Bifold Doors for Modern Homes

Posted at 08/10/22

Bifold doors have enjoyed a rising surge in popularity as they have many benefits for a modern home. This includes bringing in plenty of natural light, which saves you lots of money on your heating bills. This will also help bring a welcoming atmosphere into your home. With an abundance of choices, it could be hard to find out which door is right for you. At my^bifold, we have many doors available to suit your needs. 

 

A bifold door is very distinctive because it is very compact. It has a beautiful aesthetic that will help your home stand out. The doors run on a tracking system which results in easy operation. When looking at which bifold door is suitable for your modern home, you can consider top hung or bottom rolling doors. A bottom rolling door is much easier to install because it features wheels that run on the bottom level of the track. This is because they have a lower sense of gravity and are much smoother to operate. All the colours are durable and come in coated paint. They are also more stable than top hung bifold doors. A bottom track door is more useful on aluminium doors because of the increased weight. It will help your home be more weatherproof and stable in the long run. They are available in a plethora of colours and styles, so you can customise them however you want.

 

In comparison, a top hung door will hang from the top of the frame, which means that the frame heads take most of the weight of the door. This type of door comes in a wide variety of styles and colours, which will add personality to your home. The door will also look cleaner because dirt and leaves won’t become lodged in the track. 

 

When considering a bifold door, it is important to determine its size. If you choose a bigger door, then you will benefit from more light in your home, and it will give you uninterrupted views of outside. This will be very beneficial if you have a family with children because they will have more space. Choosing a panel for the door depends on both the size and the glazing. A bifold door can accommodate both double and triple glazing, which helps your home stay more secure. With this in mind, it is important to think about the height restrictions of each panel. 

The minimum size of an aluminium panel is a three panel set with a width of 600mm per panel. As a result, the average length of a small panel is around 2400mm. However, if you want a double glazed wooden door, there are specialist options which can go up to 4,000 x 1,100mm, which will give your home more space.

 

When you choose my^bifold, we can offer you plenty of advice and tips on how to configure your bifold door. There are many different options that you can use to personalise it. You have the choice of which way it will open: left to right or right to left. One option that you can go for is to use a master door because you won’t have to open up the entire door system. 

 

Bifold doors come in many different materials, which will affect how your door performs. If you get a uPVC door, then it is very low maintenance and easy to clean. This means you can enjoy it for longer. However, aluminium bifold doors are very versatile because they are lightweight and easily recyclable. You will benefit from beautiful panoramic views of your property because they offer slim sightlines. This makes them a great choice for modern homes because visitors will be impressed by their sleek aesthetic. 

 

But that’s not all because aluminium doors offer stunning thermal efficiency as well. Their warmth will help them retain natural heat in your home, saving you money on your energy bills. Not only that, but you will also reduce your carbon footprint, saving you money on the environment. This is because you get the choice of double or triple glazing, which gives you lower U Values. 

 

You will even get the option of wooden bifold doors as well, which are good insulators of heat because wood is a naturally warm material. However, it does require regular maintenance to keep up its appearance. Wood is an ideal choice for a modern home because it gives your home a traditional feel, ensuring that it stands out. 

 

We hope that this article helped you when deciding which bifold door is best for your home. If you have any questions, give us a call on 01522 516615, and our friendly team will be on hand to help you.