Colorado Springs Patio Doors

Popular Local Trends & Styles

• Craftsman Style The older streets of Colorado Springs are home to a number of architectural styles that first originated in the late 1800s to 1930s. The area’s Craftsman-style homes are known for their charm and curb appeal, and for bringing more modern influences to the neighborhood. They also feature finely-crafted woodwork and natural finishes, like on exterior French patio doors.
• Victorian Style

  Victorian-style architecture dates as far back as the late 1800s, but all you’d have to do is visit older areas such as Downtown, Old Colorado City and the Old North End to find Victorian homes in Colorado Springs. The ornate style is known for elaborate details and décor, sliding doors can also be ornate when you incorporate transom windows with muntins for that symmetrical style.

• Screen Doors¹

  With cool weather nearly all year-round in Denver, it would be a shame to let it go to waste. When you feel like you could use a breath of fresh air, a screen door for your sliding glass door brings the outdoors inside. Pella® InView^TM high-transparency screens, made from a finer material than conventional fiberglass screens, allow for increased airflow and visibility.

• Custom Sliding Doors

  Colorado Springs is as known for its collection of architecture as it is for its natural splendor. With a number of distinctive architectural styles, customization is essential. Pella sliding doors are built-to-order in both standard and custom sizes, with your choice between available 2-, 3- or 4-panel configurations, depending on what best makes use of the space you have available.

¹Warning: Use caution when children or pets are around open windows and doors. Screens are not designed to retain children or pets.

Product Lines

• Architect Series® Traditional
• Architect Series® Contemporary
• Pella® Reserve™ - Traditional
• Pella® Reserve™ - Contemporary
• Pella® Lifestyles Series
• Pella® Impervia®

Recommended Customizations^*

When you live in a charming Victorian-style home or a cool Craftsman, you can customize your sliding door with trim, finish and hardware options that suit the style of you and your home. Even screen and grille choices are varied to suit a wide variety of home architectural styles.

^*Not all customizations are available in all Pella product lines.

Colorado Springs Climate Recommendations

Colorado Springs’ climate is mild virtually all year-round, due in large part to the altitude and proximity to the mountains. Residents can step outside and often expect to see and experience abundant sunshine, blue skies and low humidity, even in the winter months. You may need to wear an extra layer to keep comfortable when the temperatures cool in the winter, but you may be wearing a coat in the morning and a t-shirt and shorts in the afternoon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

•   What factory-prefinished stain and paint colors are available on Pella products?

  • Wood Windows and Patio Doors – Wood interiors offer more design flexibility — windows and patio doors can be stained or painted to match your decor.  Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's wood products.

    As part of Pella Corporation’s commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, we use Water-Based Green Chemistry. Our factory-applied stain is water-based, which significantly decreases the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted into the air.

    Fiberglass Windows and Patio Doors – Available in colors offering the quality look of painted wood — including a dual-color option. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's fiberglass products.

    Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors – Pella's unique vinyl formula is performance-tested for excellent weathering, durability, and color retention. Solid- and Dual-Color frames are available. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's vinyl products.

    Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors – You'll save time and finishing costs when your entry door arrives prefinished in your choice of paint or stain color that will look beautiful for years. Explore interior and exterior finish options for Pella's fiberglass and steel entry doors.

•   How do I apply paint or stain to my Pella wood windows and patio doors?

  • Learn how to paint your wood interior finish, prepare products for finishing, finish removable grilles, select the right paint or stain and more in the Pella Help Library.

•   What general maintenance is required for my Pella windows and patio doors?

  • Pella recommends you inspect your windows and patio doors at least annually as part of a home checkup. Maintenance can prolong the life of your Pella windows and doors and will help ensure maximum warranty coverage.
    
    As needed, clean, repaint or restain your windows and patio doors, and recaulk around them to help maintain optimal performance. Also, be sure to regularly check for leaks and improper drainage above or around vents and sprinkler systems that may subject your windows and patio doors to prolonged water exposure.
    
    Review the Maintenance section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about how to properly maintain the interior and exterior of your Pella windows and patio doors.

•   How do I choose the right paint or stain for my wood windows?

  • Stained Wood Interior Finish – Pella strongly recommends the use of a good-quality pre-stain wood conditioner before staining Pella windows and patio doors to reduce the possibility of a blotchy-looking, uneven finish. Ask your paint or finishing professional to recommend a pre-stain wood conditioner, a stain and a finishing coat that are compatible.
    
    Painted Wood Interior Finish – The most important consideration to make when choosing your paint is good blocking resistance — the ability of a paint to resist sticking. Failure to use a high-quality paint with good blocking resistance may result in a window or door that sticks shut, even after the paint has dried. Ask your qualified paint professional to recommend a paint with good blocking resistance. Don't simply rely on a paint's price or brand name in making your selection. Expensive paint may not necessarily offer good blocking resistance. Also, ask your paint professional to recommend a wood primer and paint that are compatible and whether sanding is required between coats of paint.

    Explore the factory pre-finish options available for Pella's wood products.

•   Which Pella doors are available with SmartKey® Technology?

  • SmartKey Technology is available, and comes standard, on Pella's fiberglass and steel entry doors.  Architect Series® sliding, French and hinged patio doors with hardware from the Rustic, Classic or Modern Collection will have SmartKey Technology.

    Learn more about Pella's hardware collections and how to use SmartKey Technology.

•   Where can I get paint or stain to match the interior and exterior of my Pella products?

  • Paints and stains for Pella products are available in quarts and gallons via special order through Lowe's stores or your local Pella Window and Door Showroom. You will need to provide the color of the paint or stain that you need to place an order.

    Or you may take the color or stain desired along with the substrate you are trying to match to your local Sherwin-Williams® or home improvement store and have them custom match the color.

    If you don't have a Pella paint chip or just need a small bottle of touch up paint or stain for dings and scratches, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877) 473-5527 for further assistance.

    Be sure to consult with your local paint or finish store representative or professional to help address your specific finishing needs and review the finishing section of your Pella Owner's Manual for details about how to properly finish your Pella products.

•   How do I clean my Pella windows and patio doors? What can I use to clean them?

  • Clean the interior and exterior frame surfaces with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits. Or Pine-Sol® can be applied with a clean, dry cloth or towel. Do not use abrasives. Do not scrape or use tools that might damage the surface. Should you need it, touch-up paint is available at the Pella Window and Door Showroom nearest you.

    Clean the window sill using the brush attachment on a vacuum and vacuum off any debris.

    It is normal for water to accumulate in the sill and track. On products with weep holes, the water is intended to drain to the outside via the drainage or "weep" holes.

    • To clean the weep (drainage) system, check to make sure that the weep holes are clear of obstruction (dirt, sand, or building materials).
    • To clean the weep holes, use a small, soft brush to clear the opening. Weep holes may be located both inside and outside the window in the bottom of the frame. If the window is "stacked," there may be weep holes between the units.

    WARNINGS:

    • Do not use abrasive or caustic solvents as they may damage your windows or patio doors.
    • Do not scrape or use tools that might damage the surface. 
    • Do not power-wash.

    Review the Cleaning section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about how to properly clean your Pella windows and patio doors.

•   How do I clean and restore shine to the handles and hardware on my windows and doors?

  • A soft cloth and mild cleaner may be used on most Pella hardware finishes. 

    Living finish Oil-Rubbed Bronze hardware will develop its own unique patina with use, care and handling. Simply wipe the hardware with a soft cloth so as not to damage the finish. The changing of color on the hardware is not a warranty issue.

    The solid brass hardware used on some previous vintages of Pella wood hinged (French) patio doors has a clear protective coating to prevent tarnishing. Download instructions to care for solid brass hardware.

    For additional information about how to properly care for your Pella windows and doors, refer to the Cleaning section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual.  

    For further assistance, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877)-473-5527.

•   How do I lock and unlock my sliding patio door?

  • The thumbturn lock is located behind or above the door handle. To lock the door, turn the thumbturn lock to a vertical locked position. The locking system will engage when the door is closed. To unlock the door, turn the thumbturn lock in the opposite direction to a horizontal position.

    If your sliding patio door is equipped with a footbolt lock, it has two positions. One allows the door to be latched when it's about 3 inches open; the other provides extra security when the door is fully closed.

    To engage the lock, move the lock handle toward the side of the door. To disengage the lock, move the lock handle toward the center of the door.

    Review the Sliding Patio Door Screen section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for additional details about the operation and care of your sliding patio door. If you continue to have difficulty, request a service visit consultation from your local showroom or call (800) 242-1008 to find a Pella service location nearest you.

•   How do I remove the screen from my sliding patio door?

  • Download instructions for the material and vintage of your sliding patio door.

    Wood Sliding Patio Doors

    • Architect Series® (12/2004 – current) or Designer Series® (3/2005 – current) sliding patio doors (includes instructions for self-closing screens)
    • Architect Series (3/2002–12/2004), Designer Series (3/1997–12/2004), Pella® 450 Series (1991–8/1997) sliding patio doors
    • Pella 450 Series (9/1997 – current) sliding patio doors
    • Pella 450 Series (1991 – current) sliding patio doors

    Fiberglass Sliding Patio Doors

    • Pella Impervia® (2005 – current) sliding patio doors

    Vinyl Sliding Patio Doors

    • Encompass (Thermastar) by Pella (2003 – current) sliding patio doors
    • Pella® 350 Series (2010 – current) sliding patio doors

    We try to include information for a large portion of our various products and vintages; however, we do not have every older set of instructions available online. If you have questions regarding a non-current product not found on our site, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877)-473-5527 for further assistance.
    
    If you have difficulty removing the screen, request a service visit or call (800) 242-1008 to find a Pella service location nearest you.

    WARNING: Screen will not stop child or pet from falling out the window. Keep child or pet away from open door.

    Refer to the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual for more information on operation, recommended care, and maintenance for your Pella sliding patio doors.