Andersen® Perma-Shield® gliding patio door units are handed from the exterior of the home using the location of the operating patio door panel. If the operating patio door panel is on the left as viewed from the outside of the home, the unit is a left-handed unit. If the unit is left-handed, the patio door panels are ordered as operating left and stationary left.

To determine whether you have a three (3) panel Perma-Shield® gliding patio door or a two (2) panel patio door with a stationary patio door attached, see 3-Panel Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Door Identification.

2 Panel Stationary Right/Operating Right

Gliding Patio Door Configurations

Gliding patio door handing from the exterior of the home. Gliding patio door panels are labeled from left to right.

2 Panel - Operating Left/Stationary Left

2 Panel Stationary Right/Operating Right

Stationary - Non-operating panel

3 Panel - Stationary/Operating Left/Stationary Left

Replacement Part Handing

Perma-Shield® gliding patio door Exterior Handles , Frame or Jamb Weatherstrip  and Exterior Keyed Locks  are handed the same as the unit. Interior handles  are handed opposite of the unit.

Installation guides  can be found under the Technical Documents tab. To arrange for a professional to install your replacement part(s), see Locating Andersen® Window and Patio Door Service Providers.

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