Bi Fold Doors

If you are thinking about distinctive doors for your home or business, then bi-fold doors could be the answer. Bi folding doors provide the opportunity to not only bring the outside in – or indeed the inside out – but they also offer great versatility. For example, bifolding doors can be partially opened amount in a similar way to traditional French patio doors or they can be opened fully, in effect removing one wall of the room, which is really where bi-fold doors come into their own.

Your first thought may be to think that bi-fold doors are not particularly suited to British weather given the amount of rain that can be expected throughout the year! However, it is the British weather that makes bi-folding doors such a great addition to a UK home or business property. There is no denying that the majority of people in the UK love sunshine and natural light; at the first glimpse of a ray of sun, we are out there, making the most of it.

Imagine opening your bi folding doors, leading out onto your patio or wooden decking, bringing the outside space and inside space together, creating one light, open area which is perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Maybe it’s a summer evening and you have a few friends round for a barbeque; sliding open your distinctive bi-fold doors will allow you to remain outside at the barbeque whilst your guests spill out from the living room into the garden and the afternoon sun. As the evening goes on, the temperature starts to dip and your guests start to move indoors, your bi-folding doors can be closed more and more to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the evening.

So there’s an advantage of bi-folding doors in the summer, but what about in the colder and wetter months? Well, bifolding doors are just as beneficial – if not more so – during this time of year. Bi-folding doors let in an amazing amount of light, it’s almost like having an entire wall made of glass, and what could be better in the winter months when maximising natural light is a necessity for spending time in your living room?

Inclement weather does not pose a problem, there’s nothing nicer than sitting at your bi-folding doors with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate, the wind howling and the rain lashing against the glass. It’s comforting, cosy and everybody loves the feeling.

Bi fold doors offer what is currently one of the most popular home setups; open plan living. Their versatility means that they are suitable for a range of buildings and scenarios, from the typical living room installation through to business showrooms. Whatever the application, distinctive bifolding doors bring lots of positives to the table, they are available in contemporary designs, they offer open plan living and they are very versatile.

Bi-fold doors offer high performance weather protection, as is expected from modern double glazing, they are draft free and, despite their size, they are energy efficient. Bi-folding doors come with police recommended locks and are extremely secure.

When fully opened, bi folding doors stack neatly together and can be slid unobtrusively to one side of the opening in order to provide the most space and allow the most amount of natural light in as possible.