Aluminum patio doors: ‘Longevity
expressed’
Aluminum patio doors are produced with an
aluminum frame. Two things really make aluminum door frames
stand out as a good choice.
1.
They are
strong and sturdy and will likely last you for years to
come
2.
They
require low maintenance
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Adding to the fact that
it is low maintenance, it’s worthwhile to
mention this material does not
rust.
This is especially
important to keep in mind if your patio door is
installed in a coastal
property.
The high salt content of
the air will cause your metal accessories to
rust easily over time. This is where aluminum
patio doors are very
handy.
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Adding to the fact that it is low
maintenance, it’s worthwhile to mention this
material does not rust. This is especially important to
keep in mind if your patio door is installed in a coastal
property. The high salt content of the air will cause your
metal accessories to rust easily over time. This is where
aluminum patio doors are very handy.
The downside of this rust proof profile
is that these patio doors are vulnerable to oxidation. How
do you know if your patio door has oxidation? This is
detectable in the form of a white residue which will sooner or
later lead to pitting – the creation of small openings in the
on the door. To prevent this process from taking its course,
make sure to wipe the door frame with a damp towel once every
two weeks. The more frequent the better.
Aluminum patio doors come in different
shapes in sizes. Most doors either open inwards or are the
sliding type which opens on a door track. Even though most
manufacturers will closely correlate their production sizes, a
common misconception is that aluminum patio doors come in
standard sizes and therefore parts can be installed between
different makes. This is not the case and care should be taken
when you shop around for parts. From a design perspective, the
most popular sliding patio door is the 4-panel and
2-panel.
The 4 panel patio doors have a total
of 4 glass panels. There are 2 panels that slide and another
two that are stationary. The 2 panel aluminum patio door simply
consists of one fixed glass panel and another panel which
slides from one side to the other.
Aluminum patio doors are relatively
lightweight and easy to install. As always though, if you don’t
consider yourself a formidable craftsman, it’s best to hire
expert help.
All in all, these patio doors strike
a very nice balance between sleek design, low maintenance and
(very important) affordability. If you as homeowner are also
generally strapped for time, this may be a perfect choice for
you. Aluminum patio doors can withstand some neglect and is not
as ‘maintenance intense’ as wood patio doors.
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