Sliding doors are unique devices that many people love to have in their homes, but you may not realize how efficient and inexpensive they are to use. If you plan to make changes to your home doors, you may want to consider a few that are easier to maintain over the years.
These are the benefits of using sliding doors.
1. It takes up little space.
A sliding door can be installed as a front door, terrace door or side door. They just slide down a slot that was cut into the wall. It doesn’t open to a space that takes up more space like normal doors do, so you don’t strain around the door when trying to get in or out. Sliding doors save space and are ideal for areas with high foot traffic. Also, if you have tables or decorations around that area, it won’t obstruct the entrance. You may have thought about buying a different size door, but it makes more sense to install a sliding door that doesn’t open at all.
2. It is ideal for patio and deck areas.
Install a sliding door next to the deck so you have the easiest way to get in and out of the house from the backyard. You may have a lot of gatherings where people come in and out of your house and this type of door makes it more convenient when you have parties or gatherings in your backyard.
3. Less mess and less hassle to install.
A standard door needs the wall to be broken to the specified size, while a sliding door can be installed along the wall through a slot to replace the current door that used to open. The sliding door is much easier to install and there is less clutter.
4. It locks securely.
These types of doors usually have two locking functions. One on the handle that locks the door and a pin on the top of the door to securely lock it. The sliding door has a simple but effective locking system and closes much tighter than a normal door. This locking system is also very neat and clean, which does not detract from the aesthetics of the glass panels.
5. You can choose glass, wood, or metal.
It can be made of glass, wood or sheet metal. You could have patterns or designs to make it unique to you. It could be cut to a specific size if you want. Glass doors can be tinted. Wooden doors can be carved with interesting designs or they can have glass panels. And those glass panels can be custom shapes or different colors. You can choose clear glass or a tinted option. You have the freedom to create your own masterpiece and let your imagination run wild during the design process.