“How Much Do Folding, Sliding Patio Doors Cost ?” you ask. Folding Glass Patio Door prices are as varied as the companies from which you choose. As you view this Premier Folding Doors video -an installation in a gorgeous Yorba Linda, CA home, with breathtaking outdoor landscapes-you probably ask: “What is the price of these folding exterior doors ?”
Comparing the cost of folding doors is similar to comparing the cost of cars for sale-they vary from low to high, depending upon size, quality, and features. It’s important for architects, builders, contractors, remodelers and homeowners to compare size, quality, and features. Review this comparison list, so proper evaluations on the price of folding, sliding patio doors can be made.
Folding Doors Costs are impacted by:
1. Purchase and Installation Costs.
The most common mistake in comparing costs is not considering: “Does this folding doors price include installation?” The cost of installing folding, sliding doors can be 20%-30% of the actual folding doors purchase price. So be sure you compare final folding doors product plus installation costs. (TGroup's Premier Folding Doors prices quoted to clients include installation, eliminating the problems and hazards of doing it yourself.)
2. Sizes . Costs are quoted by linear feet, square footage, and the number of folding door panels-to name a few. Compare the difference in sizes, panels, folding door area, etc., so adequate size cost comparisons can be made.
3. and 4. Materials and Quality: Material quality matters, so get accurate information on the quality of folding door materials, such as:

• Folding Doors Glass: The glass/windows used in folding sliding doors can be presented in so many quality variables:
• Glass thickness: robust to impact glass;
• Treated glass, tempered glass: do these doors actually meet standards for air intrusion and water tightness? Do they exceed standards for air intrusion and water tightness?
• Low e glass, insulated glass: for energy-efficiency, keeping temperatures inside, and protection from outside temperatures-cool, cold, warm, or hot.
• Type of frames: Aluminum, wood, frameless.
• Folding doors tracks: flush, semi-flush, etc.

5. Folding Doors Features:

Folding sliding doors have features you must compare, when comparing costs. Features such as:

• Number of In-swing or Out-swing doors
• Number of folding panels
• Frame or frameless folding doors
• Standard or Custom Colors
• Folding door hardware: types, sizes, number
• Types, and number of, security locks