Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Large openings/Bringing the outside in



Folding door systems like Nanawall, La Cantina, and many smaller manufactures offer the best opportunity to maximize the connection your home has with the outdoor living areas. Essentially adding additional outdoor rooms devoid of a threshold. This connection although comes at a price nearly $900 a lineal foot.



Glass vertical lift windows (Garage Doors) offer a similar barrier free connection to outdoor spaces. They are available in a multitude of colors and materials (wood, aluminum). The tracks can be celebrated or somewhat concealed, the doors also can be automatic or manually operated. Standard doors can range in the $300-400 per lineal foot range, while vertical bifold doors can rival the price of Nanawalls.



Sliding doors are another notable option. Standard sliders can give you an opening of 4', while a 16' length of glazing can be configured to provide an 8' opening. Custom sliding doors expand your design and opening range substantially. Sliders depending on material (wood, aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl) can range from $90-$450 per lineal foot (and on up).

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