Sliding Glass Patio Doors Are A Staple For Patio Doors
The most common style of patio doors is sliding glass patio doors. They have been a staple in the décor of patio doors for many generations. They are contemporary in style yet easily fit into any decorative category. The modern styles of sliding glass patio doors give you many options that have never been offered in these doors before. One such option is internal blinds. Jeld Wen Premium Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors from Jeld-wen.com features LightTouch® controls raise and lower internal blind in white or desert sand. In addition to this you are offered other options like glass styles and energy star glass. They are priced according to size and options chosen.
Energy star is an energy saving feature that many appliances, windows and doors use to help conserve energy. Pella Sliding Patio Door Designer Series® feature a snap-in between-the-glass blinds that come in different fabric shades and decorative panels as well as removable grilles that are easy to change. They are energy efficient and offer the Energy Star feature. They can be found on pella.com and will vary in price depending on the materials, styles, sizes, options and finishes. With Energy Star, you can get up to a 30% tax credit on your sliding glass patio doors.
There are a few requirements to receiving the tax credit for your sliding glass patio doors or French doors. Your doors must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient less than or equal to .30. Some Energy Star doors will not meet these requirements so it is recommended that you contact local retailers to find out which doors meet these requirements. You must also get a manufacturer’s certification statement to qualify for this tax credit.
Some of the modern sliding glass patio doors sold today are available in wood. The interior and exterior can be finished in the colors or stains you choose such as the 400 Series Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Doors that are found on andersenwindows.com for $1576. You have your choice of oak, maple or pine interior and the hardware is available in eight styles and twelve finishes. They feature High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass which stays cleaner and reduces water spotting. They are made of solid wood and will vary in prices depending on the features you choose.
Many of the replacement sliding glass doors available have pre-punched nailing fins and a built-in J-channel so that water drains back outside instead of standing in the track. The 8' Patio Sliding Glass Doors (w/Transom) from the thehouseofwindows.com is one of those replacement doors that fit this category. You can purchase these doors fully assembled for $889.48 which comes with a factory mulled transom. These doors provide you with a contemporary look inside while the exterior has a finished look. It is recommended that you talk to your local retailers about the efficiency of sliding glass patio doors before making a purchase. You can purchase doors that qualify for the tax credit and save more money than with doors that do not qualify.
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