Newmarket rear opening during preparation for black garden door installation Black hinged garden door with full-height sidelight installed in Newmarket Before After

Completed Project

Black Garden Door and Sidelight Installed in Newmarket

DoorWin installed a modern black hinged garden door with a full-height fixed sidelight at a Newmarket home, creating a brighter rear entrance and a stronger visual connection to the backyard.

The replacement combined one active hinged patio door with a matching fixed glass sidelight instead of using a conventional sliding-door layout.

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Project Details

Service Hinged Patio / Garden Door Installation
Completed October 1, 2025
Property Type Residential Backyard Entrance
Problem Rear opening needed a new modern door system
Work Completed Installed a black hinged garden door with a full-height sidelight
Newmarket rear opening during preparation for black garden door installation

The Problem

  • The rear entrance needed a cleaner replacement system that provided daily access and more glass without using a standard white sliding patio door.

How We Fixed It

  • DoorWin set a black hinged garden door beside a matching fixed sidelight, aligned the frame and active panel, insulated the perimeter and checked closing and lock engagement.
Black hinged garden door with full-height sidelight installed in Newmarket

Garden Door vs. Sliding Patio Door

A garden door swings like an exterior entry door. A sidelight can expand the glass area while retaining the solid feel and hardware layout of a hinged entrance.

Final Result

The Newmarket home gained a black rear entrance with more daylight, a full-height sidelight and a clean modern frame profile.

What This Project Included

Opening Preparation

Prepared the rear wall opening for the replacement assembly.

Frame Installation

Set and aligned the new black door-and-sidelight frame.

Door Adjustment

Checked swing, lock engagement and threshold relationship.

Perimeter Work

Insulated and prepared the frame perimeter for final sealing and trim.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sliding patio door?

No. The active black panel is a hinged garden door, and the tall glass section beside it is a fixed sidelight.

Can a garden door include a full-height sidelight?

Yes. The sidelight can be built into the replacement frame to add daylight and widen the glazed appearance of the opening.

Where was this garden door installed?

This project was completed at a residential backyard entrance in Newmarket, Ontario.

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