French doors with side screens & fan lights.
Manufactured using the Alu Space internal door system, French doors with side screens are made to measure and designed for residential and commercial interiors across the UK.
Designed for wider openings and balanced proportions.
Create wider, brighter openings with aluminium internal French doors combined with fixed side screens. This configuration extends glazing beyond the opening leaves, delivering increased light flow, stronger symmetry and a more architectural presence.
Our aluminium internal door & screen range.
Recent Projects.
The Reed Project, Gateshead
The Paul Project, North Shields
The Raferty Project, York
French doors with side screens
Designed for wider openings and balanced proportions, this configuration increases glazed width without adding
extra opening leaves.
Standard French doors work well for many spaces, but wider openings often benefit from additional glazing.
Side screens allow the opening to remain practical while extending the glazed area either side of the doors.
This results in:
- Improved natural light transfer between rooms
- More balanced sightlines across larger openings
- A consistent steel-look design across the full width
- Greater flexibility when zoning open-plan interiors
French doors with side screens are commonly specified where symmetry and scale matter as much as functionality.
What are French doors with side screens?
This configuration consists of a pair of hinged aluminium French doors, opening from the centre, with one or two
fixed glazed side screens positioned to the left and or right of the doors.
The side screens are non-opening panels, designed to:
- Increase total glazed width
- Maintain visual connection between spaces
- Match the door frames, midrails and glazing specification
All elements are manufactured as a coordinated system to ensure consistent sightlines and proportions.
Key benefits and USPs
Doors and screens are manufactured to approved make sizes for a precise fit.
Clean steel-look sightlines without the weight or maintenance of steel.
Multiple glazing types available to suit privacy and design preferences.
Side screens extend glazing while keeping the opening practical.
Powder-coated aluminium will not rust, warp or require repainting.
Durable materials and replaceable glazing reduce lifetime costs.
Configuration options available
Alu Space French doors with side screens can be specified as:
- French doors with 1 side screen
- French doors with 2 side screens
Side screens can be positioned symmetrically or asymmetrically depending on the opening and layout.
This configuration can also be combined with a fan light for taller openings.
French doors with side screens and fan lights
Sizes and make sizes
All products are manufactured to make sizes. Quotes are generated from your supplied width and height
measurements in millimetres.
French doors with side screens size ranges (make size)
| Configuration | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| French doors with 1 side screen | 1420mm to 2700mm | 1800mm to 2200mm |
| French doors with 2 side screens | 1640mm to 3600mm | 1800mm to 2200mm |
For taller openings, a fan light configuration is required. If your dimensions fall outside these ranges,
the closest compatible configuration will be recommended.
Glazing options
French doors with side screens can be supplied unglazed or with toughened glazing.
Clear 8mm
Clear 18mm
Satin 6mm
Reeded 4mm
Reeded 18mm
Panelling 8mm
Panelling 18mm
Glazing costs are calculated by area and specification and included within your quotation.
Midrails and design choices
You can specify your French doors and side screens with:
- 2-midrail design
- 3-midrail design
A 3-midrail design adds an additional horizontal bar and increases cost depending on configuration.
This option is often chosen for a more traditional steel-look appearance.
Hardware and locking options
Hinged door hardware options include:
- Premium lever handles
- Ultra premium lever handles
Locking options:
- No lock
- Key lockable
- Thumbturn lockable
Additional handle box options:
- Handle box on the master leaf
- Handle box on the master leaf with a false box on the slave leaf
Side screens are fixed and do not include handles or locking.
Colours and finishes
The standard finish is Black RAL 9005 Matt.
Special RAL colours are available and priced as a percentage of the base door cost, subject to a minimum charge.
Special RAL must be the same on both sides of the frame.
Supply only or Supply and CompleteFit
Supply only
Supply only includes:
- Manufacture to approved make sizes
- UK delivery priced by postcode
- 10-year manufacturer guarantee
- Measuring guidance and installation documentation
Suitable if you are using your own installer.
Supply and CompleteFit
Where available, Supply and CompleteFit includes:
- Pre-installation survey
- Professional installation
- 10-year manufacturer guarantee
Installation availability is postcode-dependent. If installation is not available in your area, supply only pricing
will be provided.
Openings must be prepared and ready for installation. Removal or disposal of existing items is not included unless agreed following survey.
Delivery and installation coverage
Delivery pricing is calculated by postcode prefix and includes free delivery in many areas. Remote locations may incur additional charges.
Installation coverage is assessed using defined postcode zones including a local zone and a wider two-hour zone.
Technical note
The Alu Space internal door system is not fire rated and is intended for internal use only.
Frequently asked questions
Are French doors with side screens made to measure?
Yes. All doors and side screens are manufactured to approved make sizes within the specified ranges.
Can I choose different glazing for the doors and side screens?
Yes. Glazing is specified across the full system and applied consistently.
Do side screens open?
No. Side screens are fixed glazed panels designed to increase light and width without adding additional opening leaves.
Can this configuration be used in commercial interiors?
Yes. French doors with side screens are suitable for residential and commercial environments.
Can I add a fan light later?
Fan lights must be specified at the time of order. For taller openings, choose a configuration that includes a fan light.
Is installation available nationwide?
Installation is available in select postcode areas. Supply only is available UK-wide.
Visit the showroom
To see French doors with side screens in person, we recommend visiting the Alu Elite showroom. Viewing the system
first-hand allows you to compare configurations, glazing options and detailing before ordering.