Choosing a French Door Threshold Replacement

Thresholds eliminate gaps in the bottoms of doors, and protect against rain, draughts, and bugs all through the all year. A lowered threshold also provides the safety of pushchairs and wheelchairs and also connects the indoor French door Threshold replacement and outdoor spaces.

When advising your customers on their french door window repair french door frame replacement threshold options it is crucial to know the different options available.

Weathered

The threshold of an outside door is an essential element of any door. It offers protection from the elements as well as seamless transition from indoor to outdoor space. However, it is essential to strike the right balance between safety and fashion when selecting a threshold for an external door system. Alongside being essential to keep the home weatherproof thresholds play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the user by preventing tripping and also restricting access for those who have mobility problems or wheelchairs. As a result there are many threshold options available for customers to select the one that is suitable for their home.

A threshold that is weathered is a great option for exterior doors, as it offers exceptional rates of weather protection, and creates a solid barrier to keep water, wind and draughts out. This kind of threshold can be recessed/sunk into the floor to leave an upstand of 14mm, which reduces the risk of tripping and creating an effective seal against elements. Weathered thresholds should be used for all external doors as they provide greater security against weathering than other types of. The higher elevation of thresholds that are weathered can make them unsuitable for some users, particularly those who use wheelchairs and pushchairs/prams.

Unweathered thresholds are generally lower in height. Many are only a few millimetres off the ground. This means they are less prone for them to cause accidents due to tripping. They can also offer a more seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, helping to connect the two in an open and seamless manner. They may not offer the same level of weatherproofing that a weathered option does however, they are ideal replacement glass panels for french doors homeowners who wish to improve their home's aesthetic without sacrificing practicality or protection.

If you are planning to replace your replacing french door glass doors, or they are currently fitted with a threshold that is not weathered installing a new threshold can be a DIY project. It can help reduce the unevenness of the gaps at the bottom of doors and guard against drafts and water intrusion. The old threshold must be removed before a new one is fitted to the existing sill. To remove the threshold, put a flat bar (aka pry bar) between it and the subsill and carefully pull up the middle section. If the edges of the threshold are nailed in place then use a hammer or chisel, to break them off from the jambs. After the threshold is removed, wipe away any mortar left behind and sand the area to an even finish. It is recommended that you spray an expanding foam sealant under the threshold before reinstalling it. This will help hold it in place and fill any air gaps.