Patio Doors
Sliding or French?
Two good ways to open a room to the deck: a sliding door that never swings into the room, or hinged French doors that open the whole width. Here is how to choose, and the Studio on this page lets you design the sliding door in your colors.
Patio Door
Pick the type, try the colors inside and out, choose the grids. Then get your quote with the design attached.
Glide or Swing
Both bring in a wall of light and both are built for Georgia’s heat and humidity. The difference is how they open, and that decides which one fits your room.
Sliding patio doors
- One panel glides past the other, so nothing swings into the room or onto the deck.
- From a standard 6-foot opening up to 12 feet or more, with two or three panels.
- A full-height sliding screen comes with every installation.
French patio doors
- Hinged doors that swing in or out, set up for your layout.
- Open both panels for up to 72 inches of clear passage.
- Humidity-proof fiberglass, with Colonial, Prairie, Craftsman or clear glass.
Sliding vs. French, Point by Point
The questions that usually decide it at the measure visit.
Four Questions, One Answer
Is the space in front of the door tight?
If a table, a grill or the deck stairs sit close to the opening, a sliding door avoids the swing arc entirely.
Do you want the whole opening?
For moving furniture or opening a room to a party, French doors open the full width when both panels swing.
Will it stay open all day?
A sliding door with its full-height screen is the easy way to let the breeze in from spring to fall.
What style is the house?
Grids on French doors match colonial and craftsman fronts; wide sliding glass suits open, modern rooms.
Still not sure? We bring both options to the free measure visit, look at the room with you and give you a written price for each.
The A1 Windows Difference
The same straightforward approach on every patio door, sliding or French.
Factory-Direct Pricing
No distributor or showroom markup. We buy direct from the manufacturer, which typically saves you 20–30% versus retail pricing on a comparable door.
Licensed Georgia Crew
No subcontractors. Our own Georgia-licensed, insured installers handle every job, including flashing, threshold sealing and exterior trim.
Two Warranties, In Writing
The manufacturer’s warranty covers the door. A1’s 2-year workmanship warranty covers the installation, and problems with the install get fixed at no charge.
Ready to Open Up Your Home?
Book a free measure visit. We measure the opening, show you sliding and French options side by side and give you a firm written price, with no pressure.