Patio Doors in Central New York | New York Sash

Planning Your Patio Doors Project

Replacement planning includes panel operation, traffic flow, screen use, lock location, threshold height, glass, wall depth, and the condition below the sill. The large opening must be set, insulated, flashed, and sealed carefully. New York Sash measures the complete opening before a custom patio-door system is ordered.

French-door replacement on a log home

A customer reported replacing a more-than-30-year-old French door along with an entry door on a log home and noted that the crew kept her informed. — Susan Whalen, five-star customer review; no town stated Read customer review.

Patio Doors Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I choose a sliding or hinged patio door? A: Sliding doors conserve swing space; hinged doors provide a traditional look and different opening pattern. Furniture, deck clearance, traffic flow, and opening width influence the choice. Q: Can an old slider be changed to French doors? A: It may be possible if the opening, structure, landing, and clearances work for the hinged configuration. An on-site assessment is required. Q: Do patio doors include screens? A: Sliding systems commonly offer a sliding screen. Screen options for hinged systems vary with configuration and should be selected with the door. Q: What is checked beneath an old patio-door threshold? A: After removal, the crew can inspect accessible sill and subfloor conditions before setting and sealing the replacement. Q: Can the active sliding panel be changed to the other side? A: Often a left- or right-operating configuration can be ordered. Room layout, exterior approach, and lock access should be decided before ordering.

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