January 22, 2020 / in Windows Replacement and Installation Archives  / by Gene Kirzhner

What You Should Know About Patio Door Replacement

As a homeowner, every entry point into your home is likely very important to you. After all, no one wants a ripped screen or a broken window giving unwanted access to insects, wild animals, or intruders. This includes patio doors.

Just as you wouldn’t keep a broken or weak front door on your home, a patio door that is not up to par should be removed and replaced as well. But, how do you determine which patio door is right for you and what you should expect to pay on a new patio door that is sure to last?

Fortunately, with a bit of research and a lot of firsthand experience, you can easily answer these questions and make the patio door replacement process as smooth as possible. To do this, let’s look at the average cost to replace a patio door and the best materials to use for patio doors. In doing this, we can determine which door is right for you and how much it will cost as well.

The Average Cost to Replace a Patio Door

According to Angie’s List, “The cost of a patio door installation ultimately depends on each door’s size, quality, and features…For a basic sliding patio door, including installation and hardware costs, you will probably invest anywhere from $1,200 to $2,500 from a big-box store.”

With this in mind, it all depends on the brand and material of door you choose as well as how you intend to install it. If you plan to do the job yourself and choose a cheaper material, you are likely to find that a patio door installment is fairly reasonable even on the tightest of budgets.

However, if you hire someone to install the door, pick an expensive brand and material, and don’t take time to analyze possible money-saving options, you could spend anywhere between $2,000-$3,000 on patio door replacement.

To understand this difference in price and how materials matter, let’s now take a look at the best materials for patio doors and why they are deemed as such.

What is the Best Material to Use for Patio Doors?

The most budget-friendly patio door materials currently on the market are vinyl and aluminum as they are cheap to produce and not as long-lasting as some of the more expensive options out there. However, for those in desperate need of a patio door without the budget to match, vinyl and aluminum are the best options.

However, when it comes to the best materials for the right price, it is best to either stick with aluminum alloy or fiberglass. With Thermatru fiberglass patio doors, you can rest assured that your home will stay sealed and reduce your energy consumption while also protecting you from bad weather, insects, and intruders all at once.

Similarly, with TITAN security doors crafted from aluminum alloy, you can rest assured that your door can withstand even the heaviest of blows and is sure to be cost-effective over time.

If you would like to know more about patio doors in the Las Vegas area today, be sure to check out our patio doors page that details both the Thermatru and TITAN patio door options along with several others!