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Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend deducting 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any frame packers you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the aperture in millimeters, measured brick to brick externally. We recommend deducting 10mm to allow for brick tolerance.

We recommend you take the measurements at 3 points on the frame and use the smallest of the measurements. In your measurements, please include any frame packers you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the French door in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame the French door width is measured from outside of door frame to outside of door frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the centre of the mullion.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panels combined in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame, each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the French door in millimetres, measured from the top of the bottom brick of the aperture to the top of the patio door frame.

In your measurements please include any cills, or frame extenders you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall height of the top light to go above your French door in millimetres, measured from the bottom of the brick at the top of the aperture to the bottom of the top light frame. In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require. If a multiple frame top light is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the transom to the top of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the selection viewed from externally of which door you would like to open first, and use as an independent door. This is marked with a P on your diagram.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the option of if you would like your French doors to open outwards of your property or into your property.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panel on the left of your French door viewed externally in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panel on the right of your French door viewed externally in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Mechanical/Technical

This is the overall width of the side panels combined in millimetres. Dependant on your decision to make the frame in one section of multiple sections will determine where this is measured from. If a multiple frame each side panel width is measured from outside of frame to outside of frame. If made in one section this is measured from the centre of the mullion to the outside of frame.

In your measurements please include any frame extenders or joining strips you require.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

This will put a midrail in the side panels of your door combination.

Mechanical/Technical

The width of the midrails will determined by the choice of door design you have chosen. Windows Plus Online will decide of the best option for this when manufacturing.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

This is the position of the midrail opted for in the door sections of the french door.

Mechanical/Technical

If you do not select a custom midrail height this is supplied automatically at 850mm, or you can select the height you desire. This height is measured from the bottom of the frame to the centre of the midrail.

Please note this does not include any cill or frame extenders requested.

For more information, please see our survey guide.

Cosmetic

A trickle vent is an opening that is fitted into the opening vent at the top of the frame.

Mechanical/Technical

A trickle vent allows a small amount of ventilation,that can be opened or closed.

It is ideal for people who do not like to open their windows often, if no air bricks are in the room, or if your property suffers with condensation. our standard size for the trickle vent is 4000mm² and 2500mm² dependant on the sash size.

For more information, please see the technical trickle vent information.

Cosmetic

A multiple frame make up will show a wider framework on your combination.

Mechanical/Technical

Certain options will show that a multiple framework is required. This is to allow for clearance of openers, disabled thresholds etc. If you have all options available to you, you should select this option dependant on your access to the property. Joining strips are used to cover the joins if requested and are 2.5mm thick coming as a H section that clips into the joints. We recommend for door combinations a 10mm joining strip is used. To opt for the 10mm joining strip, you choose multiple frames (no joining strip) and then place the joining strip - 10mm joint strip aluminium coupler on the sides requiredThis will then show on the edge of the frame.

Mechanical/Technical

The cill is the material that the frame sits on and projects externally, if required.

The height of the cill is 30mm, the different depth options will distinguish the overhang from the frame, which will be 70mm shorter than the size stated as this is the width of the frame.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Cosmetic

This is the section at the bottom of the frame which you step over

Mechanical/Technical

A full frame threshold will have an upstand of 70mm. A low uPVC threshold will have an upstand of 60mm. A disabled threshold is a Stormguard aluminium threshold which is part M approved.

For more information, please see the french door technical specification.

Mechanical/Technical

These are the joiners that are placed in between frames to join your frames. These sizes are included in your frames.

A 10mm aluminium coupler is recommended on door combinations, or for larger frames needing extra support.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Mechanical/Technical

These are extensions of profile, clipped onto the external frame. Trade often refer to these as knock-ons or add-ons.

These will be required should there be a difference between internal and external measurements due to plaster lines etc.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Cosmetic

These are flat panels to match the colour of your frames.

Mechanical/Technical

Panels are 28mm thick reinforced with 4mm mdf reinforcement in the centre.

For more information, please see the technical profile specification and accessories sheet.

Cosmetic

This the option for if you wish to have an opener in your side panels.

Mechanical/Technical

These are windows which are top hung and can be set at a 400mm drop or opening to your midrail height.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the profile on the exterior of your property.

Mechanical/Technical

If the colour you require is not showing this could be because you have selected flat panel, as a half panel is only available in specific colours, and not the full range to match the frame colours.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the profile on the interior of your property.

For more information, please see the technical colour section.

Cosmetic

This is the shape of the handle that will be on your products.

Mechanical/Technical

Due to insurance reasons Windows Plus Online will not offer a single handle on French Doors. this is due to the secondary door only operating off finger bolts, which are non-lockable, and insurance companies requesting key operated locks. There is currently nothing in the marketplace that achieves this.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the handle that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This is the colour of the hinge that will be on your products.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

A letter box will be installed in the midrail of your French door.

Mechanical/Technical

Letter boxes can only be installed into a midrail on a French door, so a midrail would need to have been selected. The letter box will always be installed in the secondary doors midrail.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

The ERA Euro Barrel is a standard 6 pin barrel. The ABS Anti Bump Barrel is a 6pin barrel with an anti-snap feature.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This changes the appearance of the barrel on the inside of the property.

Mechanical/Technical

The keyhole on the internal of the property is replaced with a knob which you turn to lock the door from inside.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Mechanical/Technical

These are usually required on new build installations. They are metal brackets which are longer than the French door and you can screw into the frame and the inner brick course or wood.

For more information, please see the technical hardware specification.

Cosmetic

This option is to select the pattern and privacy that you require for your glass.

Mechanical/Technical

The number by the side of the glass option shows the privacy rating with 5 being the highest privacy.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.

Mechanical/Technical

Toughened safety glass is required in certain areas. Please see the building regulation information page if unsure whether to use toughened glass or float glass.

Laminated glass is two pieces of annealed glass which is stuck together with a film. Laminated glass is classed as a safety glass usually used for extra security such as shop fronts and part Q building regulation requirements.

For more information, please see the technical safety glass information.

Mechanical/Technical

The rating of your glass represents how energy efficient your glass is.

A Rated is the best glass for energy rating, while none rated is the lowest but also the cheapest.

The acoustic value represents how much sound the glass can dampen; the higher the acoustic value the more sound it can dampen. High acoustic glass is ideal for areas where there is going to be a lot of external noise.

The makeup of the units will change in line with your choice here.

For more information, please see the technical clear glass information.

Cosmetic

The colour of the spacer bar will be shown between the glass units.

Mechanical/Technical

Insulated glass sealed units (IGUs), also known as double glazed units, are constructed with two panes of glass that are kept apart by a spacer bar (or pane spacer) that sits around the inside edge of the glass.

Mechanical/Technical

All decoration is designed and manufactured to best suit the size of your French door.

If you would like a specific size please place your order and send an email to customer-services@windowsplusonline.co.uk with your requirements.

For more information, please see the technical glass specification.