Doors that slide open are a wonderful addition to any home. They not only allow natural lighting and circulation, but they also extend living areas to the outside. However, if we want our homes’ external aspects to last, they will take some maintenance and effort. Common problems with sliding patio doors include worn-out rollers, sticky tracks, clogged tracks and derailed doors, and a lot more.

We spend a lot of time talking about how to secure regular doors, but what about sliding doors? For protecting your exterior sliding door, you have a few options. You can allow your deck or patio to deteriorate to the point that it is a death trap for any would-be intruder. On the other hand, you can use one of our recommendations below to make your sliding glass door more secure in 2022, such as adding an a security bar, window film or alarm sensor; replacing the lock with a deadbolt; or installing a security camera.