In the past the only option when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was silver aluminium. Consequently, we are left with a legacy of spoiled period homes which in some cases are a fire hazard because windows were designed without large enough opening sashes to escape through.
Although of low 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 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 flexible Bi fold door. Anyone looking to buy patio doors now should first be considering whether they should 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 let in enhanced light and to provide wide views over the outside vista or garden. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow smooth integration of external and internal areas, for example, for parties or for kids to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. They are also perfect for increasing space in limited situations such as an opening onto a balcony in a small flat.
Fully opened, the doors concertina and store compactly to left, right or both sides to limit their intrusion. They can be incorporated 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 in particular attractive in aluminium clad timber where the selection of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your homes exterior while the wood’s grain and appearance can heighten any interior.
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