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What are the different types of patio doors?

Our patio doors include hinged doors (the type of doors you might know as a “French doors”) and gliding doors (commonly called “sliding glass doors”). Additionally, we offer a collection of oversize patio doors, which we call Big Doors. Our Big Door options include: Folding Outswing Doors (you might know these as bi-folding doors), Multi-Slide Doors, MultiGlide™ Doors, and Liftslide Doors.

Patio doors differ in the amount of glass they use, the way they operate, sizing, and style. Some doors, like our gliding patio doors, are better for small spaces where there’s no room for the doors to swing in and out. Other doors, such as our Big Doors, are ideal for large spaces where you want seamless indoor/outdoor experiences. To determine the best patio doors for your home, keep reading to learn about the benefits of each type.

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French door

This hinged patio door opens inward, so the homeowner had to take that into account when choosing furniture for the space around the door.

An interior shot of two closed hinged patio doors in a brightly lit kitchen.
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