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Accordion doors vs sliders

4 years ago

We are in the process of designing our dream-age in place lake house. Other than cost what are the pros and cons of an accordion door vs a 3 panel slider to access patio?

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itsourcasa

4 years ago

The look of it is the only pro to the accordion door. It's gorgeous. We looked into it but the cost was a big heck no (we need impact being in FL), we opted for a 3 panel slider with a pocket so all 3 doors will open into the wall.

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millworkman
4 years ago
Screens are next to impossible with a folding door.
ktarmstrong1
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks you are so right---- It is a covered patio and there is a retractable screen-so we are OK there. Living in the South you have to have screens:-)
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
I love the accordion ones but the price is scary I think if you have the wall space the idea of them being like pocket doors is good I find them most beutiful when the whole wall opens up.
ktarmstrong1
Original Author
4 years ago
The whole wall opens to the patio facing the lake so there is no wall space to work as a pocket. Right now we have it as a 3 panel slider with an option for Accordion. Will have to see how costs play out. I would really like to go with the Accordion as I think it would bring the inside and outside together, but you are correct the price is scary!! Thanks for the input.
itsourcasa
4 years ago
ktarmstrong1 bummer the price difference is insane. IF you can afford it though go for it! There are no cons except the price!!

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