Substitute doors and windows 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. The upshot of this are many esthetically ruined period homes with windows which are now a fire hazard because they openings are too narrow 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 styles to select from.

For numerous years, there has been a really big marketplace for patio doors, which provide convenience and allow light and air into a home whilst offering a highly effective heat barrier when closed. Patio doors have recently made way for the Rolls Royce in this market which is now the tremendously variable Bifold door. If you are looking at purchasing patio doors you should consider investing in a bifold door.

Closed Bifold doors act as a glass wall permitting 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 instance, for parties or for kids to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. They are also perfect for increasing space in restricted situations such as an opening onto a balcony in a small flat.
When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides hence limiting their encroachment into the room or external space. They can be incorporated to allow french style doors when full opening is not required and a single opening door for pedestrian access in the normal way.

Specialist Bifold Door companies offer the product in hardwood, PVCu, aluminium and aluminium clad timber in a wide range of finishes and colours. Although expensive, aluminium clad timber, provides you the timber finish inside and the choice of colours and low maintenance options provided by aluminium cladding.