Category: bifold doors

“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.

“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.

“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.

“Bi-fold Doors are perfect for a Small Kitchen”

In the last couple of months we’ve been writing blog articles about why bi-fold doors are a great choice for your property. Their main benefit being the fact that they save on space.

This week then, we thought we’d take a look at the benefits and uses of bi-fold doors in smaller kitchens.

Why Small Kitchens Benefit from Bi-fold Doors

The Entrance Door

A standard swing door can take up space in a small kitchen, particularly if it opens inwards. You may be cooking in the kitchen when another family member comes in, opens the door and pushes the door into you because there isn’t enough space for you and the open door in the kitchen.

Of course, you could consider removing the door altogether and having an open plan kitchen, but this promotes cooking smells spreading around the rest of the house which is unpleasant and no amount of incense, scented candles or odour repelling spray will get rid of it sufficiently.

The perfect answer, of course, is installing a bi-fold door as an entrance door to your kitchen. A bi-fold door not only helps prevent cooking smells spreading to the rest of the house, but has a modern and stylish aesthetic appearance. In addition, bi-fold doors avoid the problem of taking up limited space, when compared to doors that are swung open.

What you should consider though, when purchasing the bi-fold door as a kitchen entrance door, is the material and ratio of glass included. In very small kitchens, where the door is close to the oven, glass panels may steam up and cloud over.

At Bi-fold Doors UK we are dedicated to our customers and realise that everyone has their own individual requirements, specifications, likes and budget, so every quote we offer is bespoke.
Your quote will be tailored around your product requirements, we’ll help you every step of the way from door styles and materials through to colour and door fittings.

Cupboard Doors

Bi-folding cupboard doors can also be a great space saver in a small kitchen and add unusual style to standard kitchen designs.
At bi-fold doors UK, we recommend bi-folding doors for small kitchens from both an aesthetic and practical point of view. For example, when working in the kitchen, you can keep the cupboard doors open for access to ingredients and utensils, without having open swung cupboard doors taking up valuable space.

If you are interested in bi-fold doors for a smaller kitchen, call Bi-fold Doors UK on 0843 886 8378.