Good quality French door style slider with blinds between the glass?
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Comments (7)I had to make a similar decision this year. My builder tried to talk me out of French doors for no reason that I could understand. It seemed that he just preferred to install sliders. But after trips to two showrooms and a home show, I insisted on Andersen outswing French doors, which were my original preference. IÂm happy with the result. They close securely, no drafts. (I live in New England.) With outswing doors I lose no space indoors. It was worth the extra money to have the ability to open both doors to the uncovered deck. Screens will probably be more expensive if you install outswing doors, and you need to choose them carefully. For inswing French doors, Andersen has an integrated set that includes the screens....See MoreSliding Doors w/blind between glass
Comments (11)The negative comments are out there everywhere. But almost all of them are from a few years ago, when there were issues with the cords and stuff breaking, and not being serviceable. Pella has made many changes to the line, and has improved them quite a bit. While I'd challenge the "best gliding door on the market" claim, (I'm an Andersen man personally), they do make a high quality product. Be sure to follow the installation and finishing instructions very carefully, as that is the key to lasting quality. The triple pane is a nice addition, giving you a thin insualted glass on the outside, then the cavity for the blinds/shades, then a removeable pane on the interior, giveing good thermal performance. The only down side, really, is the added weight per panel which can wear out hardware, i.e. rollers. That, and they carry a hefty price. But if you have young kids, or pets, the extra cost may be worth it....See MoreWindows with blinds between the glass
Comments (24)If it is a wood door, it is most likely a Pella door. They have a service department that would come out to your home to replace the glass (and blind if necessary) no matter where you live. You wouldn't need a whole new door. A local glass company could replace the glass too but they wouldn't be able to replace the blind if you need a new one. Is your door wood or vinyl (hopefully it's wood because you should never paint over vinyl)? Like the previous post states, check for etchings on the glass or glass spacer for the name of the manufacturer. Hopefully it's there. Sometimes the name is on the hinges too....See MorePros/cons of internal blinds in french doors
Comments (5)Yes they are definitely worth it. You have to remember if you are getting new frames, you will save money by requesting them as unglazed, and then you also save money by not having to buy any blinds. When you consider this they aren't as expensive as people think, and you get all the great benefits. They cannot get dusty or damaged, you don't have to clean them, they aren't a hazard to pets or children, the list goes on. Internal Blinds are definitely worth it....See More- PRO9 years ago
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