Treasure Valley Doors
French Doors in the Treasure Valley
French doors for a classic, wide-open look
French doors bring a wide, classic, wide-open feel that a slider can't match. A pair of hinged panels that swing open from the center turns a wall into a grand opening — to a patio, a deck, or between two interior rooms — and the divided-light glass and traditional proportions read as more architectural and high-end than a sliding track. For owners after a timeless look, French doors are the answer.
We install French doors as single or double units, in-swing or out-swing, for both exterior and interior openings. Out-swing units save interior floor space and shed water well, while in-swing is the more traditional configuration; we help you pick based on clearance, weather exposure, and how the space is used. Divided-light grille patterns, full-view glass, and matching sidelights are all on the table.
Where French doors demand attention is the weather seal and the hardware. Two operating panels meeting in the middle means the astragal (the meeting stile), the multi-point locking, and the threshold all have to be detailed correctly or the door will leak air and water at the center. We flash the sill, seal the perimeter, and set secure multi-point hardware so a French door performs as well as it looks through Idaho weather.
Done right, a French door swings true, latches solidly at multiple points, seals tight at the center and perimeter, and gives you that wide, light-filled opening for decades.
What's included
- Single & double hinged units
- In-swing & out-swing
- Divided-light glass options
- Weather sealing & flashing
- Secure hardware
Our process
How we handle french doors
- 01
Measure & assess
We measure the opening, check the framing, sill, and threshold, and confirm single versus double, swing direction, and glass before quoting.
- 02
Configuration & glass selection
We lay out in-swing versus out-swing, grille patterns, full-view glass, and sidelight options so the configuration fits your clearance and look.
- 03
Removal & opening prep
The old door comes out and we inspect and repair the sill, subfloor, and framing so the new unit sits true on sound framing.
- 04
Set, level & flash
The unit is set plumb, level, and square, shimmed, and the sill is flashed and sealed so water drains out — critical at a wide two-panel threshold.
- 05
Astragal, lock & adjust
We set the meeting-stile seal and the multi-point locking and adjust both panels so they meet tight at the center and latch securely.
- 06
Weather seal & walkthrough
We seal the perimeter, clean up, and walk the swing, the center seal, and the lock with you.
In the Treasure Valley
Built for local homes & weather
The center meeting point of a double French door is the spot that leaks air and water if it isn't detailed right — exactly the kind of weak point Idaho's wind-driven rain and winter cold find. We set the astragal and multi-point lock so the center seals as tight as the perimeter.
Out-swing French doors are often the smarter choice on exposed Treasure Valley elevations because they shed wind-driven water better and don't intrude on interior space; we'll recommend swing direction based on your exposure.
French Doors FAQs
French doors or a sliding patio door?
French doors give a wider, more traditional, architectural opening and swing fully open; sliders save space and suit big-view modern openings with furniture nearby. If you want the classic look and have room to swing, French; if floor space is tight, a slider. We'll help you decide for your opening.
In-swing or out-swing?
Out-swing saves interior floor space and sheds wind-driven water better, which often suits exposed Idaho elevations; in-swing is the more traditional configuration. We recommend based on your clearance, weather exposure, and how the room is used.
Do French doors leak air or water at the center?
They can if the meeting stile (astragal), multi-point lock, and threshold aren't detailed correctly — that center joint is the critical spot. We set the astragal seal and multi-point hardware and adjust both panels so the center seals as tight as the perimeter.
Can I use French doors as an interior opening?
Yes — interior French doors are a great way to open up between rooms while keeping the option to close them off. The weather detailing isn't needed indoors, but we still set them to swing true and latch cleanly. We'll confirm the opening supports the configuration.
What drives the cost?
Single versus double, swing direction, the glass and grille pattern, sidelights, hardware, and any sill or framing repair at removal. A wide double exterior unit with sidelights and divided-light glass is the premium end. We quote after measuring.
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Need french doors done right?
Tell us about your siding, window, or door project — we'll come take a look and give you a straight, free estimate.