Sliding patio doors are an excellent choice if you want big views but need to conserve floor space. Because it slides on a track, a sliding glass door is, by necessity, two panels, so you need a fair amount of wall space — but they’re great if you have limited floor space. Like a sliding window, it does not protrude into the space and is great for walkways, narrow rooms, or places where you want furnishings nearby.
Many people feel a sliding (gliding) patio door is the more contemporary type (compared to a hinged or French patio door). But we are all about customization! If you love the look of a traditional French door but need to save space, consider leveraging grille options to recreate that traditional many-lite look.
Our Andersen sliding glass patio doors come in contemporary styling with narrower rails and larger glass area (A-Series and 200 Series), as well as traditional styling with wider rails (A-Series and 400 Series). All feature tempered glass and the unique Andersen® reachout locking system for weathertightness and enhanced security.
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Because it slides on a track, a sliding glass door does not protrude into interior or exterior space — ideal for walkways, narrow rooms, or rooms with nearby furniture.
Sliding doors are typically two panels of glass, bringing in maximum light and expansive views. Contemporary models feature narrower rails for even more glass area.
ENERGY STAR® certified configurations are available for most climate zones, with a wide variety of glass options and professional installation that ensures no air infiltration.
Everything you want to know about Sliding Patio Doorss.
French doors have hinges and swing open (inswing or outswing). Sliding doors glide on a track with no floor space required. French doors are more traditional; sliders more contemporary. Sliding doors require at least two panels; hinged can have one. Only sliding doors can take a footlock for partial-open venting.
Big views and maximum light (the two-panel design); space savings (it doesn’t protrude into interior or exterior); and an optional footlock for enhanced security that also allows a partial-open venting position.
Most series offer two- and four-panel options. The 200 Series Perma-Shield® is available in two-panel only. All models come in left- or right-sided sliding and standard and custom sizes.
Yes. ENERGY STAR® certified configurations are available for most climate zones, with a wide variety of glass options (dual- and triple-pane, various coatings). Professional installation ensures no gaps or air infiltration.
Yes. All patio doors feature tempered glass and the Andersen® reachout locking system. An optional six-pin key cylinder lock allows exterior keyed entry, and an auxiliary footlock adds security in closed or partial-open positions. A Stormwatch® PG upgrade is available for coastal areas.
Yes. Options include Low-E, Low-E HeatLock®, Low-E Sun, Low-E SmartSun™, Low-E SmartSun HeatLock, and dual-pane tempered glass. Enhanced triple pane is also available.
Yes. Gliding/sliding screens (two- and four-panel doors, with bottom rollers and leveling adjusters) and retractable screens (two-panel doors, installed on the exterior, retracting into a side canister). All screens use long-lasting fiberglass mesh color-matched to the door exterior.
Most replacement jobs are completed in as little as one day, depending on the number of doors, crew size, and structural complexity.
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