In the past the only option when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was grey aluminium. Accordingly, we are left with a legacy of ruined period homes which in some cases constitute a fire hazard because windows were fashioned without big enough opening sashes to escape through.
Although of low quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of excellent quality.
As the old-fashioned designs become outdated, house owners now have a superfluity of window and door styles and materials to select from.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 excellent 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 flexible bifolding door. Anyone thinking of buying patio doors now should first be considering whether they should step-up their investment to a bifolding door.
Bi fold doors can be organized to span a very wide aperture or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to let in increased light and to allow wide views over the outside scene or garden. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow seamless consolidation of outside and internal areas, for example, for parties or for kids 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 flat.
When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides so limiting their intrusion 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 product in hardwood, PVCu, aluminium and aluminium clad timber in a wide range of finishes and colours. It is particularly appealing in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s outside while the warmth and grain of the woods can heighten any interior.
