French doors

France gave the world a lot of famous inventions that sometimes have a very important place in the life of modern people. French doors can attract attention and maintain the maximum amount of natural light in the room.

French doors are very interesting and original products, which are decorative designs of glass. The decision to use one wall under the translucent doorway was relevant in the Renaissance, the idea belongs to the French architects. That is why now the door blocks corresponding to the described stylistic direction are called French.

The advantages of the French panoramic doors include:

• stylish appearance. They look great and add elegance to the room;
• a visual increase in space due to the glass leaf of the door - one room extends another;
• plenty of natural light.

The disadvantages of such structures are:

• care - to achieve perfect transparency of glass surfaces it is necessary to give them a lot of time, effort and patience;
• they have the properties to overheat the room during the summer period and to overcool in the winter frost, regardless of the number of double-glazed windows and profile constructions. To a greater or lesser extent, but this fact is taking place. Installation of additional ventilation and a special heating system will be required so that such trouble does not happen;
• need careful systematic maintenance, as often the sliding mechanisms are wedged and the construction system becomes unusable;
• high cost - it is much higher than the classic doors. The price largely depends on the country of manufacture, as well as on the material of manufacture.

Initially, noble people could afford such luxury as panoramic doors, installing them in the rooms of their palaces.Thanks to them, the impression was created that the picturesque courtyard is a beautiful continuation of the room.

At present, the use of French doors has significantly expanded, they can interconnect various rooms of households, can be used as balcony options.

The use of sliding and hinged French doors in public buildings, such as shops, restaurants, hotels, shows solidity, high status and impressive possibilities of the owners.

As mentioned earlier, the largest part of the design of French doors is a glass sheet, usually transparent, but at the request of the customer inserts can be opaque, and mirrored, and complemented by mosaics or any images. Glasses may have high energy efficiency and sound insulation properties, be impact resistant.

Based on the location of the French doors in the building they are divided into entrance and interior.

Entrances are made of fiberglass - a practical material that does not swell, does not change shape under the influence of temperature, creates the necessary sound insulation and at the same time looks quite beautiful and relevant.Thanks to a reliable system of mechanisms and locks, this French door to the floor is quite tightly sealed and provides security.

Interior doors are usually made of natural wood. Their location allows owners to not worry about the fact that in the future the tree can absorb moisture and deteriorate. The French door made of wood will look elegant and refined in any interior due to the large amount of glass cloth, the atmosphere of the room will become lighter and more airy.

By the way of opening the French panoramic doors are divided into:

• Swing - This is a classic type of French designs. The most suitable option for spacious and large rooms. Easy installation and noble look make them the most popular among customers. This type of door is very well suited for living rooms, they also bring hospitality and hospitality to the halls of public buildings.

• Sliding - A great choice for those who are trying to save space. They do not occupy any additional space at all, as they open with an uncomplicated sideways movement.It is very convenient to install the sliding structures in small apartments, because the open doors of the swing door clutter the space and prevent free movement, which the sliding structures do not do. Near such a door without any problems you can install any equipment or furniture, since they will not interfere with the functioning of the sliding system.

• Folding systems - this is the type of construction where the door when folded forms into an accordion. This is another more original option used to save space. It is excellent for dividing a room into zones, since in the folded position it allows to combine two rooms into one. A vivid example is the door installed between the kitchen and the dining room. When the doors are closed, these are two different rooms, and if the structure is left open, then one is large.

When choosing French doors, it is necessary to remember that glass is a rather fragile material and can easily break, so experts recommend installing (especially on entrance or balcony doors) a special type of glass cloth with increased strength.Such glasses are called armored, they are able to withstand considerable mechanical stress and, moreover, create a high level of heat and sound insulation.

Traditional French doors are made of wood, they have glazing on the entire canvas, but not solid, but with wooden partitions. The tree, of course, brings a pleasant warm atmosphere to the room, but has the property of absorbing moisture, and the fragility of the doors of this material is connected with this. Therefore, in the modern world, French doors are made of fiberglass or aluminum, covered with veneer.

Very responsibly, it is necessary to approach the choice of material for the entrance door, since this is, above all, security. At installation it is necessary to pay attention to that the door was well closed, did not pass dust and noise.

Exquisite and at the same time strict French glazed doors will give a special charm to almost all styles of interior. In the classic interior, the addition will be high and sweeping designs, they will find their application in large and spacious rooms, visually increasing the space even more.

The modern interior combines the minimum number of parts and the maximum limit of functionality, so sliding French systems will become its harmonious complement.

As for color, white is always a classic. It is combined with all sorts of shades and many different directions. However, it is not necessary to adhere to these rules. The classic style of the interior will emphasize all light shades. And in modern design it will be possible to use bright catchy or expressive dark colors. It all depends on the preferences of the owners.

You can see even more varieties of French doors in the next video.