French doors

French Doors With Vintage Flair
By: Amy R. Hughes, This Old House magazine (Page 1 of 3)
Photo: Joshua Paul
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~ French Doors and Windows for a Dark Kitchen and Dining Room
Our kitchen and dining room was a nice basic space, but it was severely lacking light. With only one lone single french door on the east side, even mornings seemed dreadfully dark.

French doors are paired doors that have glass panes for most of their length. They usually open outward, and close toward each other. Because they don't have a center jam, French doors were once thought to be a safety concern.

French doors are slightly more expensive than other types of doors, but they are often considered to be a wise investment.

French doors, as shown in Figure 1, are not just a replacement for sliding glass doors nor are French doors always configured in twos.

French doors are usually installed in pairs that when opened together, create a large entryway to the world outside. Yet even when these doors are closed, they offer a lovely view of the outdoor world through their combinations of window paneling.

French doors - Double doors opening onto a covered patio or verandah.

French Doors or Windows: A pair of glazed doors that are hinged at the jamb and function as both doors and windows.
Freon: A trade name for a group of nontoxic, nonflammable refrigerants used in air-conditioning systems.

French doors create passage between rooms ensuring a feeling of elegant living in this two-story traditional. French doors create passage between rooms ensuring a feeling of elegant living in this two-story traditional.

French Doors
When looking to renovate and revitalize your home, one avenue that you should consider is the addition of French doors.
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French doors in the living room spill onto the front porch.
Rough-hewn beams and distressed marble floors lend the kitchen a rustic air.
The couple gathers with family and friends in the casual breakfast room.

French doors have rectangular panes of glass that extend the full length of the door. They are usually hung in pairs on one frame; an interior or exterior double French door design, with both doors opening outward.

French Doors (see image) are hinged at the outside of the unit and contain at least two active panels that swing in or out from the center of the unit.

French doors and sliding doors are examples of the two primary ways doors open. French doors swing on hinges; sliding doors glide along a track. Some doors, such as dutch doors, have tops and bottoms that swing open independently.

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A pair of doors with glass panes for most or all of their length.
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Making French Doors
Meticulous layout and milling yield new doors to match the original windows of a 19th-century Greek revivalby Scott McBride
Tip: Short-point miter measuring ...

Terrace/French Doors
Commercial Terrace/French Doors
Residential Terrace/French Doors
Stacking Glass Walls
Clear Glass Walls
Pivot Doors
"Euro Style" Tilt Turn Doors
"Euro Style" Tilt Slide Doors
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Also called French doors, they are long sash windows hinged to the side. The window extends down to the floor and serves as a door.
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Fingerplate A small oblong plate, usually of china or metal, fixed behind a door handle or lock for decoration and protection Foliated A leaf-like decoration (usually carved) French Doors A pair of casement windows serving as ...

I want to install French doors that swing both way. What are the name of the hinges I need?
I have a catalogue that calls them "double action" hinges.
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French doors are usually wood framed doors with glass inserts that resemble windows on hinges.

home plan provides the following relaxing qualities: Covered Entry with round columns Foyer open to above with grand staircase Living Room open to above with access to Rear Covered Patio Sliding doors to Lounge with bar Dining Room with French doors ...

With its high-ceilinged rooms, handsome French doors and elegant woodwork, the McLean family's rambling country house in the hills of Caledon, Ont., could have been built a hundred years ago.

Offering the balance and beauty of French doors, the Steam Shower Door helps open your shower space for a large expansive feel. The large clear glass doors are edged in Satin Silver trim, offering a uninhibited view of your luxury shower space.

* French doors are available in the same materials as sliding glass doors and more. They are also available in steel and fibreglass, with the same characteristics as those found in traditional entry doors of the same material.

Not too long ago, I widened a doorway and installed French doors between our living room and family room. I was pleased with the way the project turned out, but there was a little repair work left to do afterward.

French doors can either open into a room or swing out onto another room. With swinging French doors, you need to account for the space taken up when the doors open.

One of the first finished items to be installed was a pair of French doors with 15 panes of glass each. I applied the stain the usual way... with a brush and rags.

Vertical blinds are often used to cover sliding doors, French doors, doors that lead to the outside and oversized windows. When opened the blinds stack to the side.
Valances, cornices, swags, and scarves top a window.

Popular places for placement are on French doors. You can use them on pantries too as long as you don't have anything in there that's hazardous. There's no lock on these, so make sure that you'll use them in the correct way.

The 50 x 25 foot living room includes a baby grand piano, two entertainment centers, custom hand-tufted rugs, elegant drapery treatments and French doors leading onto a spacious terrace.

Glass can be inserted into doors to provide style, such as multi-paned French doors or entry doors with smaller windowpanes.

Large Living Room with French Doors opening on to the spacious Deck. L-Shaped Kitchen overlooking the Living Room and Pass-thru Window to the built-in Grill on the Deck. Large Bedrooms with ample closet space.
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"With hardwood floors and French doors, sisal rugs and wicker furniture, you can eliminate the break between indoor and outdoor life," said Gina Robinson, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based designer.

If you have large windows or french doors, think about how you can improve the views from the inside.
You may also want to improve views from a porch, patio or a deck. Or you can create an outdoor seating area if you don't already have one.
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Do you have one really long window, or a group of windows side by side, such as sliding or French doors? Wide windows can keep a room bright and showcase a gorgeous view, but they can also make you feel overwhelmed when you think about dressing...

* ornate 18th century Chinese urns sit on either side of the French doors
* the conservatory provides a natural setting for parties (Mix a crystal candelabra with hothouse plants and a green table and chairs.) ...

Gary asks, 'The outer pane of glass on my French doors is broken, but the inner one is fine. Do I have to buy both panes, or can I just fix the one that is broken?' ...

When my wife and I went to buy our downstairs slider, and our French doors upstairs, my wife made it clear that they would be made of tempered glass. (of course she wears the pants, they all do!!!) ...

These are primarily for french doors or other situations where the door leaves close flush. These draught seals are used in conjunction with other door frame and threshold seals where control of air leakage is important.

A molding, attached to one of a pair of swinging doors, against which the other door strikes. French doors use this as the stop.
Attic
The accessible space located between the top of the ceiling and the underside of the sloped roof.

- bay window in front and side
- french doors open to patio
- sky lights in attic, etc.

Entryway
Learn about different entryway options with RenovateYourWorld.com, including information on French doors, sprinkler system installation, video tours of different home entryways, and more.

French doors with transoms above doors and windows can be added if the ceilings are at least eight feet high. If lower ceilings prohibit the use of transoms a wider window or bank of windows can be used.

A few other ways to light things up include installing extra windows in dark rooms, adding half-glass panes to solid exterior doors or swapping solid doors for French doors. Painting the walls a light colour to reflect light also helps.

While holding the drumstick and thigh in the left hand, take your right hand and hold the carcass while at the same time pushing the thigh and drumstick backwards. This is like opening a set of French doors.

sleeper sofa (mattress tested to ensure comfort!), we placed a trunk-turned-coffee table that stores pillows and bedding. My desk and computer sit on the opposite wall, next to a great reading chair. The room can be closed off with French doors.

French doors
Usually fancy external double doors opening onto a covered patio or verandah.
Frieze
Usually an ornamental horizontal band on an internal wall between the architrave and cornice.

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