Installing a patio door not only increases the glass size but will offer another entry exit point to add deck or sunroom access.
Replace window with patio door.
Most of the time when a window is turned into a patio door the header has to be expanded beyond the projected opening of the door.
Doors skylights and windows replacing window with patio door i m planning to replace a 48 wide window with a 60 sliding patio door.
Adding more glass area can be done by removing a single window and adding a bay or bow window or even a wider combination window.
Using the sliding glass door instructions install the door into the frame.
The good news about turning a window into a door assuming it s wide enough is that the advanced carpentry required for altering a load bearing wall is pretty much done for you.
Caulk the door and add trim on the inside and outside.
The section of wall has no electrical or plumbing.
Hinged patio doors hinged patio doors are commonly known as french doors and are available as inswing or outswing models with optional sidelights and transom windows.
Also called sliding glass doors gliding patio doors have at least one door panel that glides smoothly past another door panel to save room where you need it.
Make sure the sliding glass door works properly.