Traditional symmetry to the garden
A classic way to make the garden feel part of the room.
French doors keep a familiar, balanced pair of leaves while introducing more daylight, a wider garden connection and modern weather, glazing and security performance.
Designed around the property
The opening can feel generous without becoming visually heavy.
Fine stiles, panel proportions, glazing bars and meeting lines are what keep French doors elegant. Modern locks, seals and double glazing should support that composition rather than dominate it.
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French Doors in very different homes and gardens.
From compact London courtyards to larger country gardens, these examples show different colours, door proportions, rooms, viewpoints and architectural settings.
Specification priorities
What matters when this product is being designed.
Every opening is bespoke, but these are the recurring decisions that shape the finished result.
FSC timber
FSC Chain of Custody certified timber as standard.
Weather stripped
Full weather stripping for thermal and acoustic performance.
Secure glazing
Internally glazed, fully sealed units with double glazing.
Full-length locking
Espagnolette locking systems with mortice deadlocks and latches.
Buying & specification guide
Choosing timber French doors
Useful questions to resolve before the final survey and manufacturing specification.
French doors are at their best when the pair feels balanced within the wall opening. Stile widths, lower panels, glazing bars and the meeting line between the two leaves all influence whether the result feels refined or bulky.
The current Box Sash specification includes FSC-certified timber, weather stripping, internally glazed sealed units and full-length espagnolette locking, with acoustic glass available as an option.
Proportion the pair
The two leaves should feel balanced with the room, terrace and surrounding windows.
Decide panel vs full glass
Lower timber panels can suit more traditional architecture, while larger glazed areas increase garden light.
Think about sound as well as heat
Acoustic glazing can be relevant where French doors face roads, schools or other noise sources.
Questions before a survey
French Doors FAQs
Straight answers about materials, glazing, colour, security and everyday use.
Are Box Sash French doors weather stripped?+
Yes. Full weather stripping for thermal and acoustic performance is included in the current core specification.
How are the doors locked?+
The current French-door specification includes full-length espagnolette locking, along with mortice deadlocks and latches.
Can French doors use acoustic glass?+
Yes. Acoustic glass is listed as an available option.
Made to measure
Start with the architecture, then build the specification.
A survey is the quickest way to establish the proportions, performance requirements and finish that make sense for the property.