Hinged Patio Doors in Dallas–Fort Worth
French-style doors that swing open properly and give you a wide, unobstructed opening onto the patio. A more traditional look than a slider, and a better seal when closed.
- Since 1984Family-owned, one office in Arlington
- 15,000+North Texas homeowners served
- AndersenCertified contractor for windows and doors
- Four SeasonsAuthorized sunroom distributor
What comes with our Hinged Patio Doors
Classic
French doors are the pick when you want the doorway to feel like part of the room: two panels that open fully, meet in the middle and lock top and bottom. They do need clear space to swing, so the layout of the room matters as much as the door.
Hinged French doors versus a slider is the main choice for a patio opening. The hinged door opens wider when both panels swing, closes against a full seal and multi-point lock, and suits a traditional elevation. A slider needs no swing space. Before you choose, check where the door will swing and what furniture sits there.
- Wide clear opening when both panels are open
- Traditional look that suits most Texas elevations
- Multi-point locking for a tighter close
Installing and caring for Hinged Patio Doors
Hinged doors can swing in or out. Outswing keeps the room clear and closes tighter against wind, inswing is more common and easier to screen. We’ll talk through which fits your patio and weather exposure.
Hinged French doors need more setup than a slider. Both panels have to meet evenly in the middle, the multi-point lock has to engage top and bottom, and the swing has to clear rugs and furniture. We remove the old unit, check the sill and framing, flash the opening, set the frame square, then hang and adjust each panel until the gaps are even and the lock throws without forcing. Clay soil movement is why older French doors rub, so the frame has to be square on day one.
On French doors the choices that move cost are inswing versus outswing, whether both panels open or one is fixed, glass and grille options, the multi-point hardware finish, and screens. Frame and sill replacement adds cost where the old opening has water damage.
Hinged Patio Doors: common questions
Sliding if floor space is tight, since nothing swings into the room. Hinged for a wider clear opening and a more traditional look. Both seal better than a tired original.
Whatever the opening needs. We set doors square and seal them properly, which is most of what makes a door close cleanly for years.
Usually because the opening moved or the door was not set square. Clay soil movement in DFW is a common cause. Setting the frame correctly and using the right hinges and locking hardware keeps it closing cleanly.
Yes, there are screen options for hinged doors, and which ones fit depends on the swing direction. We’ll show you what works with the door you choose.
Keep the sill and weatherstrip clean, check the hinges and strike plates stay tight, and lubricate the locking hardware once in a while. If the doors start to rub, call us before the seal wears.
Before You Commit to Hinged Patio Doors
- Leave room for the swing. French doors need clear floor where the panels open. Check furniture, rugs and the patio layout before deciding which way they swing.
- Weigh inswing against outswing. Inswing is the familiar choice. Outswing keeps the room clear, and wind pushes the door into its frame rather than away from it, which helps on an exposed patio.
- Pick the everyday panel. Most people open one side far more than the other, so the handle and lock belong on the panel you reach first.
How does a hinged patio door project run?
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A free measure and estimate
We measure the opening, check the frame and threshold for rot or movement, and price the door, hardware and trim as one job.
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Ordered to the opening
The door is built to the measurements, so the fit is square and the weatherstrip actually seals rather than being forced to close.
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Framing done properly
Where the frame or sill needs repair, it is repaired before the door goes in. A good door on a bad frame is a callback waiting to happen.
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Walkthrough and warranty
We check the swing, latch and lock with you, adjust anything that needs it, and leave the manufacturer and installation warranties.
Who builds your project
- Family-owned since 1984. Dallas–Fort Worth homeowners have hired American Eagle Builders for four decades, and the business is still family-owned and operated.
- 15,000 satisfied homeowners and counting. Many have come back for a second project, or called us twenty years later for a repair.
- Free estimates and design consultations. A specialist visits, measures, and gives you a detailed written estimate with no surprises.
- Permits handled. We work with your city on the building permit so the schedule does not stall on paperwork.
- Comprehensive warranty. Every service we offer is backed by a comprehensive warranty, plus financing for various credit levels.
Free in-home estimate
A specialist visits, measures and talks through what you need. No obligation.
Get My Free Estimate (469) 949-5909- Family-owned since 1984
- Permits handled with your city
- Financing up to 100%
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