Aluminium French Doors for Patios and Bedrooms

French aluminium doors are a pair of hinged doors that open from the middle, giving a wide, welcoming opening with no central post when both leaves are open. They suit bedrooms, dining rooms and smaller patios where a traditional look fits better than a slider. Aluminium gives you slim, strong frames that won't swell or rot. Send us your details and we pass your request to an independent installer or fabricator nearby, who quotes you directly. We don't make or install doors, and requesting a quote is free with no obligation.

French doors aluminium: how they work

French doors aluminium designs have two hinged leaves. One leaf, the active leaf, carries the handle and lock and is used day to day. The other, the passive leaf, is held closed by flush bolts at the top and bottom and opened when you want the full width. Leaves can be fully glazed, have glazing bars for a classic look, or include a lower solid panel. All glass must be safety glass to meet SANS 10400-N. Because each leaf hangs on its side hinges, very wide pairs become heavy, so tall or wide openings often work better with sidelights than with oversized leaves.

Inward or outward opening

• Outward opening: saves floor space inside and seals well against wind-driven rain, but the doors need clear space on the patio and a stay to hold them open
• Inward opening: leaves the stoep free and makes fitting a security gate outside simpler, but needs room inside for the swing
• Coastal and exposed sites: outward opening with good seals and a raised sill often performs better against weather

Sidelights, fanlights and security

Adding fixed sidelights beside a pair of French doors, or a fanlight above, brings in more light and fills a wide or tall opening without making the leaves too heavy. For security, ask about multi-point locks on the active leaf, strong flush bolts on the passive leaf, laminated glass and hinges with security pins. Many South African homes also fit a hinged double security gate on the inside or outside. Plan which way the gate and doors swing so they don't clash when both are open.

What affects the price of aluminium French doors

For aluminium French doors in South Africa, the quote depends on the opening size, the profile range, the glass type and any glazing bars, sidelights or fanlights, the finish and colour, the lock, handle and flush bolt hardware, and whether an existing door must be removed and the opening widened. A security gate is usually quoted separately, so mention it upfront.

Comparing quotes for aluminium French doors

The lowest price is not always the best value. When your quote arrives, check:

• Measure and system: whether the price is based on a site measure, and which aluminium profile range is specified for the size of the opening.
• Glass and finish: safety glass type and thickness, and powder coating or anodising, with a marine-grade finish near the sea.
• Installation: removal of old frames, fixing, levelling, sealing and making good, and who handles plaster and paint.
• Guarantee and timing: what the guarantee covers, the lead time for manufacture and the date for fitting.

What to include in your request

• Width and height of the opening, and any sidelights or fanlight
• Whether the doors should open inward or outward
• Glass style, such as clear, frosted or with glazing bars
• Frame colour and whether you need a security gate

Frequently asked questions

Aluminium French Doors by province

• Aluminium French Doors Gauteng
• Aluminium French Doors Western Cape
• Aluminium French Doors KwaZulu-Natal
• Aluminium French Doors Eastern Cape
• Aluminium French Doors Free State
• Aluminium French Doors Limpopo
• Aluminium French Doors Mpumalanga
• Aluminium French Doors North West
• Aluminium French Doors Northern Cape

Aluminium French Doors by city

• Aluminium French Doors in Johannesburg
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