Patio Door Replacement in Carrollton, TX
We replace sliding and hinged patio doors in homes across Carrollton, Texas.
- Quotes in writing
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Carrollton Window Replacement replaces patio doors in homes across Carrollton. We measure the opening, order a door to fit it, take out the old one and set the new one in place.
Patio doors we fit
We fit two kinds of patio door:
- On the sliding patio doors we fit, one glass panel glides past the other. See our sliding glass door replacement page for more on those.
- On the hinged patio doors we fit, one or both panels swing open like a regular door. We fit these where you want the whole opening clear.
If your old door sticks, lets air in or has fogged glass, we'll look at whether the frame is sound before we quote.
Safety glass in patio doors
A federal safety standard, 16 CFR 1201, sets safety rules for the glass in doors, and it names sliding glass patio doors. It says the rules are there to reduce the risk of death or serious injury when a person hits and breaks the glass. Every patio door we fit meets that standard.
Glass for Carrollton's sun
ENERGY STAR says even doors with lots of glass, like a sliding patio door, have less glass for their size than a window does, so a door can insulate better than a window. It sets its door ratings by how much glass the door has.
ENERGY STAR sets U-factor and SHGC limits for doors as well as windows, and your quote from us lists both numbers for the door.
The first rating, the U-factor, tells you how well the door keeps heat from passing through it. The lower the U-factor, the better the door is at keeping heat in, so you want it low.
The solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC, is a rating for how much of the sun's heat gets through the glass. The lower the number, the less heat comes in. For homes in the South, ENERGY STAR says to look for an SHGC of 0.23 or less. It also says a low SHGC is important on windows that face south, east and west in warmer climates.
Fitting matters
ENERGY STAR says even the best windows and doors can let air leak in if they are poorly installed, and that some manufacturers will void your warranty if the installer doesn't follow their installation instructions. We follow the maker's instructions on every door we fit, and we seal the gap between the new frame and the wall.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The U-factor and SHGC of the new door's glass.
- A price split into labor and materials. ENERGY STAR suggests asking for this, and says certified products may cost more than others, but the labor should be about the same for both.
- The product warranty and the installation warranty. ENERGY STAR says a decent window product warranty should be at least 10 years, and preferably 20 years or lifetime. It says installation warranties are typically less than 5 years.
Questions about patio door replacement in Carrollton
Do I need a permit to replace a patio door in Carrollton?
Not if the new door is the same size as the old one. The City of Carrollton says replacing doors or windows with ones of the same size does not need a permit, but a permit is needed if the size of the opening changes. We tell you before we start if your job changes the opening.
Can you turn a window into a patio door?
Yes, we can, but that changes the size of the opening, so the job needs a permit from the City of Carrollton. We'll tell you what's involved when we measure.
Will a new patio door lower my energy bill?
ENERGY STAR says upgrading to ENERGY STAR certified windows lowers household energy bills by an average of 12%. That figure is for windows, so we'll show you the ratings of the door you pick and how they compare with your old one.
Can you match the door to my new windows?
Yes, we can match the frame material and color to the vinyl, fiberglass or wood windows we fit.
Get a quote for a patio door
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and a note about your door. We'll measure, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other windows and doors we fit, go to the Carrollton Window Replacement home page.
Ready to talk about your window job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.