Your patio door can be a super interesting part of your home, if you treat it right. A big part of doing so is deciding on a window treatment for your patio door to preserve your privacy and control for light.
By far the most attractive and functional window treatments for patio doors are plantation shutters. And regardless of whether your patio door is a french door or sliding glass door, there’s a shutter style to accentuate your patio door.
French Door Patio Shutters
Plantation shutters are adaptable, which makes them fantastic for french patio doors. For any type of french patio door you might have, Sunburst can build a set of plantation shutters for you.
Does just one door open, or both french doors? Are the handles located towards the interior or the exterior of the frame? Do you want a buffer so that your door doesn’t swing open too far and hit your wall? Plantation shutters are the answer for any situation.
Not to mention their other huge benefits. Plantation shutters give you more control over lighting than any other window treatment, compared to curtains or shades that only give you: shut or open. Shutters also outlive every other window covering, and will survive as long as your patio doors do. Shutters are also permanently attached to your french doors, so they don’t sway wildly when you open the door. And with our patented faux wood Polywood® plantation shutters, you get unmatched energy efficiency, and that’s particularly important given how much heat can come and go through the tall glass panes.
Sliding Patio Door Shutters
Similar to Raleigh french doors, sliding glass patio doors can have a lot of variation, and it might get super difficult to find a window treatment that matches your door exactly. Fortunately, interior shutters are custom-made to fit your sliding patio doors without a hitch. Sliding door shutters fall under one of two categories: bypass or bifold.
Bypass Sliding Patio Door Shutters
A bypass sliding door shutter has one shutter panel that slides horizontally to one side in front of or behind another panel, similar to the sliding door itself.
One of the biggest benefits of bypass shutters for a patio door is that you don’t have to sacrifice light control when you want privacy like you would with other window coverings. You can open the shutter louvers to any angle, allowing light to come in without letting the outside world get an open view of the inside of your home.
Bypass shutters typically are built with fewer shutter panels than bifold shutters, resulting in a more modern and sleek style for your patio door.
Bifold Sliding Patio Door Shutters
Like their name implies, bifold sliding door shutters fold and collapse into themselves and can move away from your sliding door. While not as common as bypass sliding door shutters, bifold shutters usually have more shutter panels, giving you more effective light control since you have access to more individual louvers to adjust.
Patio Door Shutter FAQs
How do I know if I need bypass or bifold sliding patio door shutters?
It usually hinges on the shape, size, and location of your door. Your Sunburst pro can help you determine what will work best for your space.
Do I have enough room on my sliding door to install shutters?
In almost every single case, yes, there’s more than enough space. That’s because there are a wide array of mounting and shutter frame options that can fit various styles of sliding patio doors.
My french doors open in opposite directions – will that work with shutters?
As with sliding door shutters, french door shutters are made to your exact needs. Sunburst Shutters Raleigh is able to create a frame and mounting that won’t interfere with how your patio doors operate.
Can shutters stack away from my glass patio door to give me a full view outside?
Yes!
Will my door handle get in the way of installing shutters?
No, our expert team can build shutters with custom cut-outs, which wrap around the door handle, giving you full access to it at all times.
If I get shutters on my patio door, will I also have to cover my transom window?
With how customizable shutters are, you’ll only have to cover your transom if you want to.
Are shutters durable enough to survive pets scratching at the door?
No treatment can eliminate scratch marks. However, for the best overall performance and durability, you may want to look at Polywood plantation shutters.
Will patio door shutters help protect my furniture and carpet from fading?
Yes! With the total light control offered by shutters comes the ultimate in UV protection. Your furniture, flooring, photos on the wall and everything else inside will be protected from harsh UV rays.
When installing patio door shutters, will you have to screw anything into my floor?
No way – all of our patio door shutters adhere to either the wall around the door or the door frame itself, depending on the style you choose.
Will patio door shutters sway in the breeze when the door isn’t shut?
Not a chance. Patio door shutters by Sunburst adhered to your door or frame solidly so that there’s never any wavering or swaying in the breeze, even if your door is wide open.
Time to Make Your Patio Doors Shine Brighter
Are you ready to treat your patio doors like the awesome home features they are? If so, Sunburst Shutters Raleigh wants to help. Drop us a line by calling 919-887-9198 today or just use the contact form below. We’ll get in touch soon set up a in-home consultation.