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Replacement windows and doors used to only be available in grey aluminium if you didnt want wood and the styles rarely improved the aesthetics of the buildings they adorned. Consequently, we are left with a legacy of ruined period homes which in some cases constitute a fire hazard because windows were fashioned without big enough opening sashes to escape through.

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

House owners now have a much better choice of door and window materials and fashions 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 excellent thermal barrier when closed. Patio doors have recently made way for the Rolls Royce in this market which is now the enormously flexible bifolding door. If you are considering purchasing patio doors you should consider investing in a bifold door.

Bifold patio doors can be configured to span a very wide aperture or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to allow in enhanced light and to offer panoramic views over the outside vista or garden. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow seamless consolidation of external and internal areas, e.g., for parties or for kids to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. They are also perfect for maximizing space in limited situations such as an opening onto a balcony in a small apartment.
When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides therefore limiting their intrusion into the room or external 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 hardwood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a large range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is especially attractive in aluminium clad timber where the selection of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s outside whilst the beauty and warmth of wood can enhance any interior.