Tips For Buying Bi-Fold Doors In Cornwall

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By Ania Stan


Bi-fold doors are a popular modern alternative to standard patio doors. Their most attractive feature is that they provide an even greater seamless connection to the outdoors, adding more light and space to your living area. Cornwall gets the best of the summer weather with its warmer climate and bi-fold doors can help you enjoy more of it.

Your ideal bi-folding doors will be attractive but practical, secure and energy efficient. The low thresholds and seamless opening makes bi-fold doors ideal for homes with children, the elderly and pets as they reduce the risk of trips and falls. The below guide should help you choose your ideal bi-fold doors in Cornwall.

* Accreditation, Testimonials and Guarantees

To ensure your supplier of bi-fold doors in Cornwall is reputable you should check their website for any accreditation relating to quality, safety and service standards. Check for FENSA, BBA, CPA and also the CE safety standard. There should be logos displayed on their home page. The website should also have testimonials from satisfied customers and details of the guarantees offered on the bi-fold doors. 10 years is about standard.

* Safety and Security

Opening up your home with bi-fold doors may make you feel more vulnerable, so you will want the best security systems. Look for anti-bump security locks, shoot locks that bolt into a stainless steel track and internal beading, for the greatest security.

* Energy Efficient Bi-fold Doors

Good quality bi-fold doors should mean you get to enjoy the best of the weather in the warmer months, but also get complete protection from the wind, rain and cold in the winter. Bi-fold doors should have sealing to prevent draughts and to make them fully weatherproof. All windows should have an energy rating which indicates its performance for keeping out the elements and retaining the heat in your home in winter. Check what rating your suppliers stock. A rated double-glazing is ideal. Your supplier should be able to give you further information on more specific weatherproofing features.

* Picking Your Design

The design of bi-fold doors should incorporate both attractiveness and functionality. They should have slim frames that fold back so that they are not obstructive. A good supplier should offer all opening configurations - opening outward, inward, folding left or right. The layout and size of your home will need to be considered when deciding on the opening style.

Whether your home is modern or traditional in style will determine what colours and finishes you will have to your doors as well as what they are made of. UPVC is the most common material as it offers protection against rust and warping, but you can get woodgrain and timber effects if your home is more traditional in character. Your supplier should have a good range of colours and finishes and they should be able to advise on the best match for your home.




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