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Choosing between French and sliding glass doors that lead to patios, decks and verandas often proves challenging. Although quality products can deliver exceptional functionality, expansive views and infuse a space with natural light, inherent differences exist.
Homeowners generally rank security among their top priorities when choosing exterior doors. Unfortunately, French and sliders do not provide the burglary deterrence of a sturdy steel door. That being said, these usually large-paned products typically have unique security systems.
The common sliding glass door usually leverages a type of latch and lock system. Once the slider enters a portion of the casing, an interior latch can be triggered and secured with a key. One practical strategy everyday people use involves placing a length of thin lumber between the bottom of the slider’s base and door frame. This seemingly simple trick doubles down on security, and a burglar typically needs to shatter a large pane to gain access.
French doors use a hinged system and usually close and lock at the center. Many employ lock sets similar to those of entry doors. Although key locks may be the preferred option, they rarely deliver heightened security. Additional deterrents are typically required with French exterior doors.
Perhaps the critical difference between French and sliding glass doors involves the use of space. Sliding glass doors are widely ranked among the top options in terms of not interfering with usable living space. The large panes slide from one side to the other and allow maximum square footage usage inside the home and on the deck, patio or veranda.
By contrast, French doors work on hinges and require a clear path to swing. That reduction in usable space remains a factor in many people’s decision-making process. But there are mitigating factors that make French doors valuable space options. These include the fact they can be installed to open outward, thus not affecting inside living space. The other involves the fact opening both doors affords homeowners an expansive opening for moving items such as furniture and increased fresh airflow.
Homeowners usually discover wide-reaching French and sliding door opportunities that enhance quality of life and property values. By considering security, space usage and other considerations, you can select the best options for your home and lifestyle.
Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling. Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes. By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.
Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates. He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience. Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs. In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”.
Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.
If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.
The Stuff our attorneys make us include...
In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:
1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;
2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;
3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.
Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.
