Written by ETO Doors

Old sliding glass doors are being more and more replaced with new exterior french doors. If you are considering a change patio doors, the factors below might be considered.

Safety

Normal sliding doors are placed on tracks and rollers which makes it easy for them to be pried and popped by burglars from the outside. French doors, on the other hand, tend to swing on the inside or outside. The hinges fixing the doors are non-removable pins which makes it almost impossible for someone to pop it from the outside. Multiple locking systems can also be added to these doors to make them even more secure.

Function

French exterior doors increases the space opening to the outside. For instance and as a means of comparison, a 6’ sliding door would offer a 3’ opening while the french door would be offering a 6’ wide opening. Apart from the increase in space width, the french door is also convenient for daily use and it is easier to clean up.

Energy Efficiency

French doors allow for better solar transmission from the glass. These types of doors also seal better, making the cost of heating and cooling significantly lower than with regular doors. Indeed, these types of doors are equipped with weatherstrip which provides a tight sealing from the outside air and water.

Appearance

The french door incredibly improves the look of the patio and outdoor regions of the house. It also gives a nice view from the interior of the house.

ETO Doors specialises in a variety of doors suited for the exterior and interior of the house. They also propose french doors.