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These doors should be finished with a paint or stain suitable for external joinery and compatible with water-repellent preservative-treated timber cores. For the best results, we recommend:

• Paint: Dulux Weathershield – a durable exterior paint designed to protect timber in outdoor environments.
• Stain: Sadolin Extra Durable Clear Coat – provides excellent protection while preserving the natural appearance and colour of the wood.

Yes, all of our external bifold doors include a daily access door as standard. This allows you to use one of the door panels like a traditional single-hinged door, making everyday access quick and convenient.

Whether you’re letting the dog out, taking out the bins, or simply stepping into the garden, you can open the access door without needing to unlock and fold back the entire bifold system.

Our external French doors, bi-fold doors and sliding doors are supplied with everything you need, including the necessary hardware such as handles, hinges and security locking systems. For single external front and back doors, the hardware included varies depending on the product. Please check the individual product information for details.

All of our external door sets are fully compliant with Part L 2022 of British building regulations, meaning they offer excellent thermal insulation and energy efficiency.

Yes, all our external door sets feature high-security hardware and a multi-point locking system as standard, alongside toughened Low E double glazed units, which provide added strength and safety.

Installing an exterior door can be a straightforward project for experienced DIYers, but larger doors such as French doors, sliding doors and bi-fold doors are heavy and typically require more than one person to fit safely. Before ordering, it's important to accurately measure your opening to ensure you choose the correct size. All Aspire Doors products are supplied with fitting instructions, although many customers choose to use a professional installer to ensure the best fit, performance and security.

For more information, read our full guide: How to Install an Exterior Door.