Everything you need to know About Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding doors are popular among homeowners in Europe and US. It is a type of door which opens horizontally by sliding parallel to the wall. It was said that these kind of doors were seen even during the first century by the Romans. These architectures have been found in archaeological gold mines such as in the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy.

Sliding doors are often used to provide secure access to outdoor spaces, fresh air, and natural light. It is usually a single unit but consists of two panel sections - one is fixed while the other is mobile which enable it to slide open. These sliding doors open horizontally and are either mounted on a wall or placed on a suspended track.   

As one of the significant elements of pre-war International style architecture in Europe and North America, the sliding glass door became famous. This has also become a standard element in residential and hospitality building construction in many regions and countries after the war. This door design is inspired by the sliding Shoji and Fusuma panel door of traditional Japanese architecture.

Even after now and in many other countries, we enjoy this old world design as many used it as their entry door, shower door, wardrobe doors, and etc.

Sliding doors also have the term “handedness”. A left-handed door opens on the left side while the right-handed door opens on the right side. This is usually described by the letters O and X. the letter O is used to determine the fixed panel and X for the sliding panel. This allows the description of doors with more than two panels.

If you need one, Guardian Hurricane Protection offers hurricane impact sliding glass doors in Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, and Cape Coral. We have quality doors from our trusted suppliers such as CGI, PGT Winguard, Windoor, Custom Windows and Doors, and Eastern Architectural Systems.

If you want to custom build your doors, our team can handle it to allow flexibility in your replacement, new construction, or remodeling projects. Installing architectural systems in high-rise condominiums is our specialty. Our energy efficient impact rated glass combined with high performance SGD Door Systems will protect you against intruders.

Call Guardian Hurricane Protection at 239-438-4732 / 239-244-2015.

Source:

Revolvy. (n.d.). "Sliding glass door" on Revolvy.com.