Below are the average costs for each type of sliding glass door frame material. Vinyl: $300-$1,200. Vinyl is affordable, low maintenance and durable in most climates.

Fundamentally, they’re the same: an aluminum- or steel-frame door with a mesh screen or glass panel (or both), mounted in front of your entry door.

This smart front door can go from clear to opaque with a voice command. The Feather River smart glass door starts at $800 and works with The Home Depot’s Hubspace smart home platform.