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French Doors

French garden doors are a stylish solution and an essential part of any deck or patio. Allow your outdoor and indoor space to flow seamlessly into the other with gorgeous french doors from Windowsville.

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Enjoy A Full View of the Outdoors

Our beautiful French doors can be crafted from steel or fibreglass, granting you a vast array of choices to personalize your home and a multitude of benefits. As well, our garden doors can be complemented with a range of sidelights and transoms to create the perfect entrance for your outdoor door replacement.

Windowsville Windows & Doors French doors offer the perfect combination of breathtaking views and security for your family. You can choose between a variety of glazing options and hardware to enhance your style and the aesthetic of your home. Grilles, privacy mini blinds between the glass, and operable windows are all features that can be incorporated into the French garden doors to provide added protection, as well as control of airflow.

Benefits of French Doors

French doors have been used in interior and exterior design for centuries because of their ability to increase light and open up spaces. Their dual panels provide a great way to add style and interest to any room, and can be used as the main entrance or as an alternative means of entering or exiting a room. French doors can also allow for an increased sense of privacy, as they offer complete control over which space is being accessed, while still providing ample ventilation and access to natural light.

Aside from their aesthetic qualities, French doors are incredibly practical features that can significantly enhance the interior design of any home. By using these as a primary source of entry into certain rooms, like the living room or kitchen, one can ensure that the flow of energy throughout the house remains balanced without sacrificing aesthetics. Additionally, due to their transparent nature, they are capable of making a home look bigger than it actually is while still maintaining its unique layout and architecture.

Here are the top benefits of French doors for a home:

  • Increased light and openness
  • Improved privacy
  • Enhanced interior design possibilities
  • Efficient space utilization
  • Traditional wood frames, decorative window treatments, and contemporary styles such as bi-folding options
  • Low maintenance once installed
  • Double locking systems for added security

Your Vision, Our Door!

Create a look that is all your own with our luxurious, state-of-the-art, advanced finishes and vibrant paints. No matter if your style is modern or traditional, you'll find the perfect door surface to match your home — available nationwide. With our curated finish collection, you can coordinate the colour of your door with other exterior finishes, such as siding, shingles, stone, and roofing.

Stain Options

With our Superior Oak, Mahogany, and Smooth Skin techniques, you can have an authentic stained wood or smooth finish. Our doors not only look like real wood but provide a warm texture without the disadvantages of natural deterioration for wood doors.

Paint Options

Choose from a variety of colours to coordinate perfectly. From crisp white to stylish black, our curated palette of high-appeal paints will guarantee a stunning appearance season after season.

** The options above are a small sample of colours and finishes available from Windowsville. Due to wide range monitor rendering discrepancies, it is best to contact us and get help from our qualified consultants at no cost or obligation. **

Door Glass Options

Windowsville offers an extensive line of glass options to choose from, ranging in the degree of light, privacy, and design. The following options are available:

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Low-E

Energy-saving Low-E coated glass is a simple yet elegant option for your fiberglass door. This specialized glass has a clear, high-tech coating that helps keep heat inside the home during cold weather and reflects the sun's rays to keep the home cool in warm weather. As an added bonus, Low-E coating also safeguards floors and furniture from fading.

Functional

Internal mini-blinds are a timeless classic, perfect for controlling the amount of natural light let into your home while also maintaining absolute privacy. They are also easy to use and require minimal maintenance, making them an ideal choice for any home. Adding a venting unit with the option to add grilles is another great choice for your home. The counterweight system makes the unit easy and safe to use, while the variety of sizes ensures you get the perfect fit for your needs.

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Grilles

Make your French door extra special by adding a unique, decorative grille pattern. Decorative grilles can turn a standard door into an extraordinary piece and add an entirely new dimension to the appearance of your home. The majority of homeowners love the look of grilles in their doors to complement the architectural design and enhance the overall look of their home. Interior grilles are installed between the glass units, eliminating any need for maintenance and keeping the window surface smooth for easy cleaning. Exterior grilles provide a classic, hand-crafted look while still including a single sealed glass unit - giving you both aesthetic value and durability.

Door Configurations

Windowsville doors can be combined with a selection of transoms and sidelites to bring additional style to your home's entrance. Below are some of the main options for your door's structure. There are countless additional configuration options available for doors, sidelites, and transoms, due to their varying sizes, shapes, and designs. This allows you to customize your door to fit perfectly in your home décor and truly make it one-of-a-kind.

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Single Door

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Single Door w/ one sidelite

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Single Door w/ two sidelites

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Double Door

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Double Door w/ Two Sidelites

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Double Door w/ Two Sidelites

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Single Door w/ transom

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Single Door w/ transom

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Single Door w/ sidelite and transom

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Single door w/ two sidelites and transom

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Double door w/ transom

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Double door w/ two sidelites and transom

Hardware Options

When it comes to hardware, Windowsville offers an array of lock designs, shapes, and features to match your style and aesthetic. Not only are these locks visually appealing but their multi-point locking system ensures superior security.

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Knob & Deadbolt

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Handleset

lever plate

Lever Plate

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Electronic

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Pull bar

Frequently Asked Questions About French Doors

French doors provide excellent ventilation and natural light, making them perfect for outdoor living spaces like patios and decks. They can also be a great way to create an open, airy feeling inside the home by connecting interior rooms with the outdoors.

Yes, regular maintenance is necessary to keep your French Doors looking their best and functional over time. You should clean off dirt or debris every few weeks and use a mild soap solution to clean off dirt or dust buildup once a year. Additionally, make sure you check all hinges and locks regularly to ensure they're functioning correctly.

French doors require at least 7 feet of clear opening space for them to open and close properly.

Features like adjustable hinges or rollers can be added to increase their security and durability over time. Additionally, French doors offer natural light into any living space for aesthetic purposes as well as easy access to outdoor areas.

To maintain a French door’s integrity over time it should be inspected regularly for issues such as broken glass or frame deterioration due to weathering. The hardware should also be assessed periodically and replaced if necessary in order to ensure that they continue to function properly in the future.

Door Type Price Range
French Double Door  $3,000 - $8,000
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