uPVC Doors
uPVC French Door
ENCRAFT French Doors, also referred to as double doors or double windows, feature a pair of glazed door panels designed to open together, creating a wide and unobstructed connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. They are particularly suitable for openings leading from a home to a garden, patio, or balcony.
ENCRAFT French Doors, also referred to as double doors or double windows, feature a pair of glazed door panels designed to open together, creating a wide and unobstructed connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. They are particularly suitable for openings leading from a home to a garden, patio, or balcony.
The distinctive design of French doors allows both sashes to open fully without a fixed central obstruction, creating an elegant and spacious opening. This architectural concept has been associated with European design for centuries and continues to be valued for its combination of classic aesthetics and practical functionality.
Modern fenestration systems have further enhanced the traditional French door concept by incorporating high-performance glazing, advanced locking mechanisms, and contemporary hardware, while preserving the characteristic elegance of the original design.
Key highlights
- Versatile Casement Sashes: ENCRAFT casement sashes are suitable for both French doors and French windows.
- Flexible Opening: Available in both inward-opening and outward-opening configurations.
- Wide Glazing Options: Supports glazing configurations from 4 mm single glazing up to 36 mm double glazing.
- Advanced Multi-Point Locking: Multiple locking systems are available, including full-perimeter locking for enhanced security.
- Low-Threshold Options: French doors can be configured as threshold-less or fitted with an aluminium low threshold.
- Multiple Hinge Choices: Available with various hinge options, including concealed/invisible hinges for a clean and sophisticated finish.
Frequently asked questions
uPVC insulates far better and costs less for ordinary residential openings. Thermally broken aluminium is stronger, so it carries larger panels with slimmer frames. We usually specify uPVC for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and aluminium for very large sliders, stairwell glazing and anything above about 2.4 metres tall.
Not if the profile is UV stabilised and lead-free, which ours are. Yellowing happens with cheap unstabilised profile or recycled material. We supply a written warranty against discolouration.
An acoustic laminated inner pane inside a double-glazed unit, with the two panes at different thicknesses and a wide cavity. Just as important, choose a casement or tilt-and-turn window rather than a slider, because the sash needs to compress onto its gaskets to seal.
Yes. We bend profile on a heated forming table from a site template, so semi-circular, segmental and elliptical heads are all possible, fixed or with an operable lower sash.
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