Offering seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, aluminium bifold doors remain a popular choice for homes and business premises. The nature and design of bifolds mean you can create expansive door designs that let in tonnes of natural light and beautiful views while becoming a focal feature themselves. If you’re considering investing in bifold doors, it’s important to make an informed decision about the right design for you.
With bespoke sizes, colours and professional installation, bifold doors can transform your home and connect you with the outdoors. Here’s everything you need to know in our buyer’s guide to aluminium bifolds.
Why choose aluminium bifolds?
Aluminium bifold doors have lots of advantages over other materials like uPVC. Their strong frames are incredibly durable and weather resistant, known for their slimline profiles. This allows for larger glass panels and virtually unobstructed views. Additionally, aluminium bifolds are very energy-efficient, as they have thermally broken frames to minimise heat loss.
What size bifolds should you get?
The right size for your aluminium doors depends on your design choices, bifold layout and available space. Bifold doors from brands like Origin come in various configurations, typically ranging from 2 to 12 door leaves, with each panel having the same width for a uniform appearance.
Your aluminium bifolds will be made to measure to fit the opening space. The right size will be determined by your bifold door supplier, but as a rough guide, an Origin 3-door set is usually between 2 to 2.5 metres tall and 2.5 to 3 metres wide.
Do aluminium bifold doors come in every colour?
Aluminium bifolds offer a wide range of colour options to match your preferences for your property’s interior décor and exterior character, including dual shades for a different look inside and out. There are standard colours like white, black and anthracite grey, but there are actually around 150 tones to choose between, including woodgrain finishes.
Aluminium doors have a special powder coating applied to ensure they’re as durable as possible. This tough exterior coat is more scratch-resistant and long-lasting than other finishes.
How hard is it to install and maintain bifolds?
While the installation of aluminium bifolds should be handled by professionals to ensure precision and safety, they are easy to maintain. Aluminium’s durability means bifolds usually withstand all elements with minimal upkeep.
Some installations are easier than others, with simple projects fitting doors in an existing opening. However, if you’re planning work to widen the aperture, expert structural advice and support are needed.
Are bifold doors secure?
We know how security is a top priority for most property owners, so bifold door manufacturers like Origin have added lots of features to give you peace of mind. Secure bifold doors have robust frames, multi-point locking systems, shoot bolts, kitemarked locks, anti-snap cylinders, heavy-duty handles and toughened glass.
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If you’d like to design the perfect doors for your property, contact YPE Bifold Doors today. We cover Surrey and London, coming out to Wimbledon, Beckenham and beyond.
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