Every sliding glass door has a lifespan. At some point, whether it’s 10 years, 20 years, or 50 years after its installation, your sliding glass door is going to need to be replaced. But it can be difficult to know when a patio door needs to be replaced, and when it can get by just being repaired.
Most of the time, when someone is seeking out sliding glass door repair, it is because they the door is having one of two problems:
These are traditionally *repair* situations. A handyman or contractor can come to your property and fix the wheel mechanism, grease it, replace the rollers, or straighten the track. It is also a process that you can do on your own, but keep in mind that sliding glass doors are extremely heavy. A smaller, 6 foot door can weigh as much as 150 to 200 lbs, and the weight only goes up from there the larger the door is.
Repair will put your sliding glass door back on its track successfully, and help it lock. But for most other situations, you’re going to want to at least consider sliding glass door replacement. Replacement is advisable, if not necessary, for issues that include:
In addition, sometimes fixing the rollers is not enough, or does not provide any long term benefit. Much older sliding glass doors are unlikely to have repairs that are going to last you very long, and since your sliding glass door also serves as an emergency exit, it is typically a good idea to replace it with a new one.
Finally, sometimes, the issue isn’t that something wrong with the door. The issue is that you’ve made stylistic changes to your home that your door doesn’t fit. For example, if you replace your windows, it is always a good idea to replace your door with it so that everything looks the same. This increases the value of your property and ensures that you’re getting the most from your energy efficiency upgrades.
For more information about windows and sliding glass doors, contact Cal Energy today.
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