patio doors

Sliding glass panels

Patio doors are large glass doors that open onto a patio, deck, or backyard.

They typically come in two styles: sliding doors that move horizontally on tracks, or hinged French doors that swing open.

The glass panels let in natural light and provide a view of the outdoor space: We watched the kids play in the yard through the patio doors.

sliding

tracks

Marks showing passage

  • rollersRotating cylindrical movers
  • glideMove with effortless continuity
  • bypassRoute that skirts obstacles

telescoping · handle · latch · smooth · effortless · space-saving · aluminum · vinyl · fiberglass · frameless

outdoor

deck

Ship's flat surface

veranda · alfresco · poolside · sunroom · courtyard · pergola · barbecue · landscaping · firepit · gazebo

glazing

glass

Transparent solid from sand

laminated · tinted · insulated · clear · frosted · reflective · energy-efficient · thermal · safety glass · shatterproof

entry

threshold

Point of beginning

  • sillWindow's bottom ledge
  • jambVertical frame member
  • accessRight to enter

welcome · step · crossing · boundary · kick plate

security

deadbolt

Key-operated door lock

sensor · alarm · shatterproof · privacy · keyed · secure

Categories
Opposites
openness and transparency

patio doorsbrick wall

Stacked masonry partition

blank wall · concrete wall · steel door · partition wall · security door

interior vs. exterior access

patio doorsinterior doors

closet door · bathroom door · basement door · cellar door · attic hatch

scale and openness of passage

patio doorssingle door

One standalone entry panel

pet door · doggy door · hatch · porthole · transom

Family

door, outdoor, doorway, patio, doors, doormat, indoor, doorstep, doorbell

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G