Sliding glass patio doors

As much as we might like to think that such practical inventions as horizontally sliding doors are a product of modern human ingenuity, they are not. In fact, archaeological excavations in Pompeii, Italy, reveal evidence that sliding doors in Roman houses were in existence in the first century AD. Granted, those early sliding door models had slotted rocks for tracks and guides, and they probably didn't boast clear glass panels like modern full glass storm doors, but they were certainly the precursor of our modern sliding glass patio doors.

The modern slider became popular during America's flight to the suburbs in the late 1940s and early 1950s when families had access to back yard living areas which acted as an extension of their homes. Patio sliding glass doors were a perfect solution to maximizing limited space within early suburban homes, and their use has become a standard feature in most new construction to this day.

Modern patio sliding glass doors

Through Guida Door & Window, you can find modern sliders which combine quality, energy efficiency, aesthetic integrity, and long-lasting durability from manufacturers like Marvin, and Sunrise. All offer patio sliding glass doors which would have Romans of the first century AD wishing they had been born a few centuries later.

Sliders from Marvin feature two-point locking systems for extra security, along with the patented Ultrex sill which allows Marvin doors to slide smoothly no matter the season.

Sliding glass patio doors from Sunrise Windows offer especially outstanding thermal performance, plus this manufacturer offers slider models with built-in blinds for sun protection.

You'll find these, along with residential exterior doors, in the Guida Door & Window showrooms conveniently located in Boothwyn and Philadelphia, PA.