Patio Doors

Dinosaur asked:


I went to home depot, lowes, menards and they all have a similar install fee of $500 to install the sliding patio door. Why is this so expensive? Also, have people had good experiences with built in blinds on a sliding patio door?

Marjorie

doreendib asked:


The scarf valance should not come scallop too much so that persons can enter and exit the door without hitting it - so I figure no more than 10″ per scallop.

Sandra

hockey1334 asked:


My patio door has been shot with a b-b gun, spider webbing the outside portion of the 2 pane glass. I need to replace just the sliding portion of the door unit, and I am not totally sure how to remove the sliding door and replace with new one. Where is it possible to buy just the sliding door and not the whole unit? Estimate?

Pearl

charlie b asked:


i would like to switch sides on my swinging patio door.The side that is stationary I would like to make it open and close.The side that now opens and closes I would like to make stationary.Is this possible to do without buying a whole new door kit?

Mark

Missy asked:


I want to get a new sliding patio door, but with between the glass blinds. I had Pella out for an estimate and it was a bit more than I expected. Is there any other companies that anyone could recommend that does this type door?

Mark

revilo asked:


I have a 95 pound Bouvier. I am thinking of installing a patio door panel style dog door. How easy, difficult is it to install? Effect on energy consumption. Ease of training and or use for pet. any comments, etc are welcome. Thanks!

Lloyd

k_jm779 asked:


i need to replace the current vinyl sliding patio doors with new doors. I have a new patio door in mind (crestline) & I need to switch the doors out asap. I need step by step instructions.

Arlene

Jon H asked:


I have access to used but functional sliding glass patio doors for $4 each. (Materials recycling center). Can I just frame out a curb and flash it and put the door over the curb and seal it? It would span joists in a cathedral ceiling. I would not cut the joists. Any ideas? Thanks much…//Jon

Jonathan

Rosie asked:


We recently had a patio poored and the concrete splattered on the sliding door, door trim and vinyl siding - I have used a widget blade to scrape spots off the window but what can I use for the vinyl areas? it looks awful and I really don’t want to see it every time I might want to sit out!!! HELP!!!

Rafael

tammysusewitz asked:


My darling hubby and I are planning on pouring a concrete slab patio. We have a patio door that exits to this patio and needs about a three and a half foot flight of stairs. DH and I are a little confused about the most cost efficient way to construct steps. We want something that will go well with the concrete or patio stones so I don’t believe wood will work very well and we’re not sure exactly how to set up a frame to pour steps, set brick steps or build a frame that we can disguise with patio stones and concrete slab treads. I have enclosed a few links to pictures for the latter of the options. Thank you for any help!
Brick Stairs:
http://www.tilesteve.com/Pages/IndPhotoPages/Patio/patio_brick_stairs.htm
Patio Stone Steps:
http://www.blackgranites.com/black_granite/images/landscaping/hummel_patio_and_stairs_2.jpg
http://www.adcmason.com/stairs/stairs-Pages/Image31.html
Concrete Steps:
http://www.nitterhouse.com/masonry/products/specialty_products/superior_concrete_steps

Jacqueline