Types of Window Treatment for Sliding Glass Doors
- Sliding patio doors are made of glass or fiberglass, with frames made of wood, vinyl, aluminum or steel. Vinyl and metal are long lasting thus require less maintenance. However, wooden doors need extra care, as they tend to warp and rot due to extreme weather changes.
- Choose a clad frame to get the authentic wooden look in the frame. These frames are treated and are less expensive compared to the wood frames.
- Nowadays, fiberglass treated with vinyl is commonly used instead of glass for its durability. They are unbreakable and economical.
- You can try various glass options if you are bored with the plain glass look.
- Double hung doors or windows can be used in the fixed panels if you don’t want to keep your sliding door completely open.