You may think that patio and garden doors are not as energy efficient as steel or fiberglass entry doors, but that isn’t the case at all. At Weaver we custom make your patio and garden doors with a range of low-E glass options, to help you save on your energy bills. The core of our garden doors are composed of polyurethane filling which creates the best possible insulation against the cold winter in Barrie. We are proud to offer our clients a range of Energy Star certified products.

Patio and garden doors are very easy to care for and require little maintenance. Sliding patio doors need only to have the glass cleaned on either side with a regular window cleaner. The same goes for the door lites in garden doors. No strong or abrasive chemicals are needed. Plus, with our wide selection of steel garden door colours, you won’t ever have to worry about repainting your garden door.

We can custom build your patio or garden door in the colour that best suits your personality and style. With a selection of over two dozen shades to choose from, you’ll have no trouble coordinating with your exterior or interior colour scheme.

We offer a wide selection of internal and external grilles for garden door window lites and patio doors that can either be installed internally or externally. Grilles give your garden door an element of texture and they are yet another way your personal style can be reflected throughout your home. Choose from three stunning finishes of white, pewter and brass. Available in two textured options, a flat modern grille as well as a traditional textured grille, both of which are easy to clean and maintain.

Our patio glass comes in two elegant designs to coordinate with your grille selection. The prairie style design has grilles that create a subtle border around the glass that frames your unobstructed outdoor view. The colonial glass option is more traditional and features the grille pattern of a classic window. Intersecting grilles create a pattern of smaller squares.

Garden doors typically feature a door lite and many garden doors feature a window lite that takes up over 50% of the center. Like entry doors, your garden doors can be built with a venting unit for air circulation. Decorative glass or privacy glass can also be incorporated into your new garden door to show off your personal style.

For garden doors we offer the same elegant selection of caming finishes that we have available for entry doors. Brass, satin nickel, black chrome and patina can be perfectly coordinated with your garden door hardware. We offer several geometric patterned options that are available with clear glass or privacy glass.

At Weaver we can install patio door “D” handles, which have single or twin point locking options and are ergonomic and easy to operate with one hand. “D” handles are available in several finishes including white, brushed or bright chrome, black nickel, brass and antique brass for bold and subtle options. Plus, we secure your sliding patio door with high quality rollers, to ensure that your patio door slides smoothly and silently in the track.

There are a number of options for securing your patio door. Kick locks, which go on the bottom of the panel, allow you to leave your patio door ajar for air circulation but locked in place, so that you can open the patio on a spring day and not worry about your kids or pets getting out. We can also install security bars, which run across the width of one glass panel, and secure the moveable panel into place. Security bars are a more sophisticated way of locking your patio door than placing an old hockey stick in the track.

Your garden door should be just as secure as your entry door, so we install the same high quality hardware on garden doors as we do on entry doors. Grip sets, knobs, levers, dead bolt and smart locks are available for your garden doors. Each is available in one of our five finishes, so that you can match your camming finish and even coordinate with the hardware on your entry door.

The ENERGY STAR® Technical Specification for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights Sold in Canada is a set of guidelines issued by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) that determines the criteria for qualifying for the ENERGY STAR initiative. The specification outlines the requirements that residential windows, doors, and skylights must meet to be promoted as ENERGY STAR qualified in Canada. Manufacturers must sign an arrangement with NRCan and ensure that their products meet the specified criteria to be considered for the ENERGY STAR label. This specification is crucial for ensuring that energy-efficient products are available to Canadian consumers, and that manufacturers are held to a high standard of quality and efficiency.  Read more in this article.

Climate zones in Canada are based on heating degree day (HDD) values and determine the appropriate energy efficiency standards for buildings and products. The Model National Building Code (2010) outlines the HDD values used to classify specific locations on a map. The zones help ensure buildings and products meet the appropriate energy efficiency standards for their location, which reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.  Read this helpful article.

To be labeled as ENERGY STAR certified, windows and doors must meet certain energy efficiency requirements. The two main factors that determine this are the U-factor, which measures how much heat is lost through the window or door, and the Energy Rating (ER), which considers the passive solar heat gain and overall heat loss and air leakage of the product. A lower U-factor and a higher ER mean better energy efficiency.  Read more in this helpful article.

Canadian Energy Efficiency Trends refers to the increasing trend of homeowners and businesses adopting energy-efficient practices and technologies. This is driven by the desire to reduce energy consumption and costs, while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. The Canadian government has also been promoting energy efficiency through various programs and policies, such as the Energy Efficiency Regulations, which establish minimum energy performance standards for various products. The trend towards energy efficiency is expected to continue as more people become aware of its benefits and as technology continues to improve.  Read more...