As homeowners, we learn to live with a lot. Remember those first few, innocent months when you first bought your home? You were ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and dive headfirst into your house projects.

Today, that original “to do” list might be crumpled; tucked away into your junk drawer, which we have to say is the perfect metaphor for your new philosophy as a jaded homeowner. As they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and even if it is broke, how long can you ignore it?

One of the most annoying problems we decide to live with are patio door issues. If you’ve bought your home rather than built it, then you more than likely inherited a patio door that’s been slammed, warped, and worn out well before you first laid eyes on it. With that said, let us try to convince you that it should be a problem you fix rather than live with. 

Here are the signs it’s time to replace your patio door

Hard to Close

Whether you have a sliding door or a hinged door, it can become hard to close after years of abuse. If a door is constantly slammed, it’ll eventually accrue enough wear and tear to the point where things simply don’t align as they should.

Whether it’s worn or broken bearings on your sliding door, a warped frame, or a damaged door, if you find yourself needing to muster your strength every time you have to close it, it’s time to replace it.

Doesn’t Fit the Space (or Your Style)

Sometimes we inherit staples from a previous homeowner that don’t quite fit our style. Sometimes we can live with it, and sometimes their choice in style distracts from the otherwise impeccable ambiance of your interior decorating.

We’ve talked in the past about the various styles of patio door and how they best fit a space. If someone chose a style of door that gets in the way of your living space, or it doesn’t fit your home’s style, then we’re here to help.

Drafty/Lack of Energy Efficiency

Older patio doors installed decades ago simply can’t take advantage of the modern materials and technologies that modern doors do. Unfortunately, a drafty patio door is like having a tent flap in the middle of your living room. Do you want that when you’re in the middle of a New England winter? We didn’t think so.

If your existing door is bad at keeping drafts out, or simply fails to keep the heat in, then let’s talk about our state-of-the-art patio doors that will do both, and do it perfectly, no matter how cold it gets.

Doesn’t Maximize Light

We are just beginning to get reacquainted with the concept of sunlight here in Massachusetts. In March, we'll take what we get. The short, dreary days of winter are still fresh in our minds. With that said, a patio door that doesn't let in the light is failing at one of its fundamental purposes for existing in the first place.

We have several energy-efficient patio doors that take advantage of modern advances in manufacturing, letting in plenty of sunlight while keeping the outside out and the inside in.

Completely Broken

You'd be surprised by some of the doors we see when we're called into a home to consult on a replacement. We get it; it's easy to learn to live with something if you simply succumb to it. Let's just say that, if your patio door threatens to fall from its track every time you touch it, it’s time to get a new one.

We’ve Got You Covered 

Replacing your patio door isn't stressful. All you have to do is give us a call. From there, we'll listen to you, suggest a few styles that match your budget and do everything else. All you have to do is enjoy your new door once it’s installed.

Have we convinced you that you need a new patio door? Click here to get a free qote from us.