Sliding door repair
Sliding Door Glass Replacement in Orlando, FL
A cracked, shattered or foggy sliding door panel can usually be fixed by replacing the glass while the door frame stays in place.
The service
Replacing the glass in a sliding door
Why the whole door rarely needs replacing.
Sliding doors use large panels of safety glass. Many have a single pane, while others use an insulated unit with two panes sealed around a gap.
Glass breaks from impacts and stress, and the seal on an insulated unit can fail with age, leaving fog or streaks between the panes that cannot be wiped away.
Door glass replacement means removing the damaged glass or unit and fitting a new one made to size, then resealing the panel and re-hanging the door.
Common problems
Signs your door glass needs replacing
Damaged door glass is a safety and security issue.
Cracked panel
From a small crack to a crack across the glass.
Shattered glass
Broken glass that needs making safe quickly.
Fog between the panes
Haze or droplets inside the glass that won’t wipe off.
Chipped edges
Damage that can spread into a crack.
Loose glass
The glass moves or rattles in the frame.
Drafts around the glass
Air getting in where the glass meets the frame.
Repair solutions
How door glass problems get fixed
The fix depends on the type of glass.
Single-pane replacement
A broken pane replaced with new safety glass.
Insulated unit replacement
A cracked or fogged double-pane unit replaced with a new sealed unit.
Resealing
Glazing and seals renewed so the glass sits tight in the frame.
Door check
Rollers and latch checked when the door goes back in.
How it works
Our door glass process
A typical door glass replacement follows four steps.
1
Inspect
Check the glass, panel and frame and take measurements.
2
Order the glass
Get a pane or sealed unit made to size.
3
Replace
Remove the damaged glass and fit the new glass.
4
Re-hang and test
Put the door back and check it slides, closes and locks.
FAQ
Door glass questions
What people ask most about sliding door glass.
Can the glass be replaced without replacing the whole door?
In most cases, yes. The glass or sealed unit can be replaced while the existing door frame is kept.
What type of glass is used in sliding doors?
Sliding doors use safety glass, such as tempered or laminated glass, because of their size and location. Replacements use the right type for the door.
Can foggy door glass be fixed?
Fog between the panes means the seal on the insulated unit has failed. Replacing the sealed unit fixes it.
What should I do if my door glass has shattered?
Keep people and pets away, avoid handling the broken glass, then call (407) 863-6713 to arrange the repair.
Related services
Related repairs
Other glass and sliding door repairs.
Cracked or foggy door glass?
Call Orlando Sliding Pros or send a request with a photo of the glass.