Interesting Facts About French Doors

Welcome to today’s article. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about French Doors! 

1. French doors were originally used in the 17th century as windows, not doors. They were brought to America by early settlers of Louisiana, and remain popular in places like New Orleans. These doors provide maximum light to the interior of your home. The glass and visual space makes rooms appear larger.
2. When picking a French door, there are lots of design decisions. You’ll need to pick the window style and number of glass panes or grills for simulated divided lites. Other options include the door material, color and door size. While there are many standard sizes, you can also have a custom door made.
3. The elegance and appeal of French doors hinges on the fact that they are actually not one but two doors placed side by side. The hinges are placed on the outer opposite sides of the frame, with handles placed close together to allow the doors to swing open from the middle.
4. Even as interior doors, they can brighten an area by allowing light from an adjacent room or hallway to enter. In fact, French doors are commonly used to add light and a sense of openness to home offices, living areas and master bedrooms.
5. One of the main purposes of French doors is to connect your home to the outdoors. Finally, you can expand your living room area to your patio or garden, giving you the chance to enjoy the outdoors while indoors. They also let more sunlight in your home, making it warmer and welcoming to guests.
6. At Conservation Construction of Houston we are experts at French Door Replacements. It’s our joy to get you the door of your dreams. Additionally, we are apt at exchanging out an old sliding glass door to a new French Door too!
7. They can let in lots of air, boosting cross-ventilation in summer. When closed in winter, all that glass can channel the sun’s warmth.
8. Window glass no longer transfers heat the way it used to. Choices now include doubled or tripled tempered panes. At Conservation Construction of Houston we use a specialty glass coating called LoE-366 Glass Coating. This unique coating creates a barrier between your home and the harsh sun! You’ll have more stable room temperatures all year long.
9. The origin of the French door was based on a need to create access to small balconies. Modern French doors aren’t just used for exterior purposes.  So the French door has quickly become a staple in connecting interior rooms with its aesthetic design, closing off rooms to contain heat, or soften noise from a busy entryway.
10. Furthermore, you can get a free quote from Conservation Construction of Houston for a new exterior French Door by filling out the contact sheet online! It takes minutes!
11. All doors from Conservation Construction of Houston are backed by lifetime warranties! No other door you purchase will last as long. 

Final Thoughts

Finally, we hope you’ve enjoyed learning these interesting French Door Facts. Remember new French Doors can give you additional light, better protection, beauty, and durability. Get your free quote by visiting our website. So please comment below on any facts you think we should know that we didn’t cover in the article.