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Replacement Inswing French Doors
Marvin Replacement Inswing French Doors are a traditional style door that open into your home. Choose an inswing door, built with Ultrex® fiberglass, if you are looking to maximize your outdoor space and have space to open a door into your home.
WHAT IS AN INSWING FRENCH DOOR?
French doors, sometimes referred to as hinged doors, feature a wider profile and a more traditional look. French doors come as one, two, or three doors that swing open and can add elegance to an entryway.
Marvin Replacement Inswing French Door features
Traditional design appeal
Stainless steel multi-point locking system
Wider profile
1, 2, or 3 panel configuration available
Replacement Inswing French Door Design Options
Replacement Inswing French Door Styles
Marvin Replacement Inswing French Doors look great when used to open up to a patio or deck from a living room, dining room, or a bedroom. The curved design of the handles add soft lines to a room and they can help bring in more natural light to unlighted areas of your home. Inswing French doors come in one, two or three panel configurations.
French doors are easy to operate and don’t need routine cleaning of the sill, like sliding patio doors. They can create a tighter seal to prevent air leakage and provide better security.
Selected: One Panel
Exterior Colors
Our finish stands up to the elements, so much so that 48,000 hours of sun can't fade our finish* and our fade-resistant acrylic finish resists scratches, chalking, chipping, denting, and peeling. Choose from seven stunning exterior colors for your hinged patio door.
Selected: Stone White
Marvin's Ultrex® fiberglass finish is verified to the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 624 specification. Achieving AAMA 624 verification means that our Ultrex finish has passed rigorous tests that simulate the harsh conditions a finish can encounter throughout the life of a window or door.
*Average sunlight exposure per 10 years
Interior Colors
We use the same tough acrylic finish on our four interior color options that we use on our exterior colors. You can also choose our stainable EverWood® finish for the look of wood without the maintenance.
Selected: Stone White
1. Sierra interior is not available with Ebony exterior
2. Bronze interior is only available with Bronze exterior
3. Ebony interior is only available with Ebony exterior
Finish samples are approximate. Schedule a design consultation for an up close view of color options.
Glass Coatings
Our experts will walk you through energy efficient glass options to find the right selection for your home and the best patio door for your space. Choose from four glass coatings, plus decorative glass options, and specialty glass choices.
Low E-1
Primarily used in colder climates, Low E1 allows more heat in to warm a room while blocking heat loss.
Low E-2
Low E2 offers year-round performance in moderate climates. It will help retain heat in your home during the winter and keep heat out during the summer.
Low E-3
Low E3 rejects solar heat while letting light in, resulting in increased performance in climates with intense sun exposure.
Low E-3/ERS
Low E3/ERS provides maximum efficiency year-round in all conditions.
Selected: Low E1
Decorative Glass
Decorative glass options are ideal for spaces like bathrooms to balance natural light and privacy.
Selected: Rain
Specialty Glass
We offer specialty glass to best suit the needs of your home. You can choose tempered glass, laminated glass, and STC/OITC glass for specific windows and rooms.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass increases glass strength to help prevent breakage. Tempered glass is ideal for windows close to the floor or located in high-traffic areas.
Laminated Glass
Even more durable than tempered glass, laminated glass is often referred to as impact resistant or safety glass due to its vinyl inter layer that tends to remain in place when shattered.
STC/OITC Glass
Sound Transmission Class and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class glass has increased pane thickness on the room side and works in areas where exterior noise is a concern.
Divided Lites
We offer various divided lite patterns so you can replicate the look of your original windows and doors—or add new architectural interest to your home. Choose from Simulated Divided Lites for classic appeal or Grilles-Between-the-Glass for easy cleaning. Inswing French Doors can have a Prairie pattern or a Standard pattern.
Selected: Grilles-Between-the-Glass
Hardware
Selected: Satin White Northfield Collection
1. Sierra, Brushed Chrome, and Antique Brass not available in the Northfield Handle Collection.
Locks
Inswing French doors feature a stainless steel multi-point locking system that secures the door in four locations for stability and security.
Selected: Multi-point Top Lock
Sill and Weatherstrip
Our door sills can com as Bronze or Beige while weatherstrip can come as White, Beige or Black.
Selected: Bronze Sill
Screen Options
Our patio screen doors have an extruded aluminum frame and can have a Marvin Bright View™ charcoal fiberglass mesh screen or a Hi-Transparency mesh screen. Our patio doors use a top-hung screen design for a smoother operation.
Selected: Bright View Screen
Inswing French Door Maintenance
To clean an inswing French door sill, wash with a mild soap and water solution. Should you need to remove your door panels, contact the Marvin Replacement team for instructions or have a technician come to remove the panel.
INSWING FRENCH DOOR DESIGN + OPERATION
Our inswing French doors swing open into your home and lock securely with a multi-point locking system. Inswing French doors bring style and natural light to spaces that can benefit from natural light. Inswing French door have a classic design that can fit in every home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a French door and a sliding glass door?
A French door uses a hinge to swing open or close while a sliding glass door operates on a track to open and close.
Do both doors open on French patio doors?
Both doors on French patio doors can open.
How do you secure French doors?
Our French doors have locking bolts at the head and the base of the door. Lifting the handle 45 degrees upward sets the head and foot bolts while a 90 degree turn of the key from the outside or the thumb turn inside will lock the deadbolt.
Do French doors open in or out?
French doors can open in and out, but our French doors open inward to provide a better seal and protect your home from the weather.
Do both doors open on French patio doors?
Both doors can open on French patio doors, but in some cases homeowners opt to have a fixed panel, or a door that doesn’t open.
Do French doors have screens?
Marvin Replacement French doors have optional swinging screens or a sliding screen.
Added Assurance
Marvin Replacement windows and patio doors come with a limited lifetime warranty as well as a 5-year installation warranty to provide additional peace of mind.
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