253 Integrated French Window

With its clean look, equal-sized panels and simple lines, the Centor 253 Integrated French Window perfectly frames any view. The ideal complement to our 203 French Door, it features the same solid timber interior and thermally-improved aluminum construction. 

For inside-outside living without the compromises, the Centor 253 Integrated French Window incorporates built-in screens and shades to control insects, sunlight and privacy. Our shades also enhance the thermal properties of the window, with independent tests showing that the blackout shade improves the U-value by 17% when drawn across the opening.

  • Timber interior in two unfinished options or primed for painting.
  • Aluminium exterior available in a range of popular colours or specify your preference.
  • Engineered to last a lifetime – extrusions are painted after cutting and machining to ensure all surfaces are coated.
  • Hidden hardware including Access AutoLatch™ and AutoLatch™.
  • Integrated insect screens and blinds are accessible for service or replacement. 
  • Screen box facings are available to enable simple installation into an existing opening.
  • Double glazing available.
Overall frame width
1444 - 2334mm
Visible frame width
1224 - 2114mm
Frame height
1320 - 2884mm
Panel width
575 - 1000mm
Panel height
1383 – 2743mm
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 Integrated French Door Diagram

Features
Access AutoLatch™

Centor’s latest locking innovation, the Access AutoLatch™, replaces the traditional entrance handle with a concealed version that’s hidden from view in the door stile.

Interior
Interior
The lever is simply lifted to open the doors from the inside. A ‘signifier’ on the face of the panel hints at the lever’s location.
Exterior
Exterior
On the exterior, a slimline vertical pull-handle allows panels to be opened with ease.
AutoLatch™

The Centor AutoLatch™ is used to close and secure intermediate panels in one movement, with one hand. It is available keyed or non-keyed.

Centor AutoLatch™
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Integrated screens and shades

Built into the window frame, our innovative integrated insect screens and shades are a world-first offering. They allow homeowners to enjoy inside-outside living without the compromises traditionally associated with large openings – insects, glare and loss of privacy.

Centor Integrated Folding Door with built-in insect screen
Screens
Choose between two mesh types to keep even the smallest insects out – like homeowner Deb in Derbyshire: “Although there are a lot of midges near the moorland, we really didn’t expect to need it very much. It’s been so useful though – even in England!”
Centor Integrated Folding Door with built-in insect shade
Blinds
Available in two patterns and a range of colours, our blinds retract from sight when not is use – which appealed to Gillian in County Durham: “I didn’t want any curtains in my house, but I wanted the capability to occasionally block the light out and to close the windows off at night.”
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Resources

Glossary
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Centor door finishes – wood
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Centor door finishes – aluminium
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Centor shade fabric options
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Centor screen mesh options
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Screen and shade configurations
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Centor doors and window brochure
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