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When I did the outswing thing, I planned on getting stops/catches on the wall, or doing doorstops in the deck. I never got around to installing them though. Wind has never been an issue. If it was, there are enough end tables and planters on the deck to move around to hold the doors if needed, but I don't think we've ever needed to. We live in a windy area as well- so I surprised it hasn't been an issue now that I think about it.

The other issue where an in swing door does have an advantage is the screen door mounting. I bought a roller screen with a magnetic joiner in the middle (kind of wonky), but like the door stops, never needed to mount them. In fact- I had forgotten about them. I found them under the bed this summer and banished them to the garage.


Another FWIW: If the doorway is five feet, make sure to go to the stores to see if there is enough glass in the french door sections to make you happy. For example- many of the doors had very thick white borders and very small window sections. They were kind of ridiculous, but you can tell right off when you see them in the store. The door I installed in the pictures was 6 feet, and even it seems a little small in the glass area. If letting a lot of light in is a requirement, and there is no obvious win-win regarding in/out swing/one fixed door vs two operating doors, then the sliding glass doors might still have an edge over the french doors, even though the intent is to get away from the slider. Just something to think about. Take the Mrs. to the box store and look at the five foot wide french doors to make sure that's what you want. On my back porch I went with sliders to maximize the views. All depends on what you are trying to accomplish.