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A Quick Guide to French Patio Doors
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French patio doors, considered the “traditional” type of patio door, remains the most popular patio door style. If you’re considering having one installed on your home, read on as the exterior renovation contractors at PJ Sullivan Exteriors share a quick guide on French doors.

French Door Design

 

French doors are called that because the earliest examples came from Renaissance-era France, where they were originally installed as balcony access doors. Today’s French doors are pretty much the same as their Renaissance counterparts, with two hinged door sashes that meet in the middle, installed in one frame.

 

Symmetrical grilles are another feature that is generally associated with French doors. The limitations of early glassmaking technology made grilles a necessity, as glassmakers could only produce glass pieces several inches across. The glazing on today’s French doors are typically built as a single large piece, with grilles being more of a decorative element.

 

Whether you’re buying a luxury front door or French doors, it’s important to consider its swing space. This means you will need to plan furniture placement to make sure that nothing would get in the way when you open your French doors. Standard French doors swing inward, however, it is possible to have custom French doors that swing outwards.

 

The Benefits of French Doors

 

Adding French doors to your home has many benefits:

 

It Connects Indoor and Outdoor Spaces — French doors open up a part of your exterior walls and connect it to your yard or patio. While entertaining a large number of guests can’t be done during quarantine, you’ll be prepared when it’s safe to do so.

 

It Lets Natural Light Into Your Home — Natural indoor lighting has many aesthetic and health benefits. Since French doors are mostly glass, they will allow lots of natural light into your home. If you’re concerned about drafts or letting heat from the sun into your home, choose French doors with insulated glazing, which usually has double or triple-pane glass.

 

It Helps Lower Your Utility Bills — The increase in natural light helps reduce your use of electrical indoor lighting during the day, especially if your home has an open floor plan. Energy-efficient French patio doors that feature insulated glass and frames can help reduce heat loss during the winter season, which leads to energy savings.

 

PJ Sullivan Exteriors is your leading provider of patio door installation and chimney repair services. Give us a call at (201) 857-0600 or (914) 768-3002. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Bergen County, NJ, and surrounding communities.

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