What are hinged patio doors, and why should I choose them?

Hinged patio doors, also known as French patio doors, are classic swing doors that open inward or outward from a central hinge. They provide a timeless, elegant look, superior ventilation, and a wide, welcoming entryway to your outdoor space.

What are the benefits of hinged patio doors?

Hinged patio doors offer a classic and elegant design for both traditional and modern homes. They provide a wide opening for easy access to patios, decks, and gardens, better ventilation than sliding doors, enhanced security with multi-point locking systems, and customizable options for colors, hardware, and glass.

What materials are available for hinged patio doors?

Our Andersen hinged patio doors come in durable, high-quality materials, including Fibrex® composite material, wood-clad doors, fiberglass, and aluminum options designed for durability and minimal upkeep.

What’s the difference between inswing and outswing patio doors?

Inswing doors open inward, making them ideal for homes with ample interior space. Outswing doors open outward, which helps save indoor space and provides better weather resistance in high-wind areas.

Are hinged patio doors energy-efficient?

Yes! Our energy-efficient glass options, weather-resistant seals, and insulated frames help reduce heat loss and improve comfort. You can choose Low-E glass to minimize UV exposure and enhance indoor temperature control.

How secure are these doors?

Our hinged patio doors are built with advanced security features, including multi-point locking systems, reinforced frames, impact-resistant glass, and optional security upgrades such as laminated or tempered glass.

Can I customize my hinged patio doors?

Absolutely! We offer a variety of frame colors, grille patterns, hardware finishes, and decorative glass options to match your home’s style. You can also select single, double, or triple panel configurations based on your space requirements.

How do hinged patio doors compare to sliding doors?

Hinged patio doors offer a traditional, elegant look with a wider opening for better ventilation, while sliding patio doors save space and allow for larger glass panels. The right choice depends on your home’s layout and aesthetic preferences.

How do I maintain my hinged patio doors?

To maintain your hinged patio doors, keep hinges and hardware lubricated, check weatherstripping and seals for wear and replace if needed, and clean glass panels regularly with a non-abrasive cleaner.

Do you provide professional installation?

Yes! Our expert installation team ensures a precise fit, smooth operation, and long-lasting performance. Proper installation is key to maximizing durability, energy efficiency, and security.

How can I get a quote or schedule a consultation?

Contact American Eagle Builders today for a free consultation! Our specialists will help you choose the perfect hinged patio doors to enhance your home's beauty, functionality, and security.

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Hinged Patio Doors

Fort Worth – Dallas – All North Texas

Are you interested in adding Hinged Patio Doors to your home? Then, the experts at Longhorn Outdoor Living are the perfect team for the job. We have been Hinged Door Installers for over 35 years. If you are looking for Hinged Door Contractors for your project, we can help you with any job you have in mind and answer any questions about the differences in patio doors.

Hinged patio doors, also known as swinging patio doors, function similarly to outside doors and operate in much the same fashion. They open like butterfly wings and are center-hung with hinges on either side of a central mullion. They have full-view panels.

A second type of hinged patio door is the French door. French Doors are hinged at the side jambs so that the door panels meet when closed. The latching mechanism is mounted to one of the doors in an astragal. When French doors open, the entire area between the hinges is clear. Choose whichever Door Replacement option best suits your Dallas / Fort Worth home.

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The Benefits of Installing Hinged Doors

Hinged doors offer many benefits to homeowners. One significant advantage is that they seal better due to their design and are, as a result, more energy-efficient. When heat needs to be retained inside a home during winter, or when the doors need to be secure when it’s raining outside, you can rely on the latch of the doors to stay safe and intact, trapping heat in or keeping the rain out.

Their simple design of hinged doors allows for easy operation and ensures long-lasting durability, as fewer moving parts are susceptible to wear and tear. Hinged doors are also versatile, as they can be customized to suit different architectural styles and preferences with a wide array of materials, finishes, and decorative elements.

TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OUR CUSTOMER SAYS

Yolanda Payton

I was extremely impressed with the professionalism the works displayed during the installation and completion of the job. Even though the rain threw the scheduled completion time off it was still completed in a timely fashion. The patio has given my back yard that extra boost it needed to complete my home. It was easy to talk to the sales team and the contractors and they were willing to answer my questions. They responded without hesitation to satisfy my concerns when I had questions after the patio completed. I wasn't rushed into signing off on the project until everything was completed to my satisfaction. If you're looking to add a patio I would recommend Longhorn.

Roy Owen

We had our patio concrete coated and then had it screen enclosed. Both crews were really nice and easy to work with. Very thorough and paid attention to detail. I recommend this company.

Debra Repp

I was so concerned about how the new windows were going to replace the old ones. But when the men got here, they made me feel assured that everything was going to work out. And it did, they were great, covered everything and cleaned it all up. Then they even put my things back on the shelves. I never expected that. So don't worry they know what they're doing and do a great job. You will be happy with their work. To top it off they were friendly and respectful.

Bryan Cline

Nothing but good things to say about my experience with Longhorn about how they handled the pouring of a new outdoor patio and the enclosure of our existing covered patio. Our salesman, John, was a real delight to work with as was Ashley in the front office. They worked diligently with the city of Arlington to get the building permit approved and were able to start work almost immediately once it was. Our installer, Mike, was was very methodical and took his time to make sure everything was done right. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work--shown in the photos--and are now waiting on another contractor to put in the wood flooring. Highly recommend this company to others seeking similar work.

Kathy Debord

I had the most pleasure experience with Longhorn. Great services, always there for appointment on time. Had to wait for my new window to get custom build , well worth it. My house looks beautiful with my new windows and I'm all winterized and the noises from out side has reduced to very little. Just the company said it would. If you looking for new windows door or siding this is the company for you. Great prices and guarantee 💯 👍 👌

Scott Burk

The windows are great they look good and they have made a big difference in noise, and temperature of our home. We live next to the highway so there is always noise after the windows we hardly notice it.

Samantha Ronin

AEB offered me Simonton windows which was the brand I wanted. Dennis came out to give me and my wife the usual window demonstration, but I wound up liking him better than the other guys since he didn't bury us in demonstrations that we already knew. Just gave us some pictures and some overall energy savings that we would get. Overall, we really liked him and at the end of the presentation, he gave me a good offer so we signed the contract right there.

Richard Garrett

I had a patio cover installed. They first said the work would begin about six weeks out but to my surprise it began three weeks out. Jim was my installer and he went above and beyond to ensure I had a strong and properly supported patio cover built. Very pleased with the result and received a very favorable and fair price.

Narvarr Gordon

Longhorn are very professional and very tidy. They installed 19 windows and 2 patio doors over the course of two days and it was a very pain free experience. These energy efficient windows and doors are already starting to show a retun on investment with our utility bill savings. We've used 100Kw less electricity this week than the previous two weeks before installation and it's actually 10° hotter this week! These windows and doors are the best investment we have made for our home to date and they also give the house more curb appeal.

Mel Perkson

Longhorn installed insulated siding on my house a couple years ago. Not only does it still look brand new, but I haven’t had any issues with frozen pipes or a cold house ever since. With all the damage people had to their homes these last couple of freezes, I feel like my siding has already paid for itself. I highly recommend!

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Lois Leftwich

Longhorn designed and built a pergola over my back patio. It is beautifully done. Jim Sutton, the builder, did an incredible job. Materials and craftsmanship are both top-notch. I absolutely love it!

Pamela Craig

First of all I would like to thank Phil Ehinger for coming out to our home and going over the details of the work this company would be doing per our request. Both the Patio Cover and the Door Installation contractors were great. They were very professional and answered any questions we had regarding the work they were doing. They cleaned up after themselves and made sure our dogs would not step on anything that would hurt them. We have already had a couple of neighbors ask about your company doing windows and have referred them to give you guys a call. We will most likely call again later about doing the rest of the windows in our home. P.S. Our kids and grandkids love coming to visit us with this new outdoor patio area.

Melanie Spataro

Longhorn were wonderful! They replaced all of the windows in our house. It was a very smooth and easy process. They communicated very well.

Frankie

20+ years ago was the installation of siding and windows. To still be in business says a lot about a company. The way customers are treated is why. I have contacted AEB twice in that time span to have repairs done. Both times they have done fantastic work. Our siding manufacture changed and their staff was able to track down current owner, plus went above and beyond match as close as could to the original, and get the repairs accomplished.

Donald J Matthew

Longhorn did a fantastic job on our patio. From the concrete, the patio cover and the sliding patio door, their attention to details and professionalism were top notch. Their building staff can be trusted to effectively communicate with you throughout the phases and to do the job right the first time without cutting corners.

Jackie Robinius

Very professional, the windows are fantastic I can really tell a difference. The temperature in the house has maintained the desired temperature. I am looking forward to see what my electric bill will be this month I know it will be lower. The installers are very professional and did an outstanding job installing the windows. The builders of the windows did a fantastic job all the windows fit perfectly. It was so exciting to open up the window to enjoy the outside air because the window easily opened unlike my 23 year old windows where it was very difficult. I highly recommend Longhorn they are worth every penny.

Michael Smet

This is actually the second time they have worked on my home.
In 2008 they replaced 75% of the windows in my home.
Last week they came back to replace 2 more windows and to repair the brick work around the windows. They were very professional and timely. I would recommend them in a heart beat. I will use them in the future if the need arises again.

Sharon worthey

Longhorn installed new windows, put in new siding on half our house and checked the other half to make sure it was still on good shape, replaced a garage door and front door, and added a beautiful new storm door. My son has asked for their number! They even managed to retain the Tudor effect on the siding. But my favorite is definitely the new windows! Love that we can now enjoy a breeze without worrying about pets tearing up the screens since we can now open the windows from the top! SO HAPPY with the job they did. Thank you Longhorn!

Sharolyn LePage

Great experience. We had all of our windows replaced. They finished ahead of schedule and communicated well. We can already tell a difference in the temperature inside of the house.

Donna Love

Longhorn installed 9 windows a few years back and now we've had them back to do our siding and WOW, just WOW, our house looks awesome! They have been honest with their estimates, kept us informed on their schedules, rain delay, and completions. Clean polite workers. The windows are wonderful! Changed the house completely. Saved on July & Aug bills and this winter has been so much warmer in the house!! The siding has really improved the look of the house! I am just shocked at how nice it all looks and perfectly fits together at every corner, overhang, and porch. Would hire them again and again.

Why Hinged Doors Are an Excellent Alternative to Sliding Doors

While sliding doors look simple, save space, and are practical, hinged doors look more elegant, classic, and beautiful and will go great with any house with no space issues. Additionally, sliding doors can never completely slide all of the doors out of the way, whereas swinging doors might take up more space when they’re open, but they open up the entire doorway.

It’s also worth noting that you can install a multi-point lock mechanism for double doors, thus making them a more secure alternative to sliding doors. In addition, hinged doors are generally easier to maintain than sliding doors because they have fewer moving parts that can wear down or break over time. This means that hinged doors are often more durable and long-lasting. Plus, hinged doors allow for a wider opening, which can be beneficial for moving large furniture or providing better accessibility for people with mobility issues.

We have been Hinged Door Installers for over 35 years. If you are looking for Hinged Door Contractors for your project, we can assist you with any job and answer any questions about the differences in patio doors.

We Also Install French Doors

French Doors are a unique style of hinged patio door. They have side jamb hinges, so the door panels will touch when closed. An astragal affixed to one of the doors houses the locking mechanism, and the entire space between the hinges is clear when French doors are open.

Whether viewed from the inside or outside of a home, French doors have an aesthetic appeal that offers an attractive and timeless design. They also open to the interior of a house and maintain usable space on the inside of the door.