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A Brighter French Door Layout for Patio and Rear Entry Spaces

This iron French patio double door with sidelights and transom is designed for exterior spaces that need more natural light, wider access, and a stronger connection between indoor and outdoor living areas. The double-door layout creates a generous opening, while the sidelights and top transom make the full unit feel brighter, taller, and more complete.

Compared with a standard patio door or a simple double French door, this design adds more glass area on both sides and above the doors. It works especially well for patios, garden access, rear entries, poolside spaces, and larger exterior openings where homeowners want a cleaner French door look without heavy scrollwork.

Each door system is made to order with options for size, finish color, glass type, swing direction, handle style, sidelight width, transom height, and thermal break upgrades. Free curbside delivery is available across the continental United States.

Who This Door Is Best For:

Patio or rear entry openings that need more light and wider access

Homes with outdoor living areas, gardens, poolside spaces, or covered patios

Customers who want a French patio door look with sidelights and a transom

Larger exterior openings where a standard double patio door feels too simple

Projects that need a custom iron French door system for indoor-outdoor flow

FAQ:

Is FD026 better for a front entry or a patio entry?
FD026 can be used for exterior entries, but its layout is especially suitable for patio doors, rear entries, garden access, and outdoor living spaces where more light and wider access are important.

Is this a good choice for indoor-outdoor living spaces?
Yes. The double-door layout and added glass make it a strong choice for patios, covered outdoor areas, rear entrances, and spaces where homeowners want a brighter transition between the home and exterior area.

Can the sidelight width or transom height be adjusted?
Yes. The overall size, sidelight width, transom height, glass finish, color, swing direction, handle style, and thermal break upgrade can be customized based on the project requirements.

Iron French patio double door with sidelights and transom

Key Features

Modern Iron French Door Design

Clean glass panels and slim iron framing create a bright, elegant, and timeless look for front entries, patios, garden doors, and exterior living spaces.

Heavy-Duty 12-Gauge Steel Construction

Built with strong steel material for long-term durability, stability, and security.

Large Glass Panels for Natural Light

The hinged glass panel allows easy cleaning and ventilation while maintaining the door's elegant appearance.

Custom Sizes & Configurations Available

Can be customized by unit size, jamb depth, swing direction, finish, glass type, and thermal break option.

Pre-Hung for Easier Installation

The door comes as a complete pre-hung unit with frame and threshold included.

Built for Lasting Value

Combines craftsmanship, durability, and curb appeal to increase the beauty and value of your home.

Technical Specifications

Item Specs Details
Door Type Double Door, Single Door, with Sidelights or Transom, Custom Designs are Acceptable. 
Unit Size All our iron doors are pre-hung, so the listed size refers to the complete unit, including the jambs and threshold. Please ensure that your rough opening is 1" wider and 1/2" taller than the door unit size to allow for proper installation.Popular Single Door Size: 36"x81", 36"x96", 40"x80", 40"x84", 40"x96", 42"x84", 42"x96", 48"x81", 48"x96"Popular Double Door Size: 60"x80", 60"x84", 60"x96", 64"x80", 64"x96",  72"x80", 72"x84", 72"x96"Custom sizes are acceptable as well. 
Material Standard door jamb and slab are made with heavy-duty 12-gauge steel.
Glass Type All standard exterior iron doors come with dual-pane tempered glass 5/8” for great safety. For customers in Florida who require hurricane protection, you can choose our triple-pane impact-resistant glass.
Finish Options 7 coats of paint on top of zinc galvanized steel to prevent iron doors from dust & rust. Glory Iron Doors offers a wide range of color options for you to choose from.Popular Door Color: Matte Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Rust Red Brown, Rose Copper, etc. Custom RAL colors are acceptable. 
Glass Window on Door Glass is fixed for the iron French doors. 
Door Sealing High Quality Weather Stripping and Door Sweeps
Bugproofing Screens The screens are diamond-mesh panels that are magnetically attached between the glass panel and the iron frame. Therefore, they are not required for iron French doors, as the glass panels are fixed and cannot be opened independently.

Size & Installation

Rough Opening Requirements

Please ensure your rough opening is at least 1" wider and 1/2" taller than the door unit size. Professional installation is recommended.

The opening should be properly prepared and checked to ensure it is level, plumb, and square before installation. Iron doors require professional installation, and we recommend working with an experienced contractor familiar with iron doors.

Detailed installation instructions are provided with every order.

Shipping Information

All doors are carefully packaged in custom wooden crates to ensure safe transportation. We offer free curbside delivery within the continental United States. Once the truck booking has been arranged, we will send you an email notification.

What are included in the package?

  • Handle & Lock :  Standard 2 1/8” boring, 5 1/2” center to center, and 2 3/4” backset
  •  Hinge:  Heavy-duty hinges that can support up to 1500 pounds. Grease easily for better use.
  •  Mounting Flanges: Come welded on the jamb with pre-drilled holes for easy installation.
  •  Weather Stripping: Sealed around the door frames and glass panels to reduce air infiltration and heat loss.
  •  Door Sweep: Installed on the bottom of the door slab, sealing the space to prevent moisture, dust, and insects. You'll even save a bit of money on heating and cooling.
  • Flush Bolts: Pre-installed on double doors to lock the inactive door and leave a main entrance or unlock it for a complete opening.
  •  Threshold: Comes welded to the jamb to prevent water infiltration. Standard 6” wide as the jamb. (interior door typically does not require a threshold)
  •  Touch-up Paints: There will be small bottles of paint in the package in case you need a touch-up in the future.

Order Process

1

Order

Place the order directly if your size is listed on our door specs options. If not, you can discuss your vision and requirements with us first.

2

Design

After the order is confirmed, you will receive the drawing for approval before production.

3

Fabrication

Your door is handcrafted by skilled artisans in our facility, and we will keep you updated throughout each important stage of the process.

4

Delivery

The door will be delivered within 14-16 weeks from the door drawing approval date.

Frequently Asked Questions

A French door is a door style with a large glass-panel design, usually made with multiple glass panes or a single large glass panel within a frame. They are designed to bring in natural light and create an open, elegant look and are often used for front entries, patios, garden doors, and exterior openings.

Production typically takes 14-16 weeks depending on customization requirements and current order volume.

Yes! We offer full customization including size, finish, glass type, and design details to match your vision.

We do not offer installation service at the moment. But we provide detailed installation instructions. Professional installation is strongly recommended.

The listed size refers to the complete pre-hung unit, including the jambs and threshold. We recommend the rough opening be at least 1" wider and 1/2" taller than the unit size.

Yes. Thermal break can be added for better insulation, especially for homes in cold or harsh climates.

Get In Touch

Have questions about our iron french doors? Our team is here to help you create the perfect entrance for your space.

Feel free to reach out to us at info@gloryirondoors.com.

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