Just a heads up about Pella doors. We had one installed years ago and it's just fine. However, this model has a screen that is inside instead of outside. Stuff like leaves and dirt get caught in the track from the outside. So when you slide the screen to the left and close the sliding door, all that stuff is now in your house. Be sure to get a Pella door with a screen on the outside track.

"We don't want to go cheap"

Then do not buy Pella. Period. Stop. Marvin Integrity would be the way I would go. And if you keep looking stay away from Box Stores.

I have the same situation with a Pella door (leaves collecting in the track between the sliding door and the interior screen. However, I don't think I'd opt for having the screen on the outside. If it's a choice between occasionally vacuuming out the track, vs the increased wear and tear on the screen from constant exposure to the elements, I'll stick with status quo. In general, I've had no problem with the Pella doors and Pella windows are consistently recommended by contractors and friends who've used them on their homes.