12.02.09
Bi Fold Doors for Versatility and a Outstanding Look
Replacement windows and doors used to only be available in grey aluminium if you didnt want wood and the styles rarely improved the aesthetics of the buildings they adorned. The consequence of this are many esthetically spoiled 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 initially cheap and of low quality and poor 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 embarrassment of window and door styles and materials to select from.
The patio door market has been very big for many years because they offer an very good 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 enormously versatile Bi fold door. If you are looking at purchasing patio doors you should consider investing in a bifold door.
Bi fold doors can be arranged to span a very wide aperture or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to allow in enhanced light and to offer panoramic views over the outside vista or garden. They can open an entire wall to allow smooth consolidation of outside and internal areas, for instance, for parties or for children to play safely inside and outside on a beautiful day. They are also ideal for increasing space in restricted situations such as an opening onto a balcony in a small apartment.
When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides hence limiting their encroachment into the room or external space. If full opening is not required the doors can configured as french style doors or even as a single opening door.
Specialist Bifold Door companies offer the doors in hardwood, PVCu, aluminium and aluminium clad timber in a wide range of finishes and colours. It is in particular appealing in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s exterior whilst the warmth and grain of the woods can enhance any interior.
