French windows are no less secure than any other style of double glazing as it depends on the hardware, mechanisms, glazing, and materials used. 

Our French windows meet the precise criteria of a police-led initiative designed to reduce the frequency of burglaries throughout the UK. They also have three-point locking systems, shoot bolts, extra-strong hinges, and thermally strengthened glass, making it almost impossible for intruders to break in.

During the Renaissance, new concepts and ideas were sweeping across Europe. This affected architecture too, especially in relation to how light could be used to better effect in homes. More oversized windows that utilised more glass and doubled up as doors spread to France and became the norm. 

FENSA requires that rooms on upper floors have fire escape windows, provided they’re not fitted at a height greater than 4.5 metres. A fire escape window has to be capable of creating a clear space that’s 0.3m². If made to the right size, French windows fulfil these criteria and are considered valid by FENSA.

One of the key benefits is the ability to create vast panoramas of the outside. French windows also excel at ventilating and brightening your property with light while reducing the possibility of damp-related problems.

French windows swing out. Friction hinges are included and can open up to 60°, or you can opt for an egress window with a 90° opening arc that functions as a fire escape. These hinges can easily be adjusted and don’t move in the wind.

It is difficult to provide a price for your French window as customisation options, your exact location in Hayle, Cornwall, or the surrounding area, and other factors contribute to the overall costs. The best way to get a price is to call us at 01736 754825.