GLASS
SLIDING
DOORS
Hinged and sliding doors are two options
that you might be considering for your
residential or commercial building.
Both of these door types provide the
benefit of making an entrance to a room
or building functional and beautiful
at the same time.
They also have several differences that
can sometimes make one the better
option over the other.
Asking yourself a few simple questions
can help you decide which one is better
for your building’s plans.
Where Will
the Door
Be Installed?
Sliding glass doors are often included on the
backside of a building where they open out
onto a patio.
A sliding panel system also works well as
an option inside of buildings where you
might want to use them to create
multipurpose rooms.
Some people choose a hinged door for
aesthetic purposes on the front of a building.
You can choose one with clear panels
to create a similar look to sliding systems
in this case.
Does the Area
Involve Heavy
Traffic?
Hinged doors are known for creating a larger opening since the panels can be swung
out of the way. Modern sliding doors can be made with stackable panels that also
slide conveniently to one side.
Two-way opening sliding systems are another option that allows for more people
to walk through the entrance at once.
Do You Have
a Need for
More Privacy?
Sliding doors are large and can create the
illusion of more space since they provide
a window to the outside or other parts
of the indoor area.
If privacy is a concern, then you can choose
from several different types of glass options
to get that spacious feeling without having
people see everything that goes on inside.
Glass tints and textures can allow light inside,
while giving you more control over how much
privacy the sliding system provides.
How Is the
Building’s
Energy-Efficiency?
Energy loss is a concern anytime you have
a large opening to a building.
Sliding doors can be made with the same
types of glass as you use on your windows.
Combining high quality panels with a sturdy
frame reduces energy loss at your home
or commercial building.
What About
Security
Concerns?
People sometimes associate hinged
doors with being more secure, but this
isn’t always true.
Sliding doors have many ways that you
can keep people from getting inside
of the building.
In fact, we generally recommend using
a multi-point security system.
Using a block lock combined with a key
or code lock on the handle gives you
double the security.
You can also add on alarm systems just
like you can with a hinged door.
The right type of door makes life easier.
Being able to slide a panel out of the way
gives you the benefit of using your living
or commercial space in multiple ways.
Once you’ve made your choice for a door,
you’re ready to take the next step and pick
out your preferred metal finish for the
frame, handle and other features.
Our technicians can walk you through each
step of finishing your plans for a door to
make sure the whole process is seamless.
Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience
in the residential and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality service
as we replace dual pane windows, install glass
shower enclosures, and build storefront metal
and glass entrances.
Our Mesa glass repair company is bonded
and insured, and our work and products
are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com