Explaining French door handle options
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French doors are a traditional patio door type that have been commonly used within homes to both provide access to the outdoors and allow light to flood in. The French door material you choose to supply to your customers can have an impact on the quality, reliability and durability of the doors. The door handles you choose to supply can also have an impact on the look and functioning of the doors.
French door handles provide more than just a beautiful visual feature; they also provide a number of other advantages. Therefore, it’s important that the French door handles and patio door handles you provide are right for your customer’s home, so it remains a vital aspect to be taken into consideration when supplying doors to customers and providing advice.
In this guide, you’ll find more information about supplying aluminium French doors to your customers, as well as the handle options available.
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Find out more about why you should offer your customers aluminium French doors.
Learn more about the French door handles we offer at Origin.
Read on for more information on how aluminium compares to other materials.
Learn more about becoming an Origin Trade Partner.
Benefits of supplying aluminium French doors
French doors provide a beautiful addition to any home and can help enhance the overall appeal of a home. Aluminium French doors offer a number of benefits to your customers, including:
Extremely lightweight
Lightweight doors are simple to install and use, so your customers can easily open and close their doors.
Durable
It’s a common assumption that, because French doors are mainly glass doors, they’re not robust. This is incorrect. French doors, just like any other glass door, have become more secure and durable over time as designs and manufacturing has changed.
Origin French Doors are manufactured with aluminium frames, which means slim sightlines can be achieved to allow for maximum light and views, without compromising on the durability and security of the doors.
Resistant to rust and corrosion
Rust and corrosion can make French doors look unattractive, but it can also affect the functioning of the doors over time. Aluminium is rust-resistant so your customers’ doors will remain looking attractive throughout their lifetime. More maintenance such as cleaning the doors down will be required in certain areas. See warranty terms and conditions for details.
Excellent security
Aluminium frames are extremely difficult to break into, making French doors a secure option for your customers. You will be able to assure your customers that their homes will remain safe and secure from intruders.
At Origin, door security for our French Doors is a huge design priority for our Research and Development team. All of our products are PAS:24 2016 compliant and Secured By Design accredited too. Our French Doors have been thoroughly examined and tested to make sure they’re fit for purpose in any property, from existing structures through to new builds and renovations.
Each of our French Doors can be specified with a specifically designed multi-point lock which provides 8-points of locking to ensure your customer’s homes are kept safe and secure. Our hinges and other door hardware are also designed and specified with security in mind.
Insulation
When aluminium doors are constructed with a thermal polyamide gap to divide the internal and external layers, they have improved thermal efficiency, allowing customers to keep their homes energy-efficient all year.
Enhance kerb appeal
French doors are a fantastic feature of any property, and for a prospective buyer, they might be the deciding factor.
Low maintenance
Aluminium doors, in comparison to other materials, are relatively low maintenance and require little ongoing care.
Origin French door handle options
French doors enable your customers to fill their home with natural daylight and take advantage of external views without sacrificing on security. However, it’s also important that the door hardware available matches the style of the doors and helps to maintain the durability, functioning and look of the doors.
You can provide your customers with a variety of hinge, handle and other door hardware colour schemes and styles to match the decor of their home and to match the overall look of their French doors. Our Deluxe handle collection includes:
Stainless Steel handles
Our stainless steel handle range can also be colour coded to match the door colour chosen by your customers.
Aluminium handles
Origin’s aluminium handle range allows for easy and smooth operation.
Advising customers on handle options
When advising customers on handle options, it's important that you provide them with enough information. This includes what size door handle to choose, what design to choose, colour options, cost and style and aesthetic.
How do aluminium French doors compare to other materials?
Aluminium door | Wooden door | Timber door | Fibreglass (GRP) door | |
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Lifespan | 50 years on average | Up to 50 years, only if taken care of correctly | Around 50 years if thoroughly taken care of | Between 15 – 20 years |
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Cons | More expensive than other door materials | High maintenance | Warp and could crack over the years |
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Strength | Very strong | Very strong | Very strong | Medium |
Maintenance | Remove any dirt with a damp cloth and soapy water then wipe it dry | Thoroughly clean the wood door twice a year using a damp cloth and non-abrasive soap Routine painting is required | Dust down the door and the doorframe once a month, followed by wiping any residue with a wet cloth Routine painting is required | Regularly wash the down the door with warm water |
Benefits of supplying Origin Aluminium French Doors
All of Origin’s Aluminium French Doors are manufactured in the UK in our own factory in Buckinghamshire. This is where our expert team builds and checks the quality of our doors at every stage of the process to ensure they’re the highest quality.
With up to a 20-year guarantee and short lead times, you can be assured that, when you supply Origin French Doors, you will be supplying high quality doors which are delivered to meet the needs of your project. Each and every one of our Trade Partners receives ongoing training and assistance to make sure you specify the right products for each project.
For more information and guidance on Origin French door handle options, don't hesitate to contact our expert team today.