subject: The Benefits of Installing Patio Doors [print this page] The Benefits of Installing Patio Doors The Benefits of Installing Patio Doors
If you want to increase spaciousness in your home as well as increase your home's resale value, a great addition to your house are patio doors fitted to your living room or kitchen. In the summer, you can open these wide doors and let in the warmth and sunshine. They have historically been made with wood, but new technology has given way to UPVC patio doors, which last longer than wood and are more resistant to bad weather.
Patio doors will allow a lot more sunlight to enter your home than normal windows would allow. Most UPVC patio doors will be made of tough safety glass as well as galvanized steel. They are also very low maintenance. All you need to do is wipe them to remove the dust and grime that will develop on them over time.
These doors are normally double glazes, meaning that you will be insulated from a good amount of noise coming from outside your home. Double glazing is also quite energy efficient and stops cold air from entering your home, as well as heat escaping. UPVC is also weather resistant and will not rot if the weather is damp, which was the main concern with owning wooden patio doors in the past. If you have a patio cover on your patio, you should be able to essentially increase the size of your living room by making it partially outdoors, yet protected from the sun and bas weather by the cover.
Double glazing means that there are two panes of glass instead of one. There is a small gap in between the panes, which provides insulation to your home and prevents noise from entering. You can save up to 40% on your heating bills from installing double glazed doors because of the advantage they offer, making these doors a long term investment that will cut your bills down as well as increase your home's value.
