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Pittsburgh Sliding Glass Doors

Save Space and Add More Natural Light With Sliding Glass Doors

Welcome more natural light into your home with the addition of sliding glass doors. Consisting of two or more panels of glass, these doors slide within the frame of the door rather than swing, requiring less floor space and allowing you to fill that space with furniture.

Whether you are building a new home or renovating, sliding glass doors can offer benefits that normal doors do not. Pittsburgh is no stranger to cold winters and semi-humid summers, and sliding glass doors can help seal your home from the outdoors and limit temperature fluctuation. Sliding glass doors can also be designed to complement any style.

Commonly known as: sliding patio door, sliding door, sliding deck doors, gliding door

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¹If you elect to participate in the Promotion, Finance Charges (Interest) will not accrue and you will not be required to make payments of interest or principal during the Promotional Period. If you pay the entire Amount Financed on or before the Promotional Expiration Date, then you will not have to pay any Finance Charge. However, if you elect to participate in the No Interest No Payment promotion and do not pay the entire Amount Financed on or before the Promotional Expiration Date, then you will be responsible for paying the Finance Charge, which will accrue as of the first calendar day following the Promotional Expiration Date. In that case, your first payment of principal and interest will be due thirty calendar days after the Promotional Expiration Date. Late charges will apply as set forth in the Truth and Lending Disclosures as of the Promotional Expiration Date. You may also prepay your account at any time without penalty. Financing is subject to credit requirements and satisfactory completion of finance documents. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only. Normal late charges apply. Offer expires on 05/31/2020.

²Minimum purchase of four windows and/or doors required. Offer excludes Pella® Insynctive® technology, Pella® blinds and shades, Encompass by Pella® entry doors, and storm doors. The 50% off applies only to the cost of installation. Discount does not apply to the cost of product and trim. The savings described in this offer is based on each participating distributor's standard retail pricing methodology reduced to reflect the promotional offer. There are often adjustments in consumer cost and other factors that may not apply to this offer. Only valid on select Pella® products and installation methods. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. Repairs to existing products including parts such as sash and panel replacements excluded. Prior sales excluded. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Offer expires on 05/31/2020. #PA013324

Popular Local Trends & Styles

Contemporary Style
Pittsburgh area homeowners, especially those who are first-time buyers, are often looking to update their home. Contemporary glass doors, with smart styling, clean sightlines, and virtually unlimited design choices, can help you achieve whatever style or aesthetic you desire for your home. Choose from a variety of wood types, colors, finishes, and hardware to add personality to your doors and complement whatever design choices you already have in place.
Colonial Style
Even in the modern era, colonial homes are all around Pittsburgh. Typically two to three stories, these traditional-style homes are often made of red brick and boast a sophisticated exterior that emphasizes a warm and inviting front door. Inside, the first floor often revolves around a formal living room, dining room, or family room. You can add instant style to this space with a sliding glass door for easy access to your outdoor patio area.
Customizable Comfort
Don’t settle for the standard when it comes to your sliding glass door. Take your pick of hardware, glass, and frame to fit your design, and then choose from a variety of prefinished stains and colors. No matter your desired style — modern, traditional, or contemporary — there is a sliding glass door that can serve as the perfect finishing touch for your home.
Sliding Glass Doors With Screens
For homeowners who want the best of both worlds, adding a screen¹ to your sliding glass door can offer exactly that. Invite a cool summer breeze into your home without having to worry about fending off an invasion of bugs. There are different types of patio door screens, with a variety of materials, to suit whatever works best between your home and patio.

¹Warning: Use caution when children or pets are around open windows and doors. Screens are not designed to retain children or pets.

Product Lines

Recommended Customizations^*

Traditional designs abound in the Pittsburgh area, where colonial, Cape Cod, and Tudor style homes are among the most common architectural styles. Window grilles are the perfect addition for homeowners who want to remain authentic to their home’s traditional design. Transoms, a crosspiece placed above the large glass panels of your doors, can also achieve this look.

Hardware

Classic Collection
Essential Collection

Grilles

Traditional Grille Pattern
New England Grille Pattern
Custom Grille Pattern

¹Not all customizations are available in all Pella product lines.

Pittsburgh Climate Recommendations

Diverse Climate

Prepare for bitterly cold winters and semi-humid summers with Pella® Impervia®. This strong fiberglass, for both windows and patio doors, is durable enough to withstand extreme heat and subzero cold.

Weather Protection

Prepare wood patio doors for bitterly cold winters and semi-humid summers. EnduraClad® and EnduraClad® Plus exterior finishes resist fading and look great for years.

Insulating Glass

Pella® offers windows with Advanced Low-E Insulating Glass and AdvancedComfort Low-E Insulating Glass, both with argon, to help keep your home insulated from Pittsburgh’s chilly winters and moderate summers.

Why Choose Pella?

Customized with You in Mind

Pella windows and doors are made specifically for your home because one size doesn't fit all. With access to many materials, colors and options, including exclusive snap-in options for shades, blinds and grilles, along with smart home products and a proprietary finishing process that helps provide a quality finish.

Built to Last

Pella products are backed by some of the strongest window, door and installation warranties in the business. When installed by a Pella branch, your project is backed by our Pella Care Guarantee, our package of product warranties, installation warranty and service agreement that covers your products and their installation — including labor — for up to 10 years. See the written limited warranty for details, including exceptions and limitations, or contact Pella Customer Service at 877-473-5527.

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An in-home consultation can help you explore all options and get a professional opinion on what will work best for you. During the consultation, local window professionals can come to your home to assess your window replacement needs and understand your priorities and budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What factory-prefinished stain and paint colors are available on Pella products?
- Wood Windows and Patio Doors – Wood interiors offer more design flexibility — windows and patio doors can be stained or painted to match your decor. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's wood products.
  
  As part of Pella Corporation’s commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, we use Water-Based Green Chemistry. Our factory-applied stain is water-based, which significantly decreases the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted into the air.
  
  Fiberglass Windows and Patio Doors – Available in colors offering the quality look of painted wood — including a dual-color option. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's fiberglass products.
  
  Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors – Pella's unique vinyl formula is performance-tested for excellent weathering, durability, and color retention. Solid- and Dual-Color frames are available. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's vinyl products.
  
  Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors – You'll save time and finishing costs when your entry door arrives prefinished in your choice of paint or stain color that will look beautiful for years. Explore interior and exterior finish options for Pella's fiberglass and steel entry doors.
What general maintenance is required for my Pella windows and patio doors?
- Pella recommends you inspect your windows and patio doors at least annually as part of a home checkup. Maintenance can prolong the life of your Pella windows and doors and will help ensure maximum warranty coverage.
  
  As needed, clean, repaint or restain your windows and patio doors, and recaulk around them to help maintain optimal performance. Also, be sure to regularly check for leaks and improper drainage above or around vents and sprinkler systems that may subject your windows and patio doors to prolonged water exposure.
  
  Review the Maintenance section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about how to properly maintain the interior and exterior of your Pella windows and patio doors.
How do I choose the right paint or stain for my wood windows and doors?
- Stained Wood Interior Finish – Pella strongly recommends the use of a good-quality pre-stain wood conditioner before staining Pella windows and patio doors to reduce the possibility of a blotchy-looking, uneven finish. Ask your paint or finishing professional to recommend a pre-stain wood conditioner, a stain and a finishing coat that are compatible.
  
  Painted Wood Interior Finish – The most important consideration to make when choosing your paint is good blocking resistance — the ability of a paint to resist sticking. Failure to use a high-quality paint with good blocking resistance may result in a window or door that sticks shut, even after the paint has dried. Ask your qualified paint professional to recommend a paint with good blocking resistance. Don't simply rely on a paint's price or brand name in making your selection. Expensive paint may not necessarily offer good blocking resistance. Also, ask your paint professional to recommend a wood primer and paint that are compatible and whether sanding is required between coats of paint.
  
  Explore the factory pre-finish options available for Pella's wood products.
Which Pella doors are available with SmartKey® Technology?
- SmartKey Technology is available, and comes standard, on Pella's fiberglass and steel entry doors. Architect Series® sliding, French and hinged patio doors with hardware from the Rustic, Classic or Modern Collection will have SmartKey Technology.
  
  Learn more about Pella's hardware collections and how to use SmartKey Technology.
Where can I get paint or stain to match the interior and exterior of my Pella products?
- Paints and stains for Pella products are available in quarts and gallons via special order through Lowe's stores or your local Pella Window and Door Showroom. You will need to provide the color of the paint or stain that you need to place an order.
  
  Or you may take the color or stain desired along with the substrate you are trying to match to your local Sherwin-Williams® or home improvement store and have them custom match the color.
  
  If you don't have a Pella paint chip or just need a small bottle of touch up paint or stain for dings and scratches, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877) 473-5527 for further assistance.
  
  Be sure to consult with your local paint or finish store representative or professional to help address your specific finishing needs and review the Finishing section of your Pella Owner's Manual for details about how to properly finish your Pella products.
How do I clean my Pella windows and patio doors? What can I use to clean them?
- Clean the interior and exterior frame surfaces with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits. Or Pine-Sol® can be applied with a clean, dry cloth or towel. Do not use abrasives. Do not scrape or use tools that might damage the surface. Should you need it, touch-up paint is available at the Pella Window and Door Showroom nearest you.
  
  Clean the window sill using the brush attachment on a vacuum and vacuum off any debris.
  
  It is normal for water to accumulate in the sill and track. On products with weep holes, the water is intended to drain to the outside via the drainage or "weep" holes.
  - To clean the weep (drainage) system, check to make sure that the weep holes are clear of obstruction (dirt, sand, or building materials).
  - To clean the weep holes, use a small, soft brush to clear the opening. Weep holes may be located both inside and outside the window in the bottom of the frame. If the window is "stacked," there may be weep holes between the units.
  WARNINGS:
  - Do not use abrasive or caustic solvents as they may damage your windows or patio doors.
  - Do not scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.
  - Do not power-wash.
  Review the Cleaning section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about how to properly clean your Pella windows and patio doors.
How do I clean and restore shine to the handles and hardware on my windows and doors?
- A soft cloth and mild cleaner may be used on most Pella hardware finishes.
  
  Living finish Oil-Rubbed Bronze hardware will develop its own unique patina with use, care and handling. Simply wipe the hardware with a soft cloth so as not to damage the finish. The changing of color on the hardware is not a warranty issue.
  
  The solid brass hardware used on some previous vintages of Pella wood hinged (French) patio doors has a clear protective coating to prevent tarnishing. Download instructions to care for solid brass hardware.
  
  For additional information about how to properly care for your Pella windows and doors, refer to the Cleaning section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual.
  
  For further assistance, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877)-473-5527.
How do I lock and unlock my sliding patio door?
- The thumbturn lock is located behind or above the door handle. To lock the door, turn the thumbturn lock to a vertical locked position. The locking system will engage when the door is closed. To unlock the door, turn the thumbturn lock in the opposite direction to a horizontal position.
  
  If your sliding patio door is equipped with a footbolt lock, it has two positions. One allows the door to be latched when it's about 3 inches open; the other provides extra security when the door is fully closed.
  
  To engage the lock, move the lock handle toward the side of the door. To disengage the lock, move the lock handle toward the center of the door.
  
  Review the Sliding Patio Door Screen section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about the operation and care of your sliding patio door. If you continue to have difficulty, request a service visit or call (800) 242-1008 to find a Pella service location nearest you.
How do I remove the screen from my sliding patio door?
- Download instructions for the material and vintage of your sliding patio door.
  
  Wood Sliding Patio Doors
  Fiberglass Sliding Patio Doors
  - Pella Impervia® (2005 – current) sliding patio doors
  Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors
  - Encompass (Thermastar) by Pella (2003 – current) sliding patio doors
  - Pella® 350 Series (2010 – current) sliding patio doors
  We try to include information for a large portion of our various products and vintages; however, we do not have every older set of instructions available online. If you have questions regarding a non-current product not found on our site, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877)-473-5527 for further assistance.
  
  If you have difficulty removing the screen, request a service visit or call (800) 242-1008 to find a Pella service location nearest you.
  
  WARNING: Screen will not stop child or pet from falling out the window. Keep child or pet away from open door.
  
  Refer to the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for more information on operation, recommended care, and maintenance for your Pella sliding patio doors.

Sliding Glass Door Projects in Pittsburgh

Indecision can be solved with a little inspiration. Check out how other homeowners in your area have incorporated patio doors into their home with Pella Window and Doors of Pittsburgh.

Find more inspiration for your sliding glass door project, get additional design tips, and learn more about finding the right sliding door for your home.