ProVia Ascent French Entry Door Replacement in
Bethesda, Maryland

This Bethesda homeowner wanted to upgrade the main entry of their colonial home. The old double doors with oval glass looked dated and let in little natural light. We replaced them with a new set of ProVia Ascent fiberglass French entry doors: a classic, elegant double front door that brings in daylight, improves security, and boosts curb appeal from the street.

The New French Entry Doors

ProVia Ascent is ProVia’s newest fiberglass entry door line, designed to look like authentic white oak. Here’s what we installed:

• Door style: ProVia Ascent 440 White Oak fiberglass French doors
• Size: 64" x 80" double entry door system
• Glass: Cottage 6-lite simulated divided lites with beveled Low-E glass and patina caming, for natural light, privacy, and energy efficiency
• Two-tone finish: Coal Black outside for bold curb appeal, Cafe Cream inside to match the home’s interior
• Frame: FusionFrame textured frame, a prefinished, maintenance-free alternative to wood jambs that won’t rot
• Threshold: ZAC auto-adjusting bronze threshold for a tight weather seal
• Interior trim: Oak colonial casing in Cafe Cream

Security and Hardware

French doors can be just as secure as a single front door when they’re built right. This system includes:

• PanoLock multi-point lock, which locks the door at several points along the frame, not just one
• Thumbturn deadbolts on both doors, keyed alike
• Camelot grip entrance handle outside and accent handles inside, all in a lifetime bright brass finish
• Ball-bearing hinges for smooth operation for years to come

Our Installation Process

A premium door only performs as well as its installation. Our in-house team:

• Protected the floors with drop cloths from the entry to the work area
• Removed the old doors, frame, threshold, and interior casing
• Inspected the rough opening for rot, moisture damage, and alignment
• Installed OSI butyl flashing tape and sill protection to keep water out
• Set the door with laser-leveling equipment so it’s perfectly level, plumb, and square
• Secured it with corrosion-resistant fasteners and composite or cedar shims
• Insulated the perimeter with low-expansion spray foam for an airtight, energy-efficient seal
• Sealed the exterior with professional-grade OSI QUAD MAX sealant
• Installed new interior casing, tested the door swing, latches, and weatherstripping, and walked the homeowner through the finished work
• Cleaned up and hauled away the old doors and all debris

The entire installation was completed in a single day.

“Replace, Don’t Hide”

We never use wood filler or cosmetic patches to cover rotted wood. If we find hidden damage after removing an old door, we stop, walk the homeowner through it, and fully replace the damaged materials, but only after the homeowner approves.

Frequently Asked Questions About French Entry Doors

Are fiberglass French entry doors energy efficient?
Yes. Fiberglass doors with insulated cores and Low-E glass resist heat transfer much better than older wood or steel doors, helping keep your home comfortable year-round.

Are double front doors secure?
With a multi-point locking system like PanoLock, French entry doors lock at multiple points along the frame for strong security.

Will glass doors take away my privacy?
Not with the right glass. Beveled, textured, and decorative glass options let in light while softening the view into your home.

Can I choose different colors inside and outside?
Yes. ProVia doors can be finished in one color outside and a different color inside, like the black and cream on this project.

See ProVia Doors in Our Showroom

Want to see ProVia entry doors in person before you decide? 

Visit our North Bethesda showroom to compare door styles, glass options, finishes, and hardware up close.

Real Projects, Real Reviews

Browse our projects page to see before-and-after photos of entry doors, French doors, windows, and glass replacements from homes across Maryland. You can also read our5-star Google reviews from real homeowners to see what working with our team is like.

Free Estimates for Entry Door Replacement

All Dwelling Solutions is a licensed and insured window and door company serving Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Olney and throughout Montgomery and Howard counties. Whether you’re upgrading to French entry doors, replacing a single front door, or adding sidelites, we’ll help you find the right door for your home.