In the past the only choice when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was silver aluminium. As a result, we are left with a legacy of ruined period homes which in some cases constitute a fire hazard because windows were designed without big enough opening sashes to escape through.

Although of poor quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of excellent quality.

Home owners now have a much better choice of door and window materials and styles to choose from.

The patio door market has been very big for many years because they offer an very good and convenient solution to let light and air in a house. They also provide an outstanding thermal barrier when closed. The height of the patio door market are Bifold patio doors which provides good versatility and great aesthetics. If you are looking at purchasing patio doors bifold doors should be a consideration.

Bi fold doors can be configured to span a very wide aperture or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to allow in increased light and to provide panoramic views over the outside scene or garden. The whole wall can be effectively removed by opening the complete doors seamlessly incorporating the room into the outside space. Instead, they can serve to broaden available space in limited areas, such as permitting inclusion of a balcony to form part of a small flat on a fair day or lightening up an otherwise dark nook.

When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides so limiting their intrusion into the room or outside space. If full opening is not required the doors can configured as french style doors or even as a single opening door.

Available in many of the latest materials, including wood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a large range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is particularly attractive in aluminium clad timber where the selection of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s exterior while the warmth and grain of the woods can heighten any interior.