Sliding patio doors, garden doors, and custom door systems in Calgary with thermally broken frames built for large glass openings.
Sliding patio doors, garden doors, and custom door systems for Calgary backyards and decks, built with thermally broken frames and multi-point locking for large-format glass openings.
The door to your backyard does a lot of work. It brings light into your kitchen or living room, connects your home to the deck in summer, and gets opened and closed many times a day. When a patio door is old, it often becomes the coldest spot in the house in winter, with drafts at the track, frost on the glass, and a slider that's hard to move. A new patio door can make a big difference in both comfort and how you use your space.
A patio door sees more direct sun and temperature swing than almost any other opening in the house, and a worn track or a single-pane slider is one of the more common sources of a drafty family room. Larger glass openings need frame technology that keeps up with the glass.
Sliding patio doors don't need any floor space to open, so they're ideal for kitchens and dining areas where furniture sits close to the door. They also offer the largest glass area and the widest views.
Garden and French doors swing open on hinges, giving a classic look and, with double French doors, a wide-open entrance when both are open. They need clear space inside or outside for the door to swing, but many homeowners love the traditional style.
We'll help you choose based on your room layout, deck space, and the look you want.
Metal conducts heat quickly. In a door frame without a thermal break, the cold outside travels straight through the frame to the inside surface, which can lead to frost, condensation, and cold drafts along the edges. A thermal break is an insulating barrier built into the frame that separates the inside from the outside. Combined with triple-pane or Low-E insulated glass, it keeps the frame and glass warmer, reducing condensation and making the area near the door more comfortable in winter.
Track hardware and locking points are specified for daily opening and closing, not just the sales display, so the door still slides smoothly and locks tight after a few Calgary winters.
Patio doors are often at the back of the house, out of view from the street, so security matters. Multi-point locking systems secure the door at several points along the frame, making it much harder to force open than a single latch. Sturdy frames, reinforced tracks, and tempered safety glass add further protection. Options like foot bolts and keyed locks can provide extra peace of mind.
Patio doors usually open onto decks where rain, snow, and meltwater collect right at the threshold. We install every patio door with a sealed sub-sill pan, flashing tape around the opening, and low-expansion foam around the frame, so water that reaches the sill is directed outside instead of into the subfloor.
Pricing depends on the door type and size, the number of panels, the frame material and colour, the glass package, hardware and locking options, and whether the opening needs to be resized. The condition of the subfloor and framing around the opening, as well as deck access, are also factors. We'll measure your opening and provide a detailed written quote.
Can I replace a sliding door with French doors? Often, yes, if the opening and interior space allow for the door swing. Changing the door style may require some adjustment to the opening.
Can you make my patio door opening wider? Widening an opening may require structural changes and permits, which we'll review with you during planning.
How long does installation take? Most patio doors are installed in a single day.
Contact Raico Roofing for a free quote.