Bigger openings. More natural light. A seamless flow between indoors and out. We're excited to announce that the new Milgard VX450 Moving Glass Walls are now available to quote and order through Lion Windows & Doors. Manufactured by Milgard in Sacramento, VX450 gives homeowners, builders, contractors, and architects a new way to turn an entire wall into a wide-open connection to the patio, deck, or backyard. What Is the VX450 Moving Glass Wall? Available in Stacking and Pocke

If you're in West LA looking at a dated sliding door and picturing a wall of glass, the first decision isn't which door system you want. It's whether you keep the opening you already have. That single choice usually moves the budget and the timeline more than the brand on the door. Replacing in the Same Opening The new door drops into the existing structural opening, so the work stays inside the door itself. Often a good fit when: the opening is already a reasonable width; yo

If you're specifying a patio door or a moving glass wall in West LA, you've probably already picked the style and the frame material. The detail that gets decided last — and matters more than almost anyone expects — is the sill: the track your door sits on and the transition it makes to the patio outside. Get it right and the room flows straight out to the terrace. Get it wrong and you live with a step you didn't want, or chase water all rainy season. Here are the three choic

If you're replacing a patio door in West LA, the decision usually narrows to two familiar shapes: a slider that glides sideways, or a pair of French doors that swing open. They cost about the same to install, they fill the same hole in your wall, and they look completely different in daily life. We install both across Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice, Beverly Hills, and the Palisades, and the homeowners who end up happiest are the ones who picked based on how the room is actua

Opening your home to the outdoors comes down to one choice: bi-fold, multi-slide, or pocket doors. Each opens differently and suits a different West LA home. Here's the quick version. Bi-Fold Doors Panels fold like an accordion and stack to one side. Best for: the widest possible clear opening Watch out: folded panels stack into the room or patio Lines we carry: LaCantina and Fleetwood Multi-Slide Doors Panels glide and stack behind each other — big glass, slim frames. Best f

For many Santa Monica remodels, the glass door system becomes the heart of the home. It controls the view, the breeze, the connection to the patio, and the way the main living space feels from morning to night. That is why choosing between brands like Fleetwood and LaCantina should not be treated as a simple product swap. Both can be excellent choices, but they serve slightly different goals. The right answer depends on the home, the opening size, the desired look, how often

“Choosing between aluminum and wood-clad multi-slide doors in coastal West LA? Here’s a practical 10-year comparison of durability, maintenance, comfort, and long-term value for Venice and Santa Monica homeowners.”

In Los Angeles, patio doors aren’t just a “nice feature”—they’re how a lot of homes actually live. If you’re remodeling, building an ADU, or upgrading indoor/outdoor flow, you’ll quickly land on a common question: bi-fold or multi-slide? Both can look incredible. The right choice comes down to lifestyle, space, and how much you want to manage day-to-day. Bi-fold doors: the “open the wall” feel Best for: entertaining, big openings, dramatic impact. What homeowners love: • pane

When homeowners want to create a true indoor–outdoor living space, the decision often comes down to bi-fold doors or multi-slide doors. Both are premium patio door systems, and both can dramatically transform a home—but they are designed to serve different needs. This guide explains the differences in a clear, practical way so homeowners and contractors can choose the system that fits how the space will actually be used. What’s the difference? Bi-Fold Doors Bi-fold doors use