“We have four kids, ages 6 to 16,” Brandi said. “And two dogs, who love to go out in the back yard and play. Our sliding glass door got a lot of use and abuse – and now it’s broken. It doesn’t slide right – you really have to tug it to get it closed – and there’s a crack in one corner that just mysteriously appeared all by itself one day.” The Massachusetts homeowner has one question. “What do I need to know about sliding glass door replacement?”
Sliding Glass Door Replacement – The Quick and Simple Way
For busy families, the fastest and most cost effective way to replace the sliding glass door is to have your local glass service handle the job for you. Sometimes people are surprised by this – but it makes sense that the neighborhood expert on windows is the right professional to handle a sliding glass door, which is, essentially, a very large window.
Sliding glass doors have an expected useful life of about 20 years. That’s considering average usage. Throw four active kids and pets into the mix, and patio doors can wear out quicker than expected. The most common problem you’ll run into with sliding glass door is the accumulation of dirt, grime, and other obstacles in the track that the sliding glass door slides on. Removing this debris can extend the useful life of the door, but if there’s other damage to the frame, or as in Brandi’s case, the glass itself is damaged, sliding glass door replacement is generally the best option.
Sliding glass door replacement is also a common upgrade when replacing or renovating a deck or the interior rooms where the sliding glass door is installed. Windows and doors age out aesthetically just like everything else, so when you’re freshening up the home, don’t forget about replacing the sliding glass door.
