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What You Should Know Before Replacing Patio Doors

Getting new patio doors can be a serious investment for any homeowner. A patio door is not just about convenience, but also about security, energy efficiency, beauty, indoor comfort and longevity.

What You Should Know Before Replacing Patio Doors

Before purchasing a new patio door, it’s best to find out more about the type of door you need and discussing its benefits with your patio door contractor. Here are some of the factors you should consider:

Customizable Styles

No two homeowners are exactly alike. You want some unique features that reflect your personality. It’s best to work with a contractor that offers customizable patio doors. You can select the style, finish, grille pattern and interior stain of your patio door.

Energy Efficiency

A large glass patio door is an excellent addition to your living space, but the large glass is also a highway for heat gain or loss. This is why you should get only energy-efficient doors, such as those we offer at Renewal by Andersen®. These doors have dual-pane glass, just like our energy-efficient windows, and they allow in natural light and offer great views of the outdoors while also blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and solar heat gain.

Door Location

Homes have different architectural styles and floor areas. It’s good to know that your patio door of choice will enhance your living space instead of limiting it. For example, if your old patio door took up too much space for operation, consider Renewal by Andersen’s contemporary sliding door designs. You don’t have to worry about the swing-out space as these doors slide open easily. These are perfect if you have furniture in the way of a swing-out door.

Modern and Classic Combination

You want a classic French door design, but, as in the preceding paragraph, you don’t have enough space for patio doors that swing to open. Renewal by Andersen has the answer as we offer sliding French doors. The timeless beauty of French doors is combined with the convenience of contemporary sliding doors. You can save space, but not sacrifice beauty.

Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis installs patio doors that last a long time, are easy to clean and require minimal maintenance. Get in touch with us for your door replacement needs. We also offer some of the best window products in the industry, including our beautiful casement windows. Call us today at (314) 332-2364, or contact us via this page.

Reviews

"Have nothing but great things to say about the window installation done today by John Hutchinson with Renewal by Andersen! He was friendly, personable and professional and did a great job installing. He did a great job of putting down roller pads and tarps with next to zero clean up. Would highly recommend them for any window replacement needed!"

Mark V.
Jun 26, 2025

"We had our new Renewal by Andersen windows installed on June 5th & 6th, 2025 and we LOVE them! The quality, beauty, and functionality are best-in-class! The whole experience from dinner presentation at Lazy River Grill, the initial in-home sales consultation and measurement, the regular communications from the salesman and concierge, and the installation team’s professionalism and skills made the process so seamless. This is the second home we have opted for Renewal windows and doors and have been delighted both times! Thank you Renewal by Andersen STL! "

Jeff C.
Jun 7, 2025

"I had an excellent experience with RbA STL. Our designer, Courtney, was great and the finished product is awesome. The installation was easy and the gentlemen left our home cleaner than they found it upon entering. I would recommend RbA STL - you’ll get tired from their constant contacts, and that’s a GOOD thing!"

Jeramy D
Jun 3, 2025

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