What is a bi-fold door?

Bi-fold doors consist of several panels that are hinged together on a concealed track which fold away unobtrusively, opening up the doorway and drawing light into the darkest of spaces. As they allow a whole wall to be replaced with glass panels they enable access to 100% of the aperture area. Additionally, bi-fold doors have seen a surge in popularity in recent years as they add a contemporary look to any property and are the ideal solution for extending your home into your outdoor living space.

What is a patio door?

Patio doors work on a frictionless sliding basis and are sometimes referred to as ‘sliding patio doors’. Unlike bi-fold doors, as they overlap with one another you will only gain access to 50% of the aperture area. Patio doors also do not project outwards like bi-folding doors therefore are more suitable to properties with limited or restricted outdoor space.

Key benefits of bi-fold and patio doors

As restrictions begin to lift, many job roles have now evolved to where working from home for part or all of a job role will remain the norm. Consequently, people are currently spending more time at home than ever before. Therefore, there is a wealth of benefits to having bi-fold or patio doors installed in your property:

• Increase productivity – Bi-fold and patio doors allow a significant amount of natural sunlight to flow freely into the home, which can boost energy levels if you’ve noticed a dip in productivity since working from home.

• Attractive – They are visually pleasing and can modernise an older property.

• Seamless – They create an extension of the living room into the garden or the bedroom out onto a balcony, making the inside and outside of your property blend effortlessly.

• Enjoy the summer – As the days are now longer, brighter and sunnier, bi-fold and patio doors are the perfect addition to any property to utilise the extra warmth and sunlight during the summer months.

• Energy efficient – Replacing older doors with bi-fold or patio doors can help reduce energy bills.

• Desirability – bi-fold and patio doors are a beautiful feature to any home, creating a brilliant focal point.

• Low maintenance – Bi-fold and patio doors require very little maintenance to stay looking impeccable.

Our bi-fold and patio doors

All of our bi-fold and sliding doors are fitted with Pilkington K glass which reflects heat back into the room, helping to achieve high-energy ratings for your home. Furthermore, with 10 different colours to choose from you can customise your bi-fold and sliding doors to help achieve your dream aesthetic.

Contact us to receive a free no obligation quote or get in touch with our friendly team for more information on 01484 519 677.