ALUMINIUM SLIDING FOLDING DOORS

Our superb range of aluminium sliding folding doors allow you to seamlessly merge your home or conservatory with your garden bringing the outside inside.

Bi-Fold Doors - animation Also referred to as multifold doors, trifold doors and concertina doors a sliding folding door will enhance any home by providing an unobstructed opening of up to 6 metres. The folding door shown here is a 3 panel style with a traffic door on the left allowing normal single door access from inside or outside the house. When required the shoot bolt locking system is released which enables all 3 panels to fold and slide to the right. This sliding folding door opens out but an open in configuration can also be provided. Our Bifold Door Styles page provides full details of the styles of bi-folding doors available.

These sliding folding doors are proving a very popular choice for new extensions and conservatories and are regularly featured in home improvement magazines and television make-over programmes where their stunning appearance adds the 'WOW' factor to any property. Bi-folding doors can also replace existing patio or french doors and can also be used as conservatory doors, sunroom doors, garden office doors and open-up swimming pool enclosures due to their ability to provide up to a 90% clear unobstructed opening.

HIGH PERFORMANCE 1.1 U-value DOUBLE GLAZING

All folding sliding doors are now supplied with our STAYCOOL double glazed sealed units that not only provide an exceptionally energy efficient 1.1 U-value but also reflect 57% of direct heat from the sun whilst also reducing glare by 35% not only protecting you but also your furnishings.

INTERNAL BI-FOLDING DOORS

With the low threshold option our aluminium folding sliding doors are the perfect solution for separating your conservatory from your house. Building regulations state that this type of door must be of external quality and our aluminium sliding folding doors fully conform to building regulations doc L. At only 30mm the low threshold can be sunk into the floor if required so that when the door is fully open you will enjoy a seamless intergration of the two living spaces. Closing the bifold not only secures the main house from the conservatory but also provides an additional insulation barrier during the colder months of the year.

BIFOLD DOORS FOR YOUR NEW EXTENSION

Many homeowners are now specifying folding sliding doors in their new home extension and we now provide a bespoke range of aluminium roof lanterns for flat roof extensions that match the colour and finish of our aluminium bi folding doors.

CONSERVATORY BI-FOLDING DOORS

Folding doors can also be specified in conservatories where they are increasingly used to replace traditional french or sliding patio doors. Their wider unobstructed opening enables easier access from the conservatory onto your patio which is great for barbecues in the summer but also for simply enjoying your garden views from the comfort of your conservatory.

ULTRAFRAME SUPER DUTY EAVES BEAM

Until recently installing folding doors in a conservatory often meant an expensive steel portal frame was also required to provide adequate structural support for the roof. However Ultraframe have now introduced a Super Duty eaves beam option specifically designed for use in conservatories which provides a heavy duty eaves beam capable of supporting the roof above the bifold door. Depending on the dimensions and the style of your conservatory it is now possible to install sliding folding doors up to 3500mm wide without the need for additional steel work.

More information on our range of conservatories with sliding folding doors.

WHITE, RED, GREY, BLACK ... CHOOSE FROM OVER 200 COLOURS

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Our sliding folding doors can be supplied in your choice of over 200 RAL colour paint finishes and you can even choose a dual colour option providing one colour to the inside and a different colour to the outside.

SLIM SIGHTLINES

Manufactured from strong and durable thermally broken aluminium profiles our Visofold bifold door has slim sight lines which provide wider glass apertures when compared to many upvc folding doors. Aluminium bi-folding doors are renown for their ease of operation and reliability in service and our doors also benefit from a dual roller system at the bottom with the panel tops also guided by rollers for smooth running. When fully open the doors stack neatly together ensuring the maximum opening possible is achieved.

HIGH SECURITY AS STANDARD

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Our bi-folding doors feature high security shoot bolt locking as standard and traffic doors are fitted with multi-point hook bolt locking to provide optimum security. The locking system and running gear are fully concealed when the door is closed ensuring that there is no opportunity for an intruder to gain access by tampering with the door gearing, hinges and fixings.

DESIGNED FOR YOU

The are many different designs available that will provide a sliding folding door that opens to the left and/or right in your aperture. Many bifolding door styles also include the option of a traffic door that allows normal day to day access to your garden without opening the complete door.

This sliding folding door opens outwards onto decking and is divided into six panels with a traffic door in the centre and configured to allow three panels to move to the right and three panels to the left.

Folding Door Gallery

Visit our bifold gallery to view some examples of actual folding door installations. You can also view and download full technical details for our bifold doors here

Your new bi-folding door can be specified to stack inwards or outwards to suit your specific requirements and since every door is made to order you can be sure of a perfect fit.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Aluminium Profiles provide slim sightlines, strength and security
Low Threshold Option
Polyamide Thermal Break for superior insulation
High Performance Weatherseals
Internally glazed for high security
28mm Clear Toughened STAYCOOL Double Glazing 1.1 U-value
Solar Control Glass 57% Heat Reflection 35% Glare Reduction
Optional Traffic door enables ease of use in the winter
Available in many different RAL colours with dual colour option
High security locking on traffic doors and intermediate door stiles
Doors can be specified to fold inwards or outwards and slide left or right
Optional integral blinds available

WHY CHOOSE ALUMINIUM SLIDING FOLDING DOORS??

Our thermally broken aluminium folding doors are manufactured from dedicated profiles designed to offer slim sightlines and a robust and durable folding door solution. Visofold sliding folding doors are available up to 6 metres wide and can be manufactured to open inwards or outwards and the locking system and wheels are fully concealed when the door is closed. These Smart Systems Visofold doors have been used for many years throughout the UK and Europe and are widely accepted as a high quality sliding folding door for domestic and commercial installations.

uPVC FOLDING DOORS

Although there are a growing number of cheap upvc folding doors entering the market the majority of these systems cannot offer the ability to 'open outwards' which is the most popular requirement. In most cases this is because upvc folding doors are manufactured from profiles that were originally designed for windows and doors and have been adapted to manufacture bi-fold doors. The size and weight of the upvc profiles and the reinforcement requirements can also greatly reduce the width, height and door configurations available. It should also be noted that most upvc sliding folding doors use exposed hinges and gearing which can be accessible from the outside and therefore may create a possible security issue.

TIMBERLOOK UPVC FOLDING DOORS

Our new range of Timberlook UPVC Folding Sliding Doors has been designed with slimmer sight lines and are available in a choice of 19 different colour options including cream, grey, green and black. Read more about the next generation upvc bifold door.

TIMBER FOLDING DOORS

As an alternative to our aluminium bifold range we also offer a full range of timber folding doors in softwood or hardwood.

DIY INSTALLATION

Visofold aluminium sliding folding doors are suitable for installation by yourself as self build folding doors and can also be installed by your builder. Our survey guide will provide the basics for measuring the aperture and deciding on the manufacturing size of your new diy folding doors.

DIY Bi-fold doors up to 4 panels wide and 2100mm high will normally be supplied fully assembled with the sealed units supplied seperate. Larger doors are supplied with the frame as an assembly kit for ease of transportation and handling. If you have restricted access from the point of delivery to the required installation point and cannot accept delivery of the bifold fully assembled please be sure to advise us at time of order.

Your new folding door will be supplied with full installation instructions. To ensure a trouble-free installation it is important that the door is fitted square and plumb in the aperture and the cill is fully supported and level along it's full length. Instructions are also provided for glazing the door including how to correctly pack the double glazed sealed units to ensure the door operates smoothly.

BIFOLD INSTALLATION SERVICE

Although we are a supply only business in some parts of the country we are able to introduce you to a professional installer who will carry out the survey and install your new sliding folding door for you. Costs for this service are payable directly to the installer. Just use our instant online bi-folding door quote service and if we have an installer in your area your personal door quote will show the optional additional cost for survey and installation.

HOW TO ORDER

Your new folding door will be manufactured to your requirements and since we want to ensure your door arrives exactly as you selected we don't offer an online ordering facility. When you are ready to order please call or email your contact number and we'll call you so we can guide you through the ordering process discussing all the options that are available to you. All order details are confirmed to you by email for you to approve before processing.

PAYMENT

We accept all major credit and debit cards at no extra cost or you can pay by internet bank transfer or PayPal. We require 50% deposit at time of order and the balance is payable by cleared funds five working days prior to your agreed delivery date.

DELIVERY

Our folding doors are delivered free to mainland UK destinations excluding Cornwall and the Scottish Highlands for which an additional charge may apply. We normally deliver using a fleet of 7.5 ton vehicles although sometimes use articulated vehicles so please be sure to advise us if there are any restrictions for these type of vehicles at your location.

free uk delivery Folding doors are delivered with glass separate and some doors may be delivered with the outer frame shipped in an assembly kit form due to transport restrictions or where the customer has specified limited access to site. Doors are supplied shrink wrapped in tough polythene to ensure they reach you in pristine condition.

Aluminium folding doors are very heavy items especially when supplied fully fabricated. It is the customer's responsibility to provide adequate labour to offload the door on delivery and please check that you have enough clearance to be able to relocate a fully assembled door to the installation location.

DELIVERY LEAD TIMES

WHITE FINISH DOORS: 15 WORKING DAYS

SINGLE RAL COLOUR DOORS: 20 - 25 WORKING DAYS

DUAL RAL COLOUR DOORS: 30 - 40 WORKING DAYS

DOORS WITH INTEGRAL BLINDS: 30 - 40 WORKING DAYS

All delivery lead times are approximate and are from receipt of confirmed manufacturing details.

FULL RANGE OF ALUMINIUM WINDOW & DOORS AVAILABLE

To complement our range of aluminium sliding folding doors we also provide the full range of Smarts Aluminium products including Visoline and Visoglide aluminium windows, entrance doors, patio doors, showroom doors and french doors in any RAL paint finish. All orders are manufactured to order and delivered free to mainland UK. If required, we may be able to introduce you to a professional installer in your area - please ask for details.

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