A cracked patio door pane can be a big problem. Often, it’s a simple matter of a chair having fallen against it, a storm having thrown a branch, or, in some unknown manner, the glass has become opaque, and you are unable to look out at your yard. Fortunately, in most instances, the entire door does not need to be replaced. Excellent Sliding Door specializes in sliding door glass replacement in Tampa, and can typically complete work to replace glass while keeping the main frame of the door in excellent shape.
When You Need Sliding Door Glass Replacement
These are the most common reasons people call us:
- Cracked or shattered glass
- Fog or moisture trapped between the panes
- A pane that lets in too much heat
- Scratches or etching that will not come off
- You want safer or more energy-efficient glass
Foggy glass indicates the seal between the glass and the frame has failed, and the glass is no longer providing insulation. Cleaning the glass will not solve the problem. The solution is to have the glass on your sliding door replaced.
Safety First With Broken Patio Door Glass
It’s bad news if your glass has cracked. Moving the door with the cracked glass could cause further damage. Was it possibly made of tempered glass and has it shattered into thousands of pieces? Try to sweep up the glass while wearing shoes and try to keep cats and other animals out of the room until it has been cleaned up.
Temporary fix for now would be to tape heavy plastic over the opening. Then call us. We install safety glass which is specifically made for Sliding Glass Doors.
What Sliding Door Glass Replacement Looks Like
First we take the measurements of the pane and check the frame, the rollers and the seals. New glass would be of little use if the door would not run. We then order the right glass unit. We remove the old glass, put in the new one and re-seal it.
Options include tempered single pane, double pane insulated glass, Low E glass that cuts heat, and impact glass for storm protection. For Tampa homes that face west, Low E is worth a look. Your AC will thank you.
Local Homes We Help
Hyde Park and Palma Ceia have many old homes with original sliding patio doors. Although the frames may be solid, the glass is fogged. The intense sun and strong winds found in Bayshore and Westshore neighborhoods make it a perfect solution for sliding door glass replacement. In the Channel District, many tall sliders are used on the balconies of buildings.
Sliding Door Glass Replacement FAQs
Can you replace just the glass in a sliding door?
In most cases, yes. If the frame is sound, we can replace the glass unit(s) for a lot less than a full new door.
How long does sliding door glass replacement take in Tampa?
While our install time is typically short, the wait for glass is usually until the glass order is completed, which is based on the size we took on the measurement visit.
Is foggy sliding door glass a big deal?
The window does not pose an immediate risk, but it has lost its thermal performance and is likely to make the room warmer. Over time, the condensed moisture will likely increase to form more fog.
Who replaces sliding door glass near me?
We serve the South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore, Westshore, and Channel District neighborhoods from our office in Tampa.
Get Sliding Door Glass Replacement in Tampa
Cracked or cloudy glass does not have to be part of your life. Contact us at Excellent Sliding Door and let us measure, quote, and replace the glass in your door with clear glass. Book online at excellentslidingdoor.com.
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