Bi Folding Doors for Flexiblity and a Quality Look
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009In the past the only choice when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was grey aluminium. The outcome of this are many aesthetically ruined period homes with windows which are now a fire hazard because they openings are too narrow to escape through.
Then they became available in white UPVC which were at first cheap and of poor quality and bad design but which went on to become the excellent quality they are today and designed to suit the house not the pocket.
As the old-fashioned designs become obsolete, home owners now have a superfluity of window and door styles and materials to choose from.
The patio door market has been very big for many years because they offer an outstanding and convenient solution to let light and air in a house. They also provide an excellent thermal barrier when closed. Patio doors have recently made way for the “Rolls Royce in this market which is now the hugely variable Bi fold door. Anyone thinking of buying patio doors now should first be considering whether they could step-up their investment to a bifolding door.
When closed Bifold doors act as a glass wall permitting great views of the garden or outside panorama. The whole wall can be in effect removed by opening the whole doors seamlessly integrating the room into the outdoor space. They are also ideal for increasing space in restricted situations such as an opening onto a balcony in a small apartment.
Fully opened, the doors concertina and store compactly to left, right or both sides to limit their intrusion. If full opening is not required the doors can configured as french style doors or even as a single opening door.
Available in most of the latest materials, including wood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a good range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is particularly appealing in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s exterior whilst the beauty and warmth of wood can enhance any interior.