide, traditional frame of French doors with the functionality of a sliding door, so you get the best of both worlds.
Costs and Preferences
French patio doors tend to be more costly than sliding patio doors, but the cost of either can range depending on your personal preferences and how you decide to customize them. Perhaps your primary objective is simply to find the most energy efficient patio door available on the market. Or maybe you already have sliding doors and you want to replace them with French doors, or vice versa.
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