Bi-Fold Doors - Seamless Beauty.

“Bi” stands for two, and in Bi-Fold, this refers to the two sections that the door is made up of. Bi-fold doors fold in on themselves in order to be a space-saving, modern solution to the outdoors. When they open, they create a wide opening that makes it seem as though there is no door.

Bi-fold doors take up less space due to folding in onto themselves, whereas the sliding door protrudes into the living space. The view of the outside when looking through a fully opened bi-fold door is also superior, as the frame and mullion of the door is out of sight. You can also tell bi-fold doors apart from sliding doors on account of the sleek, modern appearance. The panels also seal tightly against each other, which provides better insulation against air and water infiltration.

Although it seems like they should both be mutually exclusive, there are several ways Bi-fold doors achieve this. For one, bi-fold doors can be designed to have good ventilation options, such as top-hung vents, trickle vents and louvres. This allows you to control the airflow, meaning you can outright cut off ventilation. As far as insulation goes, bi-fold doors are designed to have thermal breaks, insulated glass, and weatherstripping. Our bi-fold doors are created to suit your individual needs and can be as energy efficient or inefficient as you, please.

Yes, Bi-fold doors can be installed in period properties (properties built in different historical periods) to varying effects. You may think that the modern design of bi-fold doors may clash with historical buildings, but this isn’t the case. Bi-fold doors’ slim sightlines and glazing bars actually compliment some traditional styles of period properties, such as those that feature smaller panes of glass. Our bi-fold doors are made from aluminium, also, which is a popular choice for use in the renovation of plenty period buildings. Aluminium is strong and lightweight, which makes it a great choice for reinforcement, but also for its ability to come in a wide range of colours. This enables it to match the original architecture of old buildings handily.

Please note that buildings in areas of conservation may require planning permission for this type of renovation.

Despite bi-fold doors’ common use as a door to the exterior, bi-fold doors actually make excellent room dividers. Its ability to fold concerta style means that you can create a level of openness between rooms that completely hides the transition. As a result, there are countless creative uses behind this design, especially when taking into account the insulation and soundproofing abilities.