ABOUT FRENCH DOORS

French doors are available in UPVC plastic, timber, or aluminium. They may open inward or outward, and are also available as bifold doors which open in concertina fashion.

French doors may be made of timber, or of aluminium or UPVC. Timber gives the most traditional look, and is available in a variety of species and finishes. To meet current building regulations, French Doors are usually double glazed.

The leading UK french door suppliers, listed below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites with illustrated online catalogues for french doors, and details of product specifications.

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LEADING UK FRENCH DOOR SUPPLIERS

The following UK suppliers of French doors have comprehensive and informative websites, with information on materials for French doors, types of French doors, and installation and maintenance of French doors.

JELD-WEN offers both FSC hardwood and PEFC Chain of Custody softwood French Door doorsets. These doorsets have a 10 year guarantee against manufacturing defects and feature Low E insulating glass units, for enhanced thermal performance. JELD-WEN’s softwood French Door doorset is manufactured from engineered knot-free clear timber. This French Door doorset is fully compliant with Part L Building Regulations and can comply with Part M, as an option. This doorset also comes with factory-fitted 24mm clear Low E insulating glass units, with a centre panel U-value of 1.4 W/m2K.

Anglian Home Improvements French Doors. Anglian Home Improvements supplies UPVC French doors. Grade A toughened glass is used on all French doors. For security, a strong metal bolt is driven deep into the frame using a locking lever. Four mushroom-headed bolts prevent the door being lifted from the track. The French doors can be locked in the fixed or closed position. The outside surfaces of the French doors are finished in white, or in a wood effect which can be either oak or mahogany.

Zenith Staybrite French Doors. Zenith Staybrite, which is part of the Bowater Group, supplies UPVC French doors which use a tilt and turn movement. The main panel may be tilted inwards, to allow ventilation, or may be swung inwards on side hinges for opening. The secondary panel may be swung inwards, like a door, for opening. This arrangement provides considerable flexibility.

Duration Windows specialises in the manufacture of aluminium building products, including aluminium French doors. These have a Bi-Fold action, folding in concertina fashion. They can comprise 2,3,4,5 or 6 panels, and can be designed to open inward or outwards. Integrated blinds are available, for manual or electrical operation. Duration Windows Bi-Fold French doors are available in white, silver or black finish, or with wood-effect foil covering.

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON FRENCH DOORS

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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