Patio Doors

Sliding Patio Doors

The sliding glass door is the backyard door in most East Bay homes, and many are still the original aluminum ones that stick, leak air and barely lock. A new slider glides with a finger, seals tight and keeps summer heat outside.

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How They Work

Panels That Glide on a Track

A sliding patio door has one or more glass panels that roll sideways on a track, usually with one fixed panel and one that slides. Because nothing swings into the room, it saves floor space and works well where furniture sits close to the door.

Modern sliders roll on sealed, adjustable rollers over a stainless or aluminum track, lock at multiple points, and use dual-pane Low-E glass. Three and four panel versions open wider for bigger rooms.

Narrow-frame sliding patio door opening to a garden
Pros and Cons

Is a Sliding Door Right for You?

The honest trade-offs, from the crew that installs them.

Why people choose them

  • ✓Saves floor space, nothing swings open
  • ✓Big glass area and a clear view
  • ✓Usually a direct swap for an old aluminum slider
  • ✓Easy to add screens and pet doors
  • ✓Multi-point locks for security

Worth knowing

  • •Only part of the opening opens at a time
  • •Tracks need occasional cleaning
  • •Very wide openings may suit a multi-slide better
East Bay Homes

Where Sliders Work Best in East Bay Homes

Where we recommend them most.

Replacing original aluminum sliders in ranch homesLike-for-like swap
Family rooms and kitchens opening to a patioSaves floor space
West-facing backyards in hot inland citiesHeat-control glass
Homes with petsIn-glass pet door options
Townhomes and condos with HOA rulesMatched colors and grids
Bedrooms opening to a deckSecure multi-point locks

See how we approach homes in Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Brentwood.

Brands We Install

Sliding Patio Doors From the Brands We Install

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Anlin Malibu sliding doors on a stainless track, with an optional built-in pet door. Anlin options → Milgard Tuscany, Trinsic, C700 and A250 sliding doors. Milgard options → Simonton Inovo, Madeira Contemporary and Madeira French sliding doors. Simonton options → Alside Promenade sliders in 2, 3 or 4 panels, with blinds-between-glass options. Alside options → ProVia Vinyl sliding patio doors to match ProVia entry doors. ProVia options →
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Related Windows and Materials

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Common Questions

Sliding Patio Door FAQ

Straight answers from the people who install them.

Usually, yes. Most replacements fit the existing opening, so the stucco and trim stay intact. If the frame or sill is damaged, we explain the options first.
Worn rollers, a bent track and dirt build-up. A new door rolls on sealed bearings and stays smooth for years.
Yes. Several doors offer a pet door built into the glass panel, so there’s no flimsy insert in the track.
New sliders lock at two or more points, and several brands offer four-point locks and laminated glass for extra security.
Size, material, panel count, glass and hardware all change the price, and so does any structural work on the opening. We measure first, then give you a fair, detailed written quote for free, and the quote is the price you pay.

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Tell us about the opening and how you use it. Alex or Leon will measure, help you choose the door, brand and glass, and send a fair written quote. We usually reply within 48 hours.

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