French Door Prices

French doors can be made from uPVC, solid oak laminate, aluminium or softwood. They also come with different glazing options.

Fully glazed French doors are more energy efficient and the best type for enabling you to admire your garden or outdoor area. They are also particularly useful for rooms that don’t get enough natural light. That said, they might not be the best option if the back of your home is overlooked because the big glazed panels may lead to privacy issues. Fully glazed French doors tend to be made with uPVC or softwood frames and will cost you anything from £975 to £1625.

Half glazed plain panel French doors are also made with uPVC frames, which means you can choose from a wide variety of frame colours and wood effects. One half of the doors will be glazed and the other half will be constructed from an uPVC panel in your chosen finish. These doors will still allow plenty of light into your room, but they won’t give you a full view of your outdoor space. Prices start at £975 and go up to around £1700.

Both aluminium and solid oak laminate French doors come with clear glazing, making the glass completely transparent and colourless. Aluminium French doors are slightly cheaper out of the two finishes and start at £1305. Solid oak wood laminate French doors with clear glazing can go up to as much as £2400. While clear glazing offers high visibility and light, it won’t be very resistant to glare and heat gain.

One of the main advantages of French doors is that they allow natural light to enter your home. You should save on heating costs in the cooler months as well because they won’t let heat escape. Their sizable openings also provide maximum ventilation and comfort by letting in a lot of fresh air during the warmer months.

Another benefit of choosing French doors is the way they connect your interior to your outdoor space. You can leave them open to bring a little bit of nature into your home and get a better view of the outside. Not only that, but French doors create the illusion of more space, especially when opting for a fully glazed version.

You can also install French doors that are part glazed with plain panels to add an extra layer of privacy to your home. The half glazed versions are great if your garden is overlooked and you want to stop your neighbours from seeing into your property. Many different security features are available as well to deter potential thieves and burglars from breaking into your home.

As French doors come in a range of framing options and glazed panels, it’s easy to find an attractive set to complement the rest of your property. They actually work well with virtually any architectural style and are available in both simple and ornate designs.

There are a few disadvantages of French doors that might tempt you to try an alternative type of door. Firstly, French doors tend to be pricier than other basic doors, as are the installation costs. Then there’s the glazed panels which offer you little privacy, but you might be able to find a manufacturer that will construct your doors with opaque glass. You could also consider a half glazed and half panel version or use curtains to increase privacy levels.

While French doors require minimal maintenance, you will have extra windows to clean to ensure you can clearly see through the glass panels. Finally, French doors can be an issue when you’re tight on space, so think about that before choosing outward or inward openings.