In the past the only alternative when one replaced their windows and did not want to use wood was silver aluminium. As a result, 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 poor quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of excellent quality.

Home owners now have a much better selection of door and window materials and styles to choose 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 outstanding thermal barrier when shut. The acme of the patio door market is the Bifold door which offers effective versatility and great aesthetics. Anyone thinking of buying patio doors now should first consider whether they should increase their investment to a bifolding door.

Bi fold doors can be arranged to span a very wide opening or smaller s, behaving when closed as a glass wall to allow in enhanced light and to offer sweeping views over the outside scene or garden. They can open an entire wall to allow smooth integration of external and internal areas, for example, for parties or for children to play safely inside and outside on a lovely day. Alternatively, they can act to expand available in limited areas, such as providing inclusion of a balcony to form part of a small flat on a clement day or brightening up an otherwise dark nook.
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 . They can be organized to provide french style doors when full opening is not required and a single opening door for pedestrian access in the normal way.

Available in most of the latest materials, including hardwood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a good range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. Although costly, aluminium clad timber, gives you the timber finish inside and the selection of colours and low maintenance options that aluminium cladding offers.