Sliding Patio Doors by Pella & Andersen

A Side-by-Side Look at Two Premium Options Built for Beauty, Performance, and Longevity

When it comes to replacing your sliding patio door, quality matters — especially in climates like Texas, where intense sun, heat, and shifting temperatures can quickly expose the weaknesses of standard materials. That’s why RenoViewinstalls only high-performance options from two of the most respected names in the industry: Pella and Andersen.

Both the Pella Lifestyle Series and the Andersen 100 Series sliding patio doors offer smooth operation, excellent energy efficiency, and stylish design — but each has its own unique strengths depending on your style, performance needs, and maintenance preferences.

🪟 Pella Lifestyle Series Sliding Patio Door

Luxury Wood Interior Meets Modern Energy Performance

The Pella Lifestyle Series sliding patio door is the ultimate blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. Built with a real wood interior and protected by a durable aluminum-clad exterior, this door offers the warmth and elegance of natural wood without sacrificing weather resistance or energy efficiency.

✅ Key Features:

• Real Wood Interior: Choose from beautiful wood species like Pine, Mahogany, White Oak, or Red Oak. Available in multiple stains and paint finishes to match your home’s interior design.

• Aluminum-Clad Exterior: Designed to endure harsh weather, UV exposure, and moisture without rotting, chipping, or peeling.

• Dual- or Triple-Pane Low-E Glass: Filled with Argon gas for thermal insulation. Optional SmartSun™ glass provides enhanced UV protection and solar heat rejection.

• Exceptional Energy Efficiency: U-Factor as low as 0.25 and SHGC as low as 0.20 — meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards in all regions, including Texas.

• Superior Noise Reduction: Optional sound-control glass packages can reduce outside noise by up to 52% — perfect for homes near busy streets, schools, or neighborhoods.

• Smooth Operation: Precision track and rollers provide effortless gliding every time you open or close the door.

• Security & Hardware: Features a multi-point locking system and customizable hardware styles for added security and design flexibility.

• Custom Sizing & Styling: Choose from various grille patterns, hardware finishes, and screen options.

🎯 Best For:

Homeowners who want an elegant, high-end aesthetic, appreciate the look and feel of real wood, and value both thermal and acoustic comfort.

🪟 Andersen 100 Series Sliding Patio Door

Low-Maintenance Strength with a Modern Edge

The Andersen 100 Series sliding patio door offers clean lines, a contemporary look, and superior structural strength— all at a lower maintenance level than traditional materials. Its frame is built from Andersen’s exclusive Fibrex® composite material, which blends reclaimed wood fiber with thermoplastic polymers, resulting in a product that’s twice as strong as vinyl and more sustainable.

✅ Key Features:

• Fibrex® Composite Frame: Combines the stability of wood with the low-maintenance durability of vinyl. Won’t crack, warp, or peel — even in extreme climates.

• Low-Maintenance Finish: Fully extruded color throughout the frame material means you never need to paint or stain it. Available in White, Sandtone, Terratone, and Black.

• SmartSun™ Low-E Glass: Optional high-performance glass reduces solar heat gain and blocks up to 95% of harmful UV rays to protect furniture and floors.

• Excellent Energy Ratings: U-Factor as low as 0.27, SHGC as low as 0.21 — ENERGY STAR® certified in all U.S. climate zones.

• Slim Frame Design: Narrow sightlines allow for more glass and better natural light — perfect for modern and minimalist interiors.

• Smooth Sliding Action: Side-to-side gliding motion with precision hardware for years of reliable performance.

• Built-In Weather Resistance: Engineered to resist the warping and expansion that can damage standard vinyl doors in Texas heat.

• Custom Sizes Available: Ideal for standard or oversized openings.

🎯 Best For:

Homeowners looking for a modern, sleek, low-maintenance patio door that delivers long-term durability and energy savings — especially those wanting to avoid the upkeep of wood.