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French doors
French Door Installation in Snohomish and King Counties
A hinged pair that opens the whole width. Fitted to the opening you have, in vinyl or fiberglass, by the crew that measured it.
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In short
French doors are a pair of hinged glass doors that swing open together, giving a wider clear opening and a traditional look where a slider would not suit the room. Breeze Free installs French patio doors in vinyl and fiberglass across Snohomish and King Counties, as replacements for existing French doors or in place of a sliding door where there is room for the swing. Cory measures the opening and checks the threshold exposure before quoting.
When French doors are the right door
You want the whole opening
Both panels swing clear, which a slider cannot do.
The room calls for it
Dining rooms, Craftsman and traditional homes, and openings onto a covered patio.
You want the look with modern performance
Today's fiberglass and vinyl French doors seal with multi-point locks and compression weatherstripping, unlike the drafty wood pairs of the past.
In-swing or out-swing
Out-swing doors seal tighter against wind-driven rain and free up floor space inside, and they need a covered or sheltered exterior. In-swing doors keep the hardware protected and suit exposed patios, and they need clear floor space inside. Cory looks at the exposure and the room and recommends one.
Replacing a sliding door with French doors
A standard 6-foot slider opening takes a 6-foot French door pair without structural work. What has to be true: room for the swing, a threshold that can be flashed for the exposure, and a header that is sound. Cory confirms all three on the visit. Where the swing does not fit, a hinged-and-fixed combination (one operating panel, one fixed) gives the French door look in a slider's footprint.
What you can choose
Vinyl for value and low maintenance; fiberglass for slim frames, dark colors and long openings.
Tempered double-pane low-e glass, argon and triple pane available, clear or divided-lite grids.
Multi-point locks, adjustable hinges, and a sill that matches the exposure.
Screens: retractable or hinged screen options for hinged doors.
Rebates
Rebates on this work
Puget Sound Energy
$50per door, U-0.31 to U-0.35$100per door, U-0.30 or lower
Qualifying French patio doors earn $50 or $100 per door by U-factor for PSE electric and gas heated homes, within the program caps, installs by December 31, 2026.
See the Puget Sound Energy programAmounts and eligibility change; we confirm the current program before you order.
Reviews
What homeowners say
4.9 on Google, 97 reviewsSee them on Google
My experience with Breeze Free is excellent. From start to finish they communicated thoroughly and promptly. But the best part was the finished product. I had multiple windows and one French door installed. I am so pleased with the results. The workmen were all polite and amiable. I highly recommend Breeze Free.
Awesome company. Family owned and operated. Great price, great quality and very professional installers!
Fantastic experience, and we love our new windows!
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Questions homeowners ask
Straight answers. Anything else, call (425) 337-6357.
Can I replace a sliding glass door with French doors?
Usually, yes, in a standard opening with room for the swing and a sound header. Cory confirms clearance, threshold exposure and framing on the visit. Where the swing does not fit, a hinged panel paired with a fixed panel gives the same look in the slider's footprint.
Do French doors leak more than a slider in Pacific Northwest weather?
Not when they are set right. A modern French pair seals with compression weatherstripping and a multi-point lock, and the threshold and flashing decide the rest. On an exposed patio we recommend out-swing doors, which press tighter against wind-driven rain.
In-swing or out-swing French doors: which should I choose?
Out-swing seals tighter against rain and saves interior floor space but wants a covered exterior. In-swing suits exposed patios and keeps hardware inside but needs clear floor space. Cory recommends one based on your exposure and room.
How much do French doors cost to install?
Five things move the number: the width, vinyl or fiberglass, the glass and grid pattern, the hardware, and whether the frame, sill and threshold need work. A PSE rebate can take $50 or $100 off a qualifying pair. Cory measures for free and the itemized written quote is back to you inside 48 hours.
How long does French door installation take?
Doors are built to order and arrive in about 4 to 6 weeks. Installation of a standard pair takes a day, including removing the old door, setting the sill and hanging, sealing and adjusting the new doors.
Free estimate
See whether French doors fit your opening
Cory measures the opening, checks the swing and the threshold, and quotes the pair in writing within 48 hours.