Glass sliding doors play a huge role in many homes across Los Angeles. Through these glass doorways, residents of LA can watch their children playing in the yard or around the pool and see clouds roll in off the ocean. They also serve as focal point in many homes because they allow an easy connection to the outside world. In this post, we’ll discuss how people’s lives are made better and their property enhanced by the addition of glass sliding doors.
Doors of Different Types
Glass sliding patio doors can be made from many different materials. Commonly, glass sliding doors are made from vinyl, fiberglass or wood. Each material has a different look that can influence the appearance of the room. Vinyl and fiberglass are often painted a neutral color, like black or white, which can complement other colors in the room. Wood, on the other hand, has a natural warmth that can be both comforting and elegant. Glass doors with wooden frames have sophistication that can appeal to homeowners who seek high-end furnishings for their homes.
Proper Maintenance Ensures the Best View
Proper maintenance will help ensure that your home’s glass doors and sliding screen doors are used to their full potential. These tips will help:
- Use glass cleaner to clean the doors every week. This will help ensure that your sliding glass doors let in the most light and the best view.
- Install good quality materials in the screen door. Fiberglass screens won’t take long to fall apart in the intense southern California sun. Using pet screens or security screens will help ensure that your sliding screen doors will last for many years.
- Vacuum the screens on a regular basis to remove dust and dirt. Use a vacuum with a hose attachment to clean your screens.
Give a Boring Room a Point Of View
A glass sliding patio door is like a picture frame to the outside world. Whereas traditional doors and windows block light and create a barrier between the inside and outside, glass sliding doors eliminate this barrier. When glass sliding doors are installed they can turn a boring wall with a only a small view of what’s outside into the focal point of the room – giving a boring room a point of view and increasing the value of your home.
If you’re thinking about replacing your exterior doors with something a more beautiful and elegant, now is the time to consider sliding glass doors. And for the best sliding screen door replacement services in Los Angeles, contact Tashman Home Center.
Tashman Sells and Installs Quality Glass Sliding Doors
If you’re considering the purchase of a sliding glass patio door in 2016, stop by Tashman Home Center (7769 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046) or give us a call at (323) 498-2417 to set up an appointment. We sell a variety of glass sliding doors with a range of features. Best of all, we’re a licensed contractor (Lic # 298720) as well as a certified Installation Master specializing in replacing windows and doors.
Our consultation is complimentary, so come meet with our experienced and knowledgable staff and we’d be delighted to help you select a glass sliding door that will give your room a focal point.