I'm looking for recommendations for a sliding patio door; Anderson, Pella, ThermTru, CertainTeed?
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Every one you listed is excellent.I just bought 2 outswing french doors this spring.After looking at all the ones you listed I chose Peach Tree Doors. For my money I felt like I was getting what I wanted,but that's an individual choice.You also have to look at the cost factor.I DID discover that I will get a tax credit next year for the low E doors I installed this year,so don't overlook that!
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They are all great doors. I like the vinyl clad for low maintenance. You do not want all steel as they sweat a lot. Good quality wood doors with vinyl clad work great for me.
The most important thing is to have it properly installed.If it is too tight, too loose, on a angle, not straight up and down, not up off the deck high enough, the door will not slide, lock or shut right.
They are all great doors. I like the vinyl clad for low maintenance. You do not want all steel as they sweat a lot. Good quality wood doors with vinyl clad work great for me.
The most important thing is to have it properly installed.If it is too tight, too loose, on a angle, not straight up and down, not up off the deck high enough, the door will not slide, lock or shut right.
Anderson is a good one....Pella is good but the rough opening is larger then the industy standard so if you have to replace it one day you will have to get a pella or change the rough opening again....TermTru and CertainTeed are also good....what you need to be more concerned with is the E-Value ....it is a rating like tanning lotions sun sreen number the higher the number the bester the E-value and better it keeps out the heat or cold depending on the season......hope this helps