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Finding The Best Sliding Door Window Treatment in Dover
When it comes to choosing the best window treatments for Dover homes, sliding glass doors can sometimes get forgotten. That’s unfortunate, because picking the perfect window treatment for your sliding door may be more important than any other window, given how much they tend to be used and the potential visual accent they can add to your house.
Sunburst Shutters Delaware is ready to assist in getting you the perfect window treatment for the sliding door in your home. Let’s first look at the primary considerations to look for in sliding door products, and then look more closely at specific products that may work in your home.
Sliding Door Window Treatment Priorities
Keep these qualities in mind when searching for your perfect sliding door window treatment:
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Resilience: Doors tend to be used more frequently than windows, so pick a treatment that can handle the wear.
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Orientation: Sliding doors operate horizontally, whereas the majority of windows move vertically. Be mindful that your window treatment won’t obstruct the usage of the door, keeping in mind how much space is available around the door.
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Light & Privacy control: Sliding doors are very big in comparison to most windows, so a product that gives you great light control and privacy is a priority.
Our Top Treatments for Sliding Doors
Polywood Plantation Shutters
The first option we’ll look at is also the one we recommend the most. Plantation shutters satisfy each of the criteria for a great sliding door treatment. Sunburst Polywood® plantation shutters in particular are an excellent choice. Polywood never fades or discolors, so your home retains that timeless, refined aesthetic. Plantation shutters are also incredibly energy-efficient, giving you the utmost control over light and heat that comes into your house.
Perhaps the biggest strength of shutters when it comes to sliding doors is their durability. Sliding doors will most likely be opened and shut much more than windows, so the ability to withstand repeated use is vital. Polywood shutters are immune to breaking, warping, or cracking, so you can be sure that no matter how much action your sliding door sees, your shutters will last for years.
Vertical Blinds for Sliding Doors
Another common option for sliding glass doors in Dover is vertical blinds. Named for their orientation, these blinds hang vertically, suspended from a fixture above your sliding door. If you have a certain color palette you want your window treatment to fit into, vertical blinds may be a good option for you, as they’re available in a variety of different colors, materials and textures. You can also customize with a cord tilt, wand, or automatic mechanism to make adjusting them easy.
Keep in mind though that there are a few drawbacks with vertical blinds. They won’t block nearly as much light as shutters do, even if the blinds are completely shut. Blinds also tend to sway side to side, which results in less privacy when closed. They are also infamous for breaking if subjected to constant usage.
Panel Tracks for Sliding Doors
Sliding panel tracks are typically used on larger windows, making your sliding glass door a great location for a beautiful panel track installation. With their capacity to adjust for light and privacy and simple operation, panel tracks are perfect for sliding doors in spaces where you’ll entertain guests.
Basically, panel tracks are individual wide panels of material that adjust on a rail—like extremely wide vertical blinds, but they only open and close, unable to tilt. They’re available in a variety of materials, from natural fibers to fabrics to wood and more - so you can find an option that complements your Dover home’s style.
Depending on the dimensions and location of your sliding door, you can select setups for a sliding panel track so it can open from one end or in the middle, allowing you to add function to your fashion.
