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Swinging vs. Sliding Patio Doors. Which one is the best option?

When it comes to choosing the perfect patio door for your home, there is a few factors you will want to consider. With choices ranging from Sliding glass doors, swinging patio doors, and Specialty screen doors, your door is not just a door when it is also a beautiful, energy efficient, high-quality patio door. Check out the below guide for helpful tips in making your decision.

We offer two types of our Freedom Star Patio Doors: Swinging and sliding. Both types of patio doors provide unique benefits for your home. You will want to consider how much space you have near your patio door to determine which type is right for you. Swinging patio doors require more space, as they open by swinging in or out. Sliding patio doors allow for more functional space around your patio door, as they open by sliding on a track.

Swinging patio doors, sometimes known as a hinged patio door or a garden door–brings ample charm to your space. Swinging patio doors are available in two styles: the French hinged door and the centered patio door. Allowing for natural light and easy access to the outside, swinging patio doors are an elegant addition to your home.

Sliding patio doors, our most popular style of patio door. They allow for a generous amount of natural light and double as a space saver. Homeowner’s love sliding patio doors for their ease of use, customizable style, and affordability. Our Freedom Star Sliding Patio doors are a great addition to a wide variety of home styles.

You may also decide you want to add a sliding screen door to your patio door to let a cool breeze enter your home. A screen door will provide protection from the outside elements and keep insects out of your home.

Benefits of Sliding Windows

When it comes to choosing the right window style for your home you should start by doing some research and decide which window option will best suit your home and needs. If you are considering window replacement, most likely its because your windows have aged and or are damaged. Upgrading your windows could help your home become more energy efficient and add instant curb appeal to your home.  One of our most popular window options is our Freedom Star Sliding Window, below we will discuss the benefits of this style and why you might want to choose this option for your home.

What is a Sliding Window?

A sliding window opens by sliding horizontally along a top and bottom track in the window frame. Sometimes referred to as gliding windows, they have a clean look that will suit most any home.

Benefits of Sliding Windows

Low Maintenance: Sliding windows have fewer parts than most windows, so they are naturally low maintenance for homeowners.

Unobstructed Views: Sliding windows have minimal framing, allow lots of natural light to flow into the home, and provide expansive views of your outside surroundings.

Easy to Operate: Sliding windows are one of the easiest to open and close. They are not heavy and require little effort to open.

Affordability: Sliding windows are one of the most affordable options and they last a lifetime, so you will not need to worry about expensive repairs!

Energy Efficient: Sliding windows are engineered with energy efficiency in mind. Since they do not have complex opening and closing mechanism’s, the window seal will stay very tight when they are shut.

Professional Install

This type of window style will look great in just about any room of your home. If you do choose the Sliding Window, reach out to Freedom Construction to install your windows. We provide all of our homeowners with a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. We are proud to provide products with some of the industry’s most comprehensive product manufacturer warranties available.

Why Are My Gutters Leaking?

Gutters are usually not the top priority for homeowners to want to invest money into, but they play an extremely important role in protecting your homes foundation. Homeowners often ask us, “Why are my gutters dripping everywhere”? This is such a common question that today we will break down the top reasons of what could be causing this issue.

AGE

Typically gutters can last homeowners around 20 years, with the proper maintenance and care. Over time gutters age and can start to crack, causing water to leak through. If your gutters have reached their lifespan, it is time to replace them with our Freedom Star 6′ seamless gutter system with leaf protection.

CLOGGED 

A common reason for gutters to leak is that they could be clogged. When we inspect gutters, we often see major clogging from leaves, pine needles, twigs, and debris. Clogged gutters cause the rainwater to back up and not flow through the downspout. We recommend that homeowners try to clean out the gutters 2x per year. If you’re sick and tired of cleaning out your gutters, then it’s time to check out our Freedom Star Seamless Gutters that have our NO clog guarantee and a lifetime warranty.

CRACKS & HOLES 

Cracks and holes is one of the most obvious signs of leaky gutters, the outside elements overtime will naturally deteriorate your sectional gutter material. If you see even the smallest hole, then it will require some repair by sealing with waterproof sealant. Our seamless gutter systems are custom made and will eliminate these seams all together!

IMPROPER INSTALLATION 

Some homeowners try to cut corners and save money by installing their gutter system on their own. Proper installation is especially important, so that water properly drains. Gutters should be hung slightly downward so that water angles toward the downspouts. If the gutters are not pitched right, they are not going to drain properly.