Sliding Glass Doors vs. French Doors — What’s Best for Florida Homes?

🌴 Florida Homes Need Smart Door Solutions

With beautiful backyards, pools, and patios, Florida homes often use glass doors to connect inside and outside. But which is better — sliding doors or French doors?

Let’s break down what really matters for Florida homeowners.

✅ Sliding Glass Doors — Pros & Cons

Pros:
✔ Space-saving (perfect for condos or tight patios)
✔ Great views — large uninterrupted glass
✔ Secure and lockable
✔ Excellent with screens
✔ Withstand hurricanes (if impact-rated)

Cons:
❌ Require regular maintenance on rollers/tracks
❌ Less traditional style

✅ French Doors — Pros & Cons

Pros:
✔ Classic, elegant look
✔ Full double-door opening (great for moving furniture)
✔ More decorative options

Cons:
❌ Require more interior/exterior space to open
❌ More expensive
❌ Draft-prone if not sealed well
❌ Easier to break into if not reinforced

🏆 Our Recommendation

If you live in coastal, humid, or compact spaces like Miami or Orlando, sliding glass doors are the smarter choice for security, visibility, and airflow. And with proper repair and maintenance, they can last 20+ years.

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