What is a Sliding Glass Door?

A sliding glass door is, in some ways, your window to the world, a source of natural light, and a great way to access your porch, deck, back yard, or pool area. It is literally a glass door, half of which is fixed in place, while the other half slides open over the fixed portion. Some doors have screens so that you can open the door and let fresh air into your home when the weather is suitable while keeping out pesky insects. There are many options to consider when choosing a sliding glass door. The desired size is something you need to carefully determine. Standard doors are 6 feet, 8 inches (2.06 m) tall, but can be as tall as 8 feet (2.44 m). Width is also your choice, as there are three- or four-door configurations available that can be as wide as 16 feet (4.88m). In general though, 8 feet (2.44m) wide doors are the norm. If you like the look of French doors, you can even purchase sliding glass doors designed to look like French doors. Many sliding doors offer the attractive look ...  more