French Doors Buying Guide

The concept of the french door is a romantic one – a stunningly set wooden or metal door containing panes of glass (lites) which extend all the way down to the floor, opening up your garden or balcony into your home. Buying french doors for your home isn’t as simple as it may seem, though, and there are many things to consider. Different styles and constructions make french doors a versatile and and worthwhile addition to your home but some homework is advised.

If your french doors will open into your garden or the outside world, you should opt for a specialised external french door which will be double glazed. You should avoid french doors which consist of only one pane of glass, falsely separated by strips of metal or wood to give a separation effect. A true french door will have separate panes of glass (or ‘lites’) which will be individually crafted. You should avoid any type of door which claims to be a french door when it is not.

It’s no coincidence that french doors have been a popular choice for homeowners since the Renaissance era. A high quality set of french doors will open up your house and let a large amount of light in. This immediately gives the effect of your house feeling much larger than it actually is. When used internally, french doors spread light from room to room and give your home a much more open and airy feel. Exterior french doors can be a great way of admiring your garden from your own armchair.

Many people see french doors as delicate and prone to being battered by our British wind and rain. This is simply not the case. If your french doors have been professionally fitted and weather stripping has been installed around the doors, they will stand the test of time and resist all that the British weather has to throw at them. Effective weather stripping will form a water-tight seal, ensuring rain water cannot seep through into your house.

French doors are one product you should not compromise on in terms of quality and service. It’s easy to find out what people think of products on the internet. Do your research and look at reviews of companies and providers. You should hire a professional installer to fit your french doors – particularly if you are fitting external french doors as these require additional care and attention. When fitted properly, french doors will give you many years of pleasure.

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