With decades of door installation experience, the Moss Door Company team can install all sorts of doors for homes and businesses in the Puget Sound.
French doors can change how a room feels. They bring in natural light, open sightlines, and create a wider connection between spaces. At MOSS DOOR Company, we help homeowners choose and install doors that fit the opening, the architecture, and the way the home is used. Whether you are replacing tired patio doors or improving an interior transition, the goal is a door that looks right, closes correctly, and performs for years.
French doors can work as interior room dividers or exterior patio and entry doors.
Double-door configurations can create a wider opening than a single hinged door.
Swing direction matters because the panels need clear floor or patio space.
Exterior installations need proper weather sealing, threshold setup, and secure hardware.
Glass style affects privacy, daylight, appearance, and energy performance.
Precise measurements and alignment matter as much as the door itself.
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These hinged doors use substantial glass areas and are commonly installed as a pair. They can separate interior rooms or open an exterior wall to a patio, deck, garden, or other outdoor space.
For interior rooms, they can brighten an office, dining room, den, or pantry. For exterior applications, they can bring in more daylight and create a wider opening to the outdoors.
| Feature | Interior Use | Exterior Use |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Divide rooms while keeping light and openness | Connect the home to an exterior area |
| Weather sealing | Not normally required | Essential around frame, sill, and threshold |
| Security | Standard interior hardware may be enough | Exterior-grade locks and secure hardware matter |
| Glass choice | Clear, decorative, or privacy glass | Performance, safety, privacy, and efficiency matter |
| Threshold | Usually minimal or absent | Designed for weather and the exterior transition |
Full-view glass can make a darker space feel more open, but not every opening needs maximum visibility. Frosted or decorative glass may make more sense where privacy matters.
For exterior doors, look beyond appearance. The ENERGY STAR criteria for windows, doors, and skylights explain how certified products use independently verified NFRC ratings for energy performance. The right glass package and a properly sealed installation can help reduce drafts and improve comfort.
The right French doors should look beautiful, close cleanly, and seal properly.
A pair of doors has to work together. If the frame is out of square or the doors are poorly aligned, you may see uneven gaps, rubbing, difficult latching, drafts, or water intrusion.
Measurements, frame preparation, hinge alignment, sill setup, hardware, and finishing all matter. Moss Door Company provides start-to-finish installation and works with premium door suppliers, so homeowners are not left coordinating separate pieces of the job.
Replacement is worth considering when doors are difficult to open or lock, the frame or panels are damaged, weatherstripping no longer seals well, or the opening feels drafty. Older doors can also become visibly worn or stop fitting the style of a renovated home.
The installation cost depends on the product, size, material, glass, hardware, finishing requirements, and condition of the current opening.
A straightforward replacement in a sound frame may require less work than a custom configuration involving structural changes, sidelights, transoms, damaged framing, or specialised finishes. Because every project is different, an on-site evaluation provides a more useful estimate than a generic online price.
Once the old materials are removed, we examine the opening for damage, uneven framing, or other conditions that need attention. The sill and surrounding structure must provide a stable foundation for the new unit.
For an exterior door, moisture management is especially important. Depending on the construction of the entry, preparation may include a sill pan or another appropriate pan and flashing method to help direct water away from vulnerable materials. Making sure your door keeps dirt, water, and critters out is a must.
The new door unit must sit square, plumb, and level. Installers may shim jamb sections where needed to maintain the correct spacing and alignment. Appropriate screws are then used to secure the frame while preserving smooth operation. Placing screws incorrectly or overtightening them can pull the jamb out of alignment, causing the panel to bind, swing, or develop uneven gaps.
Our team uses the proper tools and installation methods to establish consistent spacing around the panel and dependable contact with the weatherstripping.
After the unit is secured, we test the swing, latch, lock, hinges, threshold, and weather seals. We also verify that your door opens and closes smoothly without rubbing or excessive resistance.
The final stage may include trim, hardware, finishing work, and cleanup. Before leaving, our installers check the completed work and make sure you understand how to operate and care for the product.
Exterior doors in the Puget Sound need more than good looks. Frequent moisture makes proper exterior sealing, sill setup, and finishing especially important. Interior doors have different priorities, including swing clearance, privacy, glass design, and room flow.
Permit requirements can depend on the scope. The City of Tacoma residential permit guidance distinguishes ordinary repairs from alterations that affect structural elements or required means of egress. If the project changes the opening, confirm the requirements for the property before work begins.
Think about where the doors will open, whether one or both panels need to operate, how much privacy you want, and whether you prefer a traditional or contemporary look. For exterior doors, also consider the threshold, lock style, weather exposure, and energy performance.
Moss Door Company serves homeowners throughout Tacoma, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Federal Way, Kent, and other communities across Pierce and King counties. If you are considering new French doors for an interior opening, patio, or exterior transition, get in touch to request a quote and talk through the right fit for your home.
The cost depends on size, material, glass, hardware, finish, customization, and whether the opening needs structural changes. Moss Door Company provides project-specific pricing after reviewing the scope.
Installation time depends on the opening, door configuration, finishing needs, and whether the project is a straightforward replacement or a more involved alteration. Custom products can also affect the schedule.
It depends on the jurisdiction and whether the project changes the existing opening, structure, or required egress. A simple replacement may be treated differently from enlarging or rebuilding the opening.
Often, yes, if the existing opening can support the new configuration, but swing clearance, threshold details, framing, and local permit requirements should be checked first.
Yes, when the exterior door system suits the location and is installed with proper sealing, threshold details, and weather-resistant finishing.
Yes. Hinged glass doors work well for offices, dens, dining rooms, pantries, and other spaces where you want separation without losing as much natural light.
Tell us a little about your project and we’ll follow up within one business day. Prefer to talk? Call 253-352-4784, Mon–Fri 7am–4pm.
