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French Doors & Patio Doors
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The out-swing French door is a variant on the hinged patio door. While these doors won't have an affect on the interior furniture placement, they do have a downside.
First, the screening would be on the inside. That means these doors are more suited to locations where screening isn't necessary, such as areas where bugs aren't a problem, or where the door leads to a screened porch.
Second, these doors should have hardware that prevents them from slamming shut in wind gusts. In fact, a strong enough gust of wind can do some serious damage to the door and door frame if the door hasn't been designed and installed to accommodate that.
Another item to think about when considering a hinged door, whether in-swing or out-swing, is the threshold. This part of the door frame provides a weather-tight seal along the floor and can project up an inch or more above the floor, preventing a smooth transition from inside to outside. If this "bump" bothers you, talk to your architect about how it can be eliminated.
Cost: The cost of these doors varies widely. It's ultimately a function of materials, glass type, finishing, hardware, muntin type, etc. While you should expect to pay a minimum of abou...
The out-swing French door is a variant on the hinged patio door. While these doors won't have an affect on the interior furniture placement, they do have a downside. First, the screening would be on the inside. That means these doors are more suited to locations where screening isn't necessary, such as areas where bugs aren't a problem, or where the door leads to a screened porch. Second, these doors should have hardware that prevents them from slamming shut in wind gusts. In fact, a strong enough gust of wind can do some serious damage to the door and door frame if the door hasn't been designed and installed to accommodate that. Another item to think about when considering a hinged door, whether in-swing or out-swing, is the threshold. This part of the door frame provides a weather-tight seal along the floor and can project up an inch or more above the floor, preventing a smooth transition from inside to outside. If this "bump" bothers you, talk to your architect about how it can be eliminated. Cost: The cost of these doors varies widely. It's ultimately a function of materials, glass type, finishing, hardware, muntin type, etc. While you should expect to pay a minimum of abou...
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