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Origin Aluminium French Doors
Origin aluminium French doors take one of architecture's most beloved formats and refine it – slimmer frames, richer colour, and a standard of performance that makes every entry and exit a small pleasure.
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Features
Classic Style, Uncompromising Performance
Origin's aluminium French doors carry all the charm of a traditional design and the engineering excellence of a premium modern system – beautiful, secure, and built to perform for a lifetime.
Built to Last in Any Climate
Aluminium frames handle the harshest weather conditions with ease – no warping, swelling, or rotting. For homes in the South West, where the weather can often be unpredictable, that's a genuinely significant advantage.Thermal Break Technology
A precision thermal break within the aluminium frame significantly improves thermal efficiency, reducing heat loss and helping you manage energy costs through even the coldest months.Advanced Locking Systems
Origin French doors are fitted with multi-point locking as standard – fully PAS 24 compliant, and built to give you complete confidence that your home is secure every time the doors are closed.Generous Panes of Glass
Larger glass panels flood your interior with natural light, preserving the open, airy quality that makes French doors so enduringly popular – now delivered through the slim precision of an aluminium frame.Low Threshold Option
A low threshold option creates a smooth, accessible transition between indoor and outdoor spaces – ideal for garden rooms, terraces, and any home where level access matters.Low Maintenance Finish
Origin's powder-coated aluminium finish is engineered to look exceptional for decades, with none of the repainting, treating, or weathering that comes with timber. Minimal effort, lasting beauty.Colours
Find Your Perfect Colour
The colour you choose for your French doors sets the tone for your home's entire character – and with Origin, you're never limited to someone else's shortlist. Over 150 powder-coated colours are available as standard, with the full RAL palette open for completely bespoke specifications. Black is the most popular choice, adding an unmistakable depth and presence to both period and contemporary properties.
Agate Grey
Yellow Grey
Traffic Grey B
Stone Grey
Slate Grey
Silver Grey
Signal Grey
Pebble Grey
Khaki Grey
Jet Black
Grey Brown
Cement Grey
Brown Grey
Black Grey
Black Brown
Beige Grey
Anthracite Grey
Any RAL
Options
Design Options to Suit Your Home
Choose from a range of options including additional side panels for wider or more architectural openings, double or triple glazing configurations, inward or outward opening directions, and a full selection of hardware finishes to complete the look. Whether you're fitting French doors as a replacement for sliding or bi-fold doors, adding an opening to a new extension, or restoring the character of an older property, the range of options available means your doors can be matched precisely to your home's architecture and your personal vision.
Gallery Handle
Knurled Handle
D Handle
Slave Handle
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Origin aluminium French doors are engineered to deliver outstanding thermal efficiency, weather resistance, and security – a great choice for external doors in both modern homes and traditional settings.
Specification
Frame Material
Glazing
U-Value (frame)
Security
Finish
Threshold
Additional Panels
Opening Direction
Colour Options
Warranty
Detail
Extruded aluminium with thermal break
Double or triple glazing available
From 1.6 W/m²K
Multi-point locking – PAS 24 compliant
Polyester powder coating – 150+ colours
Standard and low threshold options
Side panels available for wider openings
Inward and outward opening options
Full RAL range and standard palette
Origin's 20-year product guarantee
Downloads
Technical Information & Downloads
Architects and specifiers can download full technical documentation, section drawings, and performance data for Origin aluminium French doors below. Get in touch if you need further project support.
The Charm of French Doors, Without the Compromise
Traditional timber French doors have an undeniable appeal – but they come with a list of compromises that aluminium simply doesn't. Repainting, treating, swelling in summer, sticking in winter. Origin's aluminium French doors give you everything you love about the format – the proportions, the light, the sense of occasion – without any of the upkeep.
In fact, the slim aluminium frames of Origin's design allow larger glass panels than most timber equivalents, meaning more natural light, a more generous view, and a greater sense of connection to the garden or terrace beyond. For homes across the South West, where outdoor space is something to be treasured, that matters enormously.
Trusted Supply and Fitting Across the South West
Camel Glass & Joinery are proud to be an authorised Origin partner, bringing Origin's premium French door range to homeowners, builders, and architects across Cornwall and North Devon. We believe that a door this well-made deserves to be installed with the same level of care and precision – and that's exactly what our team delivers, every time.
Whether you're looking to add a stylish opening to a period property, source external doors for a new development, or specify aluminium for a residential design project, we have the expertise and the personal approach to make it happen. Visit one of our showrooms in Wadebridge, Redruth, Holsworthy, or Barnstaple, or get in touch to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about Origin aluminium French doors for your home? Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often. If you'd like a personal guide through the options, our team is always happy to help.
Are Origin aluminium French doors suitable for traditional properties?
Absolutely. Origin French doors are equally at home on a period farmhouse, a Cornish cottage, or a contemporary extension. The slim frames, generous glass, and rich colour range mean they add genuine architectural character to older and newer properties alike.
Can Origin French doors be fitted with additional side panels?
Yes. Side panels are available to create wider or more dramatic openings, or to frame the doors in a way that complements your home's architecture – a particularly popular choice for properties where a full bi-fold isn't quite right.
How thermally efficient are Origin aluminium French doors?
Highly efficient. An integrated thermal break within the aluminium frame significantly reduces heat loss, helping to keep your home warm and your energy bills lower throughout the colder months.
What colours are available for Origin French doors?
Over 150 powder-coated colours are available, plus the full RAL palette for bespoke finishes. Black is the most popular choice – bold and timeless across every style of property – but every colour is finished to Origin's exceptional standard.
Are Origin aluminium French doors secure?
Completely. Multi-point locking is fitted as standard and every door is PAS 24 compliant, giving you full confidence in the security of your home day and night.
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