what is a patio door
The term âpatio doorsâ, otherwise known traditionally as sliding doors, has morphed over time to cover all types of doors that open out either onto your garden/patio area, or in to your living area, or simply slide open/closed. These include French doors, folding sliding (bifold doors) and of course sliding doors. All types operate differently and offer you certain different benefits. In this article we relate specifically to the difference between âFrench doorsâ and âsliding patio doorsâ and what to look for when buying them. Both sliding patio doors and French doors come in a range of sizes, but the key differences are as follows: French doors are traditionally hinged double doors which mainly open outwards, (or inwards by design). When the doors are open you have full access to the width of the opening into which they are installed.