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Our Simonton Madeira windows reviews are here to help you determine if these are the best windows for your home. The short answer, maybe not.

The Madeira windows are decent enough. Sometimes people think I’m too harsh when talking about Simonton windows, but I continue to think they are at best solidly mid-range.

As we get started, I’ll point out something a little silly. The pictures in the brochures for the west coast Simonton window models like the Verona are just a little silly. If you had a very fancy marketing budget to pick pictures that will be used for a very long time is this the picture you’d pick?

I mean, that’s a fine looking house, but it can’t possibly be the best possible option.

What are the features of the Simonton Madeira windows reviews?

The features of this model are pretty basic which is a common thread among all of the Simonton windows. There’s nothing too fancy but the important things are there.

The features listed above are pretty typical among all vinyl windows. The equal site lines are nice. I was just pointing out the uneven glass sizes in the Simonton Verona window and they’ve fixed that in the nicer Madeira windows.

The “Air Look” feature is a funny one to point out because almost every vinyl double hung window has the same night latches that allow the window to open a little bit while remaining locked.

Are Simonton Madeira windows energy efficient?

Sort of. They talk a lot about the efficiency but the actual efficiency ratings are rather unremarkable.

You can see they compare the 0.30 U-Factor to Brand “X” with a 0.35 U-Factor. Somehow they forgot to mention that basically every vinyl double hung window will have a U-Factor of 0.30 or lower. Lower is better when it comes to U-Factors so this graphic is basically saying that the efficiency here is very average.

To be fair, when you pick some of the ProSolar packages the efficiency ratings can get better. They have options as low as 0.23 which is actually pretty good. If they would have used 0.23 in the graphic above it would look a lot better. Another failure of the brochure design team if you ask me.

Simonton does offer an upgrade to Super Spacer which is a nice efficiency feature. The change in spacers doesn’t make a huge difference in overall efficiency but it does improve the condensation resistance rating and has some other advantages as well.

What about the Simonton Madeira window warranty?

The warranty is pretty decent on this window. Here’s a chart that illustrates the highlights.

As you can see the Simonton DaylightMax and Madeira windows have the same warranty. The residential warranty, meaning it’s a house you’re living in, is good for as long as you own the house and it’s transferable when you sell the house.

You get glass breakage coverage standard and basically all components of the windows are covered. In addition the warranty is backed by one of the larger window manufacturers in the country. In my opinion the warranty is a great selling point for this window.

What’s the bottom line?

The Simonton Madeira window is pretty basic but overall a decent window option. There aren’t any particularly interesting features but the windows look nice and the warranty is pretty strong.

It’s certainly not a top of the line window, but it could be a perfectly good choice if you’re looking for basic options.

If you’re looking for a better option you can find our list of recommended window companies right here.

What should you do if you think I’m wrong about something?

Post a comment below and let us know. It’s always our goal to post accurate info along with our opinions and I’m interested in your opinion as well.

Other posts about Simonton windows that you might find helpful:

• Simonton Windows Reviews
• DaylightMax Windows Reviews
• Simonton Verona Windows Reviews
• Window sales tactics
• How can you find a great window company near you?
• Can you order windows online?

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

In addition, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. In conclusion, the best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

Here we have Simonton Verona windows reviews so you can see if these are the best windows for your home. First, the Verona is a west coast model so if you’re not in the west you’ll want to look at different Simonton window models.

Assuming you are in the west then the Verona is a model you may be considering. It’s typically not an option we’d recommend and below you’ll see why.

For starters, the Simonton Verona window frame is a weird shape. Look at how much narrower the glass is in the bottom sash than the top. It’s not completely unusual for a window manufacturer to use smaller glass in the bottom sash but the difference in sizes here is pretty extreme.

What are the features of the Simonton Verona windows reviews?

Well, there really isn’t much to talk about in terms of features. This is just a basic cheap vinyl window with basic cheap features.

It seems they can’t even find much to brag about in the brochure for these windows. If the marketing department can’t find anything great to talk about you know there’s really nothing special to see here. The features listed above are features you’ll find in just about every vinyl window in the world. There’s nothing interesting at all to talk about with this window.

What is the warranty on the Simonton Verona windows?

The warranty for these windows is relatively decent considering their low end nature. You get a lifetime warranty that covers the frames, hardware and glass.

The warranty does not cover glass breakage and if you transfer the warranty it is only good within 10 years of the original installation. The screens also only come with a 1 year warranty so that’s a little short.

Considering Simonton is a large nationwide manufacturer the warranty should hold up for a very long time and I’d say that overall the warranty is decent.

What’s the bottom line?

If you were my buddy asking me if you should get these windows I’d say no. There are many other nicer options out there. This one is a pretty basic window that should also come with a pretty basic price.

If you’re looking for windows for a rental house this might be a decent choice, but I wouldn’t put these windows into a house where you’ll be living.

If you’re looking for a better option you can find our list of recommended window companies right here.

What should you do if you think I’m wrong about something?

Post a comment below and let us know. It’s always our goal to post accurate info along with our opinions and I’m interested in your opinion as well.

Other posts about Simonton windows that you might find helpful:

• Simonton Windows Reviews
• StormBreaker Plus Windows Reviews
• Simonton window complaints
• Window sales tactics
• How can you find a great window company near you?
• Can you order windows online?

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

In addition, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. In conclusion, the best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

The Simonton DaylightMax windows reviews are here to help you decide if these are the best windows for your home. Most window salespeople can make the process of picking new windows very difficult. We’re here to make this process just as easy as we can.

What’s the most important aspect of the Simonton DaylightMax windows reviews?

They have slim frames to maximize glass area. They do this because this can be a big deal to some folks and this model is designed for those customers.

In the picture above you can see what we’re talking about. The two windows shown are the same size but the glass is much larger in the window on the right. That said, these comparisons are often a little deceptive as the companies will always use a very thick window to be the window on the left. It’s not necessarily a competing slim design window on the left side.

Notice how they don’t even tell you what window model that other one is. They could do that if they wanted, facts are facts, but they don’t and that makes comparing the options harder.

If you’re concerned about glass area you can ask any company for the glass dimensions so you have something to compare. Another quick trick is to ask them for the VT rating for the window model with clear glass. In my experience, that’ll be a fast way to determine how much light is blocked by the window frame. The higher the VT rating the better.

Are there other upsides to the Simonton DaylightMax windows reviews?

Not really. Other than the slim frame it’s a pretty basic window model. The big mistake that Simonton makes is only using slim frame designs in their cheaper windows.

Interestingly there are several strange mistakes in their brochure for this window model. For example, see the pictures below.

The strategy here is pretty strange. They show the windows in the same house but the angle is different so it’s hard to compare. Interestingly, they also use a stucco flange which makes the frames of the DaylightMax windows look thick. If they had used a block frame window it would have looked much smaller. That’s the opposite of what they were trying to show. Why would they do that? Who knows.

Then they made another strange strategy decision by including windows with very sloppy caulking in the brochure. I can’t imagine they couldn’t get an installer who could do this better.

Moreover, even if they couldn’t get the caulking fixed they could have fixed it in Photoshop in about 30 seconds.

Of course the weird brochure pictures don’t really have anything to do with the quality of the products, but it’s strange to me that a big company with a decent marketing budget wouldn’t make the brochures a little nicer.

What’s the bottom line?

In my humble opinion Simonton has their product line all screwed up. They take a nice feature that customers want, like slim frames, and they put it in their cheaper windows.

That means in order to get the slim frames and maximum glass area a customer has to accept other compromises and that doesn’t seem like a great strategy.

In the old days companies would use the thicker framed windows as their “high end” windows and Simonton seems stuck in that mold. That said, I wouldn’t recommend this window model because I think there are other better options out there.

If you’re looking for a better option you can find our list of recommended window companies right here.

What should you do if you think I’m wrong about something?

Post a comment below and let us know. It’s always our goal to post accurate info along with our opinions and I’m interested in your opinion as well.

Other posts about Simonton windows that you might find helpful:

• Simonton Windows Reviews
• StormBreaker Plus Windows Reviews
• Simonton Impressions 9800 Series Reviews
• Window sales tactics
• How can you find a great window company near you?
• Can you order windows online?

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

In addition, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. In conclusion, the best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

Here you’ll find Simonton StormBreaker Plus reviews and information. The StormBreaker Plus model is an impact window meaning it’s designed to protect your home during a hurricane.

Impact windows can get damaged or destroyed during a hurricane, but they’re designed to keep projectiles, like a flying palm tree, from entering your home.

Like all impact windows this model will come with some downsides. For example, in the picture above you can see the big bulky tilt latches and the thicker frame.

These are design elements that will be common to basically all impact windows. They need to stand up to some strong forces so the windows need to be stronger than regular vinyl windows.

That means the thicker frames will block more light than a regular double hung window. In addition, the bulky tilt latches are a little ugly but not uncommon.

What are the advantages to the Simonton StormBreaker Plus reviews?

There are a few decent features that you’ll find in this model. First, the fact that these windows are made by a large national company is a great feature. Other impact windows, like PGT for example, are backed by much smaller companies and are therefore a risker bet.

Next, the StormBreaker model will offer a handful of efficiency packages which can include some nice options like Super Spacer in between the panes of glass.

Third, another benefit is that the laminated glass used in these windows will reduce sound transmission in addition to providing impact resistance. That means these windows will likely make your house quieter and that’s a nice feature.

In the graphic above you’ll see some common features that are included in this window. Things like a 1″ glass unit, laminated glass or reinforced sashes will be pretty common among most impact windows.

What are some downsides to the Simonton StormBreaker Plus windows?

The downsides to this window model will be similar to what you’ll see with most Simonton windows.

That means this model will use the cheaper constant force balances vs the nicer block and tackle balances that are used in higher end windows.

You’ll also see higher air infiltration rates with this model than other higher end vinyl windows.

In addition, the thicker frames I mentioned earlier will allow for less glass than you could get in a non-impact window from a different manufacturer.

What’s the bottom line?

While I’m not a huge Simonton windows fan in general I do think the StormBreaker Plus model can represent a decent value. That is because the options for vinyl impact rated windows is relatively limited and the option from Simonton can compare reasonably well.

If you need to have impact windows this one might be worth looking at.

What should you do if you think I’m wrong about something?

Post a comment below and let us know. It’s always our goal to post accurate info along with our opinions and I’m interested in your opinion as well.

Other posts about Simonton windows that you might find helpful:

• Simonton Windows Reviews
• Can you buy windows online?
• Simonton Impressions 9800 Series Reviews
• Window sales tactics
• How can you find a great window company near you?

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

In addition, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. The best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

Here you’ll find our Simonton Impressions 9800 windows reviews. If you’ve heard a sales pitch for this window model you have have some questions and we’re happy to help provide answers.

The salesman might have told you this is the best Simonton window and that’s sort of true. The trick is that Simonton is owned by Ply Gem and they also own several other brands including Great Lakes. Great Lakes tries to be the fancy brand so Ply Gem can’t make a Simonton window that is nicer than the Great Lakes models.

The result of this is that the nicer Simonton models, like the 9800 series, are ok, but not really as high end as the sales pitch may imply.

Let’s look at the main features of the Simonton Impressions 9800 windows:

First, they talk about making these windows look like wood windows. While there may be some value in this it’s generally not something I would put too much value in. The Simonton Impressions 9800 series windows are vinyl windows with some frilly details.

The downside to these details is that they make the frame thicker which means you get less light into the house. This is one aspect of replacement windows that people don’t often understand until it’s too late.

Next is the energy efficiency. Simonton will talk about the ProSolar glass packages and they’re perfectly decent. They offer argon or krypton gas, different types of low-e glass, even super spacer which can be a nice upgrade.

These are all options that are offered by basically every window manufacturer so they’re nice, but not at all unique.

What colors are available for the Simonton Impressions 9800 windows?

Beyond the usual white and beige colors that almost every company offers Simonton does offer a wider range of choices for the 9800 series windows.

The interior color options are pretty limited. White, beige and three woodgrain options are all you get.

The exterior color options are a little more interesting, but they still don’t offer a black exterior which is a very popular choice these days. The decision not to offer black seems a little strange to me.

What are the downsides to the Simonton Impressions 9800 windows?

The main drawbacks to this model are pretty simple. First, the frames are thicker which means they block more light.

Next, the air infiltration rates are higher than you’ll see on other models. That means the windows will let in more air when closed and locked. This is more and more important to customers and it’s strange to me that they haven’t fixed this issue.

Finally, they’ll use the cheaper constant force hardware vs the nicer block and tackle mechanisms that you’ll see on higher end windows.

What’s the bottom line?

At the end of the day this is an older model that is still trying to be fancy. It does have some decent features but I don’t think it represents a very good value. I think you can find a better bang for your buck with other replacement window options.

What should you do if you think I’m wrong about something?

Post a comment below and let us know. It’s always our goal to post accurate info along with our opinions and I’m interested in your opinion as well.

Other posts about Simonton windows that you might find helpful:

• Simonton windows reviews
• Simonton Asure windows
• Can you buy windows online?
• Simonton Reflections 5500 windows
• Window sales tactics
• Recommended window companies

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

Remember, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. The best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

If you’re looking for Alside 5100 sliding door reviews you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to look at this door to see if it’s worth the cost. This is one of the cheapest doors that Alside makes so it might not be the best value around. Let’s find out.

For starters we should make clear that the 5100 door is not the best option. If you’re looking for a nicer Alside sliding door you’ll want to look at the Promenade model or the 6100 model. Those will both be better choices.

What makes the Alside 5100 sliding door cheaper?

There are a few factors that contribute to the low price. First the frame on the 5100 model door is pretty flimsy. It’s thinner and not nearly as strong.

In the pictures above you can see the difference in the much weaker 5100 series door frame on top vs the much nicer door frame on the bottom.

The glass dimensions between the two models are about the same, but the structure is significantly different.

The frame of the 5100 door also comes assembled which makes it a hassle to transport. Other popular models will come with a knocked down frame so they can be easily and safely transported from the warehouse to the job site.

Are the efficiency options of the Alside 5100 sliding door any good?

Not really. Since this is a bottom of the line product they only offer bottom of the line options. The glass options are very limited.

In addition, the color options, hardware options and style options are all very limited as well. There’s no option for interior blinds either.

What’s the bottom line?

I would not suggest buying this door. It’s a super cheap door. If you’ve ever lived with an old or broken patio door you know it’s a really hassle. When you’re buying a new sliding door you want to get something decent.

When you’re trying to slide the door open with your hip while you have a drink in one hand and plate of burgers in the other you’ll be glad you have a better sliding door.

Other posts about Alside windows and doors that you might find interesting:

• Alside Promenade door reviews
• Alside Mezzo windows reviews
• What is the difference between Alside Climatech glass packages?
• Alside windows complaints
• Alside windows FAQ
• Can you buy Alside windows and doors online?

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there but not as many local companies that are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

Remember, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. The best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here. 

Alside Promenade Sliding Doors are produced for the eastern market and are often called the Alside 6400 door model. If you’re on the west coast you’ll want to look for the 6500 Promenade review. The 6400 vs 6500 doors are very similar.

In addition to the review we’ll also answer common questions about the Alside Promenade doors. If you have a question that isn’t answered just post a comment below and we’ll do our best to help out.

Why did Alside make the Promenade sliding door?

For many years Alside offered a different model of sliding door called the 6100 series door. That model was very popular with customers, salesmen and installers. When they announced the newer Promenade door nobody was quite sure why it existed.

I remember talking with the Alside factory salesman at the time and he wasn’t so sure why it existed either. Over time that became more clear.

The Alside Promenade sliding doors are available in a wider range of configurations including contemporary, classic and French styles. They’re also available with internal blinds and they have more hardware finish options. Basically it’s just a newer door with a newer design and more available options.

What is the difference between the Contemporary, Classic and French style?

This is the most common question we get about this door and the answer is easy. The difference is in the dimensions of the sashes. We’ll put some pictures below to illustrate the difference.

Just ignore the fact that these pictures are a little low-res. You should be able to see what we’re talking about. When comparing the pictures above, focus on the glass size and the size of the sash frames. The grids are different too, but that’s an option and not really relevant to the different frame styles.

You can see how the French style door uses the thicker frames with smaller glass area to look like a french door. This is a style Andersen used in sliding doors for many years and Alside started offering it a few years ago.

Is the price the same between the different styles of Promenade door?

No. The Contemporary will be the lower cost option with the classic and French styles adding to the overall cost. You’ll probably see the French style adding about $800 to the cost of the contemporary and the classic will be in between.

Are Alside Promenade doors available with internal blinds?

Yes. We have an entire post coming soon on the Alside doors with interior blinds. This option is available in the Promenade doors as long as you’re ordering a standard size. Blinds are not available in custom sized doors.

The blinds in these doors will raise and tilt and they have a 20 year warranty which is much better than the warranty you’ll see from most other manufacturers. That doesn’t necessarily mean the blinds will hold up better, but it means someone at Alside thinks they will.

Will Promenade doors qualify for federal tax credits?

They can. If you order a qualifying glass package the doors will qualify for the federal tax credits. The requirements for doors are less stringent than they are for windows so it’s easier to qualify. You can usually qualify with double pane glass while windows commonly need triple pane glass.

Alside does offer their fancy, and strangely capitalized ClimaTech PriME glass packages in the doors. If you order that package the glass in the door will match the glass in your windows. That’s nice, but it’s often not required to get the tax credit for sliding doors.

What sizes are available for the Alside Promenade doors?

The Promenade sliding doors are available in both standard and custom sizes. They can be ordered in 2, 3 or 4 panel configurations. The min size is 4′ wide x 6′ tall and the max size is 12′ wide x 8′ tall.

The standard sized doors will cost less and they’ll arrive much faster so it’s usually a good idea to use a standard sized door when possible.

In the picture above you can see the standard sizes for Promenade doors. Notice there are standard heights of 6’8″ and 8′. Newer houses will commonly have 8 foot tall sliding doors. They made this a standard height for this model which means it costs less than a custom door and it’ll arrive much faster. This is a great benefit to this model.

What’s the bottom line?

Overall this is a pretty solid door option. Sometimes installers don’t love it as there is a lot to assemble, but once they’ve installed a few it’s not a big deal. There are many hardware options, interior blinds are available and it’s covered by a lifetime warranty.

This is a door model that many people will be happy with and it’s one my company has offered with great success.

Other posts relating to Alside windows and doors that you might find helpful:

• Can you by Alside windows and doors online?
• Alside 6100 door reviews
• Mezzo window reviews
• Alside Patio Door warranty information
• Alside window complaints
• Who are the best window companies in your town

How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there. Not as many local companies are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

Remember, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. The best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews on the entire internet right here.

If you’re considering an Alside 6100 sliding door you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ll be looking at the good and the bad of the popular 6100 model sliding patio door to see if it’s the right solution for you.

In addition, we’ll answer commonly asked questions about the 6100 sliding door and if you have more questions you can post a comment below. We read every comment and do our best to respond to as many as possible.

Let’s start with the history of the Alside 6100 sliding door

These doors have been around for a VERY LONG time which is not always a great thing. I started dealing with Alside in 2004 and the 6100 model was a popular door back then. That means as of today it’s about 20 years old and getting older every day.

There have been some improvements over the years but not many. Rather than improving the quality of this door Alside came out with the newer Promenade or 6400 / 6500 model doors a few years ago.

When the newer model came out there was talk that the 6100 door would be discontinued. I can only assume the reason they kept the old 6100 model, at the same cost as the newer model, is because people really liked it. Installers liked it, salespeople liked it and customers liked it.

Why do people like the Alside 6100 sliding door?

Customers tend to like this sliding door because it’s very easy to operate. When installed correctly it slides very smoothly and can be opened with very little force.

The air infiltration rates of these doors are also pretty good. You’ll find an air infiltration rating of 0.10 for the most popular sizes and that means you’re not likely to feel a draft through this door.

Installers like this sliding door model because it comes with a knocked down frame. This means it’s easy to transport because it does not come with a big bulky frame. The door will come in 4 boxes which can easily be loaded into a pickup truck. That might not be too important to the customer, but to the installer it’s a great feature.

This door also has a wood frame inside a vinyl covering. Some people want to avoid wood when replacing windows, but this isn’t really a huge concern. The wood is sealed behind the vinyl and it’s been a relatively trouble free configuration.

The salesman who is pushing this model will tell you the wood frame adds to the structural integrity of the door. In reality doors that are all vinyl are also very good so this wood doesn’t make a huge difference, but it’s also not something to be afraid of.

What are the other popular features of this model?

The other features that you’ll hear about from a window salesman are the composite rollers, aluminum reinforcement, the multi point locks and the optional door lock (also called a vent lock).

These features are nice, but also very common on many doors so they’re not very remarkable.

If this door is so great why is there a newer model?

This was the question everyone was asking when the newer 6400 door was released at the same prices. Even the Alside salespeople had a hard time explaining the reasoning for the new model.

Over time it was clear that the newer model could come in faster. In addition, the new model was all vinyl so there was no opportunity for competing salesmen to make the wood frame of the 6100 model into an issue.

The newer model would also be available in sanded 8′ heights vs the custom 8′ hight, with extended lead time, of the 6100 door.

The newer model was also available in different frame sizes including contemporary, classic and French style sliding door.

Many companies did switch to primarily offering the 6400 Promenade model. My company is included in that. I generally prefer to offer the newer product lines rather than products that were designed 20 years ago, but you do still see many companies offering the older 6100 sliding door model.

What sizes are available for the Alside 6100 sliding doors?

These doors are available in a range of standard sizes and custom sizes up to 12′ wide. The doors can be ordered in 2 panel, 3 panel and 4 panel configurations.

In a 2 panel configuration the door can be ordered with either side opening but when it’s installed one side will be fixed and one side will be active. The 3 panel door is only available with the center panel active. In a 4 panel configuration the two center panels both open by sliding to the sides and the two end panels are fixed. This can be a beautiful configuration if you have enough space for a 12′ wide door.

The min size of a 2 panel door is 4′ wide by 8′ tall. The max size of a 4 panel door is 12′ wide by 6′ tall. These doors will work great in most applications, but if you’re looking for stacking doors or an entire wall of sliding doors they may not be the best fit.

What’s the bottom line?

At the end of the day this door is perfectly nice. My company offered them for years and will still order them if a custom requests it. We’ve switched to the newer 6400 model is most cases since I like to stay up to date. Recommending a 20 year old model doesn’t necessarily make sense to me so it’s not a product my company recommends any longer.

If you’re asking my advice I’d say to get one of the newer models instead.

Other posts relating to Alside windows and doors that you might find helpful:

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How can you find a great window company?

When shopping for windows I do always suggest finding a great installation company before you fall in love with any particular window model. There are plenty of great window options out there. Not as many local companies are great to work with.

To know which companies to avoid you can find common window sales tactics here. That’s become one of the most popular sections on the site.

Remember, for more great window company info you can find our suggestions for the best local companies in 2023 right here. 

There’s no need to work with a company that gives you the run-around or makes the process difficult. There are plenty of fish in the sea as they say. The best way to get started is to check out our list of great window companies here.

Find the best replacement window reviews online right here.