Patio Door Glass

Patio door glass are very similar to other double pane glass around your house. Replacing a patio door glass do costs more and takes more time to repair than a regular window.  The good news is that you can have any standard patio door glass repair in as little as one day depending on the glass shop you call and the availability of the glass size.

Patio door glass with white mutin bars

The glass for a sliding patio door is easy to measure because most of them have a standard size and they come in single pane or double pane. Also, almost all of them are tempered glass with some exceptions. How do you know if it is tempered glass? Check for a logo around the corner, if you see a logo then it is tempered glass. Another detail you should look for is that tempered glass doesn’t break like a regular glass. This type of glass will break into many little pieces. Don’t worry about this information because by law your patio door must have some type of safety glass installed and more likely the glass installer will replace it with the right type glass.

What information do you really need when calling for a quote?

• The size of the glass
• Double or Single Pane
• The type of glass you have – most likely it is clear glass
• Low e glass in patio door is also becoming popular

You don’t need to be perfect with the measurements because as I said already most these sliding patio door glass are standard. Knowing the difference between a double pane glass or single pane glass should not be a problem for you either. Checking to see what color your glass is will be more difficult to notice but you only need to know if it is clear glass or another color. One way to check the color of your glass is simply to go outside and try to see any color on the outside panel not the inside because the inside panel is always clear. Not able to tell the difference yet? Well check your windows for any type of low e glass.

Here are the standard sizes of patio doors and other information that will help you choose the right door glass for your home. Sometimes your patio door glass is custom made and you will not see any size close to your measurements. In this case just call a local glass shop and schedule an appointment to your home.

1/8″ Tempered Single Pane Patio Door Glass Size

• 28″ X 76″
• 34″ X 76″

3/16″ Tempered Single Pane Patio Door Glass Size

• 28″ X 76″
• 34″ X 76″
• 46″ X 76″
• 34″ X 92″

1/2″ Tempered Double Pane Patio Door Glass Size

• 20″ X 64″
• 22″ X 64″
• 22″ X 36″ (half patio door glass)

5/8″ Tempered Double Pane Patio Door Glass Size

• 28″ X 76″
• 34″ X 76″
• 46″ X 76″

These are the most common standard patio door glass sizes available from most glass suppliers. If your glass has mutin bars, low-e glass, or any other color, you will have to pay extra and wait a few more days. How much does it cost? Prices will vary depending on the type of frame you have and the glass company you call. Shop around for at least three companies and have the information ready so they can give you an idea how much they usually charge for this service. Make sure you to let them know which door you need to replace because it will matter or if you are planning to replace both of them.

FAQs:

Getting a patio door glass replacement – Shop around for the best quote.
What is patio door glass replacement cost – Expect to pay between $200 – $400
Type of patio door replacement glass – The most commons are clear or Low-e glass
I need a patio door glass repair – Again you can only replace or “repair” sliding patio door glass