Let's Take A Look At Sliding Doors

[@malikaweeden]

Best video I have seen on sliding doors hands down!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@noracharles80]

Thank you great information.

[@TheAbbasyolcu]

You explained in such a wide and simple way that even I understood it even though I'm not English speaking. Thank you 🇦🇿👍

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Great

[@iamdc_]

The best sliding door demonstration online, period! Great job!

[@SelahCambias]

Thank you again for your videos. I only wish I found you earlier. But we still have more remodeling to do, so I haven't completely missed out!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I started a website to help people locate a great window company near them. We may have someone in your area. Please visit TheWindowExperts.com

[@khrest7720]

Outstanding job on explaining the differences between the sliding doors!!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for watching!

[@fbanda20]

Thank you Kenny Rodgers for the door information 🙏

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you, Fast Hippo.

[@RelivitMedia]

Thanks for the great video and sliding door overview. I just wanted to point out that you had a great personality and style on video and that made it so much easier to sit and watch. You get the feeling that you really love the work that you do and that you know what you're talking about. We are looking to replace our sliding glass door and our home and I ran across your video. Thanks again. Great job.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching. You're feedback is well received, your an expert in media from what I can tell!

[@jacquelineloza6795]

Thank you for educating me on sliding doors. I am the process of purchasing one and I am better informed. Great video!

[@AjayKumar-yy8qh]

Love the positive vibe in the whole video, and the presenter is awesome!!!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@DivaUS]

Wow thank you so much for this information. I was looking for a video that is detailed and clear and here I found it. I appreciate you sharing this knowledge

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for watching!

[@auntnatalie]

Phenomenal voice phenomenal voice you should be a movie star. Extremely well explained thank you so so much I sincerely

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@AM-js6ul]

Very nice demonstration. I had a pen and paper taking notes from California! Great job Jeff!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@damiendavis5436]

Thank you so much for this video. I needed this help.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

You're welcome.

[@ronaldmatrisciano5421]

Excellent video and the most informative video about sliding doors.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@adoptedchineseboy]

I love this guy!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching!

[@grandrapidsrealestate]

This was a really great video. Thank you for sharing this information!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching and your comment

[@Kusuma343]

Thank you very informative video

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching.

[@marieroberson8228]

Thank you very very informative 😊

[@fuzzresponder2225]

I wish you guys would open a store in South Florida for impact windows & doors, you would make a killing with your professionalism!

[@vjparent]

I do too. I feel like every time I meet with a sales person, I have to pull the information from them.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We may know someone in your area. Please visit JeffsList.com

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We may know someone in your area. Please visit JeffsList.com

[@Jennifer-xw7dw]

@@HoustonWindowExperts sure Jeff but believe me they are not you... overpricing, no reply to enquiries and around and around. If you decide to open another store choose florida you will be VERY busy! The cusomers are there waiting.

[@seaclark]

Thanks - very informative.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@TheReverb1]

Excellent video and seems that your shop have what is needed: options and know how; two things that are not anywhere. Sadly nothing of that outside USA. Also to add that a brand for expensive mansions and possibly the best ever is a brand called Vitrocsa from Switzerland.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@kathymimms5545]

Thank you.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching.

[@ritab3862]

thank you- so informative!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you

[@bluesraincancun9217]

Jeff, I love your vids, and I wish you guys were in san diego, ca.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We know someone in SD. Email our office, they can help. [e-mail]

[@picachewable]

great detail!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@deloresjones3060]

I wish you were in Ohio! We're looking to replace an original (30+ years old) wood french door with a sliding patio door for the reasons you explained so well in this video. The door is solid, well-made and presents no problems, other than the inconvenience of it impeding furniture placement and easy access exiting or entering. My major concerns are the many problems that often arise with the workmanship involvement with replacement of an existing door. Horror stories abound in reviews about poor installation, leaking, poor seals, foggy windows, complicated warranties, and unscrupulous pricing - to name a few! Makes a homeowner think twice about replacing a good -- but somewhat inconvenient product -- only to run into unanticipated installation, warranty and product failures (like so MANY problems identified in online reviews). Many thanks for your You Tube videos that empower us with KNOWLEDGE of the product and the process of buying windows and doors! I agree with you that KNOWLEDGE is power when it comes to home improvement projects!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for watching my videos and for your question. We operate in Houston and the Dallas/Ft Worth area. However, we have great relationships with so many wonderful window dealers all over the. Country. I started a website where you can see if we have a trusted window company in your area. Perhaps I can point you in the right direction? Check out TheWindowExperts.com for a dealer near you! All the best! Jeff

[@deloresjones3060]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks! I just submitted the form!

[@Elung069]

I'm glad I saw this presentation before I start to build in Thailand where temperatures are high in summer (36deg C) 6am.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@scotto8199]

Questions on the AMSCO door; 1. What are the dimensions of yours on display? 2. Does it have a track cover? 3. Can you change out the handles, are there different options? 4. Are the rollers better than a Lowe’s door? Thanks!!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

1. 16x8 2. Yes 3. No 4. Much better. Thank you for watching.

[@updatename6637]

Good explanation, just missing any info about tracks… Which are better , height tracks or low profile tracks…. Etc

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The track height will be dictated by the flooring height and how much overhang you have on your patio. If you do not have much of an overhang, you will want a higher threshold to prevent water from coming inside.

[@kimbo1961]

Great video. You are the tops! I'm looking to substitute my old sliding door (one fixed and one sliding panel) but I need one with a low effort to open or close. Do you happen to know the maximum effort allowed by codes or average in the industry? I have an older person living with us and she can't do a lot of effort to open one. My neighbor has one that needs considerable effort and even I have a problem. He has no idea of what effort has to be exerted. This would be very useful to add to your videos and would surprise others that have older relatives or disabled family members. Any particular brand for budget limited persons?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'd suggest you visit a showroom for sure! Anlin and Impervia are very easy.

[@jsboening]

I can remember my dad using a blow dryer to get a frozen aluminum sliding door open. He ended up cracking the glass. 😞

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Lol... Those were the good old days!

[@paulbmw3955]

Really great VDO, do you have any VDO about Pella Impervia sliding door or Marvin Modern?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I have an Impervia sliding door video that we shot today and will be released in the next few weeks.

[@leighannebrown-pedersen7536]

I’ve learned so much watching your videos. We are in the planning phase of custom home build. And despite the “custom” word, we are on a budget. We are at 8500 ft in Colorado and requirement is 0.32 U for county. Windows are somewhere I do want to spend money and insulate as best as possible. So… what do you recommend for a slider?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I think the best thing you could do is find a great window company near you. I did start a website to help people find someone. Finding someone in your area that understands the local governance, would be very helpful. The only way to know if you can achieve those numbers is to have someone run some calculations and their software program to determine what products would be suitable and which ones will not pass. If you're interested in finding someone near you, please check out my website. TheWindowExperts.com

[@lawofvisualization]

Thanks for the education. I live in Sugar Land and will reach you for an estimate.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We'd love to help!

[@MrSteelermaniac]

Love the video! Wish you guys were in Stuart, Florida. Would you recommend Vinyl or Aluminum in Sunny Hot Florida? Thank You!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Either one will work great if they are of good quality. Check out JeffsList.com

[@shahsmerdis]

Hi any chance you will do a video of your sliding door comparing Marvin elevate and ultimate series . Maybe even Andersen and Windsor in the mix ? :)

[@shahsmerdis]

Thank you :)

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for the suggestion.

[@amraazdhillon5734]

thoughts on Lift and Slides?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Good stuff. We don't sell very many of them in our area so my experience is limited.

[@sparklander]

We are replacing our builder grade sliding glass patio door. We want one of the doors with the larger rollers you showed in the video. What brand of door should we be looking at? We are looking at Pella and Marvin, but not much information to be found about the size of the rollers. Not sure what brands we have here in Denver, CO. Thank you.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I would suggest you contact a dealer I know in Denver. He is a great guy and could probably be of help. Check out his info at JeffsList.com

[@sparklander]

@@HoustonWindowExperts I did sign up on your list, but did not see any contractors in the Denver area. I did not see any contractors mentioned at all.

[@pamelaburdick8366]

How about the glass? How easy is it to break for the burglars?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

It's not that hard to break. For security, order a door with laminated glass.

[@kfseay764]

Hi. I am so so glad I came across this video. Very nice presentation and very informative. I was going to go with the Pella from my local Lowes, but I do want a good quality door without breaking the bank. They only carry the 150 series in the store and not the width I want it was also pretty hard to slide. Which brand would you suggest for a 8ft wide budget friendly, small frame, decent quality door? Is the Pella 250 agood option?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Pella is a great option! You could also look for Provia.

[@karennelson4015]

I’ve watched your video’s and I have learn a lot. Wondering if you could recommend a place that sells sliding doors in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thank you for your fabulous Videos.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Karen, thank you so much for watching our KZbin channel and for your question. We get so many people asking the same question you're asking that we decided to build a list of dealers that we know around the country that we can recommend. We created a website to help you find one near you. Please go and check out. JeffsList.com

[@kiohaha]

Maybe you can do video on vinyl vs aluminium. No idea what vinyl is thanks. Great videos 👍

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Good idea. I'll do that

[@kiohaha]

@@HoustonWindowExperts awesome. had to subscribe as I watched 10 of your videos todays so far. Still more to watch :) They are very informative with good tips. Unfortunately I’m not going to be a customer while I’m over here in EU ☘️ but the things I learned will help me in my search so thanks very much for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching and for subscribing. I am glad that these videos have been helpful to you. I wish you the very best!

[@jimmyjames6318]

That was a great video. What makes a French slider French?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The French slider has a taller rail at the bottom. It mimics the kick plate height of a French door.

[@hdsred7553]

Jeff, love your videos and I have watched and "liked" way over half of your videos. I am subscribed and I used Jeff's list. There are for sure many manufacturers out there. For sliding patio doors, how would you rate the following: Amsco, Anlin, Simonton, Anderson, and Pella?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Amsco and Pella are at the top of that list in my opinion. Thank you for watching!!

[@terrietcu6594]

Can you recommend a patio door with a low threshold or flush. We had a NT patio door put in and the threshold is a tripping hazard waiting to happen. Our old patio door the threshold was flush and we needed that because our as you pass thru the patio door there is a small step down to our garden room. We need to find a solution either it being us buying a new patio door, this door is only 2 months old or some time of ADA solution that allows us to step on the threshold without the guide for the door sticking up and making stepping on the threshold uncomfortable. Our sales man says he doesn't know of any doors that have low or flush threshold, quite disappointed with him right now. Any help you can suggest will be appreciated.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

NT doesn't actually make their own sliding door. It's made by another manufacturer for them. I've never seen the door something can't say whether or not it's higher than a typical door. Can you go to a few showrooms and compare it to what they have? You might also consider a transition board that would slope upwards to the threshold to reduce the chance if tripping. I'm guessing you probably have a tile floor. Tile is much thinner than wood. It could be that their door was designed primarily for wood flooring. All the best, Jeff

[@mattiaricci2271]

I buy my sliding doors from Dako. I like Your presentation though :)

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I have seen Dako at the builder's show. I like it but I until they have better support for service and warranty work in the US, I'm not planning to offer it to my clients. For me, having support available in a timely manner is critical.

[@mattiaricci2271]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Very fair point. Thanks :)

[@toosense]

Which door provides better impact and Hurricane resistance? Do they have different warranties?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Doors that are designed to be in a hurricane impact rated zone are specialty products. I do not have any listed in this video. While they may look nearly identical, they have additional reinforcement and specialized glass. If you live in the Houston area, please reach out to me so I can give you some more information.

[@richardwilson5709]

all I want to know is the price for thye door, I want. I do not want to come to a showroom or have to appt for someone to come to mu house. There is a price which is modified by a few dollars +, I dont care I just want the basic price. I have never met any of these folks that would just quote a price. They have to talk you into spending huge $ on whatever they are selling. UGH

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I get it... Have you tried Home Depot or Lowe's yet? If you're looking at a standard size door without installation it's easy to get pricing.

[@mym8330]

Can they be used as a room divider for my New York City Apartment

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Exterior doors have thresholds. You'd probably want an interior door instead.

[@GustavoUrena]

Great video a few questions 1-what are the size of the first two doors 2-we are in New York City can you recommend someone? Thanks for this great video

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The big doors?

[@j.castino7585]

Very nice video's! If you were in my area, I would buy from you! I live in the Portland, Oregon area and I need two new sliding doors for my patio. I used to sell windows for Renewal by Andersen but would never buy them for myself......Too expensive and I don't want wood framed sliders here as there is way too much moisture in the air. Also, I do not think that Fibrex is strong enough for sliders. With all this said, what brand would you recommend for high moisture areas? Thank you!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching. I like anything that is weather resistant and strong. I would suggest fiberglass in this condition.

[@j.castino7585]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you so much for the fast response. Just a follow-up question: Fiberglass is fine with me but I'm also wanting the best running gear (wheels) that I can find. Although I'm not flush with money, I do not mind paying more $$ for a quality product. Which fiberglass manufacturer will offer me the best running gear?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I would suggest you look into the Marvin family of products. They're going to be more expensive but they will be terrifically efficient, operate well, and last a very long time.

[@Jennifer-xw7dw]

Just found your videos and they are excellent, thank you! Which companies/manufacturers provide the larger roller sizes please and are they an optional when selecting doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

It's going to vary by brand. You're better brands will offer more options based on weight and size of the panels. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@Jennifer-xw7dw]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Thanks for reply. Im looking for sliding impact doors for a 24' gap (nice views) so hoping euro wall are not cost prohibitive. Their rollers seem to be pretty good but cant seem to find out if the have track covers and if zero threshold is an option. Is there any others worth considering as the 15/16 profile and quality is what got me excited watching your video too!

[@ruthier2699]

In your opinion, which brands slide very easy that is less expensive than Fleetwood? Pella? Windsor? Thank you!!!!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Yes, I'd say that Quaker is the best after Fleetwood and then Pella and Windsor.

[@garystern7050]

What is your opinion of “off gases” from pvc windows

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I do not know much about that. I've read some things that discuss it but nothing solid that I can see. Do you have any information you would like to share?

[@marinalehane6915]

Does Milgard's aluminum sliding door come in custom sizes for retrofit? Is it paintable? Love your videos!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you so much for watching! Aluminum sliding doors can be painted but I would strongly recommend against it. Once you start painting aluminum you have to keep painting it every year or two. It's hard to get paint to stick to a metal surface. I would look for a product that is in the color you like or I would find a paintable product, like fiberglass.

[@maryjonorum107]

Can you tell me if Anderson or Pella has an option of getting the larger rollers on their sliding glass doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Andersen does have a larger roller on some of their taller doors. To my knowledge, there is not an option to select it a la carte.

[@Optimization_Coach]

Sadly I went through Lowes and ended up with PGT/CGI doors. What an absolute mess this has been for the last 6 months. So sorry I made that choice!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

That sounds awful 😞

[@Optimization_Coach]

@@HoustonWindowExperts 6 months of clowns as installers. Folks...steer clear of Lowes and HD for these jobs. Go to a solid local contractor who knows the business

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Agreed

[@Jennifer-xw7dw]

Hello Jeff, what is the comparative profile on the Marvin Coastline m/sliding doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm sorry but I don't know because I don't sell that product.

[@Jennifer-xw7dw]

@@HoustonWindowExperts ok thank you for replying. Still enjoying all your videos. Great quality channel Sir!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@stanglincoln1659]

Does Anderson also make a good sliding door

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Absolutely. Check out their website for details.

[@danmelotti6270]

Thoughts on the Anderson 200 for a sliding door? We’re gonna redo some windows with Anderson 400 series just wondered thoughts or should we ask for a diff slider. It’s basically goes from our four seasons room to the deck where we let our dogs out all the time. It’s a French style door now

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I actually prefer sliding doors over French doors any day. They look nicer, they work better, and you get more glass. I think you're going to like that product!

[@nicolassimons1816]

Hey just wondering what brands have the best/highest quality rollers for a sliding patio door? Top 3?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Euro-Wall, Panda, Fleetwood.

[@mikerogers1949]

Hi Jeff, I have seen several of your videos showing Fleetwood sliders-very impressive. Do you carry La Cantina sliders? How do they compare? I love oversized rollers on Fleetwood but prefer interior wood clad on La Cantina. I see a-lot of bad reviews on Fleetwood customer service lately so struggling to make a decision. Appreciate your advice

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I don't offer La Cantina. Check out my o Other video about sliding doors. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5aWlpaQj7OiodE

[@shanehuffman6537]

Does the Pella Reserve Contemporary slider come with a “zero/flush” threshold like seen there with the Fleetwood? Also, which of the top brands make a lift and slide doors besides Marvin. (I.e. does Pella, Andersen, Quaker, Fleetwood, Euro-wall)? Thanks

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Shane, thank you for watching and your question. I am not sure about the Pella options for a flush threshold. I'm just not familiar with that product. Andersen, Kolbe, and Sierra Pacific offer some very nice Lift and Slide doors. Let me know what you decide on, please.

[@Kusuma343]

Can you please compare the companies Soflite Eco sky and Provia endure patio doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm not familiar with Eco Sky. I am very familiar with Provia and know that they make a very good product. Soflite is also good but I don't have a lot of experience with them on a personal level. I wish I could be of more help.

[@bam2f153]

How long does it take to get doors in? I live in northern Florida & I am currently renovating & have a view I want to enhance.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

That's going to depend on the manufacturer. I'd say at least three months as of today for most brands. Check out JeffsList.com for a great door company near you.

[@deanfox3920]

what do you think about marvin sliding doors ?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Excellent product!!

[@shrekylou]

Do you guys battle thermal twisting with aluminum products in your area?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thanks for your question. We have only seen it on really large doors. Many brands now offer a stiffer meeting rail to prevent this.

[@glennlewman1377]

I live on the Beach, what material is the best for Ocean spray?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Stainless steel hardware is the only way to go. I'm not sure what options are available for water spray though.

[@deanfox3920]

i live in Riverside california i know you guys don't do garage door but i was wondering if you do know a good garage door company

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Dean, I am sorry but I don't.

[@popingamat]

so how do i know a left or right hand sliding door ? is it from the out side or inside

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Door handing is always determined from the outside looking in. A door where the left panel slides would be called an X/O. If the panel slides from right to left, it would be an O/X. The "X" panel is always the operable panel.

[@elitorah2891]

Do you have extra sliding doors to sell ship to NY?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

No, sorry.

[@dman7776]

What brand was those rollers that you showed at the end of the video? The large rollers, not the small ones

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Those are on Fleetwood products.

[@dman7776]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Thank you. Does Fleetwood make a normal 2 piece sliding glass door? I see they have only 3 and 4 panels on their website. If not, do you have any other brands that make their glass sliding doors wheels that large ?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

A simple two panel door but they don't like to sell it much. Western also makes comparable products to Fleetwood have a better price point.

[@paulakwan7816]

I want to do a wide sliding door for a window wall facing the lake, but my contractor strongly recommends against it because he said the sand will get into the track will ultimately ruin it, and because of the high winds off the lake in the winter (that is not ideal for a sliding door). What are your thoughts? What would you recommend?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I believe that all doors are going to require maintenance when it comes to their track. I guess the question is how willing are you to try to keep it clean.

[@tctopcat813]

Is the Milgard aluminum door in demonstration black or dark bronze? Can’t find it in black on their website. Looking for a black minimal 4 panel bi-part sliding door in the low to mid-range price. Not really wanting vinyl. Is Milgard or Quaker Modernvu less expensive? Thank you.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

It's actually dark dark bronze. The Quaker is much nicer.

[@gummybear41283]

you didn't mention anything about the glass and insulation from the cold and heat

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Bob, thanks for watching and your comment. I have several other videos that discuss those factors and their importance when purchasing products. Unfortunately, if I shared everything I would like to talk about in every video, they would be twice as long as they are, and they're already very long.

[@gummybear41283]

@@HoustonWindowExperts ok I'll try and find those videos. Thanks Jeff

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

You're welcome

[@robertgarcia6385]

Do you order for out of state delivery

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I'm sorry.... We only service the Houston area. Check out JeffsList.com

[@jeffbarron5500]

would of been nice to shown more glass options; oa , surface 1,2,3,4 or 1,2,3,4,5,6

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Jeff, thank you for watching. This video is less about glass and more about doors. I do have a video devoted to Glass and Low-e coatings

[@vinhhuynh5218]

I live in Kentucky and I want to buy your sliding doors. Do you ship to here? Thanks

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Sorry, we only service Houston Texas area. Please check out Jeff'sList.com we may have someone in your area that we can recommend.

[@vinhhuynh5218]

Is there another company 1 step down from fleetwood? I like their 3070t (3 panels). Is there another company offers similar? Thank you Jeff! Subscribed!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Check out Quaker or Euro-Wall. I have videos of both.

[@ratpinscher]

Great video as always! I’m shopping to install a roughly 11’x7’ four panel slider in our dining room. Im weighing between Milgard Ultra and Trinsic lines. Do you have any pros/cons comparing those two? Is the Ultra (fiberglass) worth the extra money in your opinion on such a large sliding door? We are going with black, so durability of finish is important to me. Thanks.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The fiberglass product would be the best between those two. However, I usually do not make a door four panels wide until it gets past 15 ft in width. A four panel door in that size would have very narrow pass-throughs when you open one door. I think you'd be better off with a three panel door anytime you're not over 12 to 15 ft.

[@ratpinscher]

@@HoustonWindowExperts thanks for the insight. That makes sense. But looking at the brochure, it looks like the widest slider Milgard offers in Ultra is 12’. They offer 16’ on the Trinsic.

[@ratpinscher]

I do have room to go wider than 12’, but maybe the 3 panel is better

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

If all you need is 11 ft, doesn't that solve your problem?

[@tomheringer2047]

What are your thoughts on fiberglass (Ultrex) and composite (Fibrex) sliding doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Ultrex by Marvin and Impervia by Pella are great products and made from real fiberglass. Fibrex is not a fiberglass product. It is good but cannot be categorized in the same zip code as true fiberglass.

[@tomheringer2047]

Thanks for the quick reply. How do these products hold up in a sliding door application? I was thinking along the lines of Marvin Essential and Andersen 100 Series sliding patio doors.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The Marvin door is going to be much better. The Anderson door is very nice though.

[@Snail_Nailz]

What are your thoughts on the “folding doors” or even the newer “independent single panel sliding & swing open” doors? They’re in high demand in southern california & all claim to be reliable and efficient but would love to hear your thoughts or what to look for?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Hi, we also offer those styles. Maybe I can make a video about that soon. I think they are great products.

[@Snail_Nailz]

Houston Window Experts A video would be awesome- there’s a lot of new manufacturers concentrating on JUST the single pane version that allows multiple options (gaps between, some swung out with other still in place, etc). There’s anything from DIY only vendors to the more traditional white glove install so its crazy trying to figure out what points are important to consider. thanx for the lighting fast supply!

[@Snail_Nailz]

Houston Window Experts Since its such a new concept my regular window & door place wont touch um yet (they’re old school but extremely knowledgeable so I’ve been avoiding the option for client projects)

[@shrekylou]

You lose a lot of glass with folding door systems, and usually end up with more panels.

[@donaldmartinez6973]

@@shrekylou bi folds are nice for kitchen to outdoor living spaces where a pocket/multi slide isn’t realistic.

[@sandan2358]

Do any of those come with screen doors?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Yes, they all do.

[@sandan2358]

@@HoustonWindowExperts - wish we had an awesome store likes yours in KS.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I know a guy in your area. Please email our office they can give you the info. [e-mail]

[@Laura-yi3eg]

You lost me at "If you've ever been to Beyonce's house or Michael Jordan's house..." 😂😂😂

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

You haven't been there yet?

[@vinhhuynh5218]

Is Milgard out of business?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Milgard is not available in Texas now but they are still in business.

[@richardyu5283]

Fleetwood sounds expensive as fuck!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

It's pretty expensive. They have had a lot of issues lately so we dropped them as a vendor. The quality is still there, but they are making a lot of shipping and production mistakes.