Replacement Hinged French Patio Doors

Hinged (French) patio doors create a wide, welcoming entryway

Hinged, or French, patio doors swing from the sides to open a wide, elegant entrance into your home. Easy-to-open and efficient — these doors are a great option for high-traffic entertaining areas. Hinged French doors can be fixed and inactive to deliver functional style in a small space.

Commonly known as: swinging patio door, garden door

Hinged French Patio Doors

Hinged or French patio doors are door panels that are hinged from the side and swing open from the center. Available as a single or side-by-side configuration, these doors are available as inswing (opening into the interior or the home) or outswing (opening up to the outside).

Side-by-side French patio doors can be both active operation, meaning both doors are operable, or a combination of active/inactive, where one door is operable and one is stationary.

French patio doors combine an elegant and traditional look with ease of operation. Hinged French doors offer a great option for entertaining.

Traditional, elegant look
Can open into a room or out to a patio;
Available as a single panel or as a 2-panel configuration

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