Types of patio doors 

From traditional hinged and sliding doors to bi-folding doors and moving glass wall systems — patio doors can take many forms. Whether you want a space-saving solution, something energy efficient that helps improves the comfort of your home, or a statement piece that also offers expansive views, there’s a patio door that will meet your needs.

Before we get into the details of patio door selection, we encourage you to take a minute to imagine what your new door could do for your home. How could it make your home flow better? What space will it connect you to? What kind of experience do you want to create? This will help you get into the right mindset before diving into the details. Once you have some ideas in mind, read on to see which door best fits your vision.

Our patio doors include hinged doors (the type of doors you might know as a “French doors”) and gliding doors (commonly called “sliding glass doors”). Additionally, we offer a collection of oversize patio doors, which we call Big Doors. Our Big Door options include: Folding Outswing Doors (you might know these as bi-folding doors), Multi-Slide Doors, MultiGlide™ Doors, and Liftslide Doors.

Patio doors differ in the amount of glass they use, the way they operate, sizing, and style. Some doors, like our gliding patio doors, are better for small spaces where there’s no room for the doors to swing in and out. Other doors, such as our Big Doors, are ideal for large spaces where you want seamless indoor/outdoor experiences. To determine the best patio doors for your home, keep reading to learn about the benefits of each type.