JELD-WEN Builders Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors - This type of patio door opens by sliding along horizontal stainless steel tracks at the head and sill; metal rollers ensure easy operation. Our sliding patio doors are fully assembled with either a right or left operating panel. These sliding patio doors are also now available with blinds between the glass (BBG) and retractable screens for a clearer view.All windows viewed from the exterior.Click here to view rough opening sizes. 2 Panel SlidingPatio DoorsDesigned for use in new construction or as replacement doors, JELD-WEN Builders Vinyl Series sliding patio doors are energy efficient, low maintenance and aesthetically appealing. JELD-WEN Builders Vinyl sliding patio doors are available in several standard sizes and can be combined to form various configurations. Doors come fully assembled left or right; no field assembly required. The door's vertical stiles have steel inserts for superior stability and operation, and features metal rollers that slide on a stainless steel track.
Attractive rectangular transoms are available. High quality weather stripping and optional high performance glass makes JELD-WEN Builders Vinyl sliding patio doors an excellent choice.JELD-WENBuilders Sliding Patio Doors Standard FeaturesColor: WhiteInsulating Low-E glassAll frames are assembled utilizing fusion-welded technology for added strength and durabilityIntegral nailing fin can be easily removed for replacement purposesHeavy-duty lockFull perimeter weatherstripOverall frame width is 4-1/2"DP R-20** Tested at a maximum size. Smaller windows may have a higher DP rating. See your dealer for more information.Optional FeaturesColor: Desert Sand or Almond*Keyed cylinder locksInsulating glass options: LoĒ�-366, Neat�, textured, tinted or other specialty glass*All glass is available temperedGrilles between the glass (GBG) in 5/8" or 7/8" flat, or 5/8" or 1" contour grilles*Blinds between glass (BBG) in White*#3-panel door is available in a variety of configurations*Direct attachment of sidelights and transoms is available as an option (frame width of decorative units must match overall single frame unit)
Frame options include pocket/block, flush fin and stucco key*Sliding fiberglass Charcoal color insect screen in an aluminum frame that matches the color of the unit *�Retractable insect screens with easy-to-install instructions; available for 2-panel applications (5' or 6' wide) only*�* Subject to regional availability. Contact your local JELD-WEN dealer for more information.#Available with clear insulating glass and for 2-panel applications (5' or 6' wide) only; not available with grilles between the glass.� Insect screens are intended to allow air and light in while keeping insects out. They are not intended to stop children from falling through an open door or window. For safety screens or other security devices, contact your local building supply retailer.Contact us via phone (562)494-9096 or fax (562)494-2069 for any special size or option requests.JELD-WEN Builders Vinyl Patio Doors and Windows are available in Central and Southern California.DP Door Rancho Cucamonga Showroom
COMPARE TOP BRANDS OF VINYL DUAL PANE REPLACEMENT DOORS AND WINDOWS How to compare Vinyl Sliding Glass Patio doors & Replacement Windows For Homes. Some vinyl sliding doors and double pane replacement windows will last for decades with no maintenance other may cost hundreds of dollars in repairs. After installing doors and windows in local homes for over 30 years, DP Door is uniquely qualified to help you compare various brands of patio doors and windows for your house. Window manufactures all seem to claim they have the best windows and patio doors. Some promote their windows with great advertising but fall short when you ask them for service. Since our reputation depends on the quality of what we install we look past the advertised claims. At DP Door we have tried many brands and seen them a decade or two later. We learned what to look for in quality and will share that with you. The 5 steps below should help you to compare different replacement window and sliding glass patio door brands.
The z-bar is the exterior trim that makes the replacement window or sliding glass patio door a true retrofit. It is about 20% of the cost of the door or window. Cheaply made doors and windows will have a flimsy exterior trim. Bootleg doors and windows will not have a true z-bar but just a stick on vinyl exterior trim. (they use interior trim on the exterior) All z bars are about the same width, it is the thickness that varies between manufactures. A good z bar is at least 1/4" thick. Anything less is just single ply with no honey comb structure inside. A single ply will bend giving an unpleasant ripple effect. Milgard's Smart Touch lock is perhaps the nicest locking system available. This is a Single Hung Milgard window, a horizontal slide would look the same if you turned the picture sideways. Sculptured grid in dual pane window. Even if you don't want grids looking at the quality of the girds will help show you the manufactures attention to detail.
When comparing quality look at the joints were the girds intersect. There should be no more then a smooth consistent hairline space at the joints. Look at the stock that the grid is made of. The material is made from a sheet of aluminum that is rolled into a bar shape. There is a seam along the length. The seam should be barley noticeable. FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY VS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Milgard Windows has proven to us that they do stand behind their product. We have never had a qualified claim turned down and their customer service is the best of any company we deal with. Anderson warranty is good on parts not so good on labor to replace the parts. Jeld-wen is a good window but the warranty only covers labor for 2 years. Labor is the most expensive part of a repair. The glass is the most important part of the window. It is why we have windows in our homes. In the past the problem was that clear glass does not block heat from the sun. The old tints helped some but not a lot.
Now there is low e glass. Low-e is is amazing. It is a major break through in energy efficiency. low e is far and away superior to tints. As unfair as it may seem the big guys get first dibs on the latest technologies. So Low-e from Anderson and Milgard is one to two years ahead of other brands. The name of the low-e is called a lot of different names; Milgard is SunCoat, Anderson is High-Performance Glass. The most popular is low e2 & low e3. low e2 is very good, low e3 is stronger for harsh direct sun light. It is best to use Low e3 in most cases. Low e 2 is used if the window is shaded. We rarely use clear glass (no low e). The amount of fading on furniture and floors alone makes it invaluable. Low-e Glass is made from Cardinal Glass and PPG not the window manufactures. Some overzealous sales people;e will claim that their glass is better then one of top companies; the fact is the top companies get the best glass the first year it comes out ( Milgard & Anderson) then the others eventually a allowed to buy it.
The space between two pieces of glass is maintained by a spacer bar. These vary from manufacture to manufacture. There are many arguments on which type of spacer is best. The spacer bar is very important since a failure would cause the window to fog up and the glass would have to be replaced. The number one problem with dual pane windows for homes is a failure of the spacer bar. A failure will cause moisture to collect inside the window. This will stain the window. Cheap windows have a high percentage of failure. Even the best windows have occasional problems. The spacer material has some affect on the energy efficiency. It is a small amount of the overall energy efficiency but if the window has to meet a specific energy rating it can help. Aluminum spacer, it is durable and holds the seal very well. Stainless steel is similar to the aluminum spacer but slightly more energy efficient. Stainless steel cost more then aluminum. Super Spacer, (has different catchy names) is a soft material that transfers almost no heat or cold.