When the time comes for Long Island homeowners to replace outdated or poorly performing exterior doors, there are several options. The two most common door styles seen adjacent to patios, decks and side-entrances are the Double Door and Standard Patio Door.
In the replacement window and patio door industry, and here at Renewal by Andersen, we refer to these door styles as Hinged-French Style Patio Doors and Sliding Patio Doors. Both allow easy entrance and exit, but there are some distinct differences in the way the two styles function.
Replacement Patio Doors vs Hinged-French Style Patio Doors
Sliding Patio Doors are factory built with two or more movable panels and at least one stationary panel. Customization allows homeowners to decide …show more content…
You'll find brick, stone, and stucco exteriors. Some homes have street-facing gables. Most, but not all have symmetrically shapes, sized and placed windows. Hinged-French style doors complement most traditional styles, like the three mentioned about. And, as long as you stick to a clean, time-honored, traditional color palette and window grille layout, you can install casement, double-hung, and bay/bow configurations in your traditional home. If you install transoms above your fixed windows and replacement patio door or plan to add side-lights, try to mimic the grille pattern, too, as this will have a “balancing effect,” even though the shape and size varies from your other fixtures in the …show more content…
Low-pitched roof lines, thick boxy columns on the welcoming front porch and a few extra details, such as a dentil shelf above the entrance door, define Craftsman homes. You'll also see exposed beams not typically seen in some other traditional styled homes. These are some of the defining features that draw people toward the Arts and Crafts era dwelllings. French style patio doors will showcase your patio entrance. When considering replacement windows that will complement your new patio doors, think simple, clean lines. Examples include rectangular windows that are taller than they are wide, or an equal leg arch above the rear entrance – remember to choose the full divided lite grilles designed to perfectly mimic legacy Craftsman construction. Two double-hung windows side by side bordered by a decorative frame also look beautiful and beautifully matched in this architecture style. Don't hesitate to add patterned glass to your side-lights and transoms.
Contemporary Solutions for the Modern Long Island Homeowner
Contemporary homes are everything traditional homes are not. Asymmetrical. Flat, or very-low profile roof lines. Clean, unadorned replacement window design – skip the grilles and patterned glass all together. The goal here is to bathe your indoor spaces with as much natural light as possible. Choose replacement windows with narrow frames to expand the viewing area. Casements, sliders and large fixed windows are good choices. And, a sliding patio
In the replacement window and patio door industry, and here at Renewal by Andersen, we refer to these door styles as Hinged-French Style Patio Doors and Sliding Patio Doors. Both allow easy entrance and exit, but there are some distinct differences in the way the two styles function.
Replacement Patio Doors vs Hinged-French Style Patio Doors
Sliding Patio Doors are factory built with two or more movable panels and at least one stationary panel. Customization allows homeowners to decide …show more content…
You'll find brick, stone, and stucco exteriors. Some homes have street-facing gables. Most, but not all have symmetrically shapes, sized and placed windows. Hinged-French style doors complement most traditional styles, like the three mentioned about. And, as long as you stick to a clean, time-honored, traditional color palette and window grille layout, you can install casement, double-hung, and bay/bow configurations in your traditional home. If you install transoms above your fixed windows and replacement patio door or plan to add side-lights, try to mimic the grille pattern, too, as this will have a “balancing effect,” even though the shape and size varies from your other fixtures in the …show more content…
Low-pitched roof lines, thick boxy columns on the welcoming front porch and a few extra details, such as a dentil shelf above the entrance door, define Craftsman homes. You'll also see exposed beams not typically seen in some other traditional styled homes. These are some of the defining features that draw people toward the Arts and Crafts era dwelllings. French style patio doors will showcase your patio entrance. When considering replacement windows that will complement your new patio doors, think simple, clean lines. Examples include rectangular windows that are taller than they are wide, or an equal leg arch above the rear entrance – remember to choose the full divided lite grilles designed to perfectly mimic legacy Craftsman construction. Two double-hung windows side by side bordered by a decorative frame also look beautiful and beautifully matched in this architecture style. Don't hesitate to add patterned glass to your side-lights and transoms.
Contemporary Solutions for the Modern Long Island Homeowner
Contemporary homes are everything traditional homes are not. Asymmetrical. Flat, or very-low profile roof lines. Clean, unadorned replacement window design – skip the grilles and patterned glass all together. The goal here is to bathe your indoor spaces with as much natural light as possible. Choose replacement windows with narrow frames to expand the viewing area. Casements, sliders and large fixed windows are good choices. And, a sliding patio