Choosing a commercial French door supplier for your project
Alexandra works in the marketing department, and in 2014, bought her first house, which turned out to be somewhat of a ‘project’. Since then, the whole house has needed renovating, which has helped her gain a knowledge of basic DIY, decorating and making the best of a small space.
French doors are both aesthetically pleasing and highly practical, and offer this all the while making the most of natural light. However, when they are a design feature of new property developments, it is important to find a reliable supplier of French doors. This process often consists of requesting tenders or pitches from leading French door suppliers.
It is vital to bear in mind what factors to look for in French door suppliers to narrow down your shortlist. The best French door supplier will be able to demonstrate they have the capacity to fulfil the brief, as well as all the accreditations, insurance, and experience the project demands.
As this can be such an important decision, we have compiled more insights on what to look for from a commercial French door supplier. This guide to finding the right supplier for your development will help you choose a satisfactory solution for both residential and commercial developments.
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Read what to consider when choosing the best supplier for your project.
Read your options when choosing French doors.
Read the importance of choosing the right service for you – such as supply, installation and aftercare.
Find out why good customer service from a supplier is vital.
Find out more about our Origin French Doors.
Things to consider when finding a French door supplier
The starting point is to decide the quality and type of French doors that best suits your building design and function. For example, maybe this is a high-end or cutting-edge development that demands luxury made-to-order external French doors.
Next, consider whether suppliers can meet your specifications flawlessly. For instance, can they colour-match your preferred palette and supply all the accessories required when you need it? Consider what types of handles you are looking for and whether you have any colour options and materials in mind.
It's recommended that you find a UK supplier of French patio doors or front doors. This not only provides the assurance of French-style doors manufactured to UK standards, but it also ensures fast delivery, especially as Brexit has added extra obstacles to using overseas suppliers.
In fact, lead times, in general, are hugely important. One of your first questions should be whether delivery deadlines can be reliably met in order to prevent project delays.
Another high priority is finding providers of French doors who adhere to environmentally sustainable manufacturing methods. This is particularly important if your project client demands evidence of environmental awareness from within your supply chain.
You must also pin down any potential suppliers on whether they just supply French doors, or whether they work with expert installers to provide a high-quality installation service as well. Being offered a high standard of aftercare can be helpful, as well as a commitment to project accountability and good communication (preferable from a named project lead). These can be the linchpins of positive relationships with suppliers and subcontractors on development projects.
Finally, make sure your French door supplier guarantees high-quality products and can find you an experienced installer to provide trustworthy installation work if you require an installation service. For example, do they have a good reputation in the industry and positive testimonials? What guarantee do the company offer for their French doors? Considering these factors is a key part of ensuring an aesthetically pleasing and durable addition to your development.
Options of French doors
You have a wide choice of door styles when specifying commercial aluminium doors that optimise light in a room and create an attractive entrance to a building.
For instance, our designers and engineers can create French external doors that open in or out and universally offer excellent thermal and insulation properties. Each style offers a wide colour choice.
Customisation options for your French Door include:
- 3-Star Diamond barrel cylinder options and multi-point lock systems
- Trickle Vents
- Thresholds
- Door Restrictor options
- Cills
- Choice of quality handles
- Glazing bars for post-fit
Choosing a service
Narrowing down a shortlist of companies who supply French commercial doors for construction and renovation doesn’t always rely solely on the finding the right products. To keep developments on time and managed efficiently, you also need a door supplier who slots smoothly into your scheduling.
Origin’s commercial offering can include supply, installation and aftercare, and a design consultation service if you’re unsure which French doors to choose. This end-to-end approach makes this aspect of your project stress-free, so you can focus on more fluid or changing issues.
The importance of customer service when working with a commercial French door supplier
Finding dependable, responsive and intuitive suppliers and subcontractors can keep projects on track, on budget and secure the best outcomes.
The Origin team provides free consultation and support for specifying French doors.
You can then decide the level of responsive working relationship you need. For example, we have a nationwide network of installation partners (experienced with our quality products) who could offer an installation service. However, we are also happy to work with your own team under a supply-only contract if that’s what you’d prefer.
Excellent communication is guaranteed, whatever level of service you opt for.
Origin French Doors
Origin offers both French Patio Doors and French Front Door options. The French Front Door option can also be used as a garage door with the same panel options, offering whole house style continuity.
Some projects demand aesthetically pleasing French Doors, and Origin offer a large range of accessories for our aluminium French doors – including a variety of handle materials and colours.
We can recommend doors for commercial buildings and residential properties that are highly project-specific.
Why choose Origin?
This ability to adapt the design and construction of our Origin French Doors – and door hardware – to each project can prove invaluable. We offer responsive and accountable customer service; from consultancy input on areas from project design through to maintenance efficiency.
Origin’s aluminium doors are durable and functionally excellent. Some of our doors are PAS 24:2016 and Secured by Design too, and all of our entrance doors are covered by an extensive warranty.
Origin is proud to be ISO 14001 accredited. We can also demonstrate all the industry accreditations, training and technological investment that contemporary specifiers demand.
All this comes with the promise of instant quotes for our exterior French doors, along with a fast supply service and options of installation, in which we would work alongside our nationwide network of installation partners.
To find out more about our commercial aluminium doors, simply request a call back with our online form, or give us a call on 0808 239 5855. If you are interested in French door installation, we will find an expert installation partner for your project.