30% OFF & WE PAY THE HST • Canada Day Promotion
Window Repairs? Find out if you can fix it yourself, or if it’s time to call us.
Window Repairs? Find out if you can fix it yourself, or if it’s time to call us.
Space, Symmetry, and Architectural Character
Exterior double doors are one of the most requested products at Advanced Home Services right now — and it’s not hard to understand why. Homeowners replacing a single, narrow entry door or an aging sliding patio door want more presence at the front of the house and full, unobstructed access at the back — and a matched pair of doors delivers both.
Advanced Home Services has been installing exterior double doors in Windsor-Essex since 1988. Frame material, glass configuration, and weatherproofing all have to be right for Ontario’s climate, and that’s the first thing we work through with you at the quote stage.
A formal, design-forward alternative to a single entry door or a sliding patio door — both panels can swing fully open, giving you the complete width of the opening when you want it. Available in fibreglass or steel for Windsor’s freeze-thaw climate, with insulated glass and proper weatherstripping throughout.
Exterior double doors immediately change how a front entry reads. The extra width and symmetry give a home a more considered, finished look — particularly noticeable on Windsor's older homes where the original entry can feel narrow by today's standards.
Unlike sliding patio doors — where one panel is always fixed — hinged double doors swing open fully, giving you the complete width of the opening when both panels are open. This is genuinely useful for moving furniture, hosting events, or wanting unobstructed access to a deck or backyard.
Fibreglass and steel both handle Windsor's freeze-thaw cycle without warping, rotting, or rusting. Paired with insulated glass and quality weatherstripping, an exterior double door holds up to Ontario winters the same way our single entry and patio doors do.
Exterior double doors carry a formal, intentional quality that suits Windsor's older housing stock as well as contemporary builds. A matched pair of doors anchors an entryway in a way that a standard single door never will — and adds real curb appeal from the street.
Everything Windsor Homeowners Ask About Double Doors
Exterior double doors installed with modern materials, proper weatherstripping, and insulated glass (where glazed) perform comparably to other quality exterior door products. If a significant portion of the door is glass, that section will have a lower R-value than an insulated panel — the same tradeoff that exists with any large window. A well-installed exterior double door in Windsor will not be a significant weak point in your home’s thermal envelope.
Sliding patio doors have one fixed panel and one that slides — you always have one panel blocking half the opening. Exterior double doors swing open fully, giving you the complete width of the opening when both panels are open. Double doors suit spaces where maximum opening and aesthetics matter most. Sliding doors work better where swing clearance isn’t available. Our team works through this comparison at the in-home consultation.
The main practical consideration is swing clearance: both panels need room to open, which requires adequate space on the exterior landing and interior floor area. We also confirm the existing rough opening width, since some front entries need framing adjustments to accommodate a true double-door unit rather than a single door with a sidelite.
Exterior double doors can be fully solid, half-glass, or full-lite for maximum light — in clear, privacy, frosted, or divided-lite styles. All glazed exterior units use insulated glass as standard.
A standard exterior double door replacement — existing door removed, new unit installed with frame, threshold, hardware, and trim — is typically completed in a single day. If the project involves framing modification to change the opening width or height, the timeline extends and we communicate that clearly at the quote stage.
Cost depends on frame material, glass configuration, hardware selection, and whether any framing modification is required. Fibreglass units with a full-lite glass configuration sit at a higher price point than a solid steel pair. We provide exact pricing after an in-home measurement — the quote is free and comes with no obligation.
Canada Day Hours
Open for Canada Day July 1st
•
Closed July 3rd in observance of Canada Day long weekend
