Accessories For Sliding Glass Doors
Posted by Terrel Walkins on October 9th, 2018
When you are replacing sliding glass doors you probably want the maximum performance. There are many different accessory options that will largely influence how your sliding glass doors perform and how it looks. Some of it will be up to your personal choice while some may be more influenced by price.
Your sliding glass door customization begins with the handle. One of the most affordable options is a die cast handle with a thumb latch. They are generally available in many colors and can suit any décor. It can be used for all wood and vinyl sliding glass doors, but is very limited in its use with metal sliding glass doors. A more middle of the road option is handle set that has an aluminum handle inside and a wooden handle outside. It also has the thumb latch and works with any of the sliding glass doors. Generally there are not a lot of color options, but they are sturdier. The most expensive options will be solid metal, usually brass. They can be limited to only vinyl and wood sliding glass doors. Not only do the more expensive models have an internal thumb latch but they usually have a removable key as well like GoodWindowWorks.
When considering replacing sliding glass doors, you may want to replace the lock as well. These come in a few different varieties and are mostly a matter of your personal choice. Some of the locks will attach to the sliding glass doors right alongside the handle. This can be a bit bulky and not very pleasing to look at, but it is an option. You can also get other locks that attach to the sliding glass doors at the top of bottom on the frame. These are more discreet and could be preferable to the previous option.
You can even get rollers that are customized to the look of your sliding glass doors. They come in a variety of metals, or steel with a different metal plating. Even though you may not see much of the rollers, if their look is important to you then it can be accommodated. You may also want a strike plate for your sliding glass doors. This will protect it from unnecessary damage and help save you from more repairs in the future. Any part of sliding glass doors that you can possibly imagine is customizable, you just have to find the right place to look.
