Why Choose Outswing French Patio Doors

Your patio door is an important connection between indoor comfort and outdoor living. Whether you’re thinking about replacing an old door or installing a new entrance to your patio or backyard, you’ll want a door that matches your home’s design and style while providing optimal functionality.

If you’ve been considering your patio door options, you’ve likely come across hinged patio doors or French doors in your search and wondered if they’re right for your home.  Unlike sliding doors that move on a track, hinged patio doors swing open from one or more sides, utilizing heavy-duty hinges mounted to a door frame.  Hinged French patio doors can swing inward or outward based on your space and preference.

Should a swinging door open inward or outward?

French doors add a dash of elegance to any room and may be the right choice for your home, but you may be unsure about which way they should swing. 

Inswing French doors open into the interior of your home and are the most common option in residential settings.  While inswing hinged doors are lovely, they also take up more interior space.  These doors need space in the room to open, requiring you to plan your furniture arrangement accordingly.

Outswing French patio doors open toward the outside of your home rather than into your interior living space.  They feature two door panels that meet in the middle.  The outswing design pushes the doors toward your patio or yard when opened, keeping the indoor space clear.

Benefits of an Outswing French Patio Door

Patio doors that swing out, like the V400 Tuscany Series Patio Doors pictured above, offer several advantages that may make them the right choice for your home.  Here are three reasons to choose an outswing French door for your patio.

Weather Resistant

Patio doors that swing out use compression gaskets instead of the sweep gaskets found on inswing doors.  This means the outswing doors press against the gaskets when closed, therefore maintaining a tighter seal and better protection against wind, rain, and air leaks. 

Wide Openings

Outswing patio doors can create larger openings than traditional sliding doors, making it easier to move between indoor and outdoor living spaces and providing ample airflow. Double hinged French doors can open up to 6 feet wide, giving you plenty of room to carry furniture through the doorway.  The extra-wide opening is also useful during gatherings as guests can flow freely between your kitchen or living room and your patio space.

More Floor Space

Since the doors don’t swing into the space, with outswing patio doors you’ll gain valuable floor space inside your home.  The swing path of standard hinged doors can take up around 15 square feet of interior space.  When you opt for outswing doors, this swing space moves outside, helping you to maximize your interior space.

More Room Layout Options

The space-saving aspect of outswing patio doors can be especially important in smaller rooms where every inch counts. With these doors, you don’t need to plan your room layout around the door swing path, giving you more interior design flexibility.  You can also place furniture closer to your outdoor living area without blocking the door’s path.

Create a Sleek Interior

Many homeowners choose French patio doors for their architectural appeal, and outswing doors maximize this benefit.  Outswing French doors hide the hinges on the exterior of your home, creating a cleaner look inside your living space.  It may be a small detail, but it contributes to a more polished interior look because your eye focuses on the glass and the outdoor view instead of the functional parts of the door.

Where to get an Outswing French Patio Door

If you are searching for a design option that adds a sense of sophistication and luxury to your home, outswing French doors may be the best patio door option for you.  Selecting the hinged patio door that’s right for your home means balancing style, function, and the practical features that work for your space.  Working with the professionals at Dick’s Rancho Glass can make the process smooth and enjoyable.

At Dick’s Rancho Glass, we have many years of experience in glass patio door replacement, and we are happy to serve homeowners throughout the Sacramento Area. If you’re tired of your old glass sliding doors and are looking into your options for a replacement and are interested in either an inswing or outswing French patio door, we can help. We are proud to offer high-quality and energy-efficient Milgard® patio doors and windows. Milgard patio doors are crafted for smooth operation and beautiful design. To begin exploring your replacement sliding glass door options, give us a call, contact us here, or visit one of our two glass showrooms in the Sacramento area:

Dick’s Rancho Glass Sacramento at 2900 ROUTIER ROAD

Or call us at (916)363-6554

Dick’s Rancho Glass Fair Oaks at 5349 SAN JUAN AVE.

Or call us at (916)863-2500

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