[jlisenbe]

We have six sets of french doors around part of the first floor of our house. They are single pane glass. When it gets cold (like now!), this place stays colder than it should. Are there storm doors made for french doors (72 x 81).

[ballengerb1]

I found a kit or two doing a quick search but no direct seller of French storm doors. To get through this winter try the shrink wrap storm window kits you can get at the box stores, for the doors you can do without opening until spring.

[ma0641]

Yes they do make them but you need a center support. Not very attractive but better than nothing. However, I bet you the price for them is equal to a new door and a new double pane Low E door will also get you a tax deduct!

[creahands]

I agree with Brian. It may be less expensive to install doors with insulated glass and will be more attractive then plastic wrap. This will also be a permanent fix.

Chuck

[jlisenbe]

OK guys. Thanks for the advice. I might try the shrink wrap. Buying and installing six new doors is probably the only legitimate long term fix, but that will have to wait for now.

[ballengerb1]

Menards just extended their 11% off sale. I bought a $500 gift card with the 1% off so I get sale prices for months. Just saying

[jlisenbe]

I ordered one of the shrink wrap kits for ten bucks or so. Hasn't come in yet. My big concern is putting it on with the double-sided tape. These are nice doors and I don't want to mess up the finish when the tape needs to come off.

[hkstroud]

Installing floor length, heavy drapery is probably the most effective and esthetically appealing thing you could do. Especially if you also installed a valance with a closed top.
Not necessarily the cheapest though.

[jlisenbe]

Yeah. We are considering that as well.