Clad-wood

One side of a clad-wood frame grows on trees while the other side is made in a factory. Clad-wood is low-maintenance and versatile.

Why choose clad-wood?
Jeld-Wen W-2500 Aluminum Clad Wood Sliding Patio Door

The easy maintenance

The exterior frame material acts like a suit of armor for the wood inside. The protective finish makes it easy to care for. No repainting required.

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Pella Clad Wood Patio Doors

The best of both worlds

Your patio door’s interior frame can be matched to any wood trim or molding inside your home while you enjoy the benefits of a metal or fiberglass exterior.

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Jeld-Wen W-4500. Wood Sliding Patio Door

When to choose wood

Since wood frames need more upkeep, most people only choose wood if they live in a historic home. Though, wood innately has grain color and texture that other materials just imitate. Plus, scratches are easy to repair.

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Next, let’s talk about fiberglass.

Fiberglass frames are durable, low maintenance and can even look like wood.

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