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 large enough opening sashes to escape through.

Although of variable quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of outstanding quality.

House owners now have a much better choice of door and window materials and styles to select 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 shut. 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 bifold doors should be a consideration.

When closed Bifolding doors behave as a glass wall providing great views of the garden or outside scene. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow seamless integration of outside and interior areas, for example, for parties or for kids to play safely inside and outside on a gorgeous day. Instead, they can serve to broaden available space in limited areas, such as allowing inclusion of a balcony to form part of a small apartment on a fair day or lightening up an otherwise dark corner.
Fully opened, the doors concertina and store compactly to left, right or both sides to limit their intrusion. If full opening is not required the doors can configured as french style doors or even as a single opening door.

Available in many modern materials, including wood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a wide range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. Although pricey, aluminium clad timber, gives you the quality finish inside and the selection of colours and low maintenance options provided by aluminium cladding.