A glass patio door could be an extremely stylish part of your home, if you take care of it. A large part of that is deciding on a window treatment for your patio door to keep your privacy and control for light.
Far and away the best-looking and most effective window treatments for patio doors are plantation shutters. And regardless of whether your patio door is a sliding door or french door, there’s a style of plantation shutter perfectly suited to your setup.
Shutters for Patio French Doors
Plantation shutters are adaptable, which makes them fantastic for french patio doors. For every kind of patio french door you might have, we can build a set of plantation shutters for you.
Does just one door open, or both french doors? Are the door handles located near the interior or the exterior of the doorframe? Is it important to have a buffer so that your door doesn’t swing too far open and hit your wall? Custom shutters are the solution for any situation.
And that’s without mentioning their other notable benefits. Plantation shutters offer complete light control, compared to drapes or shades where you only have two choices: closed or open. Shutters also outlast every other window treatment, and can last just as long as your french patio do. Shutters are also permanently attached to your french doors, so they won’t swing wildly when you open your doors. And with Sunburst’s premier faux wood Polywood® plantation shutters, you can get unrivaled energy efficiency, which is especially important with how much your patio doors can play a part in your home’s temperature.
Shutters for Sliding Patio Doors
Like Cincinnati french doors, sliding glass patio doors can have a lot of variation, and it could be a little difficult to find a window treatment that works in tandem with your sliding patio door. Luckily, shutters are custom-built to fit your sliding patio doors without a hitch. Shutters for sliding patio doors fall under one of two categories: bypass or bifold.
Bypass Sliding Patio Door Shutters
With bypass sliding door shutters, one shutter panel slides away from your door and in front of the other.
The best part of bypass shutters for a patio door is that it doesn’t sacrifice privacy or lighting control or vice versa like you might with other window treatments. You can open the shutter louvers to a certain angle, allowing light to come in without opening up your home interior to anyone who passes by.
Bypass shutters usually are built with fewer shutter panels than bifold shutters, giving you a more modern and sleek look to your patio door.
Bifold Sliding Patio Door Shutters
As the name suggests, bifold sliding door shutters fold in on themselves and fold away from your patio door. While a little more rare than, bifold shutters usually have more shutter panels, giving you more discriminating light control since you can adjust more individual louvers.
FAQs about Patio Door Shutters
How do I know if I should get bypass or bifold shutters for my patio door?
It usually depends on the the space around your sliding glass patio door. Your shutter installer can help you figure out what will work best for your house.
Is there enough room around my sliding door to put in shutters?
In almost every single case, yes, you’ll have more than enough room. The reason why is that we can build a number of mounting and shutter frame options that can fit various kinds of sliding patio doors.
My french doors open in different directions – is that a problem for shutters?
As with sliding door shutters, french door shutters are custom-made to your exact specifications. Sunburst Shutters Cincinnati can help build you a mount and frame that won’t get in the way of your french doors.
Can shutters move away from my glass patio door to give me a full view outside?
Absolutely!
Will my door handle be in the way of shutters?
No, the Sunburst team can build shutters with cut-outs which make room for your door handle.
If I install shutters on my patio door, do I also have to cover my transom window?
Only if that’s what you want to do. The beauty of shutters is in how customizable they are.
Will shutters handle my pets scratching at the door?
There’s no window treatment that can eliminate scratch marks. But for the best overall performance and durability, your best bet is Polywood plantation shutters.
Do patio door shutters help protect my furniture and carpet from fading?
They sure will! With the unrivaled light control offered by shutters comes the ultimate in UV protection. Your belongings, flooring, photos on the wall and more will be safeguarded from harsh UV light.
When installing patio door shutters, is anything screwed into my floor?
Not at all – all of our patio door shutters adhere to either the door frame itself or the wall around the door, depending on the frame and mount you get.
Will patio door shutters swing in the breeze if my door is open?
No worries here. Plantation shutters on a sliding patio door are heavy, sturdy and solid enough that they won’t ever sway in the wind, even if the door is wide open.
Make Your Patio Doors Beautiful Inside And Out
Are you ready to up the style and usability of your patio doors? If so, Sunburst Shutters Cincinnati can help. Drop us a line by calling 513-216-9740 today or by filling out our online contact form below. We’ll get in touch soon schedule your in-home consultation.