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Looking for French doors for your home? They can really accentuate the personal style of a house so take the time to visit DIY or home stores and you'll find there are lots of options available. First you need to identify what type of material you prefer, and if it fits in with the rest of your dcor, then work out your budget and you have already narrowed the search field down to a much more acceptable level.
Buy some home magazines and browse the internet for ideas and inspiration on what is available. French doors can be an enhancement to your home in many ways, they'll make the room more open and bright, leading out onto a patio they'll create an extra space for your family to enjoy, they'll give you an open view of the garden, and they can add value onto the property. So, you really can't go wrong.
Even if you live in the cold and wet UK you can get the benefit from French doors as they enable you to appreciate the views of your garden from inside. Allowing natural light to pour in instantly, they create a feeling of space and brightness. Double doors also mean you have a large entrance for access, particularly useful if there is a member of your family with mobility problems, and an effective way to let fresh air flow through the house.
French doors are available in a variety of materials, wood, vinyl, aluminium or steel are the most popular with homeowners. Wooden doors are made from the highest quality engineered timbers, including softwood, mahogany, and oak and can be used indoors as room dividers as well as externally, fit them on extensions or conservatories for a great look. Aluminium is also popular as they allow for all the panels to slide rather than the more common single sliding panel. Its strength means its profile can be thinner than other materials allow for - more glass, less frame.
Hinged, folding and sliding doors can give a streamlined look to a room and come with a range of up-to-date features. For patio doors, you have two main options - sliding patio doors and the hinged variety. Sliding patio doors allow the widest views as the individual panels slide back and fro on hidden rollers so they can be opened wide without the middle frame getting in the way. You can also find doors that combine sliding panels with fixed panels. Hinged patio doors work in the same way as standard entrance doors by opening inwards or outwards.
Great for decks, patios and balconies, these doors can really open up your living space and add to the beauty of your home. Look out for quality hinges, multi-point locking system for extra security, energy efficient laminated glass, high quality finishes and guarantees.
Choose UPVC French doors and you'll need to do little to take care of them, a wash every now few weeks to wipe off any dust or grime will suffice. There's no need to repaint or varnish like timber, they won't rust and they are weather-proof. It's durable, very easy to maintain, secure and attractive. Extremely effective at insulating your home, you can sit directly in front of them watching the wind sweeping through the garden and the rain lashing down and you won't feel a single draught. They also help keep outside noise outside where it belongs and you'll wonder why it took you so long to have them installed.
If you're worried about security then UPVC is one of the strongest materials available for exterior doors. Have them fitted with double locks and frames made from galvanised steel and no-one will be able to get in.
Finally, another great thing about UPVC doors is that you can get them in a huge range of designs and colours, including standard white and finishes impossible to tell apart from natural wood. When it comes to choosing replacement doors your guaranteed to find something that fits in with the existing decor.
If you're looking for a way to allow in the light but keep out the cold, then investing in UPVC French doors is the answer. Not only will they do this, you'll also get to enjoy a better view, make a standard room look modern and elegant, and see the value of your home increase.
