“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.