Enhance the gateway to your garden with stylish and secure French Doors. We make our exterior French doors in the UK in uPVC, wood or aluminium. They have a 3-star cylinder lock and multi-point locking.
When you buy French doors from us, our designer will measure and discuss your choices with you. You just need to select a frame colour and design, and we'll take care of the rest. We have two popular design options: fully glazed doors or half glazed doors with panels.
French doors are typically double doors that open outward, connecting your home to your garden. Popular for centuries, they take their name from doors common in French homes that have no pillar in the middle. This means when they’re open, you get a wide uninterrupted view.
External French doors are either fully glazed or half glazed
One door is the primary, so you don’t have to open both at once
Add more natural light with full length windows either side
uPVC French doors are energy-efficient, affordable and easy to maintain. This makes then a popular choice for modern and period homes. You can buy these uPVC doors from us in double or triple glazing in a variety of colours.
Wooden French Doors
We laminate our wooden French doors to make them last a long time and withstand the weather. Wood is a natural insulator, which makes it one of the best materials for energy efficiency. Timber French doors are ideal for cottages and go well with traditional decor.
Aluminium French Doors
Our Aluminium French doors are stylish and durable. Made from extruded alloy, our aluminium frames are slim, strong and come in a range of colours. Aluminium doors can be a great match for both traditional and modern homes.
Our modern French doors have robust and reliable security features. Each come with a 3-star cylinder lock, with locking gear that engages at multiple points around the frame. All our frames materials are strong and durable with internal beading to stop glass removal from the outside.
Energy Efficiency
Our French doors come with double glazing as standard, and you can upgrade our uPVC French doors with triple glazing. Our modern replacement French doors help lock in the heat and keep out the cold. Replacing old, draughty French doors can help lower reliance on the heating, helping bring down energy bills in colder months.
Increased Light
French doors help bring in lots of natural light with large glazed panels. This can transform the feel of a room, making it feel brighter and more pleasant even on dull, cloudy days. Even half or part-glazed options can add much-needed light to a darker living room or dining room.
Improved Home Value
French doors create a grand double opening that gives your home a timeless style to suit both period and modern homes. Creating a stylish entrance to your patio, balcony, or garden can be a great way to add visual appeal and value to your home.
Our French doors come in two different designs, with fully glazed and half-glazed options.
Fully Glazed French Doors
The classic French door design with fully glazed panels, providing lots of natural light and an elegant look. Fully glazed French doors are the obvious choice for a fully glazed conservatory or when you want to add more light to a living or dining room that leads onto your garden.
Half Glazed French Doors with Panels
Half-glazed French doors have a fully glazed top half or third with a solid panel at the bottom half or third. This design adds character with a nod to classic design. Add them an Edwardian style orangery, or as stylish connecting doors between your home and sun room.
Make your French doors your own with decorative glazing, including obscure, leaded and coloured glass options. Choose from a range of our designs or create your own to suit your home and style. Add a classic 1930s or Edwardian pattern or add glazing bars or lead to create a period look.
Side Panels
Add even more light with side panels on your French doors. Create a showstopping wall of glass with large fully glazed side panels either side, or add slim panels for a look that exudes class and elegance. Match your side panels designs to your doors or opt for separate glazing options.
Are uPVC French Doors Better than uPVC Patio Doors?
Compare bifold doors and patio doors in terms of their energy efficiency, colour and glazing options, and security features. You can also see examples of our decorative and obscure glass, which offer different levels of privacy.
Decorative and obscure glass options*
*Exclusions apply
Decorative glass
Etched
Cut Glass Effect
Georgian insert
Lead Effect
Cottage Bars
Obscure glass
Pilkington
Stippolyte
Minister
Decorative glass
Etched
Cut Glass Effect
Georgian insert
Lead Effect
Obscure glass
Pilkington
Stippolyte
Minister
Aluminium Bifold Doors
UPVC Sliding Patio Doors
Energy rating
1.4m2 (U-value)
B-rated
Glazing options
Double glazing
Double glazing
Max. width/max. height
6200mm max width
2400mm max height
6000mm max width
2600mm max height
Frame colours
Over 200+ RAL colours
10 colours
Door locks
Multipoint locking, TS007 3-star cylinder locks
Multipoint locking, TS007 3-star cylinder locks
Decorative and obscure glass options*
*Exclusions apply
Obscure glass
Autumn
Cotsworld
Everglade
Florielle
Mayflower
Minister
Oak
Pelerine
Pilkington mobile
Stippolyte
Decorative glass
Etched
Cut Glass Effect
Georgian insert
Lead Effect
Lead Effect
Obscure glass
Pilkington
Stippolyte
Minister
Replacing Your French Doors
Replacing your French doors not only refreshes the look and feel of your home, but it also brings the benefits of the latest in security and energy efficiency features. Our French doors are designed and manufactured in the UK with uPVC, timber and aluminium options to suit any property and budget. All our French doors are custom-made for our customers, so we can replace any size and style of French door.
There are several signs that your French doors need replacing: if they’re letting draughts through, or if condensation is forming between the panes of glass. Damage to the frames or hinges can also make them hard to open or mean they don’t close securely, and so need to be fully replaced.
Blinds For French Doors
Complete your new French doors with the perfect blinds to go with them. Choose from our bespoke blinds, available with a huge range of styles, fabrics and designs.
Live chat with our friendly British based experts, or book an appointment, 24hrs a day.
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How to Choose your New External Doors
If you need a new front or back door, turn to Anglian. Whatever design you have in mind, be it modern or traditional, our talented craftspeople will be able to create the perfect door for you.
French doors can vary in cost based on the material, colours, and glazing you select. Our skilled craftspeople look at each project individually, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. To determine the price of your French doors, please get in touch.
What's the difference between French doors and patio doors?
Patio doors are a catch-all term for any doors that open onto a patio. French doors are a pair of fully glazed double doors that open inwards or outwards. Sliding patio doors open onto a patio, with one panel sliding behind the other.
Do you need planning permission for French doors?
French doors are usually allowed without planning permission. But if you are making a big structural change, you will need planning permission. If your new French doors are part of a home extension, our team will explain planning permission. We will also take care of any permission you need.
Are French doors always double?
French doors are double doors. In the past, people installed French doors as a pair, with a left door and a right door. That's why French doors are sometimes called double doors. We install all French doors as double doors.
How do you secure French doors that open out?
To keep French doors from swinging open or getting damaged, you use hook fixings. These fixings secure the door in place while it is open. They are usually drilled into the brickwork behind the door. This allows you to hook them back when the door is open. We can install these fixings when we fit your French doors.
Do you need a lintel above a French door?
Yes, you need a lintel above a French door. Every doorway and window should have a lintel above them. A lintel is essential to hold up the wall and structure of a building above door and window openings, including French doors. If you have a damaged lintel, then we offer the Anglian Lintel Solution to strengthen existing walls above windows and doors. Ask our experts at your design appointment about the Anglian Lintel Solution if you have failed lintels above any window and door on your property.
Can French doors have side panels?
Yes, our French doors are available with matching side panels to add more natural light and create a beautiful feature. It’s an ideal choice for larger spaces or any room where you want to make the most of views into the garden.