3 Tips on Choosing the Best Hardware for Your Patio Door

When buying your new patio door, the door hardware is a minor design detail that requires major attention. Your patio door hardware contributes to the beauty, functionality and security of the door. Renewal by Andersen® of Knoxville, the area’s replacement doors expert, offers an array of hardware styles and finishes to make your replacement patio doors uniquely yours. To help you make the right hardware choices, use these tips:

Choose a Low-Maintenance Finish

In an exterior door replacement, maintenance requirements should be a priority. Long-term exposure to weather and regular use could take away the luster of your hardware in time. Fortunately, all eight finishes in our stunning Estate™ collection are forged from solid brass and not stamped. They will stand the test of time, through the extreme heat of the summer to the freezing winters and every season in between. In addition, our nickel, chrome and brass varieties come with a special coating that makes them immune against corrosion and tarnish.

Focus on Security

One of the chief functions of patio doors is to guard your home, which is why you can’t afford to skimp on security. We gave the locking mechanism of our patio doors a lot of thought. Andersen hinged patio doors come with a 5-point locking system that greatly increases their security and reliability. On the other hand, our sliding doors have a unique Andersen reach-out lock that pulls the door panel tightly into the jamb. An exterior keyed lock is available with all of our doors, while our sliding doors have an optional auxiliary foot lock to provide another measure of security.

Match Your Hardware

When it comes to the hardware finish, try to match the appearance of the existing hardware pieces in the room. For instance, if you’re using chrome for your windows, don’t choose brass for your patio doors. Mismatching hardware finishes decreases visual harmony. Fortunately, we offer a wide range of hardware finishes. On top of our standard white and stone options, we offer eight premium metallic finishes (two varieties of chrome, brass, nickel and bronze).

Upgrading your current patio is an excellent project to prepare your home for summer. This is because our windows and patio doors can help improve your home’s energy efficiency. Let Renewal by Andersen of Knoxville help you choose the best hardware design for your replacement patio doors and replacement windows. Call us today at (866) 609-5033 to schedule your free, no-obligation, in-home consultation. We serve many areas in Tennessee, including Maryville, TN.