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GLASS SLIDING DOORS
ARE THEY BETTER?
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Hinged and sliding doors are two options that you
might be considering for your residential or
commercial building. Both of these door types
provide the benefit of making an entrance to a
room or building functional and beautiful at the
same time.
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They also have several differences that can
sometimes make one the better option over the
other. Asking yourself a few simple questions
can help you decide which one is better for your
buildings plans.
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Where Will the Door Be Installed?
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Sliding glass doors are often included on the
backside of a building where they open out onto a
patio. A sliding panel system also works well
as an option inside of buildings where you might
want to use them to create multipurpose rooms.
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Some people choose a hinged door for aesthetic
purposes on the front of a building. You can
choose one with clear panels to create a similar
look to sliding systems in this case.
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Does the Area Involve Heavy Traffic?
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Hinged doors are known for creating a larger
opening since the panels can be swung out of the
way. Modern sliding doors can be made with
stackable panels that also slide conveniently to
one side.
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Two-way opening sliding systems are another
option that allows for more people to walk
through the entrance at once.
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Do You Have a Need for More Privacy?
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Sliding doors are large and can create the
illusion of more space since they provide a
window to the outside or other parts of the
indoor area. If privacy is a concern, then you
can choose from several different types of glass
options to get that spacious feeling without
having people see everything that goes on inside.
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Glass tints and textures can allow light inside,
while giving you more control over how much
privacy the sliding system provides.
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How Is the Buildings Energy-Efficiency?
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Energy loss is a concern anytime you have a
large opening to a building. Sliding doors can
be made with the same types of glass as you use
on your windows. Combining high quality panels
with a sturdy frame reduces energy loss at your
home or commercial building.
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What About Security Concerns?
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People sometimes associate hinged doors with
being more secure, but this isnt always true.
Sliding doors have many ways that you can keep
people from getting inside of the building.
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In fact, we generally recommend using a
multi-point security system. Using a block lock
combined with a key or code lock on the handle
gives you double the security. You can also add
on alarm systems just like you can with a hinged
door.
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The right type of door makes life easier. Being
able to slide a panel out of the way gives you
the benefit of using your living or commercial
space in multiple ways.
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Once youve made your choice for a door, youre
ready to take the next step and pick out your
preferred metal finish for the frame, handle and
other features. Our technicians can walk you
through each step of finishing your plans for a
door to make sure the whole process is seamless.
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Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in
the residential and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality service
as we replace dual pane windows, install glass
shower enclosures, and build storefront metal and
glass entrances.
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Our Mesa glass repair company is bonded and
insured, and our work and products are
guaranteed.
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Showroom by appointment only 1826 W Broadway
25 Mesa AZ 85202 [phone] info_at_rabenglass.c
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