Find the best patio doors, sliding glass doors and patio door types
Tired of dealing with an aging patio door? Find out what types of patio doors are right for your home. Consider material, style, energy efficiency, and options that can make a difference. Infinity consultants can help you find the best sliding glass door. Here's what to consider about replacement patio doors.
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Types of sliding glass doors to consider
Infinity offers a sliding French door and a sliding glass door. What’s the difference between French doors vs. sliding doors? Our sliding French door has a wider frame profile compared to our sliding glass doors.
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Sliding glass door
Sliding glass doors are among the most popular patio door types. They can let in more natural light than one-panel doors and don't interfere with furniture. Infinity’s Sliding Patio door comes in 2, 3, or 4-panel configurations for up to a 16-foot wide view.
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Sliding French door
A sliding French door offers the same great functionality as a sliding patio door. But it features the wider profile of a traditional French door. Infinity’s Sliding French door has 2, 3, or 4-panel configurations available.
Multi-slide patio doors
Multi-slide patio doors extend your outdoor views and provide wider paths to outdoor enjoyment. While most sliding patio doors come as 2-panel doors, you can create 3-panel and 4-panel sliding patio doors. An Infinity 3-panel sliding patio door can open in all one direction. You can also choose a 3-panel sliding patio door that opens in the middle and slides to one direction or another. An Infinity 4-panel sliding patio door opens by parting in the middle. The configuration offers a wider entryway and panoramic views.
Additional replacement patio door types to consider
If a sliding glass patio door isn’t a fit for your home, Infinity has other types of patio doors. Choose an exterior French door or a stunning bi-fold door. Each type of patio door has advantages.
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Inswing French patio door
Inswing exterior French doors can add design appeal and work great for smaller areas. Infinity's Inswing French patio doors come in 1, 2, or 3-panel configurations.
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Outswing French patio door
The Infinity Outswing French Door gives you classic French door elegance while opening outward instead of into your home. This makes a perfect option when you're tight on interior space or have furniture that would get in the way of a traditional inswing French door. Available in 1, 2, or 3-panel configurations, these doors seamlessly blend traditional French door aesthetics with modern Ultrex® fiberglass durability. Like all our French door options, swinging or sliding screens are available to complement your door's operation and enhance your indoor-outdoor living experience.
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Bi-Fold patio door
Bi-fold or folding patio doors can provide expansive views and natural light. They also create inviting indoor-outdoor living. Infinity Bi-fold Doors can include seven panels, spanning up to 22-feet wide.
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Sliding patio door replacement
When to replace a patio door comes down to the age, look, and function of your sliding door. Infinity makes it easy by handling all the details of replacing a patio door.
Patio door material comparison
The material used to make a patio door can make a difference in the look, cost, and energy efficiency for your home. Common materials include: wood, vinyl, fiberglass, and aluminum.
Wood patio doors
Wood patio doors look great but may need more maintenance than other patio doors. With diligent maintenance wood patio doors can last a long time.
Vinyl sliding patio doors
Homeowners like vinyl patio doors because they don’t need much maintenance. They also come in a variety of colors. But vinyl patio doors can expand and contract over time. Expansion and contraction can impact the longevity and operation of a patio door.
Aluminum patio doors
Aluminum patio doors have durability but may need a little more maintenance if not treated. Aluminum is a metal and conducts energy well, which can impact negatively energy efficiency.
Fiberglass patio doors
Fiberglass patio doors offer more durability than vinyl patio doors. Infinity’s Ultrex® fiberglass is significantly stronger than vinyl. It has lower thermal conductivity than aluminum. That means homes keep more heat in winter and stay cooler in the summer. Comparing vinyl vs. fiberglass patio doors, Ultrex fiberglass has greater strength and stability.
Patio door maintenance
Our Ultrex fiberglass patio doors offer an excellent low-maintenance option. Our acrylic finish resists dings, dents, and fading. You won’t have to worry about painting or staining with Ultrex. Vinyl patio doors also don’t need much maintenance but lack the finish properties of Ultrex. Wood patio doors and aluminum patio doors need a little more attention to keep them looking good.
Infinity patio doors also feature a top-hung screen door design. Top-hung screens avoid dirt and debris that can accumulate on bottom tracks. Clogged tracks mean tough-to-open screens.
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Patio door buying tips
There’s a lot to consider when picking a patio door. The different styles and options lead to several decisions. You can ask friends and family about their patio door replacement experience. You can also enlist the help of an expert. Infinity consultants offer free, in-home appointments, so you can find the best patio door for your home.
Consider space
First consider the space you have for a patio door. You might want to replace your existing patio door. You could also want a bigger patio door. An expert can help determine the feasibility of a bigger patio door.
Ask friends and family
Friends and family offer some of the best insight when searching for a patio door installer. They can tell you what they liked and didn’t like about a company. They can also tell you what to avoid with a patio door installer.
Talk to an expert
Schedule an Infinity in-home design consultation to get recommendations and advice. We’ll measure the space for your home’s exact specifications and talk you through all your options. After you pick your patio door, your consultant will handle all the details and installation.
Frequently asked questions
Ultrex® fiberglass has greater strength than vinyl. It also has a longer useful life expectancy than vinyl.1 Ultrex expands 87% less than vinyl. It can withstand extreme temperatures of up to 285° F without losing its shape. Vinyl can start to soften at 163° F.
Aluminum patio doors conduct heat well, meaning hot and cold air pass through. Ultrex is 5,000x less conductive than aluminum. That means homes stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
The best sliding glass doors for cold weather have good insulating properties. Infinity's insulated glass and Ultrex fiberglass frames offer indoor comfort in cold weather.