Upgrading your doors with North Georgia Replacement Windows can significantly enhance both the functionality and appearance of your home, offering a noticeable improvement in its overall appeal, function, and energy efficiency. Infinity from Marvin sliding doors offer a perfect blend of style, performance, and durability. Whether you're opting for a sliding patio door or sliding French doors, Infinity from Marvin delivers high quality options that blend perfectly with their line of Infinity windows. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of these doors, explain the difference between sliding patio doors and sliding French doors, and give you tips on what to expect during the sliding door installation process.
Why Choose Infinity from Marvin Sliding Doors?
Before exploring the differences between Infinity's sliding patio doors and sliding French doors, let's first highlight the key advantages of their sliding doors in general. Infinity from Marvin is known for its use of Ultrex® fiberglass, a highly durable material that outperforms traditional wood and vinyl doors. Here's why choosing Infinity from Marvin sliding doors can elevate your home:
Unmatched Durability - Infinity sliding doors are constructed using Ultrex® fiberglass, known for being resistant to cracking, warping, and denting . Unlike wooden doors, which are susceptible to moisture, pests, and rot, these doors are built to last through harsh weather conditions, ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance. Infinity's proprietary acrylic finishes stand the test of time, resisting chipping, scratching, and fading to keep your door looking great year after year.
Energy Efficiency - The energy-efficient glass options in Infinity sliding doors help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By maintaining a consistent indoor temperature, this can improve energy efficiency and potentially lower heating and cooling costs, making Infinity sliding doors an ideal choice for energy-saving upgrades.
Space-Saving Design - Infinity sliding doors are a great space-saving solution for your home. Since they open by sliding along a track, they don't require additional space to swing open like traditional hinged doors. This makes them perfect for homes where space is limited, as they won't interfere with furniture or decor while still providing easy access between the indoors and outdoors.
Multi-Point Locking System - Keeping your family safe and home secure is the primary function of any exterior door. The multi-point locking system is standard on all Infinity patio doors. This system secures your sliding door with two touch-point locks for improved stability and sense of safety. For even greater security, an optional footbolt allows you to partially open the door to let in fresh air without allowing unauthorized entry and preventing young children and pets from exiting.
Smooth Operation - One of the key benefits of Infinity sliding doors is their smooth, easy operation. The precision-engineered rollers ensure effortless gliding, even after years of use. This is particularly beneficial for large doors that need to open and close regularly, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Customized Design Options - Infinity sliding glass doors allow you to create the perfect door for your home that blends seamlessly with your design aesthetic. Select from Infinity's exterior and interior finish options, including the EverWood interior finish, a stainable synthetic wood with the beauty of natural wood and the durability Infinity from Marvin products are known for. Available in two, three, and four-panel configurations spanning up to 16-feet wide with your choice of hardware style and finish.
Specialty Glass Options - The glass in your sliding patio door can offer much more than beautiful views with specialized glass options for added energy efficiency, privacy, security, or noise reduction.
What's the Difference Between Sliding Patio Doors and Sliding French Doors?
When selecting the right sliding door for your home, it's important to understand the differences between sliding patio doors and sliding French doors. Both options offer the benefits of easy access to outdoor spaces and natural light, but they differ slightly in design.
Sliding Patio Door 1. Sliding Patio Doors
Design: sliding patio doors typically feature a more modern, minimalist design with larger glass panels and narrower frames. They are available in several configurations:
Two panels — one fixed and one operable
Three panels - two fixed and one operable (option to place operable panel on either side or in the center)
Four panels - two outside fixed panels and two operable panels in the center
Space Efficiency: Since sliding patio doors slide open horizontally, they don't take up additional space when opened, making them ideal for areas where you don't want the door swinging into the room.
Simplicity: These doors have a more straightforward design and are often used in modern or contemporary homes. They offer easy functionality with clean lines and minimalist appeal.
Best for: Homeowners who want a simple, easy-to-operate door that maximizes views and natural light with minimally sized frames.
2. Sliding French Doors
Design: Sliding French door frames mimic the traditional aesthetic of French doors with slightly wider frames, particularly noticeable along the bottom rails, but still offer the space-saving benefit of a sliding operation. Like the sliding patio door option, they are available in several configurations, including:
Two panels — one fixed and one operable
Three panels - two fixed and one operable (option to place operable panel on either side or in the center)
Four panels - two outside fixed panels and two operable panels in the center
Elegance and Style: Sliding French doors offer a more classical, sophisticated appearance. They combine the beauty of French doors—known for their style and charm—with the practicality of a sliding door. For a more traditional French door style, simulated divided lites (SDL) or grilles-between-the-glass (GBG) in various patterns may be added.
Space-Saving with Elegance: Like sliding patio doors, sliding French doors don't require extra clearance to swing open, making them ideal for areas where you want to maintain floor space but still want a grand, classic look.
Best for: Homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their home, while still maintaining practicality and space-efficiency.
Sliding Patio Door - Modern Design with Narrower Frames 
Sliding French Door - Traditional Design with Wider Frames Sliding Door Installation: What You Need to Know
Whether you're replacing old patio doors or installing a new set of sliding doors, proper sliding door installation is crucial to the performance and longevity of the doors. Here's what you need to consider when planning for sliding door installation:
Professional Installation is Key - At North Georgia Replacement Windows, we go above and beyond to provide every client with a positive installation experience. That's why we provide annual FGIA (Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance) certification training to our installers, we have a FGIA certification instructor on staff, we have a Project Manager at every installation, and we provide a Lifetime Service Warranty in addition to Infinity's Limited Lifetime Product Warranty.
Choosing the Right Door - Deciding between different styles of sliding doors, like sliding patio doors or sliding French doors, depends on your personal preferences and the design of your home. Infinity from Marvin offers both options, allowing you to select the one that best suits your needs.
Prepping Your Space - Your North Georgia Replacement Windows installation team will inspect the framing after removing your old door or windows to ensure that any wood rot or other issues are identified and corrected. A customized water management system will be installed to prevent water intrusion.
Post-Installation - Our installers will remove and dispose of your old doors or windows and clean the installation area, leaving you free to sit back, relax, and enjoy your new sliding glass doors.
Conclusion: Upgrade Your Home with an Infinity from Marvin Sliding Doors
Whether you're looking for sleek, contemporary sliding patio doors or the classic elegance of sliding French doors, Infinity from Marvin offers a solution for every homeowner. Their energy-efficient, durable, and stylish sliding doors are designed to last and enhance the beauty and functionality of your home.
Ready to transform your space with a new sliding door installation? Contact North Georgia Replacement Windows to schedule a complimentary in-home estimate with one of our experienced Design Consultants or visit our Alpharetta showroom to see Infinity's sliding patio doors and sliding French doors. We make window and door replacement simple!
