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DISTINGUISHING GREAT PATIO DOORS FROM NOT-SO-GREAT ONES

Patio doors often don’t get the attention they deserve. As exterior units, they help tick the right boxes to make your space as livable as possible. If you choose the wrong products, your home would underperform in certain areas.

Distinguishing Great Patio Doors From Not So Great Ones

To choose great patio doors over not-so-great ones, make sure your replacement units do the following.

Help Burglarproof Your Home

All exterior doors come with at least a simple lock, but many of them aren’t that reliable when it comes to intruder deterrence. Experienced burglars can pick the single deadbolts in hinged units and simple latches in sliding ones nine times out of ten. To increase your defense against break-ins, invest in an advanced locking system and take advantage of every measure of security available at your disposal.

At Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis, our swinging French doors are equipped with a 5-point locking mechanism that secures both panels when activated. On the other h and, our sliding units have a unique Andersen reach-out lock that pulls the operating panel to the jamb tightly. It also comes with an optional auxiliary foot lock, which fastens the active door to the threshold. An exterior keyed lock is available in all of our patio units.

Provide a Wide Entry

Gone are the days that glazed doors only provide a means of access in and out of your home. They’re now used to visually connect your interior to your outdoor spaces and the surrounding l andscapes. With multiple opening options to choose from, we offer you plenty of ways to maximize your wall aperture.

Make Maintenance a Picnic

In the 21st century, patio door maintenance should no longer that big of a concern. The best units have a sturdy core covered with a waterproof and fade-resistant skin. We protect our doors by either a urethane base finish or a rigid vinyl sheath to make cleaning a breeze and eliminate periodic painting.

Contribute to Curb Appeal

No matter where you install your hinged or sliding patio doors, make sure they enhance the overall look of your home inside and out. Apart from choosing the right color, put a premium on the hardware style because God is in the detail.

At Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis, we offer a broad range of customization options to let you design your patio doors your way. We use our high-performance glass on them too to prevent unwanted heat gain and help keep your desired indoor climate.

To get your patio door replacement in St. Louis, MO, started, call us now at (314) 310-3636 to schedule your FREE, in-home consultation.

Reviews

"The installation crew was very professional and answered what questions I had. And they cleaned up when they were finished. We're very pleased with our windows & patio doors. Highly recommend Renewl by Anderson."

Pamela D
Feb 13, 2023

"Very pleased with installation of six windows and a ProVia entry door. I love the look of the windows and door. I am pleased that my wife is thrilled with the look of the door. She is very pleased that the bronze color fits in well with the color of the brick."

Terry S
Feb 8, 2023

"I just had my Renewal by Andersen windows installed and couldn’t be happier, the entire process went very smoothly. The windows are high quality and look great. But the installers Roy, Zack and Jordan were the stars, they introduced themselves upon arrival walked me thru everything they were going to do and when they finished took me to each window to make sure I was completely satisfied. They were clean and courteous and I would definitely recommend and have them work in my home again."

BOB B
Feb 6, 2023

"Wonderful experience with knowledgeable, competent employees. We had Andersen windows in a previous house & didn’t even consider anything else this time. After replacing our patio door almost two years ago, we replaced all our windows this year. What a difference over builder-grade windows, especially in the really cold temperatures we’ve had this year. Andersen windows may be a little more expensive than other brands, but they are top quality."

Susan S
Jan 31, 2023

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