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French doors in Ipswich and Oxford to Essex and Suffolk
French doors are a sophisticated way to enter your garden; truly enhancing Essex & South East homes. Available in uPVC, timber or aluminium, you can choose what works best for you. Whichever material you choose, your new French doors will be secure and effective insulators, promising the modern benefits you’d expect from industry-leading double-glazing installers.
What are French doors?
This continental door style features a set of two glass door panels that allow light to flood into your home. Even when inside, you can enjoy admiring your garden with this elegant back door solution and have the feeling of being outside all year round. Both or just one can be inward or outward opening to maximise the space in your home and garden. Originating in 17th century France, they were used to lead out onto balconies. Nowadays they can become doors to your garden or even conservatory.
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| uPVC | Aluminium | Wooden | |
| Colours | 150+ RAL colours and a range of woodgrain effects. Dual colour designs are also available. | 150+ RAL colours and a range of woodgrain effects. Dual colour designs are also available. | 30 colours, including authentic timber designs. |
| Glazing Options | Double toughened glazing. | Double toughened glazing. | Double toughened glazing. |
| Energy Efficiency | It uses a pioneering multi-chambered design to effectively retain the warmth inside. Can achieve 0.9W/m2K U-values and A++ energy ratings. | A natural insulator, aluminium features a multi-layered frame with insulated cavities. Can achieve U-values of 1.32w/m2K. | Using a single piece of treated hardwood timber, the thick core is naturally insulating. Can achieve A energy ratings. |
| Security | Multi-point locks and anti-pick, bump and drill cylinders are fitted as standard to pass PAS24 standards. Their design exceeds building security regulations and can include optional security extras. | 8-point locks are fitted as standard, as is toughened glass which is 5x stronger than normal glass to pass PAS 24 testing. Additional security features can be included. | Multi-point locks are fitted as standard with shootbolt systems to pass BS644 requirements. Additional security features can be included. |
| Life expectancy | At least 20 years, maintenance free. The anti-fade coating keeps it looking good as new. | At least 30 years, maintenance free. Corrosion-resistant, it won’t rot, rust or warp | With yearly maintenance, it lasts at least 30 years. The microporous varnish protects the natural elements. |
| Suitability | Versatile and modern uPVC is sturdy, secure and the most cost-effective option. | A premium door material that boasts unique slimline frames. | Our responsibly sourced and robust timber is ideal to retain the classical wood appearance. |
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We offer our doors in efficient uPVC, authentic timber, ultramodern aluminium and composite materials to allow you to make the choice that’s right for your home.
uPVC French Doors
The ever popular choice that allows you customising control as well as efficiency. Ideal as conservatory doors & more.
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Origin Aluminium French Doors
The strong and ultramodern choice that creates a door to impress. Aluminium French doors online quotes & more.
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Timber French Doors
Bring a heritage feel to your home with a timber French door.
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Our doors come in a wide variety of colours to make your home the envy of your street. Choose from traditional white or how about a wood effect finish such as attractive Rosewood? Alternatively we can create any colour you desire with our ‘Kolor bond’ system to ensure your new coloured door fits perfectly with your home.
uPVC Colours
White
Black
Grey
Chartwell Green
Cream
Rosewood
Light Oak
Irish Oak
Any RAL Colour
Timber Colours
Gloss White
Ebony
Mahogany
Afromosia
Chartwell Green
Hawthorn
Iroko
Lavenham Blue
Magnolia
Oak
Olive Green
Walnut
Any RAL Colour
Aluminium Colours
Any RAL Colour
Elegant French doors perfectly designed for you
We have over 40 years of experience as locally reputable door installers across the South East of the UK, so we know that every homeowner has their own individual requirements, which is why no door design or journey is the same with us.
Not only can you choose from our three high-quality materials, but our French doors can also be created in over 150 RAL colours. From contemporary black French doors to sleek grey, to Chartwell green, we can find the perfect colour to blend with both old and newer homes. Our French doors come in various designs and can come purely as French doors, with side panels to create a bigger window and light space or with opening side sash lights for further ventilation. Our bespoke designs can even include arched French doors for a more unique style!
Like all of our custom-designed doors, we can include a range of attractive door furniture options and decorative glazing to achieve your dream French door appearance! Georgian bars can add a distinctive look that works perfectly with French doors to get the classic style.
Get a price uPVC French doors in Milton Keynes, Chesham, Warlingham and Stevenage
uPVC French doors are an ideal replacement door solution that can suit any style of home due to its versatile design. Available in any of the 150+ RAL colours, and either woodgrain or smooth finishes, they really are made to measure. uPVC is notorious for being an exceptionally low-maintenance door material, only ever requiring the occasional wipe down with a cloth to keep them looking brand new.
With advancements in uPVC manufacturing, the high-performance uPVC that we utilise will ensure for an excellent thermal performance, so you’ll notice that the rooms of your home are a comfortable temperature all year round. Modern uPVC is also much sturdier, so they’ll provide the rear of your home with heightened protection from forced entry too. With an innovative finishing coating, your replacement uPVC French doors won’t fade over time.
Wooden French doors are timeless and can last a lifetime
For homeowners looking for sophisticated door solution, our wood French doors are a perfect choice. They illuminate a classically authentic appearance, that can either be modernised or kept true to their traditional renaissance roots.
Opting for wooden French doors is a valuable investment for any homeowner as they boast an exceptional lifespan without needing much maintenance to keep them looking and performing at their best. We use microporous paint which not only protects the wood, it allows it to breathe, eliminating the likelihood of it warping or rotting that is common with low-quality timber. Over their years, they won’t lose their durability or exceptional strength, keeping your home protected from unwanted intruders.
As timber is a natural insulator, it will keep the draughts out of your home and retain the heat inside, so you can relax in a room with a comfortable temperature all year round.
Get a priceUltra-modern aluminium French doors
Evolving from the original French appearance, our aluminium French doors incorporate the traditional style with the modern beauty of aluminium frames. Aluminium features a smooth and elegant finish, ideal for any style of property! You can choose from over 150+ RAL colours and a range of decorative features to get your perfect design.
Aluminium is a popular choice with homeowners, thanks to its sleek appearance. It offers a slimmer frame than other materials, meaning more natural light will enter your home. These thin sightlines will modernise any property, old or new! A naturally light material, it promises easy and functional door mechanisms.
A significant benefit of opting for aluminium doors is its excellent strength, giving you the assurance that your home is protected from forced entry. It’s advanced manufacturing also makes it intensely able to withstand even the toughest weathers without succumbing to the natural elements.
Add a bespoke style without compromising on home security
French doors flawlessly blur the lines between your garden and home and can also be incorporated into a conservatory design. Most commonly placed at the rear of a property, this is a more vulnerable area for unwanted intruders as its less visible. So, when choosing replacement French doors, it’s vital that you decide on those that meet strict manufacturing standards.
As you can expect with an industry-leading double-glazing installer, like all of our doors, they are equipped with robust locking features as standard, including shoot bolts and keylocks. You can also add additional door hardware to further enhance their protection for greater peace of mind.
Get a priceInsulating French doors that are perfect all year round
While these doors are ideal for summer, they are brilliant performers during winter too as they keep out the cold thanks to our high-performance double or triple glazing, fantastic insulation and expertly sealed units. They'll effectively keep the draughts out of your home, so you won't suffer from cold spots. This means there won't be any unwelcome rises in your energy bills, and you could find that your bills reduce with replacement French doors.
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