Replacement doors and windows used to only be available in grey aluminium if you didnt want wood and the styles rarely bettered the aesthetics of the buildings they adorned. As a result, we are left with a legacy of ruined period homes which in some cases constitute a fire hazard because windows were designed without large enough opening sashes to escape through.
Although of variable quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of excellent quality.
House owners now have a much better selection of door and window materials and styles to choose from.
For many years, there has been a really large market for patio doors, which provide convenience and provide light and air into a home whilst providing a highly effective 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. Anyone thinking of buying patio doors now should first consider whether they could increase their investment to a bifolding door.
Bifold doors can be arranged to span a very wide opening or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to let in enhanced light and to provide panoramic views over the outside vista or garden. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow smooth consolidation of external and internal areas, for instance, for parties or for kids to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. They are also ideal for maximizing 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 therefore limiting their intrusion into the room or outside space. They can be arranged to provide french style doors when full opening is not required and a single opening door for pedestrian access in the normal way.
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 attractive in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s exterior while the beauty and warmth of wood can enhance any interior.