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There are many advantages to buying a bi-fold door for your home or business.
Here are just some of them:

#1 Perfect for saving space - If you have a small room, or perhaps a large room with little space to spare, a folding door is the perfect solution. Neatly fold-away doors and maximise the usage of your room.

#2 Create a full opening - Standard sliding doors block off half the entrance, whilst standard doors require operating space and sometimes having the doors open can mean blocking access to other areas. A full, clear entrance allows you to really open up your room, creating an unbeatable atmosphere for homes and restaurants or a large, accessible entrance for businesses and showrooms.  Bifold doors create a 90% clear entrance.

#3 Make your entrance as wide as you like - open out and entire wall on nice days or just open one door for standard access needs. It's easy and versatile.

#4 A flush threshold and a wider opening space mean greater accessibility for wheelchair users and the elderly, as well additional safety for active children!

#5 There are a wide range of options available - both aesthetic and practical:
4 different types of frame - aluminium, wood, uPVC and aluminium with timber cladding - each with their own security, style, maintenance and budget assets.
Glass options - choose to suit your needs, whether your priority is increased security, safety or fade protection for valuable rugs, curtains and paintings.
Opening configuration - from one row of door panels opening in either direction, a split row of panels which open in each direction, doors which open outwards or doors which open inwards.
& more: hardware, additional security, steps, sills & thresholds, etc.

Resources: Bifold Doors Shop

by Caroline Chapman

Many people avoid folding sliding doors for the simple fact that in the past they have had a bad reputation. A lot of people probably still think of the heavy, flimsily fitted doors that would get stuck on their running tracks, or worse, come off them altogether. The technology behind bi-fold doors has come on in leaps and bounds since then. True, a lot of companies do still offer flimsy, poorly made doors which pose a security risk. There are many reputable companies around though and I'm going to tell you what to look out for in a quality bifolding door.

1. First, make sure the company is genuine. Check for contact details, business location and the whois details of the domain name. Google for company reviews.
2. Do the doors the company supply have concealed running tracks? Bifold doors with exposed running tracks are an outdated design. Good quality doors have a concealed track system which can't be easily broken in to or damaged.
3. Check to make sure the company can provide doors for larger entrances without the need for a centre post. Old designs required larger openings to have a post blocking the view for structural support. With the newer designs this isn't necessary - you can enjoy an unspoilt entrance.
4. What type of hinges do the company use? A lot of companies use external hinges, with large plastic coverings. These also pose a security risk - the plastic coverings can easily be removed and the hinges unscrewed. Make sure you opt for a company with high security hinges.
5. Are the doors Secure by Design Bifold Doors? Secure by Design doors have been thoroughly tested to ensure they provide the best security.

Modern bi-fold doors are long-lasting, low maintenance, secure and attractive.

by Caroline Chapman