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Up until only a few years ago, barrier-free homes were the exception – but today, there is a steadily rising demand for accessible living spaces, especially for the elderly and those with limited mobility. Experts estimate that in the near future, up to two million homes will be needed to meet these needs.
Originally designed for people with disabilities, barrier-free housing is now essential for a growing number of seniors who wish to remain independent. To support this, homes must meet strict building regulations – and barrier-free French doors play a crucial role by enabling safe, step-free access and ease of use for all.
The term “barrier-free building” refers to all measures that make living spaces fully usable for people with disabilities and the elderly – without limitations. This includes threshold-free access for front doors and French doors, such as those leading to balconies or patios, which must be safe and easy to pass through with walking aids or wheelchairs. Thanks to the latest development in modern window and door profiles, installing barrier-free French doors has increasingly become a standard – without extra effort or added costs.
Installing a barrier-free French door eliminates the usual tripping hazards when stepping onto a balcony or patio. The threshold-free door features a very low construction height, similar in comfort to a level-access shower. Acting as a key connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, such doors are used frequently throughout the day and serve as an essential element in accessible housing. In public buildings, regulations often require barrier-free entryways without lower door thresholds, enabling wheelchair access and providing convenience for users of all ages.
A barrier-free French door features a flat lower edge – no more than 20 mm high – for structural and technical reasons, making it suitable for elderly people and those with disabilities. These modern window profiles enable virtually threshold-free transitions and integrate special drainage systems to prevent condensation and dew buildup at the transition. Additionally, they offer excellent double-sided thermal insulation. The frames are made from glass fibre-reinforced plastic or aluminium, and doors can be designed to open inward, outward, as double doors, or with fixed panels – supporting versatile and modern design options, including large window fronts for optimal transparency.
Today, such accessible features are not simply a regulatory requirement, but are in fact increasingly chosen by young families and able-bodied homeowners alike. As a result, the barrier-free French door is evolving into a future-oriented lifestyle choice – more than just a building requirement, it reflects a modern approach to inclusive and comfortable living.
