- Does this door come prefinished?
- No. It ships primed white and needs a topcoat of exterior paint. Paint all six sides, including the top and bottom edges, to protect the fiberglass and frame.
- What does left-hand outswing mean?
- The door swings outward, away from the interior, and the active panel is on the left as you look at it from outside. Confirm the handing against your wall before ordering.
- What size rough opening does it need?
- The unit is 72 in wide by 80 in high with a 4 9/16 in jamb. Rough opening is typically about 1/2 to 1 in larger each way, so measure your framed opening before buying.
- Can I install it myself?
- A double fiberglass door this size is heavy and awkward. Plan on two or three people and shims, and consider a professional if the opening is out of square.
- Is the JELD-WEN F-3500 door worth it?
- A fiberglass French door at this size is a long-life buy: it will not rot or swell like wood and holds paint well. Weigh it against wood and steel rivals on upkeep and dent resistance, and get local install quotes before committing.
- How does it compare with a wood French door?
- Fiberglass will not rot, swell or need annual sealing the way wood does, and it resists dents better. Wood can be refinished and repaired more easily, but it demands more upkeep in wet climates.
- Where is the JELD-WEN F-3500 Jamb Primed Fiberglass Left-hand Outswing French 72 in 80 in x 4 9 16 in cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $2,469.00, as of our latest check.