It was over 100 years ago that the idea of folding doors was first put into practice. They were originally used to hide small storage areas. Since then their purpose and style have evolved enormously. Today, UPVC folding doors are being used for practical and aesthetic reasons in many homes, conservatories and patio areas. They are also referred to as bi fold doors, bi folding doors, multi fold doors and concertina doors.

In the past few years, there has been an increasing demand for folding patio doors which has given rise to various new style options. Manufacturers have to increase their supplies in order to meet the demands from the consumers. Folding patio doors are very popular because they are so easy to install and are a great way to bring the outdoors inside, and to give a unique style to a room. Folding patio doors can provide unobstructed opening of up to 6 meters and even more because the panels simply fold together, slide and stack neatly to one side or both sides.

UPVC folding doors effortlessly create a massive amount of space and bring an inviting ambience to a patio. Those patios with space limitations are better off with a set of innovative folding doors rather than those that open outwards.

Folding patio doors, like many other types of door, allow sunlight to come into a room. As a result they naturally bring warmth to the surroundings.

For aesthetic purposes, folding patio doors are available in various materials and colours. This gives the homeowners a broad range of options and the chance to choose designs that will perfectly fit with their property and personality.

Advantages of UPVC Folding Patio Doors

Folding doors are made up from different materials such as aluminium, timber and plastic or Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride. UPVC folding doors are considerably less expensive than timber and aluminium and are still of good quality. Because they are cheaper, manufacturers have quickly adapted their existing uPVC door profiles to create bi folding doors in response to an increasingly growing market that required a more affordable folding door system.

UPVC folding doors are high performance energy efficient patio doors that use the latest innovative insulation features in both door and glazing construction. This enables you to save some money on electricity bills.

Folding doors are a fantastic way to create space and light in any room. Bi folding doors are now becoming very popular for many homeowners due to their ability to effortlessly merge the garden or the outside with the inside of a home.

New Advancement in UPVC Folding Doors

A favourable advancement in the field of UPVC patio doors is that some manufacturers have started to introduce folding doors using slimmer profiles and concealed gearing, similar to those made of timber and aluminium. Lighter yet stronger recycled composite materials have replaced heavy steel as well. This provides maximum glass width, eliminating the wide chunky sightlines normally associated with UPVC doors.

With the presence of modern technology and vast improvements in the manufacturing industry, UPVC folding doors will always be durable and capable of delivering high performance.
Threshold Options

There are many threshold options available in the market. These include a track that can be driven into the floor seamlessly without disrupting the floor levels. It is important to maintain the level of the floor so that there will be no disturbance when making a divider or separating the inside of the house into different sections. Whenever a raised threshold is necessary, the height is only usually up to 52mm above the floor level.

Range of Colours Available

UPVC bi folding patio doors are available in a standard white finish, traditional wood grain finishes such as rosewood and light oak or green, black, and grey. The colours may be applied to either side or you can choose to have a standard white on the internal side of the folding patio door in order to blend well with the interior décor.

Folding patio doorsare excellent choices for patios. The options for these types of doors are endless, it just depends on how creative you want to be and how impressive you want your home to look.