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Did the Kids Have a Little Accident with the Football?

In most houses, sliding glass doors allow easy access to patio or veranda areas. Unlike standard doors which swing open, a patio door has a system of tracks and rollers to move the door from a open and closed position. Over time though, it will be necessary to make repairs to the door or mechanism which will allow it to move with ease’ however, if the glass is broken, then you will have to call upon the services of a broken glass repair professional.

Before you start to repair a sliding glass door, it is wise to get the help of a friend or family member, as these doors are quite heavy, not to mention bulky. Since most issues with these kinds of doors usually have to do with the ability to open and shut them, you first have to take the door off its frame. Two people are better able to handle a heavy door with ease.

The first thing to do is check the actual structure of the door. Depending upon its configuration, you may find that it is possible to just lift the door out of its track. To do this, stand on the inside. Firmly grasp each end of the door and lift. This should lift it off and out of the track on the bottom. Swing the panel slightly toward the interior of the room. This will disengage the rollers on the top, and make it possible to take off the door completely.

Most glass sliding doors come in various materials, such as PVC, wood, etc. If you have occasion to perform a broken glass repair job, this is best left to an expert. Always check your warranty first to see if this is covered by it, if not, then look around to find the best glass replacement service in your area.