2 Styles Of Patio Door Shutters For Your Miami Home
A glass patio door could be a very stylish 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 protect your privacy and control for light.
By far the most attractive and functional window treatments for patio doors are plantation shutters. And no matter if your patio door is a french door or sliding glass door, you can find a shutter style perfectly suited to your patio door.
French Door Patio Shutters
Plantation shutters are a perfect pairing for french patio doors because they’re so adaptable. For every style of french patio door you have, our team can build a set of plantation shutters for you.
Does just one door open, or both french doors? Are the handles located towards the inside or the outside of the frame? Do you want a buffer so that the doors don’t swing too far open and hit your wall? Custom shutters are perfect for any situation.
And that’s without mentioning their other notable benefits. Plantation shutters give you complete light control, unlike drapes or shades where you only have two choices: closed or open. Shutters also outlast every other window treatment, and will last as long as your french patio do. Shutters are also permanently attached to your french doors, so they won’t sway wildly when you open the door. And with our premier faux wood Polywood® plantation shutters, you can get unparalleled energy efficiency, which is especially important with how much heat can pass through the big french door windows.
Sliding Patio Door Shutters
Similar to Miami french doors, sliding glass patio doors come in different styles, and it could be super difficult to find a window treatment that works with how your doors slide. Luckily, plantation shutters are custom-made to fit exactly how your sliding patio doors work. 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 off your door and in front of the other.
One of the biggest benefits of bypass shutters for a patio door is that it doesn’t sacrifice control over your lighting when you want privacy like you would with other window treatments. You can adjust 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 for the most part are made with fewer shutter panels than bifold shutters, giving you a more modern and sleek look to your patio door.
Bifold Sliding Patio Door Shutters
Like their name implies, bifold sliding door shutters fold in on themselves and fold away from your sliding door. While not as widely seen as bypass shutters, bifold shutters usually have more shutter panels, giving you more discriminating light control since you have access to more individual louvers to adjust.
Patio Door Shutter Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I should get bypass or bifold sliding patio door shutters?
It primarily depends on the the space around your sliding glass door. Your Sunburst Shutters professionals can help you find what will work best for your home.
Is there enough room around my sliding door to install shutters?
In just about any case, yes, you’ll have more than enough space. That’s because we can build a vast range of mounting and shutter frame builds that can fit various types of sliding patio doors.
My french doors open in different directions – will that work with shutters?
Just like with sliding door shutters, french door shutters are custom built to your door’s exact needs. Sunburst Shutters Miami can help build you a mount and frame that won’t interfere with how your patio doors operate.
Can shutters stack away from my glass patio door so I can get a full view?
Absolutely!
Will my door handle be in the way of shutters?
No, the Sunburst team is able to build shutters with cut-outs which make room for your door handle.
If I install shutters on my patio door, will I also need to cover my transom window?
With how adaptable shutters are, you’ll only have to worry about your transom if you want to.
Are shutters durable enough to handle my pets scratching at the door?
There’s no window treatment that can completely get rid of scuffs from pets. But for unmatched protection, we recommend our Polywood plantation shutters.
Do patio door shutters help protect my flooring and furniture from fading?
They sure will! With the total light control offered by shutters comes the ultimate in sun protection. Your belongings, floors, photos on the wall and more will be protected from harsh UV rays.
When putting in patio door shutters, is anything screwed into my floor?
No – no matter what style of patio door shutters you choose, they adhere to either the door frame itself or the wall around the door, depending on the frame and mount you get.
Will plantation shutters swing in the wind when the door isn’t shut?
No worries here. 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 when your door is completely open.
Get Your Patio Doors Looking Beautiful
Are you ready to up the style and usability of your patio doors? If so, Sunburst Shutters Miami wants to help. Get in touch with one of our window treatment pros by calling 305-520-7515 today or by filling out our online contact form below. We’ll be in touch to schedule your in-home consultation.