Sliding Glass Door Replacement in Carrollton, TX
We replace sliding glass doors in homes across Carrollton, Texas.
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Carrollton Window Replacement replaces sliding glass 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.
When we replace a sliding door
We replace sliding glass doors that drag on the track, won't lock, let air in around the edges or have fogged glass. When we come out, we check the frame and the floor under the track, and tell you whether a new door is the right fix.
On the sliding doors we fit, one glass panel glides past a fixed one on a track. If you want a door that swings open instead, see our patio door replacement page.
Safety glass is required
A federal safety standard, 16 CFR 1201, sets safety rules for the glass in doors, and it names sliding glass doors (patio-type) in its list. It says the rules are there to reduce the risk of death or serious injury when a person hits and breaks the glass. Every sliding door we fit meets that standard.
Glass for Carrollton's sun
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.
ENERGY STAR also says doors with lots of glass, like a sliding patio door, still have less glass for their size than a window does, so a door can insulate better than a window.
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 sliding glass door replacement in Carrollton
Can you just fix my sliding door instead of replacing it?
We can sometimes repair it instead. We'll look at the rollers, the track and the lock first, and tell you if a repair will do before we quote a new door.
Do I need a permit to replace a sliding glass 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.
Why does my old sliding door let air in?
ENERGY STAR says even the best windows and doors can let air leak in if they are poorly installed. On the doors we fit, we seal the gap between the new frame and the wall.
Do you fit a new screen with the door?
Yes, we fit a sliding screen with every sliding glass door we put in.
Can you match the door to my windows?
Yes, we can match the frame material and color to the vinyl, fiberglass or wood windows we fit.
Get a quote for a sliding glass 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.