Aluminium bifold doors have grown increasingly popular for home improvements, impressing homeowners with their versatility, energy efficiency, and security. Their sleek, modern design has made them a desirable option when taking steps to upgrade your home. With slim sightlines and large window panes, you can let in the maximum amount of natural light and enjoy your view even with the doors closed. Keep reading to learn more about how aluminium bifold doors could improve your Weymouth or Dorset home.
What Are Aluminium Bifold Doors?
Aluminium bifold doors are a classic door style updated for the modern day. The original design can be traced back as far as the ruins of Pompeii, but the current version is certainly a major improvement on those original home fittings. As the name suggests, bifold doors fold, following a track to provide maximum open space without obstructing your home’s interior. They are separated into several panels so that they can concertina open and lay stacked against the wall. With their unique opening mechanism, bifold doors can save space in your home as the panels stack rather than swinging open and occupying valuable areas of your home or patio.
Why Choose Bifold Doors For Your Next Home Improvement
Bifold doors are optimised to enhance any home. With low thresholds making them accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs, and similar aids, they make perfect patio doors for any home. They have narrow sightlines between each window pane, meaning that you can enjoy an almost uninterrupted view of the outdoors even with the doors shut. This also allows them to let in as much natural light as possible, giving you the benefits of a window wall with increased functionality. The sleek, minimalist design of the frames makes them a modern upgrade for your home, bringing your style up to date with ease.
The aesthetics of bifold doors are a significant factor in their popularity, but they also excel in practical benefits. You should not have to compromise on security for a piece that looks stunning in your home. Our models include 8-point locking systems and chamfered 20mm linear bolts as standard, exceeding security standards including PAS 23/24. There is also a range of optional locking mechanisms that you can choose to include to give you additional peace of mind. With options for double or advanced triple glazing, the glass installed in your door will be strong and durable, resistant to damage and external forces.
The Benefits of Using Aluminium
The aluminium frames of bifold doors protect your home from weather damage. The metal is resistant to water, wind, and rust damage, not only improving the thermal insulation of your home but making the frames very low maintenance as well. There is no need for the constant upkeep required by timber frames, and their colour will not crack or peel, eliminating the need for paint touch-ups. Your frame will stay looking as good as new for years after installation, only requiring a periodic wipe-down with a damp cloth.
Thermal control was a problem faced by aluminium as the metal transfers heat and cold incredibly easily. Thankfully, modern technology has addressed this problem, including thermal blocks between the inner and outer layers of aluminium. This keeps the warm air in your home for longer, increasing the energy efficiency of your home and lowering your heating bills, while reducing your carbon footprint.
Unifying the Style of Your Home
When updating the doors in your home, many people also want to upgrade their windows to maintain unity in the style of their property. We carry a variety of modern window profiles to complement your new aluminium bifold door. Click here to view our entire range of window profiles to find an option that suits your preferences, modernising your property all at once. We are committed to helping you choose the right home improvement solutions for your dream home. Our team would be happy to guide you through your options if you’re unsure of where to start.
Aluminium Bifold Door Prices From Premier Windows Dorset
At Premier Windows, we are eager to help you find the right improvement for your home today. Using our online cost calculator, you can generate a free quote for your ideal doors in minutes. Simply follow the steps indicated to create a bespoke quote tailored to your specifications.
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