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Bifolds Doors: A Glossary
Origin bifold doors are some of the most technically advanced and innovative doors on the market. They use a lot of terminology associated with regular
Why add bifolds to a new extension project?
Most of us would like to have more space and many people are choosing to extend rather than move. If you are completing an extension
Staying warm with bifolding doors this winter
When autumn comes and then winter sets in, you will probably be thinking about turning the heating back on and staying warm and cosy. Bifold
Bifold Doors: External vs Internal Stacking
Bifold doors can be customised in a number of ways. Your doors will need a certain number of leaves to fit the opening in the wall,
Customising Bifolds to Make Them Fit Your Home
The summer months are a great time to be outside and enjoy the space around you. Family gatherings and neighbourly barbecues are relaxing ways to
What’s the Maximum and Minimum Opening Size for Bifolds?
Bifold doors are available in various configurations, and the design is only limited by your imagination. Whether your bifolds are for a glass extension, a
Installing Your Own Bifolds: Risks and Benefits
We all have to count the pennies these days, so it may be tempting to set about installing the doors as a DIY project, rather
What Is a Two-Pane Bifold Door?
Bifold doors are now the on-trend item for the home DIY-er and property restorer. They are made up of panels of glass and a frame
Choosing Curtains For Bifold Doors
Bifold doors really open up your space and invite the fresh air of the garden right into the home. On a warm, sunny day, there’s
How to Build an Orangery
If you’re not keen on conservatories, and you’re ruled out an extension, an orangery could offer you the space and light you need. Originally devised
How to dress your bifold doors
In British homes, we tend to dress our windows with curtains. It makes sense: we don’t open our windows frequently, and heavy curtains can boost
Can You Have Bifolds in a Small Space?
When we think of bifolding doors, we normally think about huge expanses of metal, or plastic, and glass. Bifolds are ideally suited to very large
The Pros and Cons of Corner Bifolds
Bifold doors add a spectacular finishing touch to any home, particularly when they open out onto a fabulous garden and patio. A corner bifold adds
Why Choose a Low Threshold Bifold?
Bifold doors come in myriad styles and configurations. No matter what your property looks like, we can create a frame style, colour and shape that works
Why Bifolds Are Perfect If You Have Little Ones
Small children love to use the garden, and some of our best childhood memories are formed on warm, sunny days. Bifold doors could provide your
Using Bifolds to Improve Accessibility
Under the Disability Discrimination Act, many businesses are obliged to improve their disabled access. If you can change your building to make disabled access easier,
Three Businesses That Can Benefit From Bifold Doors
Bifold doors are now highly sought-after by homeowners and interior designers because of the many benefits they bring to any space. It is this versatility,
Your Price Bifold Doors on Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover
Very recently, Your Price Bifold Doors was asked to participate in ITV’s “Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover”. The programme is due to aired in December,
How to Calculate the Number of Doors For Your Bifold Door Installation
If you read our previous blog about maximum and minimum sizes, you might be wondering how your bifolds will look when they’re fitted in your home.
Five Things You Never Knew About Bifold Doors
With bifold doors being regularly featured in home design programmes and magazines, you may think you know everything about them: they’re stylish; they transform segmented
Can You Have Triple Glazed Bifold Doors?
Bifold doors are one of the customisable aspects of the home, and we pride ourselves in producing bespoke doors that precisely meet your requirements. From