Choosing a door for your home can be a difficult task, and it is important to know what type of door best suits your home and needs. At Portamet we are often being asked about the functionality of certain doors, and one of the most common questions concerns the difference between double and French loft doors. At first glance, you might think that French loft doors and double doors are the same type of hardware, and in many ways they are.
There are, however, some differences between them that you may not notice. One of the main differences between double doors and French doors is the material they are made of. Double-leaf doors are often made of solid wood, while industrial French doors are made of glass and steel, which helps fill the space with natural light.
Doors made entirely of wood are not as durable and safe as those made of steel, which means that French doors may turn out to be safer and more durable than their wooden double-door counterparts. French doors usually open to the outside, allowing more space at home and making the door frame ideal for smaller rooms with little or no space.
French crittal style doors can be installed as external and internal doors. At Portamet, we specialize in the manufacture of interior loft doors. Such doors are available both as standard loft doors in developer dimensions, but we also offer the creation of your own French Door service, where you can customize your own French doors to the exact specifications you wish, including the color, width, style, and even