The Difference Between Double Doors and French Doors
Choosing the right entrance doors for your home can be tricky. There are many important factors to consider before you make your final decision. You’ll need to take into account the style of your home, the desired function and frequency of use, your required security levels, and your own personal tastes.
Stylish French doors from Smile Windows
At Smile Windows, we install high performance French doors across the UK. Our French doors are available in durable low maintenance uPVC or in a strong and secure composite material. They can be configured to open in or out depending on your space restrictions and feature multi-point locking systems as standard.
French doors are the perfect choice when you want to stylishly connect your interior and exterior living areas. They can be opened up wide on a warm summer day for barbecues, garden parties, and to create a pleasant breeze. When the weather turns colder, their large glass area provides expansive views across your garden or outdoor space.
Double doors for double the opening capacity
In the glazing industry, double doors can refer to any doors with two independently opening leaves. This includes French doors, but normally if you hear an industry professional talking about double doors, they are speaking about a larger version of the classic French door.
Double doors are often used in commercial buildings or in large residential properties with an oversized aperture to fill. They are often customised and can feature reinforced safety glass and sometimes be made from timber or aluminium. Double doors are a popular choice for entrances to home swimming pools, games rooms, and large decking areas.
As you can see, door terminology can be confusing.
Double Doors are often made with solid wood or composite, and do not often include large panes of glazing. This means you will not let the light into your home, and instead, further increase the thermal performance and security of your property.
French Door Prices
If you’d like advice on choosing the French Doors or Entrance Doors for your home, contact Smile Windows today. You can call us on 07758 941050 fill out our online contact form and a member of our team will be in touch.
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