Sliding glass doors are a wonderful feature in any home. They let in a lot of natural light, they are space savers, and they can give your living space a great view of the outside. That being said, sliding doors do require a great deal of upkeep. We here at Hiegel Glass are here to help you ensure that your home’s sliding glass doors will remain a benefit to you, and not a detriment. You will know that your sliding glass doors are due for repair or replacement if they exhibit any or all of these warning signs below. 

There are signs of damage around the framing of your doors

Over time, your sliding glass doors will see many changes in temperature and other weather events. These changes in temperature and moisture will eventually cause the framing of your sliding glass doors to become warped, rotted, and otherwise damaged. If you see that there are any gaps, chips, or cracks in the framing around the glass of your sliding doors, then it is time for a consultation. You also want to make sure that any small damages are addressed right away, to prevent the problem from worsening. 

You are noticing areas of cold or warm air around your doors

If you are consistently noticing pockets of warm or cold air (depending on the temperature outdoors) around your sliding glass doors then you are experiencing issues with your doors insulation. This can occur from damage over time, but it also may just be indicative of lower quality or outdated doors altogether. 

You notice a lot of sound traveling in from the outdoors

You can often hear when your sliding glass doors are experiencing issues with insulation. If you notice that your sliding glass doors aren’t doing much to block sound from traveling between the outside and inside of your home, then you should consider replacing your sliding glass door with a more sound proof alternative. Even when we get along with our neighbors, we still don’t want to hear everything they’re up to. Just consult with our professionals here at Hiegel Glass and we will do everything that we can to make your home a more quiet and peaceful environment.

The glass is cracked or otherwise damaged

It may seem too obvious to make this list, but as most windows and glass doors these days are multi-paned, it is easy to ignore some small cracks or damages. Just because these damages are easy to ignore doesn’t mean you should ignore them. Damage to just one pane of glass in a multi-paned window or door can allow moisture and pests inside the framing of your door or window. A small crack can eventually require you to replace your entire sliding glass door. 

Get ahead of your glass issues and consult with our professionals here at Hiegel Glass today. Reach out to us anytime for an estimate or even just some glass-related advice.