3 Ways to Preserve Patio Door Performance

In an average home, a patio door will be opened and closed several times in a day. Its prime function makes it vulnerable to standard thermal issues such as losing heat, thinning insulation and decreasing energy efficiency. Compared to other home components such as windows, your doors require more maintenance to prevent these problems from developing.

Renewal by Andersen® of Montana, a leading provider of energy-efficient doors, discusses other ways to preserve your door’s performance.

Pay Attention to Weather-Tight Sealing

Doors lose their luster from daily wear and tear. We’re talking about constant operation day in and day out. Damage is evident when the door material begins to contract and expand, leaving you with a door that barely fits its frame.

Before you even install your patio doors, you should be guaranteed a good, weather-tight seal from your contractor. And a good contractor always takes their time measuring and custom-manufacturing the doors they’ll install for long-lasting value and quality performance. Just like the care and time Renewal by Andersen® of Montana takes with the doors we offer.

Upgrade Your Door

The size and thickness of your patio doors are related to their insulation value. This is the characteristic of each entry door in keeping the thermal levels inside your home stable. With weak insulation, your energy bills and door condition would worsen over time.

Always aim for quality manufactured doors with the right solar heat gain coefficient and U-Factor. At Renewal by Andersen of Montana, we are only too happy to explain the significance of these values and how our products fare in those categories.

Choose the Right Window Glazing

Sliding doors with huge glass areas are both elegant and highly functional. However, such patio door types typically have the tendency to lose more heat since glass is a poor insulator.

However, the right glazing can provide impressive defense against extreme climate. High Performance™ Low-E4® glass used by Renewal by Andersen offers up to 54% more energy efficiency during the summer and up to 47% more energy efficiency in the winter compared to other glass types. We also offer other glass options with even higher energy-efficiency ratings.

Renewal by Andersen of Montana offers a wide selection of replacement windows and doors, manufactured with highly durable materials to give the level of protection you need. Call us today at (406) 259-3944 for more information. You can also fill out our contact form to get a free in-home consultation.