Can Older Walls Safely Accommodate Panoramic Door Installations?

 

Many homeowners of older properties ask themselves these questions: Will my old walls safely accommodate a panoramic door installation? Old walls weren't always built for the weight or structural aspects of large glass doors. Before pursuing a remodel with panoramic doors, it is always best to assess the condition, strength, and flexibility of those walls.

 

·         Evaluating the state of existing older walls

·         Structural requirements for panoramic doors

·         Reinforcements and retrofitting

·         Taking energy efficiency & insulating quality into account

 

Ø  Evaluating the state of existing older walls

 

Depending on your installation or construction requirement, the physical integrity of the existing walls should be carefully evaluated. Panoramic door consulting Scottsdale can help identify and mitigate the risks, ensuring that if repairs are necessary, they can be addressed before the installation, and reinforcement can be conducted immediately.

 

Ø  Structural requirements for panoramic doors

 

When compared to standard doors, panoramic door systems have more structural requirements. Large expanses of glass have a lot of weight, creating more forces at the frame walls and openings. When old walls are considered, the load conditions may not have been accounted for when they were built in the first place.

 

Ø  Reinforcements and retrofitting

 

If the existing wall is unable to support an appropriate panoramic door, typically this is compensated for by using retrofitting or structural reinforcement. Occasionally, additional support given by Panoramic Door Installs should be added to the foundation in the form of a slab or piers so that any weight is not transferred to a lower stable area of the wall, which could cause sagging or settling.

 

Ø  Taking energy efficiency & insulating quality into account

 

Most panoramic door systems being manufactured today have double or triple glazing, weather seals, and insulated frames. If the homeowners want to maximize the efficiencies of the doors and glottis, they should contact panoramicdoor consulting Scottsdale, and ensure as tight an installation as possible.