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Choosing your back doors from Bifold Doors UK

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“We are specialists in door manufacturing from bifold doors to back doors.”

At Bifold Doors UK, we offer a wide range and styles of doors that can be custom made or standard size. But with such a vast choice of doors, how can you be sure you’re choosing the right type of back doors for your property and lifestyle?
Here is a bit more information about the two types of doors we recommend for use as back doors. Namely, patio doors and external bi-fold doors.

Patio Doors

Patio doors are undoubtedly the most common choice for use as back doors and are a popular way to connect your garden to your property. What’s more, patio doors with their high-proportion of glass will help gain a feeling of the outdoors inside your property.
The patio doors from Bifold Doors UK are of particularly high quality, manufactured from ethical and sustainable, FSC sourced, hard and soft woods, or aluminium if you prefer.

We usually recommend oak, idigbo or sapele for use in wooden patio doors but if you would like a different wood, perhaps to fit in with the existing style of the property, then let us know and we, no doubt, will be able to customize your quote.Â

External Bifold Doors

Bifold doors in their increasing popularity are being used more often for back doors. External bi-fold doors add a contemporary feel to the property, saving space in comparison to traditional patio doors, as well as offering the opportunity to feel closer to the outdoors.
The external bi-fold doors from Bifold Doors UK are durable, hardwearing and, ultimately, have a luxury aesthetic, making for high-quality back doors. They are also suitable for use in conservatory or orangery extensions since they don’t take up a lot space. In addition, because bi-fold doors are made of mostly glass, when used as back doors bi-fold doors allow a large proportion of light into the back of the property (depending on the amount of sunlight received at the back of the property, of course).

Although, at Bifold Doors UK we recommend external bi-fold doors and patio doors as use for back doors, there are indeed other types of doors you can use as back doors.

For more information on timber, aluminium or composite bi-fold doors, contact Bifold Doors UK on 0843 886 8378.
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Three Things to Think About Before Purchasing Your Internal Doors

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“Buying internal doors for the home? Some points to consider first”

Bifold Doors UK offer a wide range of internal doors for your home. Our internal doors are suitable for cottages, listed buildings, mansions and countryside manors, as well as offices and commercial areas.

Whether you are looking for a traditional or contemporary look, our internal doors can suit most properties.
But what should you consider before purchasing your internal doors? Here are the three main considerations you should think about before purchasing your internal doors.

Budget: Timber or Oak?

At Bifold Doors UK, we manufacture bespoke internal wooden doors in timber and oak. Oak is generally more expensive than timber and, therefore, you may wish to consider your budget before you decide on the material of your internal doors.
If you can afford it, oak internal doors offer the ultimate in luxurious living. Oak is generally agreed to be a beautiful wood and is the recommended choice for listed properties and traditional buildings with an historic feel.

Timber is less expensive and, in effect, less prestigious, but is still a high-quality product. Timber looks much more impressive in comparison to PVC internal doors and is a great alternative to aluminium if you do not want aluminium internal doors in your property.
It is worth noting that, at Windows Doors UK, we offer a complete colour and stain range for doors in both hardwoods and softwoods. Therefore, if you decided to opt for timber, you may wish for the timber to be stained in an oak effect.

Whether you are looking for oak or timber internal doors, our joinery makes all internal doors directly from FSC sustainable hardwoods and softwoods. That means, you will be getting a high-quality, luxury and environmentally-friendly product, whether your budget leads you to purchase timber or oak.

Style: There’s no limitations at Bifold Doors UK

Before purchasing your internal doors, you will need to consider the style of your property and the type of internal door that would suit it.
Some people, for example, may opt for glass sheets in the door to make the property lighter and add a more open-plan feel. Others may choose style with no glass or, perhaps, internal French doors.

We recommend that your internal doors have an in-keeping theme, where possible, to ensure your property has a sophisticated and elegant style. That said, there may be certain rooms where a different internal door would work well. For example, bedrooms tend to benefit from solid hardwood doors, whereas a kitchen or lounge could have a more sociable feel with an internal door that features a glass pane.

You can take a look at a small range of our internal door styles from Windows Doors UK by clicking here: http://www.windows-doors-uk.co.uk/internal-bifold-doors/.

Don’t forget! We can make plenty more internal door styles, as well as bespoke internal doors, for doors that are suited perfectly to you and your property.Â

Ironmongery

Handles and locks are important for both the aesthetic and security of your internal doors.
At Bifold Doors UK, we offer an extensive range of ironmongery shapes, styles and colours, and can sometimes even produce bespoke ironmongery options too!

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The Benefits of Composite Bi-fold Doors

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“05th August 2015”
The Benefits of Composite Bi-fold Doors

At Bifold Doors UK, we have a diverse portfolio of sliding door products including aluminium bi-folding doors, timber Bi-folding doors and composite bi-folding doors.

Both aluminium and timber bi-fold doors offer their own advantages, but if you can’t decide between the two materials, perhaps composite might be the best choice for you.

Aluminium Bi-fold Doors
Aluminium is strong and light, and does not require a high level of maintenance. It can be powder coated in any colour or convincing woodgrain effect. Many people prefer to opt for aluminium bi-fold door frames because aluminium doesn’t suffer from the aging process and isn’t easily damaged by the weather.

The aluminium bi-fold doors from Bifold Doors UK are designed to be long life and to maintain their appearance over time.

Timber Bi-fold Doors
Hardwood timber frames tend to be the most durable but do require simple ongoing maintenance in order to last over time.
Bi-fold Doors UK supply hardwood timber frames that are treated and manufactured using high quality materials to ensure long life and resistance against weathering, as well as resistance against UV light and high levels of traffic and pollution.

Composite Bi-fold Doors
Composite bi-fold doors offer the perfect alternative when you cannot choose between timber and aluminium.

What are Composites?
Composites are, ultimately, layers of material that are bonded together with a chemical compound.

Why consider Composite Bi-fold Doors?
Generally, composite materials have been designed to have an improved performance in comparison to the individual materials. What’s more, there are a number of advantages to composites.

Composite materials offer an improved performance at a low cost, and are generally durable, strong, lightweight and flexible. What’s more, composite materials have low maintenance requirements.

At Bifold Doors UK, we offer a wide array of features and options, combining hardwoods, such as timber, with other elements such as aluminium and composites to give you the best of both.

For more information on timber, aluminium or composite bi-fold doors, contact Bifold Doors UK on 0843 886 8378.

Types of Doors for Your Home

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“31st July 2015”
Types of Doors for Your Home

TAt Bifold doors UK, we offer a range of French, bi-fold and patio hardwood doors that work well in both contemporary and traditional properties.

Before you decide on which doors to opt for though, we wanted to provide some more information about the types of doors you may wish to consider. Even though we don’t sell all the following types of doors, it is essential that you consider the best doors for your property before purchasing them.

Hinged Doors

A hinged door is probably the most basic type of door and, unsurprisingly, is simply hinged along one edge (usually on the vertical side) to allow the door to pivot away from the doorway in one direction, but not in the other.
It is also possible for doors to be hinged along the horizontal edge, although this is less common. Hinged garage doors tend to benefit from the hinge on the horizontal edge.

Bi-fold Doors

A bi-fold door is simply a door that slides open, while its panels fold up and lean neatly against the wall. They were originally designed to save space and have often been used in smaller applications, including wardrobe doors. Recently, bi-fold doors have become a popular option for interior and exterior doors, to separate the rooms in a house.

Stacker Doors

Stacker Doors are doors that have two or three panels that slide the same way behind a fixed panel, which means there are no intrusive panels to obstruct.

Tilt Doors

A tilt door are the doors often used in garages. Not necessarily an alternative to bi-fold or hinge doors, but useful to know about all the same!

Screen Doors

A screen door is used in both cold and warm climates. A screen door is, ultimately, a hinged storm door (in cold climates) or hinged screen door (in warm climates) that covers an exterior door. Screen doors feature screen mesh to stop flying insects entering the house but are still fairly transparent, and allow air and light in.

Stable doors

A stable door is a door with an upper and lower section that may each be opened separately. Stable doors work particularly well in traditional country houses and barn conversions.

Sliding Doors

A sliding door is a door that does not turn on a hinge, but is drawn across. Ultimately, sliding doors slide open rather than swing open.

Roller Doors

A roller door is an overhead door that acts like a shutter and consists of many hinged together horizontal slats. The door is raised open and lowered shut. Larger roller doors may feature a motor.
For more information on the types of doors suitable for your property, contact Bi Fold Doors UK on 0843 886 8378.

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patio-door-handles-from-bifold-doors-uk

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“11th August 2015”
Patio Door Handles

The patio door handles and bi-fold door handles from Bifold Doors UK come with fully routered in handles which prevent collisions with traffic doors, and also allow the doors to appear slimmer when stacked back.

Ultimately, an awkward door handle that makes it difficult for you to get in and out of the house takes away from the high-quality material and luxury aesthetics of the door.

Therefore, Bifold Doors UK ensure that both our patio door handles are carefully fitted for elegant functioning and practicality.

Patio Doors from Bifold Doors UK

Patio Doors generally connect the garden and the house. Therefore, patio door handles should function well in order for easy entry and exit.

At Bifold Doors UK, we offer bespoke, made to measure patio doors from both hardwoods and softwoods such as timber and oak.
What’s more, we use only high-quality locking mechanisms and components in our patio doors, which is also important to add additional security to your home.

Ironmongery Handles

At Bifold Doors UK, we offer a range of ironmongery options for patio door handles.  Our standard ranges for ironmongery are brass and chrome, however other options are available on application.

A wide range of ironmongery can be used for your doors and are detailed in our brochure. If you have any questions about patio doors, patio door handles or the ironmongery options from Bifold Doors UK, please call us on 0843 886 8378.

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