On French doors, the stationary astragal between the door panels is replaced by a five-point locking system and an active astragal, providing a double-wide entry Kolbe & Kolbe can make inswing and outswing doors as French door units in both patio and entrance door sizes (View illustration )
A door panel which hosts a wider border around the glass and a higher kick plate below In double French door units, the hinges are to the outside of each door panel Units can swing in or out with special modification
An interior or exterior door consisting of stiles, top and bottom rail and divided glass panels or lights; often used in pairs as a casement or terrace door In the 19th century, glass was being added to door construction, mainly in French and German homes, on internal doors leading to rooms containing more natural light, such as conservatories, glass houses and vestibules
French Doors are two-panel doors in a single frame Although both panels operate, one panel is generally the primary operator and closes against the other panel which is held in place by an astragal Marvin French Doors are available in either inswinging or outswinging, rectangular or arch top style choices in a variety of glazings