Openings, decks and shade in Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Glass Doors, Decks and Patios in Long Beach
Palmcrest Contractors replaces Long Beach sliders and wall openings with corrosion resistant glass doors, framing repairs and covers built for damp air.
Corrosion is the first thing we look for on a Long Beach visit. Before any measuring, we open the old slider, run a finger along the track, and check the screws, hinges and frame corners for rust or white bloom on the metal. On a house in a zone close to the water, that tells us how hard damp air has worked on the opening and what the replacement has to resist.
From the track to the framing
After the hardware, attention moves to the wood below. A soft spot in the floor at the sill or a dark stain on the plate usually means water has been getting past the old door for a while, and that framing gets repaired before new glass goes in. Next we look up, into the attic or along the ceiling line, to see which way the joists run and whether the wall carries the roof. That answer decides whether a wider opening needs an engineered header and new posts, and it shapes the quote.
Choosing what goes back
Replacement frames in fiberglass or thermally broken aluminum with a factory coating hold up well where the air carries moisture, and stainless rollers keep a sliding panel moving smoothly. A patio cover or deck outside the new opening is built with treated posts, coated connectors and fasteners rated for the exposure. The City of Long Beach reviews structural changes and attached covers, and its inspectors check the footings and the header before walls are closed. Palmcrest prepares the drawings and handles the filing for each piece.
What we build in Long Beach
Every service below is available here, from a wider opening at the back of the house to a full remodel.
Open up your house in Long Beach
Tell us which wall, room or yard you have in mind, and we will arrange a measure.