Whether you are having a home built or you have recently purchase a home, you may want to consider incorporating frameless sliding glass doors into the build. Frameless glass doors are becoming very popular around the nation. They're practical and functional, yet aesthetically appealing all around. There are numerous interior design benefits to this type of door construction, including the following:

They Enhance the Amount of Natural Light.

Artificial light that you get from ceiling fans, desk lamps, and other light sources just don't produce the same effect on a room or even on yourself as natural light does. With frameless sliding glass doors, which are fully retractable, there will be optimal lighting. The more natural light that you have entering into a room, the more open and bright the room will appear, which is why these are perfect doors in a limited interior space.

They Reduce Energy Costs during Certain Seasons.

As mentioned, frameless glass sliding doors will allow more natural light in, which will help heat the home during the fall. In the spring, you'll be able to open the doors so that the screen (if you have one) is the only barrier between the outdoors and indoors, allowing fresh air to enter into the space. This air flow will help cool the home rather than run up the light bill with the air conditioner.

Keep in mind that the Department of Energy suggests placing your doors based on cardinal direction rather than the aesthetic appeal. For example, north-facing doors will allow even light with little glare while limiting the amount of unwanted heat gain in the summer. On the other hand, doors that face to the east and west will provide decent penetration of daylight in the morning and evening, but they'll also allow significant heat into the home during the hottest months of the year. South-facing doors will keep seasonal temperatures at a moderate and appropriate level (both summer and winter) while allowing for high-quality daylighting.

Increase the Amount of Usable Space in the Room.

Unlike French doors, sliding glass doors do not require any room inside or outside of the room to open and close. They are fully operational without you having to worry about the placement of furniture or other items that could hinder the ability to open and close the doors. This makes these types of doors perfect for smaller spaces that you are trying to modernize.

Reduce Your Risk of Depression and Boost Your Energy.

Aside from the home-related benefits, an increase in natural light entering into the home has health benefits as well. For example, lack of sunlight decreases the amount of vitamin D that your body produces. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression and, more specifically, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which occurs throughout the winter creating irritability and lack of energy.

These doors will easily steal the show in any room that they are installed in, especially a contemporary-styled home. To make sure that these doors are installed properly, consult with a professional contractor. If the door frames for the glass doors are already existing, but you would like to have the glass replaced with an updated, energy-efficient type of glass, contact a glass door repair company like Cheaper Window Glass. 

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