It’s taken a while, but summer has finally arrived, and if the vista to your garden is less than stellar, it’s time to look at new patio doors. From traditional French doors to sliding or bi-fold doors, there is a wide range to choose from and Which? Trusted Trader West Norfolk Glass’ friendly team and in-house fitters are here to help create the perfect frame for your outdoor space.
Ooh la la, French doors, a classic choice
In many homes, traditional French doors that open inwards or outwards are a classic, timeless look which provide a practical and elegant entranceway to the garden. Easy to open and create instant ventilation when the celsius climbs, there are infinite ways to make these unique to your home with different panel and glass options. While traditionally made from wood, these can now be manufactured in PVCu to provide a more durable door which requires little or no maintenance and provides better climate control, soundproofing and security. Looking beyond standard white, French doors can be colour matched to suit your home’s style and also feature a range of wood-effect finishes to create an authentic and sympathetic style in keeping with a period property’s style. With security in mind, our French doors come with police and insurance approved, high-security 3 Star anti-snap, -pick and-bump locks for complete peace-of-mind.
Keep things on track with sliding patio doors
While French doors achieve a classic look, sliding patio doors, which have been popular in many homes since the 1970s, offer a more contemporary style which suits both modern and period properties. The main advantage of sliding patio doors is the large, unobstructed view which they provide, allowing natural light to flood a room and create a seamless flow to the outdoor space. Easy to operate and maintain, today’s sliding patio doors are lighter than older products, and many homeowners are pleasantly surprised by the smooth and simple track system used to open the panels. Unlike bi-fold doors, sliding patio doors do not occupy space once opened, meaning they are a great choice in a smaller setting, and for a large opening, two or more panels can be used effectively to create a wall of glass that blends the indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. Just like French doors, West Norfolk Glass’ sliding patio doors come with police and insurance approved, high-security 3 Star anti-snap, -pick and-bump locks, ensuring your property is secure.
Bi-fold patio doors in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire
Incredibly popular with homeowners, bi-fold doors offer a contemporary and luxurious look to any home. While often associated with modern homes, bi-fold doors can work equally well in period properties and can be customised with colour and wood effects to offer a simple yet sophisticated style in almost any setting. The huge advantage of bi-fold doors is that multi-panel doors can be folded and stacked on one side to create a large, seamless opening to an outdoor space – perfect for connecting indoor and outdoor areas. Available in PVCu and aluminium, many homeowners use bi-fold doors to open up the rear of their property to create a large, open living area with cooking, dining and lounge spaces that flow onto a patio and garden space. It is important to choose high-quality bi-fold doors which are easy to open and close, offer excellent energy efficiency and security for your home. Equally important, is choosing a company with the expertise to fit and provide excellent customer service – West Norfolk Glass is a second-generation family firm established in 1967, a founding member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), the double glazing industry’s trade body, and a Which? Trusted Trader which meets the consumer body’s strict code of conduct. A quality product and installation will pay dividends in years to come and ensure that the investment you make into bi-fold doors for your home is protected.
