Doors
French Doors
A pair of hinged doors that open wide with no track underfoot. Elegant, simple and well suited to smaller openings.
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What it is, in plain English
French doors suit openings up to around two metres, where a bifold would be overkill and a slider would waste half the opening.
Because there is no running gear, they are mechanically simple, easy to seal and generally the least expensive way to open a wall to the garden.
Best for
- Smaller openings
- Traditional appearance
- Best value
Specification
The detail that changes the price
- Materials
- PVC-U, aluminium or timber, with fully glazed or panelled leaves.
- Energy efficiency
- Excellent sealing thanks to compression weather seals on both leaves.
- Security
- Multi-point locking with shootbolts into head and cill; specify laminated glass.
- Colours & finishes
- The full range from the relevant material's palette.
- Hardware
- Lever handles, flush bolts, and optional side screens or top lights.
- Glass
- Georgian bars for a traditional look, or clean unbarred glass for something simpler.
- Maintenance
- Minimal on PVC-U and aluminium; timber will need recoating.
- Typical applications
- Dining rooms, bedrooms with a balcony, garden rooms and smaller rear elevations.
Honest assessment
Strengths and compromises
What it does well
- Simple and reliable
- No threshold track to trip on
- Suits period and modern homes alike
Where it compromises
- Needs swing space inside or out
- Not practical on very wide openings
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