French doors with side windows

FAQs

Why choose French doors with side panels instead of standard doors?

French doors with side windows provide more natural light and a bigger glass area than standard french doors on their own. The extra panels make the doors with side windows feel more like a feature wall of glass, maximising natural light and giving a better view of patios and outdoor spaces.

What colours and styles are available in this range?

The current range includes white french doors with side panels and an agate grey outside / white inside combination, so you can pick between classic white upvc french doors and a slightly more modern french doors look. All sets in this category are upvc french doors with side windows rather than aluminium french doors or wooden french doors, which keeps maintenance low while still giving you that traditional double doors style. Our range of colours includes Golden Oak, Rosewood, Agate Grey, Anthracite grey, Black and white.

Are these French doors with side windows energy efficient?

These uPVC french doors with side windows use double glazed units and insulated frames to help keep heat in and cold out. The extra glass from the side windows increases daylight, which means you may rely less on artificial lighting during the day while still keeping an eye on U‑value and energy efficiency when you buy french doors with side windows.

How secure are uPVC french doors with sidelites?

The french doors with side windows are built with toughened glass and robust uPVC frames, and the main doors use multi point locking for extra security. Because the sidelites are part of the same frame, the overall set of doors with side panels forms a solid barrier, and you can add extra security features like laminated glass if needed.

Do I need planning permission for new French doors with side panels?

In many cases you can replace old external doors with new french doors and sidelites under permitted development, but you should always check local rules if you are changing brickwork or enlarging the opening. When you install new french doors with side windows, it’s important that the work meets current building regulations on safety, u‑values and ventilation, which is another reason to use the correct frame width, external cill and stub cill options for the property.

How do I measure for French doors with side windows?

It’s best to measure from brick to brick for both width and height at several points, then use the smallest measurement and allow a fitting gap to get the right dimensions for your doors with side windows. Because french doors with side windows and sidelites need more space than standard french doors, checking wall width, lintel size and frame width before you order will help ensure the new doors fit the space properly.