{"id":8534,"date":"2025-09-03T16:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/?p=8534"},"modified":"2025-09-03T16:50:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:50:43","slug":"stop-winter-drafts-before-they-start-your-patio-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/blog\/stop-winter-drafts-before-they-start-your-patio-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Winter Drafts Before They Start at Your Patio Door"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8534\" class=\"elementor elementor-8534\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625813e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"625813e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a1a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35a1a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stop Winter Drafts Before They Start at Your Patio Door\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4b059 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f4b059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f51a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f51a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When the <strong>cold air creeps in through your patio door<\/strong>, you feel it right away. A little chill in November might not seem like a big deal, but come January, that same draft can turn your cozy living room into an icebox. Beyond the discomfort, those sneaky air leaks mean <strong>higher heating bills, wasted energy, and unnecessary wear on your furnace<\/strong>.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to tackle the problem early\u2014and this is where <a href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/\"><strong>M&amp;T Glass<\/strong><\/a> comes in, helping homeowners seal or upgrade patio doors before winter hits in full force. A few small steps now can make a huge difference in keeping your home warm, efficient, and comfortable all season long.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cbe90e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8cbe90e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22de7e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22de7e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Points Covered:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Why Patio Doors Let the Cold In<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2\"><strong>The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Drafts<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>How to Spot a Drafty Patio Door<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>Quick Fixes You Can Do Yourself<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5\"><strong>When It\u2019s Time to Call in the Pros<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6\"><strong>A Winter-Ready Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c365873 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c365873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447b86a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"447b86a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49d7e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f49d7e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Why Patio Doors Let the Cold In<\/strong><\/h3><p>Patio doors look great. They flood your home with natural light, give you a view of your backyard, and create easy access to outdoor space. But they\u2019re also one of the <strong>weakest points for insulation<\/strong> in any home. Here\u2019s why:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Large glass panels<\/strong> transfer cold faster than solid walls.<\/li><li><strong>Weatherstripping<\/strong> wears out over time, leaving gaps.<\/li><li><strong>Frames shift<\/strong> slightly with seasonal temperature changes.<\/li><li><strong>Rollers and hinges<\/strong> may stop aligning properly, creating tiny air leaks.<\/li><\/ul><p>All it takes is one small gap, and the <strong>cold air finds its way inside<\/strong>, making the spot near your patio door the least favorite seat in the house.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7f7e3a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b7f7e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/form\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b1ecd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"25b1ecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e0cc15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8e0cc15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982d634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"982d634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Drafts<\/strong><\/h3><p>It\u2019s tempting to just throw on a sweater or blanket and forget about it. But ignoring a draft is like ignoring a slow leak\u2014it keeps costing you money.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Higher heating bills:<\/strong> Your furnace works overtime to keep up.<\/li><li><strong>Moisture problems:<\/strong> Cold air mixing with indoor humidity can lead to condensation and even mold near the frame.<\/li><li><strong>More outside noise:<\/strong> Gaps don\u2019t just let in air\u2014they also carry sound.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced home value:<\/strong> Buyers notice poor energy efficiency right away.<\/li><\/ul><p>Bottom line: a drafty patio door isn\u2019t just a nuisance\u2014it\u2019s <strong>expensive in the long run<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2486890 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2486890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65afd23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"65afd23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-757caa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"757caa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>How to Spot a Drafty Patio Door<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes the signs are obvious. Other times, they\u2019re subtle. Try these quick checks:<\/p><ul><li>Run your hand along the edges\u2014do you feel a chill?<\/li><li>Light a candle or incense stick near the frame\u2014does the flame flicker?<\/li><li>Look closely\u2014can you see daylight peeking through?<\/li><li>Notice more outside noise than before?<\/li><\/ul><p>If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to any of these, it\u2019s likely your patio door is letting in cold air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6dd33e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e6dd33e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ea1dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"58ea1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3570e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3570e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Quick Fixes You Can Do Yourself<\/strong><\/h3><p>Not every draft requires a brand-new door. Here are a few <strong>DIY solutions<\/strong> that can help:<\/p><ul><li>Replace <strong>weatherstripping<\/strong>\u2014an easy and low-cost fix.<\/li><li>Add a <strong>draft stopper or door sweep<\/strong> to block air at the bottom.<\/li><li>Adjust the <strong>rollers or hinges<\/strong> so the door closes tighter.<\/li><li>Apply <strong>insulating film<\/strong> over the glass.<\/li><li>Hang <strong>thermal curtains<\/strong> for an extra barrier.<\/li><\/ul><p>These fixes can buy you time through the season, but if your door is old or badly worn, you\u2019ll need something more permanent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95124a0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"95124a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec999a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4ec999a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c0309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04c0309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>When It\u2019s Time to Call in the Pros<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you\u2019ve tried the quick fixes and your patio door still feels drafty, it\u2019s time to think about an <strong>upgrade<\/strong>. Modern patio doors are built with <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong> in mind:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/safety-glass\/\"><strong>Double or triple-pane glass<\/strong> <\/a>provides strong insulation.<\/li><li><strong>Low-E coatings<\/strong> reflect heat back inside your home.<\/li><li><strong>Argon gas-filled panes<\/strong> reduce heat transfer.<\/li><li><strong>Stronger, tighter frames<\/strong> resist seasonal movement.<\/li><\/ul><p>Yes, it\u2019s an investment\u2014but one that <strong>pays for itself<\/strong> through lower bills, improved comfort, and long-term value. This is exactly where <a href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/\"><strong>M&amp;T Glass<\/strong> <\/a>can step in, helping you choose the right solution for your home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5df9e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fe5df9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9980d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"b9980d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5eed00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5eed00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>A Winter-Ready Home<\/strong><\/h3><p>Fixing patio door drafts is just one step toward a warmer, more efficient home. Pair it with sealed windows, proper attic insulation, and sturdy exterior doors, and you\u2019ll notice a major difference. The goal isn\u2019t just comfort\u2014it\u2019s peace of mind knowing your home is ready for whatever winter brings..<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9d6428 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f9d6428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/form\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca58b49 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ca58b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7dd1b4e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7dd1b4e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f58b281\" data-id=\"4f58b281\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6b7048 elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"5f6b7048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tOttawa winters are no joke\u2014and a drafty patio door only makes them feel harsher. The good news? You don\u2019t have to put up with it. With M&T Glass, you can seal small gaps, repair problem areas, or upgrade to a brand-new, energy-efficient patio door. The result is a warmer home, lower energy bills, and peace of mind when the snow starts piling up.\nBefore the deep freeze arrives, take a moment to check your patio door. Fix what you can, upgrade if needed, and enjoy a season that\u2019s cozy, comfortable, and draft-free. Winter is tough enough\u2014your home doesn\u2019t need to be.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stop Winter Drafts Before They Start at Your Patio Door When the cold air creeps in through your patio door, you feel it right away. A little chill in November might not seem like a big deal, but come January, that same draft can turn your cozy living room into an icebox. 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