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Contemporary Lipped French Doors

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Bring the outdoors in

The Contemporary Lipped French Door is a modern profile, lipped over the frame that can be designed to incorporate a number of single and double door leaf configurations to suit specific build requirements.

This style of French door is often chosen for brick, new build properties where a contemporary, modern finish is desired. The door leaf opens out as standard to maximise space and integrate the outdoors with an inside space, opening in options are also available where required.

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Common Spec

  • Vision Panel
  • Raised and Fielded Panels
  • Ironmongery
  • Chrome
  • Colour
  • White
  • Construction
  • New Build
  • Building Type
  • Detached Housing
  • Building Facade
  • Brick
  • Common Requirements
  • Secure By Design

French Door Sections

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Design Features

Standard Design Features

3d Adjustable Hinges (Easy 3d)
High security hinges which can be adjusted in 3 places.
22mm Weatherbar design
Fitted to the bottom of the door leaf, this deflects water away from the thresh.
24mm Laminated glass
High security 6.4mm glass on both panes. Mandatory requirement for SBD (Secure by design)
68mm Frame
Width of rebated frame which accommodates a lipped fitted door leaf
68mm Door Leaf
Width of the door leaf, which provides optimum quality, insulation and security characteristics
Complete gasket seal
Gaskets around the frame and the leaf ensure weather tight seals. Compresses when handles engage and doors are shut.
Cover Caps on hinges
Caps covering the hinges for added aesthetics.
Espagnolette Locking
A locking device fitted to the door leaf which engages into keeps in the frame. Operated by the handle this secure method of locking is mandatory for highest security levels.
Hardwood Cills
Timber cills are supplied in hardwood in various stain / paint colours.
Max Width 2100mm
Max Height 2600mm
Overall door U-Value of 1.57 W/m2K
Pre-hung in frame
French doors arrive fully assembled, fitted and adjusted in manufacturing.
Stormguard aluminium thresh
High performance aluminium threshes in various designs depending on whether the door is opening in or not.
Thermally Insulated Panels
A 24mm, 4 layer panel incorporating insulation and security plate.
Various cill options and designs
Standard, low level wheelchair access or part of combination frame designs.

Optional Design Features

Bevelled Jambs
In certain angled bay situations the frame can be bevelled to precise angles to assist in site assembly.
Cat Flaps
Cat flaps are available pre-fitted in panels.
Frame / Leaf colour Options
Door frames or leafs can be painted or stained in different colours. Common when frames are required to blend with stone or brickwork.
Handles on both door leafs
An alternative to a slave leaf lever and shoot bolt. This enables multi point espagnolette locking from the handle.
Keyed-a-like cylinders
Keys can be matched for multiple doors for ease of use.
Raised & Flat panels
Available in many designs, these are panels fitted in door leafs to add aesthetic appeal.
Restrictors
Can restrict opening out doors to a set degree, thus ensuring wind cannot damage doors if they blow open when ajar.
Split Spindles
A security feature which, when the door is closed, cannot be opened from the outside.
Thumb turn cylinders
An alternative to an internal handle. Operates shootbolts in espagnolette system.
Further Information

The timber french door is the perfect way to introduce maximum natural light into any size room and is ideal for use in conservatories, sun rooms and garden rooms.

The profile is available in a variety of bespoke sizes with a maximum width of 2100mm and height of 2600mm, making it suitable for a diverse range of projects.

All Bereco Contemporary French doors are PAS 23/24 certified and meet Secure by Design conditions as standard with enhanced Security features such as 24mm laminated Safety & Security glass and 3d Adjustable Hinges (Easy 3d). The energy efficient design provides an overall door U-Value of 1.57W/m2K.

The Contemporary Lipped French door combines modern design with the latest advances in technology, security and performance available in timber doors today.

A popular French door specification chosen for a new build property is a white coloured paint finish with contemporary polished chrome ironmongery. For a unique look, why not select a design which incorporates raised and flat panels with a contrasting colour paint finish on the frame and leaf.

Please see listed below other bespoke timber product options from the Bereco range that were chosen for new build properties where Contemporary Lipped French doors were selected.