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Introducing a Touch of French Doors Glamour

  • French doors are easy to use and very glamorous
  • They open to the outside to save space in your home
  • They’re made from the most durable materials available to prevent a break-in

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The Benefits of French Doors

French doors – an investment that combines style, functionality, and value, enhancing the attractiveness of your home.

A French door is good for extending your home, helping to create the illusion of space and introducing more light. You can use them to create attractive openings for the patio and garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living areas. The aesthetic appeal of French door adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home, making them a popular choice among homeowners looking to enhance both the functionality and appearance of their living spaces.

French door can increase the value of your property. Their timeless design and functional advantages make them a desirable feature for potential buyers, adding to the overall appeal of your home. Whether you’re looking to improve your current living space or considering a future sale, French doors are a smart investment that combines style, practicality, and value.

Enhancing Space and Light

At River.ODP, we believe French doors are a fantastic choice for enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of your home. These doors, along with sliding patio doors and Bi-Folding Doors, are renowned for their ability to bring a lot of light through the building all at once, creating a spacious and airy feel even when the French doors are closed. The large glass panels in these doors maximize natural light intake, brightening up the interior and reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. This is one of the key advantages of French door, which also provide easy access to outdoor spaces and allow for quick ventilation of fresh air into the home, thereby enhancing indoor air quality and creating a more comfortable living environment.

Moreover, French doors are not just about looks and light; they are also about improving the energy efficiency of your home. Modern French doors, like advanced sliding patio doors and Bi-Folding Doors, often come with state-of-the-art glazing options. These can include double or triple glazing, which offer superior insulation, helping to reduce heat loss during winter and minimize heat gain in summer. This improved insulation can lead to significantly lower energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint, making French doors an excellent investment for any eco-conscious homeowner.

Choosing French doors from building company River.ODP is an excellent investment for any homeowner. Our doors enhance natural lighting, improve ventilation, and offer excellent energy efficiency. In addition to French doors, our sliding patio doors and bi-folding doors provide similar benefits, making them worthy considerations for any modern, sustainable, and comfortable living space. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you transform your home.

Choosing the Right Material for Your French Doors

French doors can be made from various materials, each offering unique benefits.

Choosing the right material for your French door can enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your living space.

Conservatory with warm roof, white PVC windows & French doors. Conservatories built by River.ODP Building Company in Sussex.

PVC French Doors

French doors made of uPVC are the best choice for most homes. They are incredibly energy efficient. uPVC French doors require little to no maintenance, and they are also cost-effective.

  • Budget friendly
  • 10-year warranty
  • Double and triple glazing
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Aluminium French doors

If you want a healthy combination of durability and style, you choose aluminium French doors. These are made of aluminium frames which are slim and tough all at once. Plus, they are available in a vast range of colours.

  • Durable construction
  • Over 200 colors
  • Slim, lightweight frames
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Aluminium French doors with windows on both side in shaker style in the new extension installed by Building company River.ODP in East Sussex

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Which Type of Patio Door to Choose?

A Comparative Guide by River.ODP

Choosing the right type of patio doors can significantly enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your home. At River.ODP, a building company, we offer a variety of high-quality door options, including French doors, sliding patio doors, and bi-folding doors. Each type has its unique features and benefits. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you decide which one best suits your needs.

French Doors

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Design and Functionality

French doors are a classic choice known for their timeless elegance and double-door design. They typically consist of two doors that open outwards or inwards on hinges, creating a wide entryway.

Advantages
  • Aesthetics: Their symmetrical design and large glass panels add a touch of sophistication and charm to any home.
  • Light and Ventilation: The expansive glass panels maximize natural light and offer excellent ventilation when both doors are open.
  • Access: The French doors provide a wide opening, which is ideal for moving large items in and out.
Ideal For
  • Homeowners who value traditional, elegant aesthetics.
  • Spaces that benefit from a wide opening and ample ventilation.

Sliding Patio Doors

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Design and Functionality

Sliding patio doors consist of two or more large glass panels, with at least one panel sliding horizontally along a track. They offer a sleek and modern look.

Advantages
  • Space-Saving: Since they slide horizontally, they do not require additional space to open, making them ideal for smaller areas.
  • Unobstructed Views: The large glass panels provide a continuous view of the outdoors and let in plenty of natural light.
  • Ease of Use: Sliding doors are easy to operate and often come with advanced locking mechanisms for added security.
Ideal For
  • Modern homes with a contemporary design.
  • Areas where space is limited and a swinging door would be impractical.

Bi-Folding Doors

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Design and Functionality

Bi-Folding Doors consist of multiple panels that fold back against each other when opened, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Advantages
  • Wide Openings: When fully opened, Bi-Folding Doors create an expansive opening, perfect for entertaining and bringing the outdoors in.
  • Flexibility: They can be configured to open inwards or outwards, and in various panel combinations to suit your space.
  • Modern Aesthetic: The Bi-Folding doors  sleek design adds a contemporary touch to any home.
Ideal For
  • Homeowners who frequently entertain and want to create a large, open space.
  • Properties with large patios or garden areas where maximizing the opening is desirable.

High quality installations across South UK

French Doors for South East homeowners

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At River.ODP, we pride ourselves on our professional installers and highly qualified builders. Our expertise spans a wide range of property upgrades, from installing stylish new French Doors to replacing old ones, all executed to the highest standards.

Based in Hailsham, we serve the South East of England, including:

  • East Sussex: Major towns and cities such as Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Lewes, as well as charming smaller locations including Hailsham, Battle, Mayfield, Rye, Forest Row, Crowborough, Uckfield, Heathfield, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford, Bexhill-on-Sea, Wadhurst, Robertsbridge, Pevensey, Ticehurst, Alfriston, Horam, Ringmer, Polegate, Glynde, Fairlight, and East Dean.
  • West Sussex: Serving larger areas like Worthing, Crawley, Chichester, and Horsham, alongside smaller towns and villages such as Arundel, Haywards Heath, Steyning, Midhurst, Pulborough, Petworth, Shoreham-by-Sea, Burgess Hill, Henfield, Billingshurst, East Grinstead, Hassocks, Lindfield, Selsey, Southwater, Angmering, Amberley, and Findon.
  • Kent: Covering well-known cities and towns like Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, and Ashford, along with coastal and smaller towns such as Whitstable, Folkestone, Herne Bay, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tenterden, Deal, Cranbrook, Sandwich, Sittingbourne, Hythe, Edenbridge, West Malling, Staplehurst, and Lenham.
  • Surrey: Extending services to major towns like Guildford, Farnham, Epsom, Woking, Reigate, and Horley, along with nearby villages and smaller communities such as Godalming, Dorking, Haslemere, Leatherhead, Camberley, Chertsey, Cranleigh, Redhill, Banstead, Lightwater, Windlesham, Frimley, and Shere.

This expanded list provides a fuller picture of each region, covering prominent locations as well as smaller towns and villages to represent the breadth of River ODP’s service areas across South East England.

Contact us today for a consultation and start your journey towards an energy-efficient, sound-reducing, and stylish addition to your home, built to last for years.

For your inspiration…

All of the French doors that we create are known for being tough and reliable. They have good workmanship and a timeless design. This makes them a great choice for any homeowner who is looking to get something a bit different.

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FAQ

You don’t need to get any planning permission to install French door. They are already covered under permitted development rules. However, we always recommend checking to make sure that there are no overriding rules for your local area or your specific property.

Technically, you can make a double French door if you reverse the hinges so it opens into a room. However, this is thought by many to be less practical than a door that simply opens one way or the other.

Your average French door is secure and just as safe as a normal front door. We use the same high-quality security tools to make sure that your French door are going to be safe, from tough security glass to multipoint locks.

We River.ODP building company are situated in Eastbourne/Hailsham and carry out French doors installations around East Sussex, Kent, Surrey – South UK. As professional French doors installers and building contractor, we can travel to any location in the UK if needed.

River.ODP, an experienced building company and French doors fitters, fitted these doors to the highest standards. We proudly serve a wide range of East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Surrey areas, including:
Ashford, Kent | Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex | Bognor Regis, West Sussex | Brighton and Hove, East Sussex | Burgess Hill, East Sussex | Camberley, Surrey | Canterbury, Kent | Caterham, Surrey | Chatham, Kent | Chichester, West Sussex | Cobham, Surrey | Crawley, West Sussex | Crowborough, East Sussex | Dartford, Kent | Deal, Kent | Dover, Kent | East Grinstead, West Sussex | Eastbourne, East Sussex | Egham, Surrey | Epsom, Surrey | Esher, Surrey | Ewell, Surrey | Farnham, Surrey | Folkestone, Kent | Frimley, Surrey | Gillingham, Kent | Godalming, Surrey | Gravesend, Kent | Guildford, Surrey | Hailsham, East Sussex | Hastings, East Sussex | Haywards Heath, West Sussex | Herne Bay, Kent | Horley, Surrey | Horsham, West Sussex | Leatherhead, Surrey | Lewes, East Sussex | Littlehampton, West Sussex | Maidstone, Kent | Margate, Kent | Newhaven, East Sussex | Northfleet, Kent | Peacehaven, East Sussex | Portslade by Sea, East Sussex | Ramsgate, Kent | Redhill, Surrey | Reigate, Surrey | Rochester, Kent | Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent | Seaford, East Sussex | Sevenoaks, Kent | Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex | Sittingbourne, Kent | Staines, Surrey | Tonbridge, Kent | Uckfield, East Sussex | Walton-on-Thames, Surrey | Weybridge, Surrey | Whitstable, Kent | Woking, Surrey | Worthing, West Sussex and surrounding areas.

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