Do French Patio Doors Open In Or Out. Out swing french doors open to the exterior of a home and maintain usable space on the inside of the door. We also provide sliding patio doors as an option if the area doesn t allow the doors to swing at all. Some french patio doors can be purchased with inactive doors meaning there are door panels that match the look of the doors that open but these inactive door panels do not open and close.
Out swing french doors open to the exterior of a home and maintain usable space on the inside of the door. Some french patio doors can be purchased with inactive doors meaning there are door panels that match the look of the doors that open but these inactive door panels do not open and close.
A classic model has two side by side panels that swing in or out from hinges on the sides of the frame.
Offered typically in wood steel or aluminum they should be maintained and painted as often as windows. But for smaller openings french doors are generally considered to be more desirable. Access when your french doors are fully open you should have full access to the width of the opening. We also provide sliding patio doors as an option if the area doesn t allow the doors to swing at all.
