Sliding glass windows are typically designed to move horizontally on an installed track, creating significant ventilation and sealing tightly to decrease airflow through the frame. Homeowners can remove one sash, simplifying the glass cleaning process. Eliminating the need for additional trim, the frame sits within the opening for a flush finish. Since sliding windows do not open outward, they are effective for places like breezeways, porches and small exterior areas.

Many homeowners are pleased to discover that sliding products are reasonably priced, and that they can cover large window openings economically and efficiently. As with storm window styles, screens can be installed on the interior or exterior of the pane in order to keep out insects. Some windows are known as double-sliders, because both sashes move from side to side.

Homeowners should ask their selected contractors about purchasing a slider with the Energy Star seal of approval, which is given by the U.S. Department of Energy to efficient products with low-emissivity glass.

Replace Aging Storm Windows with Sliding Glass

Brothers Home Improvement, Inc. manufactures custom windows, sliding porch doors, entry doors and pet entries designed specifically for West Coast climate conditions. Using clean lines, energy-efficient glazing and a variety of glass grid options, Brothers constructs products that provide Costa Mesa, California homeowners with security, privacy and durability. Serving residents in Northern and Southern California and Northern Nevada, Brothers also installs window coverings like draperies, blinds and shutters. Call 800-672-3777 for product information or to schedule a consultation or an install.