Homeowners who visit our Cary, NC door showroom are sometimes hesitant to consider patio doors with built-in blinds.
But, after they learn all of the hidden benefits of patio doors with blinds between the glass, they are often convinced that these doors will be perfect for their homes.
Read on to learn our top three reasons to love patio doors with built-in blinds. We bet you’ll be convinced, too!
Patio Door Built-in Blinds are Safer
This 2018 study in the journal Pediatrics notes that external window blinds have been responsible for thousands of injuries to children in the past several decades. Sadly, window blind cords have also caused hundreds of deaths, especially in children 6 years old and younger.
Because most built-in blinds on patio doors are cordless, they eliminate this safety risk completely.
When we are helping parents or grandparents of young children find new patio doors, we always encourage them to consider built-in blinds for this reason.
The same is true for pet owners. Owners of new puppies and cats of all ages appreciate knowing that their pet can’t be hurt by chewing on dangling blind cords.
Patio Door Built-in Blinds are Easier to Clean
With built-in blinds, you never have to worry about dusting each individual vane as you do with Venetian blinds.
Vane is the technical term for the individual horizontal pieces which make up a set of blinds.
Because the blinds are encased in the door’s glass, they don’t become dusty or grimy over time.
This gives you all the functionality of patio door blinds, without the cumbersome cleaning commitments.
Patio Door Built-in Blinds are Less likely to Break than External Blinds
What usually happens with externally hung patio door blinds…not pretty.
External blinds can be…prissy.
Kids and pets can easily destroy them. Even just twisting them too tightly or in the wrong direction can render them useless. Whether they become stuck or saggy, or bent or bowed, eventually it seems that most external blinds break down. They become unsightly and worse, they stop working properly.
Patio door built-in blinds, on the other hand, are protected from damage. Their controls are usually magnetized or mechanical rather than manual. This saves them from accidental damage due to user error.
What this means for homeowners is much less time spent fiddling with blinds, trying to make them look and work right.
Summary
When you’re looking for new patio doors, you want to work with professionals who can guide you through the options that will make your home beautiful, safe, and care-free.
Window Works Co. has helped thousands of Triangle area homeowners find the patio doors they love. We’d love to help you, too!
Schedule a consultation call with us today for your window and door installation. We can’t wait to help you find the perfect new patio doors.
