The Origins of the French Doors London and Surrey Homes Are Fitted with Today
Anyone who is looking for the best quality French doors London and Surrey has to offer has come to the right place. Here at Alaskan Windows and Doors we supply only top quality uPVC products (both doors and windows) of all types that will grace any and every style of home, from a London Mews cottage to a Surrey stately home.
A Brainchild of the Renaissance
As a particular style of door, French doors have been around for a long time. They date back to the 17th century, and come from….wait for it….yes…. you have guessed it, France! French doors (or actually French windows, as they started out), were the brainchild of the Renaissance, a time when wonderful art was created and people developed a passion for indoor light.
From window to door
French doors began their life as French windows; characterised by being full length and mostly made from glass to allow the passage of the maximum amount of light. They were usually fitted in pairs, and often in front of a balcony. It did not take long for the creative juices of the Renaissance to develop the bright idea of making them bi-functional; turning a window into a door.
The evolution of the French doors Surrey and London homes are graced with today
The French doors Surrey and London homes are fitted with today, although true to the original concept of facilitating and enhancing usable light, are constructed from very different materials. The originals were made from wood, wrought iron and glass; the wrought iron providing the artistry of shapes that the Renaissance is renowned for. But over time, styles changed and became more simplified; and when French doors began to appear in England, they developed the plain simple beauty of the Georgian and Edwardian concepts of design and architecture. Today they are made from one of the best of modern building materials uPVC.
Whats in a name?
Today, many of the French doors London and Surrey homes are fitted with are not always referred to as French doors. Many people prefer to use the term patio doors. They are to all intents and purposes, the same thing, although you might get a strong argument from Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet of course) that they should only ever be referred to as FRENCH doors!
Alaskan install too
However it is that you prefer to refer to them, French or Patio doors, (sorry Hyacinth); you will get the best quality French doors London or Surrey has to offer from us here at Alaskan. Whether you want sliding doors (definitely referred to a patio doors) or hinged doors, they will be made to measure and individually manufactured just for you. We will come to your home at a prearranged time, measure up and give you a free, no obligation quotation. We install too of course, and you can see from the great (genuine) testimonials on our website, all our customers are delighted with the service they receive. For your free, no obligation quotation, simply call 020 8644 8060 to make an appointment for one of our engineers to call round at a time convenient to you.
