Bifold Doors: Extend Your House Into Your Garden
July 3, 2010
Traditionally bifold doors were used as interior partitions. Now external versions are available They are a flexible and appealing substitute for French or patio doors.Read on to find out why this option could be ideal for you.
These doors are sometimes referred to as zig-zag doors. Zig-zag is a fairly accurate descriptions of the doors working. Made up of at least 3 glass panels they can be configured in a variety of ways. Street side cafes often use these kinds of doors to give them the flexibility to open the whole shop front when the weather is fine.
Most commonly available in aluminium these doors are also available in timber, aluminium clad timber or the ubiquitous PVCU. A very attractive option is aluminium clad timber allows a timber finish on the interior and the flexibility of aluminium on the exterior. Whilst only usually available in white PVCU is usually the least costly. Aluminium doors can be powder coated so are available in almost any colour or finish. It is essential that exposed or south facing timber doors should be made from laminated timber. In that location environmental extremes would cause hardwood doors to warp and malfunction.
There are a full range of regulations and standards that all bifolding doors should to. Make sure the ones you choose do. They must be completely weather proof in even the harshest conditions. The glass should offer excellent thermal insulation. What type of threshold is required and where should the trickle vents (that prevent condensation) be located? The door’s “gearing”, which means the operation of the hinges and sliding mechanism, need to be of high quality to maintain optimal performance.
The use of these doors has become more and more highlighted in the media. They are often seen in home renovation or remodelling TV shows to provide that elusive wow factor. Their versatility in configuration and availability in various materials make Bifold doors a tempting option for anyone considering installing or upgrading a traditional patio door.
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