The French door is an iconic architectural feature usually found in traditional homes. Despite its Old World charm, leading patio door manufacturers, including Renewal by Andersen® of New Jersey-New York Metro, have now helped it mesh with contemporary spaces. Thanks to key design improvements, modern French doors come with sturdier hardware and are more energy-efficient. Some can even glide to save space.
If you have a faulty, old, opaque patio door system, these winning benefits of French doors may convince you to not replace it in kind:
Increased Daylighting
The ability to bring in the sun to brighten up your interior for free is the main reason French doors are popular. The French call them porte-fenêtre, which translates to “window-door.” They can serve as the biggest windows of the room thanks to their large glass area.
Furthermore, they can open up your space and make everything feel larger. A multiple-panel configuration of these doors can capture expansive views, extending the gaze to the surrounding landscapes.
Easy Passability
Swinging French doors use hinges, not tracks, to operate. They still have a threshold but it’s not extremely pronounced. Their low-profile threshold is easier to step over and doesn’t pose much of a tripping hazard.
Hinged French doors can provide large access because they utilize the entire opening for egress and ingress when opened completely. The amount of opening a pair of them provide can match that of four panels of sliding patio doors.
Improved Security
French doors these days benefit from advanced security innovations to ensure impregnability. At Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey-New York Metro, our hinged Frenchwood® door system is reinforced with a five-point locking system, which secures all panels. With thick, heat-strengthened glass, the panes of our French doors are more resistant to breakage than ordinary Low-E glazing systems.
Learn more about our interpretation of the classic French door. Call us at (866) 609-5033 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free, in-home consultation and estimate. We serve clients in Hillsborough, New Jersey and nearby areas.
