Sliding Door Types & Brands - Complete Service Guide
Our service mix
Per ENERGY STAR, sliding doors account for up to 25% of conditioned-space air leakage in older Florida homes - more than windows in many cases. Type matters: pocket doors and French sliders typically seal worse than well-maintained patio doors because of the additional moving parts.
Door types we service
Manufacturers we service
OEM parts vs. OEM-equivalent: about 78% of our repairs use original-manufacturer parts (genuine Pella, Andersen, PGT rollers, latches, weatherstripping). The remaining 22% use OEM-equivalent components when factory parts are discontinued or back-ordered. Both options come with our 1-year hardware warranty.
Designer Series, Lifestyle Series, Architect Series. Florida-coast common.
200, 400, A Series. Frenchwood gliding doors.
WinGuard, EnergyVue. Native Florida manufacturer.
Sentinel, Targa, Estate. Miami-based, HVHZ-rated.
Tuscany, Style Line, Trinsic. Aluminum-clad common.
Premium vinyl + aluminum sliders.
Folding + sliding panel walls.
Multi-slide telescoping systems.
Per the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) standard 920, sliding glass doors must endure 100,000 open/close cycles in test conditions. In coastal Florida service, we see real-world hardware life of 30,000-60,000 cycles for premium brands and 15,000-25,000 for value-tier - both due to salt-air, not cycle wear.
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Questions about sliding door types
What types of sliding doors do you repair?
All major types: traditional sliding glass (patio) doors, pocket doors, French sliders, multi-slide, automatic storefront, bifold, accordion, and hurricane impact-rated systems. Our techs are trained on Pella, Andersen, PGT, CGI, Milgard, Eclipse, and Jeld-Wen hardware.
What's the difference between a sliding glass door and a pocket door?
A sliding glass door (also called a patio door) glides along an exposed track and stops at the frame. A pocket door slides into a hollow wall cavity, disappearing when fully open. Pocket doors require track-in-wall repair access; cost averages 30-40% more than equivalent patio door work.
Are impact-rated sliding doors required in Florida?
Yes, in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) - currently Miami-Dade and Broward counties - per Florida Building Code §1626. Other coastal counties (including Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River) require either impact-rated glazing OR approved storm shutters. Recent 2025 salt-air corrosion data shows accelerated frame degradation affecting standard aluminum near the Indian River Lagoon, prompting Treasure Coast builders to specify impact-rated sliding doors for new construction and major renovations. This choice delivers superior insurance premiums and sustained performance through active hurricane season while meeting updated coastal durability standards.
What's the lifespan of a sliding glass door in coastal Florida?
Frame and glass: 25-40 years if maintained. Hardware (rollers, locks, weatherstripping): 7-15 years - shorter near the coast due to salt-air corrosion. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) lists 7-10 years for coastal hardware vs 15+ inland.
Can you repair automatic sliding doors at storefronts?
Yes. We service automatic doors from Stanley, Horton, Besam, Record, and Nabco. Common repairs: motor replacement, sensor calibration, belt + drive train, header alignment, ADA-compliant button or wave-sensor installation.
Do you work on commercial multi-slide doors?
Yes. Multi-slide systems (3-panel, 4-panel, telescoping) require specialized rollers and head tracks.
Brands we service: NanaWall, Eclipse Walls, La Cantina, Western Window. Repairs run higher than residential ($895-$3,400 per panel) due to weight and head-track complexity.
Treasure Coast cities we serve
All 10 Treasure Coast cities. Mobile service, fast quote, no nonsense.