One of the best things to add to your home is a screen door. It will let in fresh air and cool you off, while keeping out all insects, leaves and debris from the outdoors. While they all perform this basic function, there is a variety of different screen doors you can get for different purposes to suit your home the best.
If you have a patio, you may want to get a screen door for the entrance from your home to the patio area. While the typical screen door is hinged, they are not best suited to this purpose. The best kind you can get for your patio is the sliding screen door. To open or close, it slides to the side on tracks. Unlike a standard hinged door, it will stay right where you put it with no extra effort. This is perfect for a patio setup, where you might want to bring refreshments out on trays and don’t want to be obstructed by anything. With a sliding screen door, you will not need a free hand to go through. While standard screen doors can be propped open, this is more difficult than simply sliding a patio screen door.
Sliding patio screen doors are also aesthetically attractive. First of all, they are inconspicuous. They do not have the solid framework that a normal door has, so there is better visibility. By sliding open, the door is out of the way and does not mar the attractiveness of your patio. They also will not cause the banging of a hinged door – the sliding action is smooth and quiet. This will make the home environment more pleasant, as well as reduce wear and tear and keep your door in good condition for longer. And besides, these sliding models of doors tend to have a sleek and modern design.
Because the sliding patio door is dominated by the screen, and not by a hard framework, you will get even more of the advantages that come with a screen door. It will let in more air, providing better cooling and ventilation. And as mentioned, it gives you a better view, which is especially important when you have a patio with a nice view around it.
The sliding screen is a great accompaniment to sliding glass patio doors. The glass doors will secure your home, while the sliding screen gives you all the benefits of screen doors. You can let the breeze in through the screen while the main doors are open. Alternatively, you can slide the screen open so you get the best view through the glass pane.
Sliding patio screen door prices vary from place to place, but you will find that they are reasonable and can accommodate your budget and tastes. The cost ranges from $35 at the low end, and up to $200 at the high end. $100 to $125 is about the average range.
