8-10 week supply & installation lead time

10 year warranty, 60 year life expectancy

Designed by you, made to measure by us

98% of our customers would recommend us

Whole window U-values as low as 0.8W/m2K

Connect the inside and outside with timber French doors

Bereco exterior timber French doors, sometimes referred to as patio doors or balcony doors, are ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bedrooms. They connect indoor and outdoor spaces effortlessly with their timeless French casement design and allow natural light to completely flood your home.

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Timeless French casement doors

Flood your home with more natural light with our beautifully bespoke and timeless French door designs.

Customisable design

With the choice of lipped (storm-proof) or flush French door designs, single or double leaf styles and doors that open inwards or outwards, our French doors are completely customisable.

Safe and secure

Fitted with high-security locks and Secured by Design certified, our French doors are completely safe and secure.

Energy efficient

Our French doors achieve exceptional draught-proofing properties and incredible low U-values making them a high-performing and energy efficient product.

Built to last a lifetime

Manufactured to the highest standard guarantees our timber French doors will last for at least 60 years.

French door styles

Dining area with white French doors

Lipped French Doors

Lipped French doors are a modern design typical of the 20th century where the leaf lips the frame. With a 68mm door leaf and 68mm door frame, Bereco lipped French doors feature a classic deep bottom rail of 177mm and 25mm weatherboard.

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Flush French Doors

Bereco Flush French doors are designed to replicate the designs of the classical era, where the door leaves would sit flush within the frame. Designed to complement our flush casements, flush French doors are also available with Single (4-6.5mm) and Slimline Glazing (Narrow cavity 16mm).

  • Colour
  • Glazing
  • Ironmongery
  • Security
  • Performance
  • Colour

    Add a splash of colour

    Our French door sets are beautifully factory finished using the most environmentally friendly water-based paint or stain. Choose from RAL Classic, RAL Design, NCS and BS colour charts or match to Farrow & Ball, Earthborn or Fired Earth colour collections. With single or dual colour options, you can create the perfect match to the exterior facade and interior decor of the property.

    Paint & Stain Finishes
    RAL 9016

    RAL 9016

    Linen

    Linen

    Parchment

    Parchment

    BS.10.B.15

    BS.10.B.15

    RAL 9001

    RAL 9001

    Parlour

    Parlour

    RAL 1015

    RAL 1015

    BS.10.C.31

    BS.10.C.31

    BS.10.B.17

    BS.10.B.17

    RAL 7032

    RAL 7032

    RAL 7030

    RAL 7030

    RAL 6019

    RAL 6019

    French Green

    French Green

    RAL 6021

    RAL 6021

    RAL 6005

    RAL 6005

    London Dust

    London Dust

    RAL 5014

    RAL 5014

    RAL 5013

    RAL 5013

    RAL 5022

    RAL 5022

    RAL 3002

    RAL 3002

    RAL 3011

    RAL 3011

    RAL 3005

    RAL 3005

    Smoke

    Smoke

    RAL 7035

    RAL 7035

    RAL 7040

    RAL 7040

    RAL 7037

    RAL 7037

    RAL 7015

    RAL 7015

    RAL 7016

    RAL 7016

    RAL 7024

    RAL 7024

    RAL 9005

    RAL 9005

    RAL Colour

    RAL Colour

    Glazing

    Choice of glazing

    Glazing is an important design element for any project and can make all the difference when creating a feature window or door. A variety of obscure glazing patterns are available with different designs offering varying privacy levels (rated 1-5 with 5 being the highest level).

    Frosted (Level 5)

    Frosted (Level 5)

    Stippolyte (Level 4)

    Stippolyte (Level 4)

    Niagara (Level 5)

    Niagara (Level 5)

    Cotswold (Level 5)

    Cotswold (Level 5)

    Kocie (Level 4)

    Kocie (Level 4)

    Chinchilla (Level 3)

    Chinchilla (Level 3)

    Kora (Level 4)

    Kora (Level 4)

    Delta (Level 5)

    Delta (Level 5)

    Ironmongery

    Handles and locks

    Choose from four different handle styles in 10 different finish colours. Our modern styles include The Balmoral and Balmoral Swan, while the Barrington handle is the more traditional option.
    We also offer homeowners the choice to have the handle on the lead leaf only or on both door leaves. Click the link below to view our full range of door ironmongery.

    Door Ironmongery
    Brass Plated

    Brass Plated

    Black

    Black

    Polished Chrome

    Polished Chrome

    Polished Brass

    Polished Brass

    Polished Brass

    Polished Brass

    Satin Chrome

    Satin Chrome

    Security

    Security (and safety) first

    Our internally glazed French doors are PAS24:2016 enhanced security certified, Secured by Design approved and Part Q compliant with P2A security glass fitted. All French doors come complete with an exclusive range of door furniture including handle-operated high-security multipoint espagnolette locks and 3* Neighbourhood Watch approved cylinders from the leading brands in home security.

    Secured by Design

    Secured by Design

    PAS 24

    PAS 24

    ERA Total Security Guarantee

    ERA Total Security Guarantee

    Performance

    Product specification

    We’re pleased to share that our products successfully meet industry standards, are fully accredited and have even received certifications related to their security and performance. Check out the complete range of product specifications below.

    Certification

    FSC® 100% Certified Timber

    BlueSky PAS24:2016 Enhanced Security Doors

    Secured by Design

    UKCA Mark

    Our Certification

    Performance

    UD RANGE: 0.9 – 1.4 W/m²K

    ACOUSTIC RANGE: 33 – 42 dB

    G-VALUE RANGE: 0.50 – 0.65

    AIR PERMEABILITY: 600 PA

    WATER TIGHTNESS: 600 PA

    WIND LOAD RESISTANCE: 800 PA

    EXPOSURE CATEGORY: 800-1200

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    Totally bespoke timber French doors

    Our custom made French doors can be manufactured up to 1.2 metres wide, with double French doors up to 2.1 metres wide. When coupled with sidelights and fanlights, door sets can span up to five metres wide and three metres high.

    Add a touch of your own style with arched or curved frames, swept heads or create symmetry by adding equal width sidelights to the doors, maximising the area of glazing and allowing natural light to take over.

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    Hardwood

    Redwood or hardwood timber doors

    All our products are manufactured using FSC® 100% engineered laminated timber. We offer both redwood (Scots Pine) and hardwood (Dark Red Meranti) – both with the same extensive warranty. When comparing the two, our hardwood has a more of an open grain structure meaning it gives more of a textured finish, particularly when stained.

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    Customise and create your own French door design

    Completely customise your French doors with sculpted panels and bars in any design you choose. You can also add special design touches with panels, tinted solar control glass, painted or coloured glass, you can even incorporate lead in square, diamond and Queen Anne styles.

    With single or dual colour options, you can create the perfect match to the exterior facade and interior decor of the property.

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    Flush contemporary French doors
    Bedroom with open timber French doors looking over flowery garden and trees

    Well engineered and energy efficient French doors

    Our double and single French doors feature sturdy 68mm thick door leaves made from engineered laminated defect-free timber.
    With exceptional draught-proofing, weather performance and U-values as low as 1.2W/m²K with our standard double glazing, our french doors are fully compliant with the updated Part L Building Regulations for both new build and refurbishments.
    Acoustic double glazing has dB ratings as high as 47dB and our unique, internally glazed, drained and vented SlimLine glazing has an overall Ud values of 1.4.W/m²K.

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    Double glazed timber French doors with a 1.2 U-value

    Our double-glazed timber windows and doors exceed the new Part L 2023 building regulations and can achieve impressive U-values starting from 1.2 W/m²K – which is 15% better than the guidelines.
    Whereas our triple-glazed windows and doors achieve U-values starting from 0.8W/m²K which is 43% better than what’s stipulated in the regulations.

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    Choose French doors that don't cost the earth

    Our French doors are naturally renewable, carbon neutral and made from only sustainably sourced FSC® 100% certified softwood or hardwood. The care and attention we give to our timber before and during the manufacturing process ensures a 60 year+ life span, 10-year warranty and low maintenance for life.

    Sustainability

    Timber French Door FAQ's

    What is a French casement door?

    A French casement door is where both door leaves on a French door or casement window open to create one large opening without the presence of a mullion. This design is often referred to as a flying mullion.

    What is a lead and slave leaf?

    On a set of double French doors, the lead leaf (often called the traffic door) is the door leaf which is most often used to come in and out of rather than opening both door leaves. The slave leaf is the leaf used least regularly and normally locks into secure keeps in the lead leaf or frame.

    Can I have parliament hinges on your French Doors?

    We do not offer this type of door hinge as they don’t tend to be adjustable. The hinges we use are corrosion-resistant fully adjustable hinges from SFS Intec – the Easy 3D and SFS Just 3D.

    How many locking points do your French door locks have?

    Our French doors have three locking points and our multipoint locking espagnolette provides two locking points, The third provided our 3* Neighbourhood Watch Approved cylinder locks.

    Is your lock insurance approved?

    Yes, our espagnolette locks supplied by Fuhr and Winkhaus are certified to PAS24:2016 Secured by Design and our cylinder locks are supplied by ERA from their Fortress range, certified to TS007 and are 3-star rated, Sold Secure Diamond, Neighbourhood Watch and Secured by Design Approved.

    Can the French doors open to 180 degrees?

    All our outward opening French doors are restricted to 90 degrees.

    Can I have handles only on the inside of my French doors?

    Yes. This option, often used for balcony doors that open inwards, is available with our Balmoral and Balmoral Swan door handles. A blanking plate is fitted on the exterior to securely fix the handle in position.

    At what height does a French door require a double handle?

    Our French doors that are above 2.3 metres high will automatically have handles on both the lead and slave leaf of the door. This double locking system gives additional peace of mind that at such large sizes, the doors will remain secure.

    What does handle operated mean?

    Handle operated high-security multipoint espagnolette locks are where the lever handle operates the shoot bolts or deadbolts.

    The experts in timber windows and doors

    Whether you’re a homeowner working on a renovation project for your home, an architect looking for specific windows and doors, or a trade professional building new homes and properties, we offer a tailored service to help you budget, design, and order bespoke timber windows and doors.

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    As a dedicated manufacturer of quality timber windows and doors, we are part of a number of specialist memberships and schemes. Check out the full list below.

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