What are French Doors?
French doors are usually fully glazed double doors, hinged at the sides and opening from the middle. They open inwards or outwards which makes a big, bright opening.
Fully Glazed or Half Glazed
Choose half or fully glazed French doors, depending on how much light you want and which way they face.
No Central Pillar
Having no pillar in the middle means French doors give you a big, bright opening onto your garden.
Side Window Options
Let in more natural light with full length side windows at either side of your French doors.
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Golden oak PVCU French doors and matching casement window
What is a French Door?
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French doors in uPVC material -
Wooden French doors in family home -
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Wooden French doors leading to garden -
Golden oak PVCU French doors and matching casement window
French doors have been around for centuries. They are usually double doors with full glass, or glass only on the top or bottom. You can open double French doors from the middle where the handles lock them together. They open inwards or outwards which makes a big, bright opening. Exterior French doors are also known as French windows because there is no pillar in the middle.
Explore French Door Materials
uPVC French Doors
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.
- 7 colours and dual colour option
- Double and triple glazing
- 10-year guarantee
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.
- Over 200 paint and stain finishes
- Natural insulator
- FSC® Certified timber
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.
- Hardwearing design
- Over 200 colours
- Slim, strong frames
Get Inspired by Popular French Door Colour Options
Popular Colours for uPVC French Doors
Choose uPVC French door frames and enjoy a variety of popular colours. Choose White for a neat appearance. Or choose Anthracite Grey or Sage Green for a contemporary finish.
Dual-Colour French Doors
Dual-colour French doors can enhance the look of your home both inside and outside. You can select a colour for the outside and white for the inside from our uPVC, wood and aluminium range.
Grey and Black French Doors
Black French doors are a modern choice. Look for Jet Black in our aluminium French doors or Black Stain in our timber French doors. Anthracite Grey and other dark colours are available.
Timber French Door Colours
When you invest in wooden French doors, you can choose from a variety of paint and stain finishes. You have the option of over 200 paint colours and a selection of light and dark wood stains.
The Benefits of French Doors
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Reduce Energy Bills
Installing new French doors and windows together makes your home more energy-efficient. Our double-glazed French doors come in uPVC, aluminium, and wood. You can also upgrade our uPVC French doors to triple glazed.
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Alternative to Bifolds
Fully-glazed French doors can be a cheaper choice than other doors like bifolds. Both of these doors make your home feel bright and open, even when the weather is cloudy.
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Adds Value
Creating a stylish entrance to your patio, balcony or garden is a good way to add value to your property. Check out our doors buying guide for help choosing between French, patio, and bifold doors.
Our happy customers
“The installation team were neat, tidy and finished ahead of time. We needed some construction work to install the French doors. They did this beautifully, both inside and outside. I am extremely pleased with the result."
Mr Widdowson, Northamptonshire
Product Image: Dual-coloured Cream and White uPVC French doors with square lead pattern
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Why Choose Anglian French Doors?
Side Panel Selection
You can choose side panels for wider doorways with our French doors. We offer these half or fully glazed panels in uPVC, wood, and aluminium. Side panels make a statement and let in more natural light.
Great Security Features
Anglian French doors are strong, long-lasting, and safe. The doors have toughened glass, a 3-star cylinder lock and multi-point locking system. These features help to keep intruders out.
Aftercare
After we install your French doors, we will explain how to take care of them and get the most out of them. You can also find a useful guide to the guarantees and accreditations for your new French doors.
Why Anglian?
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Made in Britain
Our craftsmen in the UK make our French doors to fit your home's exact specifications. We help you to create doors that suit your space.
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Flexible Finance
It’s easy to spread the cost of your replacement French doors with our low rate finance plan from 12.9% APR variable.
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Quality Guaranteed
Your French doors have a 10-year guarantee for the frame. The glass in our uPVC and aluminium doors has a separate 15-year guarantee.
French Door FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Our Accreditations and Licenses
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For impact resistance and glass fragmentation on safety glass. -
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The British Board of Agrement provides certification on the quality of our products. -
The Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme ensures window installers comply with buildings regulations in England & Wales. -
Look for our FSC® certified wooden window and door products on our website. -
Independent service that deals with disputes between registered businesses and consumers. -
Certifies products made from start to finish in a British factory by British craftspeople. -
Anglian is a leading member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF).