Patio Doors FAQs

Why should I choose a patio door over other options? 

Patio doors are a popular choice for Pittsburgh homes for their combination of style and functionality. Some of the advantages of choosing a patio door includes: 

• Accessibility: Patio doors create a beautiful and easy to use entry point in and out of your home. 
• Abundant natural light: Like a larger window, patio doors are the best option to open up a room and let the sunlight shine in. 
• Energy efficiency: With the right Low-E treatments and tight seals, patio doors provide the best in natural ventilation and energy efficiency. Open patio doors can provide unmatched ventilation, while closed doors keep the elements outside to keep your home comfortable while reducing energy bills.  
• Beautiful views: Doubling as a large window, patio doors bring the beauty of nature into the home with a wide view of your home. 
• Added style and flair: With options including colored leaded glass, etched glass, and internal grids, there are no limits to the way your patio doors can add new beauty to your home. 

If it’s time to replace your old patio doors, Zen Windows has many different options to add a touch of elegance and beauty to your home on your budget.

Do I need to worry about my patio door security?

When patio doors were introduced in the early-to-mid 20th century, they created a new option in home design at the sacrifice of reduced safety and security. Old doors could be shattered by flying debris or a child falling through the panes of glass. 

Today’s patio doors are safer than ever before. Shatterproof glass comes standard, making it incredibly resistant to break-in attempts from home invaders. New doors are also great for families with young children, as the shatterproof glass will prevent any serious injury if they collide into it. 

Shatterproof glass isn’t the only security innovation to come to patio doors. New doors from Zen Windows also come with heavy-duty locking hardware, including multi-point locking systems. These locks keep kids inside, while preventing attempts from unwanted intruders to get in from the outside. 

Consisting of aluminum-capped thresholds, high-strength screen frames, and reinforced vertical sash stiles, all of the patio door components offered by Zen Windows will keep your home safe and secure for years with little to no maintenance. 

Are patio doors less energy efficient compared to other options?

Today’s patio doors come with many different technologies built-in to keep out the elements while making your home a comfortable place to live. As energy prices continue to rise, a new patio door will lock out both the summer heat and winter cold, regulating temperatures better resulting in lower gas and electricity bills. 

In addition to solar Low-E treatments, patio doors from Zen Windows come with composite gaskets installed to create an air-tight seal around the door. This ensures air drafts and moisture can’t get in, while your home heating and cooling can’t escape. In turn, your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work nearly as hard, giving them increased longevity and reducing mechanical stress. 

In addition to the standard eco-friendly package that comes with your patio doors, you can add on energy efficient upgrades. Multi-paned glass and UV blocking glazing can help to block out harmful sun rays, reducing heat radiation into your home and preventing unnecessary damage to your flooring and furniture. 

Why should I trust Zen Windows with my patio door replacement project?

Your home deserves only the best patio doors with a combination of quality, safety, energy efficiency, and price. When you work with Zen Windows, we’ll listen to your goals and put together a plan that gives you the best possible product that works on your budget. 

Instead of getting multiple in-home presentations from pushy salespeople using high-pressure tactics, we’ll take the time to get to know you and your home. With a few photos, we will prepare a no-hassle quote that will not change during the installation process. And before you agree to anything, we’ll make sure to answer all your questions. 

We’re dedicated to providing the best experience with every installation. You will only pay once your patio doors are installed to your full satisfaction. Our windows also come with a Double Limited Lifetime Warranty: One from the patio door manufacturer, and one from Zen Windows. 

Get your free quote on patio door replacement by calling us at (412) 345-8220, or contact us online to schedule a consultation.