Doors for Versatility and a Quality Look
In the past the only alternative when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was silver aluminium. Accordingly, we are left with a legacy of spoiled period homes which in some cases are a fire hazard because windows were fashioned without large enough opening sashes to escape through.
Although of poor quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of outstanding quality.
Home owners now have a much better selection of door and window materials and styles 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 tremendously versatile Bifold patio door. Anyone looking to buy patio doors now should first consider whether they could step-up their investment to a bifolding 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 increased light and to provide wide views over the outside vista or garden. The complete wall can be in effect removed by opening the whole doors seamlessly integrating the room into the external space. 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 so limiting their intrusion into the room or outdoor space. They can be organized to allow french style doors when full opening is not required and a single opening door for pedestrian access in the normal way.
Available in most modern materials, including hardwood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a good range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is especially appealing in aluminium clad timber where the selection 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.