External Timber French Doors

Softwood

High-quality softwood timber French doors made from sustainably sourced species such as Pine, Douglas Fir, and Scandinavian Redwood. These materials are popular for their affordability, ease of working, and attractive finishes, making them an excellent option for a wide range of property styles.
Pine: A versatile and cost-effective choice, Pine is widely used for softwood doors. Its light colour and fine grain make it easy to paint or stain, offering design flexibility for any home.
Douglas Fir: Known for its strength and dimensional stability, Douglas Fir features a straight grain and pale reddish tone. It strikes a good balance between durability and affordability, making it a reliable softwood option for doors.
Scandinavian Redwood: Slow-grown and denser than many other softwoods, this timber provides improved durability. Its smooth texture and light colour lend themselves to high-quality finishes, whether painted or stained.

Hardwood

High-quality hardwood timber French doors are made from premium materials, including Oak, Sapele, and Accoya, each renowned for its strength, longevity, and natural elegance.
Oak: A traditional favorite, Oak is valued for its rich grain, durability, and resistance to daily wear. It offers a timeless, classic look that enhances both contemporary and period properties.
Sapele: This African hardwood is known for its exceptional strength and dimensional stability, featuring a fine grain and a warm reddish-brown tone. It's highly resistant to weathering, making it ideal for long-lasting entrance doors.
Accoya: A sustainable, modified timber, Accoya stands out for its outstanding durability and resistance to rot—even in challenging climates. It remains dimensionally stable, resisting warping and swelling, making it perfect for precision-crafted doors.

Standard Profile

In the UK, the standard profile size for timber French doors is generally 68mm, offering the ideal balance between strength, insulation, and timeless design. This profile depth supports modern double glazing, ensuring excellent thermal efficiency and sound insulation while maintaining the natural character of wood. Engineered timber construction provides exceptional stability, reducing the risk of warping or twisting over time. Combining durability, craftsmanship, and aesthetic appeal, the 68mm standard profile remains the preferred choice for both traditional and contemporary timber French door designs.

Glazing Options for Enhanced Comfort

At UGS Ltd, all our doors can be supplied with either double or triple glazing, both designed to deliver outstanding thermal efficiency and year-round comfort. Whichever option you choose, you can expect excellent insulation and noise reduction, helping to create a quieter, more energy-efficient home.

For even greater performance, all glazing units are supplied argon-filled as standard. This inert gas reduces heat transfer through the glass, improving insulation, minimising condensation, and supporting long-term energy savings. The result is a warmer, more comfortable living environment with lower heating costs.

For enhanced security, glazing can also be specified with laminated or toughened glass, providing increased resistance to impact and greater peace of mind.

To add a personal touch, we also offer Pilkington decorative glazing, enabling you to choose from a variety of textures and patterns that enhance the character of your doors while maintaining light and privacy. For further options, explore our General Glazing, Specialised Glass, and Integral Blinds pages to discover the full range of premium glazing enhancements.

Secure Locking for French Doors

At UGS Ltd, our French doors are equipped with high-security multi-point locking systems as standard. These engage at several points along the frame, providing enhanced resistance to forced entry. For additional protection, features such as shootbolts, deadbolts, and anti-lift devices are often included, particularly on double-door configurations. All locks are fully compatible with both key and thumb-turn cylinders, ensuring ease of use. Each system complies with leading UK security standards, including PAS 24 and Secured by Design, offering lasting safety and peace of mind.