You may have heard about French doors and are thinking of adding some to your home to provide a walkway into your garden. Here are various things to note about French doors to know which one suits your needs better.
What Are the Different Types of French Doors?
There are two common types of French doors: interior and exterior. Interior French doors are placed between two rooms to give a room division style and to let in more light. Most of the time, these doors are made of glass, but you can get wooden ones. They can swing open, or you can opt for sliding doors. Fitting interior doors will require you to have some space. If there is no space, the project can take a long time as some part of the wall may have to be brought down.
External French doors will usually lead outside, maybe to a garden. You can either choose doors that swing outwards or inwards or choose sliding doors. Most of the time, these doors will feature large glass panels to let in light. When fitting exterior doors, extra care is taken to enhance security. Various features may have to be added, for example, laminated glass and double glazing.
What Are the Material Options for French Doors?
There are four common types of material options for French doors: wood/timber, uPVC, aluminium and composite.
Wooden doors are the most popular, and you can choose between hardwood and softwood. Hardwoods will last long. Wooden French doors can be painted to match your home décor. For maintenance, wooden doors will require regular painting.
uPVC is popular, but not much liked. You can choose this option to match your uPVC framed windows. It is usually the first option that many homeowners get since it is affordable.
Aluminium French doors also last longer due to their ability to withstand corrosion. They can have slim frames giving room for more glass. These types of French doors do not require regular maintenance.
Composite French doors are made from a number of materials. They can have timber cores with glass reinforced polymers and uPVC edging. They tend to be strong and secure being great exterior doors.
Just as the descriptions indicate, it is easy to tell which ones will cost you more. Composite French doors will be expensive, followed by wood, aluminium and uPVC. You should also note that the installation or fitting fees will also apply when having a French door installation project.
