Home renovation projects typically involve replacing both windows and doors simultaneously. This not only includes entry doors but exit doors such as garden doors or patio doors. All of your entry doors should provide energy efficiency and protection so you need to weigh your options before making a decision on which type of door you wish to install.
Most windows companies carry a wide variety of styles of exterior doors including steel, vinyl, wood, and fiberglass entry doors. These options are available for garden and patio doors.
As a homeowner, you will need to decide which style of door is best for your home. We shall discuss the advantages of both doors in the following blog.
How to Decide Between Patio Doors and Garden Doors
Advantages of Garden Doors:
- Garden doors have a more unique and refined appearance from the outside. This can help increase your resale value.
- Garden doors can help change the appearance of your home and give it a more rustic flair. This might help you if you are trying to decide between garden doors vs french doors.
- Double garden doors are a great option when it comes to moving appliances, furniture, and other large items.
- Garden doors more style options and can be custom designed for optimal privacy s they have many types of glass that can be used.
Advantages of Patio Doors
- Natural Light: Patio doors provide ample natural lighting to your home. Due to their unique design, sliding glass doors encompass the most glass surface and the ratio of glass to a door frame, thus giving bringing in an outstanding supply of natural light to your home as well as providing your home with a gorgeous unobstructed view of your backyard area, garden, deck or patio. Wood and steel garden doors do not have as much space for glass. This could be a bonus if you value privacy over sunlight.
- Energy Efficient: Vinyl sliding glass patio doors are essentially an oversized window that also serves as a door. As they are generally composed of vinyl, they are highly energy-efficient and can be designed with double or triple panes as well as additional Low-E coatings. Wood or steel garden doors can not be made with double or triple-pane options, so they are not as energy-efficient as they tend to lose heat much quicker than patio doors.
- Home Security: Patio doors are a better choice than garden doors in that they provide enhanced security. Garden doors have only one locking point while sliding patio doors have the ability to install kick locks or security bars to provide peace of mind again break-ins.
- Physical Space: As they open outward, garden doors will interfere with the integrity of your patio or deck space. On the opposite end of the spectrum, patio doors are a great way to maximize space as they slide open as opposed to opening outward. Garden doors are a better option if you will be moving large items in and out of your home quite often as they have a wider opening if you get double doors installed. As well, they are a more viable option for pet owners as you are able to install a doggie door.
If you are still unsure which type of back door is best for your home, contact your local windows company. They will meet with you in the privacy of your own home for a free consultation and will provide you with an estimate at no cost to you.
