Sliding glass doors bring in more natural light, brightening living spaces and blurring the line between indoors and out. This natural light boosts mood, increases energy, and helps regulate circadian rhythms for better sleep.
With their larger panes, sliding doors also offer a more comprehensive view of outside landscapes. This gives homeowners a sense of security, especially if they have young children.
Natural Light
Whether you are looking to brighten up your living space or create an inviting home office, natural light is essential. The right type of steel sliding doors can allow a flood of sunlight while also blocking harmful UV rays.
Unlike traditional doors, which require you to step over or around them when opening and closing, sliding glass doors offer you a wide-open view of your patio or backyard. This makes them a great choice for transforming your patio into an extension of your living space.
To maximize the amount of natural light coming through your sliding glass doors, you can outfit them with window treatments that complement your interior design. Hunter Douglas offers several styles of window treatments that are ideal for sliding glass doors, including Luminette(r) Privacy Sheers, which have a sheer facing that resembles draperies and can be coordinated with Silhouette(tm) Window Shadings on adjacent windows. You can also opt for between-the-glass blinds like Duette(tm) Honeycomb Shades, which feature a cellular design that helps insulate your house from the heat or cold.
Ease of Access
With sliding glass doors, your home can easily transition from indoor to outdoor living spaces. Their large glass panes create a clear view of the landscape, blurring the line between interior and exterior space.
Sliding windows also allow copious natural light into homes, brightening rooms and boosting moods by regulating circadian rhythms. This natural light can also make rooms feel bigger and more spacious.
Unlike hinged doors, sliding windows do not require much floor space to open. This makes them an ideal choice for smaller homes. Sliding windows can also be fitted with between-the-glass blinds that provide privacy and control how much natural light shines through.
Many traditional sliding doors have raised track systems, which pose a trip hazard for young children and people using mobility aids. However, newer sliding door designs with recessed track systems eliminate this risk. They are also available in a variety of modern fabrics that match your home’s aesthetic. Sliding doors are also popular for commercial applications. They can be equipped with motion sensors to monitor unauthorized entry and streamline traffic flow in and out of a building.
Energy Efficiency
Sliding glass doors are more energy efficient than traditional door options. Because they don’t open with a hinge, these doors allow more natural light into the home while also improving air flow. This makes them ideal for homes that have hot summers or cold winters.
These doors are also easier to open and close for those with limited mobility, as a simple push is enough to move them. This allows for easier access in and out of the house and also optimizes traffic flow when hosting outdoor parties or BBQs in your backyard.
To increase your energy efficiency even further, you can add window treatments like between-the-glass blinds that offer adjustable slats and fabric opacity options so you can control how much natural light comes through. This is a great way to bring more sunlight into your space, making it brighter and more welcoming for guests. Moreover, these blinds can be easily cleaned by simply wiping them down with a damp cloth.
Security
Sliding glass doors allow copious natural light into a home and blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces. However, these doors also offer burglars a clear view of what’s inside. That includes everything from big-screen TVs to pricey works of art.
Often, the built-in locks on these doors are nothing more than weak latches that can be easily jimmied barehanded or with tools. To improve the security of your sliding door, replace it with a solid-core locking system that offers better resistance to forced entry.
If you’re ready to upgrade your home with a stylish yet secure sliding glass door, contact Cover Glass in League City today. We’ll help you select a style that blends beauty, performance and affordability. We serve homeowners, builders, contractors, remodelers and do-it-yourselfers throughout the state of Texas.