What are French Doors? Your Complete Guide


By Peerless

Will french doors be the best fit for your next project?

French doors are a type of terrace door with two sashes that meet in the middle at a meeting rail. French doors double the opening space as a standard terrace door, allowing for more significant views, a modern aesthetic, and maximum fresh air. 

How to install patio french doors?

Benefits for installers:

Peerless french doors can come with co-extruded integral trim for easy interior installation. Integral trim is a pocket on the frame’s interior that allows for the installation of anchor holes in the dry zone and is covered with a simple beauty cap. Our french doors can come fully assembled and set with a glass lift. All french doors come with an easy-to-remove glass film to keep the glass clean while other trades finish their work. If there is ever an issue with broken glass, our french doors come with a dry exterior gasket to ensure interior reglazing.

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What benefits will you get from a Peerless French Door?

There are many benefits to using a Peerless french door; below are a few that you may find important if you are an architect or building owner. 

If you are an Architect, energy efficiency, design flexibility, and color options are essential:

• Low .35 u value for AW door

• Unique frame design allows for multiple selections of glass types to meet low u values

• Exterior and interior colors can be different

• Standard or metallic powder colors

If you are a building owner you need building security, low maintenance, and superior warranties:

• One handle engages all panel perimeter locks

• Optional key-operated handle equals no opening

• Panel hardware easy to adjust, if necessary

• Durable metal handles and hinges for long life

• 10-year product, 20-year glass, & 30-year finish