Featuring French-style glass panels and a solid lower half, this Half French Dutch door isboth practical and elegant. This doorfeatures two glass panes, solid wood construction, and multiple customization options. Add a uniquelyfunctional and beautiful entry door to your home with the HalfGlass Dutch Door. Shown here in Wenge.
An Exterior Dutch Door With Classic French Styling
It used to be that you had to choose between functionality and beauty when it comes to front doors. But now you can get the best of both worlds with the Half French Dutch Door. This door blends the farmhouse practicality of the Dutch Door with the classic proportions of a French Door. Like our Full French Dutch Door, the Half French features two glass panes for an authentic look. But the bottom half of the door slab is rendered in solid wood, so this French door variation is optimal for homeowners who want an entry door with more privacy. Choose from a modern frameless look or a framed, traditional style for optional sidelights and transom windows.
Looking to add a shelf? We have three optional shelf configurations to choose from, all of which come with corbels to support the shelf and add a traditional look.
A Dutch door is a perfect choice for homeowners with young children or pets, as the lower half of the door can stay securely closed while you open the door to accept a delivery or just get some fresh air. This design allows for increased natural light whether the top half of the door is open or closed, thanks to the glass. And like all our doors, the Half French Dutch Door is constructed with solid wood and traditional joinery, resulting in increased longevity and a luxurious, premium look.
Features:
Solid wood construction
Twenty wood species to choose from
Insulated glass panel in either clear or Crystal Etched (frosted) glass
Your choice of high or low Dutch cut
Exclusive contrasting wood sticking available
Optional shelf or double shelf
Nine hinge options
Kerfed weatherstripping
Skilled artisans make all our doors by hand onsite in Gig Harbor, a small seaport town on the Puget Sound in Washington State.
Dutch Shelf
Our Dutch shelf comes with corbels for support and a classic silhouette. The Dutch shelf is tapered, as shown below, in order to allow for optimal door clearance. There are three Dutch shelf options: you can either opt for an interior shelf, an exterior shelf, or a double-sided shelf. Please note that shelf height will vary slightly depending on the hinge side and/or door handing. Hinge-side shelves will be slightly lower on the door slab than non-hinge side shelves. As shown in the image below, a double sided shelf will be slightly offset because of the nature of the Dutch cut in the door slab.
Wood Species
RealCraft offers twenty different wood species, ranging from traditional to exotic.
One of the reasons we love real wood so much is that it carries the character of its natural habitat. Wood species respond differently to humidity and temperature conditions. If you aren't sure which wood species to pick, call us at 1-800-694-5977.
Note that exterior Cedar doors come with a Douglas Fir jamb.
Glass Options
Glass Options
Our Dutch doors come with nine possible glass configurations on the upper door leaf. Choose a single pane for the most contemporary look, or opt for divided lights with mullions to make it more traditional, up to nine lights in all. We offer four glass types, including two Solarban variations. Solar Ban helps to regulate the temperature of your home by preventing heat transfer. Glass choices include:
Clear Insulated
Satin Insulated
Clear Solarban Low-E 60
Satin Solarban Low-E 60
All our exterior doors come with insulated glass as standard. For door designs featuring leaded glass, we can also do single panel glass upon request.
Hinge Style & Placement
Our standard entry hinges are 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" ball-bearing hinges available in:
Standard Steel with multiple finish options
Solid Brass
Pure Stainless Steel
If your door will be an outswing door--especially in coastal areas--we recommend stainless steel or brass hinges to prevent corrosion.
Our Simonswerk Tectus concealed hinges come in pairs and are three-dimensionally adjustable: side +/- 3mm, height, +/- 3mm, compression +/- 1.5mm. They are available in multiple finishes and are a top-of-the-line, completely concealed hinge system with maintenance-free slide bearings. Choose this door hinge for a sleek, upscale finish.
Door Handing & Swing Direction
To determine door handing: Stand with your back to the jamb to be hinged. Then let your arm be the door and note whether the door swings to your right or your left. If it swings to your left, it is a left-handed door. If it swings to your right, it is a right-handed door.
To determine “inswing” or “outswing”: First, stand outside your house. Then, when your door opens does it open into the house? Then it is an inswing door. Does it open out from the house? Then it is an outswing door.
Note: Inswing doors are more typical for entry doors and our recommendation for Dutch doors.
Pre-Hung Door Jambs
There are three options for jamb material:
Hemlock, the industry standard
Douglas Fir, an upgraded option
Door Matched wood, for a premium look
Jamb measurements: Door width plus 2 3/8" (plus another 1/2" with concealed hinges)
Minimum rough opening: Door width plus 2 3/4" (plus another 1/2" with concealed hinges)
Please note that exterior casing/trim is not included. Cedar exterior doors come with a Douglas Fir jamb.
Pre-Hung Door Threshold & Sweep
Pre-hung doors come with an exclusive white oak threshold. Our white oak threshold offers superior water protection and wear resistance. We use a pure silicone, adjustable Swiss weather sweep set into the bottom of the door. Kerfed weatherstripping is standard. If you need an ADA threshold, call us.
Dutch Bolt
All our Dutch doors come with a Dutch bolt to keep both leaves of the door together when needed. The Dutch bolt is not pre-installed on the door because it should only be placed after you hang the door, to allow for variances in site conditions.
Door Maintenance
Maintenance is key to protecting your investment. If you live in a place that has big temperature changes between seasons, you may need to tighten or lubricate your hinges from time to time. You should also adjust the door sweep to make sure it keeps the door sealed against the elements over time.
Our water-based top coat finish will need a refresh every 1-3 years depending on your door's exposure to elements. Large temperature & humidity changes, direct exposure to sunlight, and seaside environments all can affect how often a door needs refreshing. Expect to fully strip and refinish your door every 6-7 years.
If your door gets dirty (weather, pets, children, etc.) you can clean it with a gentle soap and water. If you have to clean the hinges for any reason, make sure they dry thoroughly.
Financing
We’re proud to offer Shop Pay Installments! Buy today and pay in 4 or more payments starting at 0% APR. If you finance your purchase with Affirm (Shop Pay Installments), your first payment is due approximately two weeks after your purchase is finalized. Please note that due to extended delivery times, your loan payment(s) may be due before you receive your purchase.
Shipping Protection
We've partnered with UPS Capital to introduce an advanced shipping protection plan. This plan shields your purchases against any unforeseen events during transit. Guard your package against loss, theft, or damage. Visit our Shipping Protection page to learn more.
Questions?
For frequently asked questions about choosing a door and hardware see our FAQ page. And feel free to reach out any time to speak to a qualified consultant by calling 1-800-694-5977.
Ordering a pre-hung door means the door jamb is included. Therefore measurements for pre-hung doors should take into account the overall Unit Measurements and the Minimum Rough Opening where it will be installed.
Calculating Unit Width Measurements for Pre-hung Doors
With no sidelights: Door Width + 2-3/8" for Unit Width + 3/8" per side minimum for Rough Opening Width
With one sidelight: Door Width + Sidelight Width + 4-1/2" for Unit Width + 3/8" per side minimum for Rough Opening Width
With two sidelights: Door Width + Sidelight Widths + 6-3/4" for Unit Width + 3/8" per side minimum for Rough Opening Width
Calculating Unit Height Measurements for Pre-hung Doors
With no transom: Door Height + 2-5/8" for Unit Height + 3/8" minimum for Rough Opening Height
With transom: Door Height + Transom Height + 4-5/8" for Unit Height + 3/8" minimum for Rough Opening Height
Please note that any door or door unit that measures more than 90 inches in both width and height will be shipped as a kit with jamb legs disassembled and side light glass separate. This is done to comply with crate size limits on freight trucks.
We highly recommend adding a clear or stain finish to your door to protect it and make sure that it is eligible to be covered by our warranty. A clear finish not only protects your door, it also enhances its beauty and brings out the color and detail of the grain. Stain finishes can intensify or adapt the color of the wood and provide additional protection against fading. Visit our wood species page to learn more.
We offer the following finish options:
White Primer: Added to Paint Grade Hardwood. For this option, we use only high-quality hardwoods like European Beech or Red Grandis. These species provide a smooth surface for paint.
Luxe Clear Satin Finish: An oil finish base, sealed with a satin-texture water-based top coat.
Luxe Oil Stain Finish: A pigmented oil finish base, sealed with a satin-texture water-based top coat.
RealCraft's wood options with Luxe Clear Satin Finish applied:
Click and drag left and right on the image to see how the wood species look Unfinished vs. with Luxe Clear Satin Finish.
Slide Right to see the Unfinished Wood Species.
Slide Left to see the Luxe Clear Satin finish.
Discover Our Materials For Yourself
Discover Our Materials For Yourself
Discover your perfect wood choice from our premium selection. See how they look in your home for the most accurate glimpse of your new wood product. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit towards your next RealCraft purchase of doors, mantels, shelves, or countertops.
Discover your perfect wood choice from our premium selection. See how they look in your home for the most accurate glimpse of your new wood product. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit towards your next RealCraft purchase of doors, mantels, shelves, or countertops.
Select from eight glass pane configurations, for a Dutch door as unique as you are.
Select from eight glass pane configurations, for a Dutch door as unique as you are.
Dutch Shelf
Dutch Shelf
A classically styled shelf with corbels for support, made from matching wood.
A classically styled shelf with corbels for support, made from matching wood.
Matching Jamb
Matching Jamb
We offer jamb built from the same wood as the door slab creates a luxury, customized final look.
We offer jamb built from the same wood as the door slab creates a luxury, customized final look.
Made By Hand
Made By Hand
We proudly handcraft our products from start to finish. With decades of expertise, our artisans mix tradition and innovation to create the most distinctive doors on the market.
We proudly handcraft our products from start to finish. With decades of expertise, our artisans mix tradition and innovation to create the most distinctive doors on the market.
Giving It Back
Giving It Back
For every door we sell, 25 new trees are planted worldwide, so you know your purchase is protecting the health of forests around the world.
For every door we sell, 25 new trees are planted worldwide, so you know your purchase is protecting the health of forests around the world.
to see the Unfinished Wood Species.
to see the Luxe Clear Satin finish.