How to Protect Your Sliding Door from Pests

Pests enter through sliding doors because of gaps in weatherstripping, damaged seals, dirty tracks that provide food sources, and lubricants that actually attract insects. In Hampton Roads, where warm weather and high humidity create an active pest environment for most of the year, your sliding door is one of the most vulnerable entry points in your home. Sliding doors have more potential gaps than a standard door or window. The track channel along the bottom, the weatherstripping along the edges, the junction between the sliding panel and the fixed panel, and the threshold seal all create opportunities for insects and small pests to find their way inside. 
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How to Make a Sliding Door Slide Easily

A sliding door that’s hard to open is almost always caused by a dirty track, worn rollers, or a misaligned door panel. In Tidewater, our coastal environment adds salt buildup, humidity-related corrosion, and sand accumulation to the list of usual suspects. Before you assume the worst, know that most sliding door stiffness can be addressed with basic maintenance. A good cleaning and lubrication solves the majority of cases. But if maintenance doesn’t help, you may be looking at roller failure, frame warping, or track damage that requires professional attention or replacement.
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How to Install a Key Lock on a Sliding Glass Door: Step-by-Step Guide

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Turn your patio door into an accessible entryway into your home. Learn how to install a key lock on your sliding glass door.
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Refresh Your Suffolk Home

Add New Windows & Doors Looking for an easy way to reinvigorate the look of your Suffolk home? Mr. Rogers Windows can help! We provide Suffolk homeowners with a wide range of replacement windows and patio doors that will give your home a burst of curb appeal. Whether you’re looking to add timeless elegance with
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Spice Up the Summer with Replacement Doors

If you’re anything like us, Virginia Beach’s beautiful summer weather has you itching to get outdoors as much as you can. Adding the right doors to your home not only creates extra space and boosts your curb appeal; it can also increase natural light and give you a spectacular view of your surroundings. Thanks to
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Update Your Home with New Exterior Doors

With spring bringing warmer weather and blossoming flowers, it’s no surprise we want to be outdoors. Homeowners can bring the wonders of outside much closer to their home with new patio doors. When you update your home with new patio doors, you’re providing easy access to your patio, deck, or other outdoor living space and
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Three Reasons Why Our Sliding Patio Doors Are A Great Replacement

As the weather gets colder, you might be thinking about replacing the old, drafty patio doors in your home. Fall is an excellent time for an upgrade! We generally have more availability, and the cool weather makes it a great time for construction. The Renewal by Andersen® sliding patio doors available from Mr. Rogers are
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The Life Cycle of a Vinyl Sliding Door

So many experts, including Bob Vila, don’t recommend installing vinyl sliding doors because of vinyl’s structural limitations. Did you know that vinyl expands and contracts four to five times more than wood or even metal? Astonishing but true! This means that, eventually, the performance of the entire door is affected. A vinyl sliding door becomes
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7 Steps for Installing Curtains on Sliding Glass Doors

Learn how to hang curtains on your sliding glass doors to control your privacy, as well as the amount of heat and light that enters your home
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How to Insulate the Glass in Your Sliding Door

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Make your home more energy efficient by properly insulating the glass in your sliding door. Read on to learn how.
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