In the past the only alternative when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was grey aluminium. Therefore, we are left with a legacy of spoiled period homes which in some cases are a fire hazard because windows were fashioned without big enough opening sashes to escape through.

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

As the old-fashioned designs become outdated, home owners now have a embarrassment of window and door styles and materials to select from.

For numerous years, there has been a very large market for patio doors, which provide convenience and allow light and air into a home whilst providing a very effective thermal barrier when closed. The height of the patio door marketplace are Bifold doors which offers effective versatility and great aesthetics. Anyone thinking of buying patio doors now should first be considering whether they should step-up their investment to a bifolding door.

Bi fold doors can be configured to span a very wide aperture or smaller spaces, behaving when closed as a glass wall to let in enhanced light and to provide sweeping views over the outside scene or garden. They can very easily open up an entire wall to allow smooth integration of outside and interior areas, for instance, for parties or for children to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. Instead, they can act to extend available space in limited areas, such as permitting inclusion of a balcony to form part of a small flat on a clement day or lightening up an otherwise gloomy corner.

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 outside space. If full opening is not required the doors can configured as french style doors or even as a single opening door.

Available in most modern materials, including wood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a good range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is in particular attractive in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your house’s outside whilst the warmth and grain of the woods can heighten any interior.