Choosing a French Door Threshold Replacement

Thresholds are required to fill in gaps that are uneven at the bottom of doors. They also offer all-season protection from water, draughts and bugs. A lowered threshold also provides security for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and more seamlessly connects interior and exterior spaces.

When you are advising your customers about the options for their french door thresholds it is important to understand the different options that are available.

Weathered

The threshold of an exterior door is an essential element of any door system. It provides protection from the elements and an effortless transition between indoor and outdoor space. When choosing the threshold for an exterior door, it’s important to find a balance between security and design. While they are essential for weatherproofing the home they also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the user. They prevent tripping and also limit access to those who have mobility issues. In the end there are a variety of threshold options to choose from that allow customers to pick the one that is suitable for their home.

A weathered threshold is an ideal choice for doors on the outside, since it provides exceptional levels of weather protection, and creates a solid barrier to keep the elements of wind, water and draughts from. This kind of threshold can be recessed or sunk into the floor, leaving a 14mm upstand, minimising tripping hazards while leaving an effective seal against the elements. Weathered thresholds are recommended for all exterior doors because they provide higher levels of weatherproofing than non-weathered options. However, the higher elevation of thresholds with weathered coatings could make them unsuitable for some users, particularly those with pushchairs or wheelchairs.

walton-on-thames french door glass replacement are typically shorter in height, with some just a few millimetres higher than the ground, meaning they are less likely to create any risk of tripping. They also provide a more seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, helping to connect the two in an open and unified way. They might not provide the same levels of weatherproofing as a weathered option however they are a great choice for homeowners looking to enhance the look of their home without sacrificing practicality or protection.

Whether your french doors have an unweathered threshold, or you’re planning to replace the threshold, a new one is a DIY project that can help to smooth out the uneven gaps at the bottom of doors, as well as protect against drafts and water intrusion. It is possible to attach a new threshold to an existing sill, but the threshold that was previously installed must be removed first. To remove the old threshold, stick an uncut bar (aka pry bar) between it and the subsill and carefully pry up the center section. If the ends of your threshold are secured to the subsill, you can use a hammer to pry them free of the jambs. After removal of the threshold then sand it and clean off any mortar remnants. Before reinstalling the threshold, it is recommended to spray a bit of expanding foam sealant under it to secure it in place and plug any air gaps.