Replacing your patio doors can be hard enough. Learning that the frame might also need to be changed may cause you to rethink this home improvement project altogether. While some experts say you can focus on installing new glass, others suggest a more responsible approach – evaluating the state of your frame before moving forward. Read on to find out what to do and how a professional can help.
Frame Replacement: Is It Necessary?
It depends. You’ll want to examine the current state of your door frame to determine whether it has suffered any damage. If so, you can expect it will affect the durability, function, security, and energy efficiency of your new patio doors.
In this case, you will need to replace the frame if you not only want everything to look good but, more importantly, work correctly.
When dealing with sliding glass doors, there are benefits to changing the frame as well as not changing it, such as:
Changing the Frame
- You can be sure that the structural integrity of your doors will remain strong for decades to come
- You have the option to change the style of your doors if you decide you want sliding doors as opposed to bi-fold or French ones
Not Changing the Frame
- You’re likely to save more money in the long run since you’ll only be replacing the doors
- It doesn’t cause as much disarray within your home
- Better energy efficiency thanks to the doors you choose to replace
Why Is It Important to Work with a Professional?
If you are knowledgeable about door installation and framework, you may not think it’s necessary to work with a professional; however, most individuals can benefit from seeking the expertise of someone in the industry.
Knowing whether you need to replace the frame of your patio doors often requires an expert to walk through and provide an evaluation and estimate. This will give you a better idea of what is required to achieve the design and function you want. It will also help you establish your budget, as they will be able to give you a clear idea of how much you can expect this kind of project to cost – with frame replacement as well as without.
Ultimately, it comes down to what you want and how well you’ve taken care of your existing frame. By going over your options with a local craftsman, you can determine how to move forward so that the barrier between the interior of your home and backyard looks its best and successfully does its job.
About Adooring Designs
Since 2005, Adooring Designs has delivered exceptional products to residents living in Fort Worth. Building new patio doors for those who want or need to update this area of their home, our skilled craftsmen and professionals are here to go over all available options to ensure the finalized product meets both the customer’s standards as well as ours. Contact us via our website or call (817) 745-0522 to schedule a free in-home estimate.