Black Sliding Glass Door Transforms Patio

The homeowners of this Wisconsin home knew it was time to replace their inefficient, faded vinyl patio door. The white door, which was worn and outdated, needed a serious facelift. The homeowners landed on a new Pella Lifestyle Series triple-pane door with integrated blinds, offering a modern look with the black exterior.

One of the greatest visual differences in this patio door project was the change from white to black. The existing white door, which blended in with the white siding, made it easy to completely overlook the opening. Making a bold design statement, the new black patio door pops against the siding and draws the eye in. While there are many reasons to love a black patio door, the most obvious benefit shows up in how the modern door updates the space.

The new wood patio door improves energy efficiency. The Low-E glass coating on this door helps provide year-round comfort, even in Wisconsin’s four-season climate. In the winter, Low-E glass reflects heat into the home to help keep it warmer. In the summer, it reflects heat away from the home to help keep the house cooler. Triple-pane glass provides an added barrier between the indoors and out, helping to slow the transfer of heat and save on utility bills.

Triple-pane glass also helps control noise that enters the house. The design features multiple layers of glass, disrupting sound waves for a quieter home and a more peaceful space than dual-pane glass provides. No longer are these homeowners bothered by the distracting noises of lawn mowers, traffic and barking dogs while inside their home.

Safety and privacy are top of mind for these homeowners when shopping for a new patio door. Considering that the old patio door did not have blinds, the new between-the-glass blinds greatly increase the privacy in this home. The homeowners can easily lower the blinds and enjoy some seclusion from the bustling neighborhood. Cordless blinds are tucked between the panes of glass, out of reach from little hands and pets. This protects the blinds from damage and helps them harbor fewer allergens over time.

These homeowners were thrilled to see their backyard transformed with a new and improved patio door. Not only was the replacement project a total upgrade aesthetically, but it also helped improve the energy efficiency, sound performance, privacy and safety of the home. Ready to replace your patio door? Start browsing our selection online or get in touch with a Pella expert near you.