Bi fold doors, aluminium or upv?
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ianthy
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Quality of bi-fold doors
Comments (4)From all our suppliers we have not had an issue come back to us. as for leaks the gaskets should always sort this problem unless not properly fitted. when closed the doors will be fully waterproof. and when open any water that gets into the track will filter through weep holes located underneath the frame and out onto the cill. I guess the horror stories are from ill fitted doors or poor fabrication. like I said we spend time sourcing our manufacturer and supplier so problems are extremely rare. as for the even door panels I just like to make people aware before they buy. glad to hear you have a work around on this. the 2/2 door option woukd mean the locking mechanism is in the center. im not sure how the seals would hold as we havnt fit one to this spec....See MoreWill it be warm enough with large sliding glass or bi-folding door?
Comments (7)Hi Kelly, I see that you have not had a reply to your question. So I would like to help, New bi-fold doors and sliding doors have an excellent thermal value. Doors can be made of multiple materials but the best in look, durability is alimininum, with aluminium and double glazed glass zed glass units you will be more than comfortable in the summer and the winter. If you are concerned about the heat coming into the room, for example, if you are south facing, we have a product called thermal glass. We use thermal glass on our roof lights; it is a treated glass that has a tint and reflects heat, the double glazed units stop heat from escaping. I have attached a few pictures of our skylight showing the thermal glass and an example of large skylights and large bifolds, honestly you will not be worried at all with large amounts glass these thermal values. We are more than able to assist you if you still require product advice. Thank you....See MoreBlack or Grey windows & bi-fold doors?
Comments (13)Tani I haven’t been on Houzz as much so not sure where you are on renovation but seen you’re looking at cost effective options. I just wondered if it would be nice as well as cheaper if instead of bifolds you had multiple glazed single doors with brick pillars in between? I can’t find a pic but I’ve seen pics of this on a high end commercial to residential period conversion where I presume they wanted to retain the original openings which were probably windows before but they’d taken the lower bricks out so the windows could be doors. It was a great industrial kitchen living space with lots of exposed brick but lots of light from the glazing....See MoreBungalow Extension - Aluminium Bi-folds or Steel framed windows/door?
Comments (9)Hi Jonathan, A nice big span like that will really open up the extension to the outdoor space and will look amazing. Crittall will provide the style and class, and with the wide span I would look at putting maybe three sets of double doors seperated by frames so on a nice day you can open all three sets of doors and get a real link to the outside. They'll be quick and easy to shut and you can adopt just the one double door as your frequent use door if the weather is unkind. See our website for more information on Crittall Doors and Windows and download the brochures. The example photo shows two sets of double doors in frames over a six meter span. Note: One more thing to consider is the lead time - Crittall has a lead time of 16-20 weeks, so if you do plan on installing Crittall, get the order in within plenty of time. Bifolding doors do not need to look so modern and (dare I say) a bit sterile - horizontal glazing bars can provide the contemporary look if you are after the Crittall style. The big advantage of bifolds is you can get a clear 95% width opening, so in good weather, you really are at one with the outdoors. You should either look to fit an odd number of doors all folding to one side so you can have one frequent use "traffic" door, or an even number of doors split in the middle so you can have two traffic doors in the middle that act like standard patio doors. (With big span like your plans show, I'd go for the latter.) To carry off the industrial look, you would need to get bifold doors with very fine sightlines, such as Sunflex SF55, with proper horizontal glazing bars (not superficial stick on bars). See the bifolding doors available on our website. If budget is a concern (big extension projects can quickly run away with costs) then you may wish to consider something like the "Heritage Aluminium" range, which matches the contemporary style of steel windows, but comes at an aluminium price. Perhaps not quite as prestige or exquisite as steel, but a very popular product with some good advantages. The YES Glazing Solutions staff will be happy advise and assist, and we can provide a no obligation quote after a few simple questions on the telephone. I wish you the very best with what will undoubtedly be a fabulous project Jonathan....See More- PRO
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7 years ago lisa bevan
7 years ago
PROWood Window Alliance
7 years agoBi-folding doors need strength. The best solution is engineered timber, either aluminium-clad or not. They don't have to be 'chunky' or 'clunky'. Look for members who make bi-folds by filling in a couple of quick questions
PROFrank & Faber
7 years ago
Mary Mary
7 years agoOurs are from Origin were supplied and fitted by our builder, they glide effortlessly at the slightest touch.
Moogles
7 years agoMary Mary
7 years agoHi there 3m across here are some close up pics so you can see how they move hope that helps
Moogles
7 years ago
PROSynseal Group
7 years ago
PROIQ Glass UK
7 years ago
PROIDSystems
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHi Lisa,
I'll be honest, I am surprised that anyone would recommend uPVC as a material for bifold doors over aluminium given your desire for doors that are not 'chunky' or 'clunky'.
You would need significantly larger frames (and therefore less glass) in a uPVC system because there is considerable steel reinforcement within the frames, which also adds to the weight. uPVC is also far more susceptible to thermal expansion and contraction compared to aluminium and has a smaller range of colours.
Our award-winning SF55 aluminium bifold doors are the only German designed and manufactured bifold doors with a BSI Kitemark and offer a sleek, highly engineered system packed full of lots of unique features such as stacking clips, panel catches, severe weather rating and an innovative vent position.
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