Patio Door Help Needed!
caro7342
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Comments (4)This is likely to be our forever house so we want to get it right and something that will stand the test of time. I was thinking sliding for the big opening but then struggling for the others. I like the idea of opening it all up in the family room but not sure how often we’d really do that and we will likely have a step down to the patio too so been wondering about French. The smaller doors on the side are tricky as table will be slightly in front of them so not a door to use often so again thinking French or maybe bifold as 2 will only be 2 panels but conscious of impact on the patio of two lots of doors opening on to it. So hard to know! Also the look of lots of different door styles...See MorePatio doors - design help!
Comments (4)When we had out new hard wood windows and French widows done, first we had a sales - man in this instance, come out to us and discuss what we wanted. We didn't need to have placed an order beforehand, that's what he came out for - to make a sale and take out order! Sending a salesman to discuss what you want is key to doing business! They can't hedge their bets on the off chance you may not buy anything, if you choose not to go ahead, that's just par for the course in the life of a salesperson and the sales cycle! When he came, we discussed everything we wanted to do (and anything he wasn't sure about on the technical side, he said he'd check and get back to us) took rough measurements and to all intents and purposes it was at that point we then placed the order, but we needn't have done so. After we paid an initial deposit, the measurer came out. He was more technical and provided the final sanity and possibility check for what we wanted and specc'd it all out. On the other hand, when we ordered our Panoramic doors (similar to bi-folds but different) they initial contact was by phone and internet - we gave them rough measurements of the size we'd be looking for and the colours and additions we wanted and they gave us a quote. They did however, have a mobile showroom that could have come to visit, with examples of finishes and options and will come and discuss your requirements. But as it turned out, we went to their show stand at the Homebuilding & renovation show instead to discuss it. We paid a refundable 10% deposit initially. Once we had the opening created, they sent a chap along to do precise measurements and to button down exactly what we wanted to have. We then paid 80% for them to make the doors and then the last 10% when they were fitted. So I just don't understand why they're not willing to come out. That's how most salespeople make their wages! If they can't be bothered to come out, don't use them, find a company who is willing to come out to discuss your requirements and perform a site survey. One thing though, I know some window and door companies, only fit to existing openings and won't do any re-modelling work, so you may have to find a builder if you want opening made bigger or moved and then the doors/windows can be fitted....See MoreHelp with design of steps from exterior french doors to garden/patio
Comments (1)My sister’s extension is almost complete. Outside she has had the patio raised up to meet the sliding doors (no step) and at the end of the patio she has had a set of steps leading down to another seating area. It’s all plain concrete at the moment until she has it paved. So in effect there are no awkward steps immediately from the house door. Hope that make sense?...See MoreHelp, need ideas for patio shade please
Comments (5)You need to erect some kind of windbreak whether it’s glass or some artificial plant sheeting. See link below to understand what I mean … https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodside-Artificial-Garden-Privacy-Screening/dp/B0725YFFPK/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?crid=3QHKWJN3SHJT4&cv_ct_cx=windbreak%2Bartificial%2Bhedge&keywords=windbreak%2Bartificial%2Bhedge&pd_rd_i=B0725YFFPK&pd_rd_r=2925d484-6596-4ab9-b66b-e6217c29d5a3&pd_rd_w=rWAJj&pd_rd_wg=sepbJ&pf_rd_p=bcf45e91-7734-4444-8467-834c3de4defe&pf_rd_r=NQ6RTMPJ87ENGWXN5VN5&qid=1652890465&sprefix=windbreak%2Bartificial%2Bhedge%2B%2Caps%2C57&sr=1-2-b75715df-0cbd-4312-a971-de5362256967-spons&th=1...See More
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