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ntyperteasy t1_j9z2fjx wrote

Reply to comment by mymook in Is there a way to just replace a sliding patio door? by dtgray12

This isn't true. The metal clad wood pella sliding doors have an easily removed/replaced sliding section so you remove it for transport and initial install and and then puck it back to check everything before putting the final fasteners into place. You definitely need delivery or access to a truck, but that's true for all of them.

You can buy Pella doors direct (with or without install) or from Lowes (in the US). The Lowe's pricing is much better than list price, and I found the pella dealer will match it, there are some features / combinations that Lowe's can't order for some reason.

I am not advocating for Pella over Anderson; just there are more choices out there.

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mymook t1_j9zev4v wrote

I like Lowes over HD tbh, they have offered military discounts when HD and others did not. But if I’m not mistaken? Only Anderson has frame NOT assembled. In fact you can bring home a complete Anderson slider in your SUV, Minivan or station wagon. No truck needed lol. But if Pella has upped their game? that frame is un-assembled, other panels boxed, ? Then this would make for direct competition to Andersons long time un-opposed market. I work alone most of the time, so it is of direct need that I am very familiar with Andersons product over the past 20-30 yrs. But even at my age, I would and do install Andersons slider doors or french doors. But many others I can not do alone. I’ve installed many of Pella’s vinyl sliders too over the years. My experience with them has been mostly vinyl extruded & welded frames. Not as robust a product as andersons for sure, and for about same money. Js

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