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Type:
Double Doors,
Single Doors,
Brown Doors,
Door And Sidelights
Area of Installation: Entryway
Location: Mississauga, Peel
Door:
SKU-2147-0010
Old double door out. One tall single door with sidelights in. Better seal, sturdier build, and cleaner curb appeal — no transom needed.
The homeowner wanted a cleaner, more modern look — and better insulation. We replaced the standard 80" double door with a 96 inch (8ft) high front door, eliminating the top glass (transom) completely. The new unit includes two full-height sidelights to keep the entry bright.
In my personal experience, a double door is more shaky and a bit more drafty. It’s got pins in the passive door, and they always have a bit of play. A single door with sidelights? Way sturdier. I wouldn’t install a double door for myself.
Many homeowners ask for double doors, thinking they need the space for furniture or appliances — but the truth is, standard fridges and sofas are designed to fit through standard 36-inch front door.
If you want more glass, more height, and better sealing — a single 36” door with two sidelights is a smarter move.
If you're upgrading your front entry, think long-term. A taller single door with sidelights gives you all the light and visual presence — with better sealing, smoother function, and a more solid feel.
Need advice on your own entry door setup? Request a callback — we’ll tell you what’ll work best.
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If i could give 6 stars i would...from ordering the glass design we wanted to the actual install it went extremely smooth. These guys are definitely good and what they do. Great attention to detail, it looks like a custom ordered door. They cleaned the entire work area so well that it looks like they were never here. Great work guys, Thank you again.
I found Window man on Google. I sent him pictures of my existing door he quickly responded with options and price. I did get other quotes his was the best and I liked how quickly he answered my inquiry. He came out to measure and explained everything and ensured I understood everything. He came back for installation he was on time, clean and efficient. I am very pleased with everything
Worked w Andrew on my Exterior Reno beginning w changing my front door to this beautiful Fire Engine Red Front Door. Loved working with him Very professional and highly responsive thru the whole process getting back to me with answers to all my questions. He let me take my time with the decision. Highly recommend him.
Andrew did a fantastic job installing our door. He was on time, responsive, and very professional. The door itself is great and the quality of work was excellent. Andrew showed when he said he would and with his co-worker, they did a phenomenal job within a respectable time frame. His price is competitive and matches well with a job well done.
Andrew was amazing to work with - he came over and gave me an estimate the same day and within a few weeks I had a new front door installed smoothly. Highly recommended - excellent service and great product. He made the whole process easy and straightforward.
I'm not one to leave reviews so this is rare, I actually want to for once. Andrew has been a pleasant surprise, he's just installed new doors on my house. The work is excellent, his installation is clean &very well done. Everything about the process has been professional & on point. I can't describe in words how at ease it is to be able to have a competent tradesman come in that I don't have to babysit. Andrew has taken care of pretty much everything & the entire process was pleasant, professional & very well done.
We needed to replace 35 years old French doors for patio. After reviewing several companies we settled on Window Man as the best option for our project. We contacted Andrew, he came to our house promptly and explained everything from the type of doors, frame and the beveled glass. We were impressed with the quality and installation we received from Window Man. Andrew was efficient, professional and did a clean job and left no mess. We love our new door! I would recommend Window Man to our family and friends!
Excellent quality and never any issues with communication. Best prices around Very reliable I have used him twice and Will again!!
Andrew and his team did a great job on our front window replacement, small window repair, and replacement of two exterior doors. He is a very nice person to be around, and he made us feel comfortable throughout the process. There was no pressure and he was willing to give a rough idea of prices before coming out to our house, which we appreciated. He ended up giving us a really good deal too. When the team came to install the window and doors, they were very efficient and respectful of our house. He paid attention to small details, like levelling the doorframe to accommodate our un-level wall, and fixing some of the flashing to make the final result look better. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this company!
— Anastasia