Blending your home’s indoor and outdoor spaces is a fantastic way to maximise your living space, particularly during the warmer months, and bi-fold doors are a highly effective glazing solution to enable you to achieve this along with a seamless and uninterrupted view of your garden year round. Norfolk is renowned for its stunning coast and countryside and, especially if your property is blessed with a superb vista, bi-fold doors can be a great way to make the most of the view.
What are bi-folds?
Bi-fold doors, or bi-folds as they are often called, are doors that slide open fully – made from a series of panels, these concertina and fold up flat against the supporting wall on either side. Unlike sliding patio or French doors, bi-fold doors maximise the opening and space available and, without central pillars, they can help to create an expansive feeling to a room.
Looking for bi-folds for your home in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire? West Norfolk Glass is a supplier of bi-fold doors, so call us on 01553 763164 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Do I need planning permission for bi-fold doors?
Bi-fold doors are usually covered by permitted development rights and therefore do not require planning permission.
What bi-fold door should I choose?
Although typically bi-fold doors are often associated with a modern, contemporary style, there are a range of options which look great in a period property. Bi-fold doors are available in a range of colours and woodgrains and, whether you are looking to create an impactful, stylish look in ever-popular Anthracite Grey, a softer style in Chartwell Green or a traditional design in classic white, West Norfolk Glass’ team can help you to choose the colour and finish to suit your property.
It’s also possible to select different colours for the inside and outside of the door, so you can even customise the design to suit your home’s interior design. Bi-fold doors can sit inside or outside a property when folded back and, with a sash width of up to a metre depending on the configuration chosen, reduce the frame area and create more view.
West Norfolk Glass is your first choice for bi-fold doors – call 01553 763164 to talk to our friendly team and for a free, no-obligation quote.
How do bi-fold doors work?
Bi-fold doors are mounted on tracks which enable them to slide, fold and stack smoothly and with minimal force. Tracks which sit flush to the floor help to reduce trip hazards and look stylish, but it’s important to choose a high quality product which achieves a watertight fit. With bi-folds you can open them to any width within the frame and customise where the leaves split. When choosing bi-fold doors for your home, it’s worth visiting a showroom to see how well the product opens and closes.
Are bi-fold doors secure?
Bi-fold doors offer excellent thermal performance, noise reduction and security. Windproof and watertight, bifold doors offer optimal protection from the elements and ensure there is no compromise in your home’s energy efficiency. The lead door will have a multi-point locking system which meets with your home insurance policy’s requirements.
Can bi-folds open inwards?
Many homeowners are surprised at how effortless opening and closing bi-fold doors can be – a door which weigh up to 300kg can be easily moved with just two fingers, sliding and gliding effortlessly before being safely locked into any position. Depending on the setting, bi-fold doors can open inwards or outwards, and to the left or right. Many homeowners choose outwards opening bi-folds as they take up less living space.
Call West Norfolk Glass on 01553 763164 or visit our showroom at Hardwick Narrows to see our bi-fold door options and chat with our team.
How much do bi-folds cost?
Bi-fold doors are a highly customisable option, but on average a three-door aluminium bi-fold set will start at around £3,500 and have an average life expectancy of 45 years. With a wealth of colours and effects to choose from, it is worth spending time with West Norfolk Glass’s team to explore the different options.
The dimensions (width and height) of the opening where the bi-folds will sit will determine how many doors you need, and ideally the installation will have as few doors as possible to optimise the outlook. Odd numbers work best, with many properties requiring three or five doors to fill the space and at least one lead door which will open outwards for easy access when the bi-folds are closed. All bi-fold doors installed by West Norfolk Glass come with a minimum 10-year warranty.
Do bi-folds add value?
There’s no doubt that bi-fold doors will appeal to many potential buyers should you come to sell your property and experts have estimated that bi-fold doors can add 5-10% to the sale value of a house.
Who sells bi-fold doors near me?
West Norfolk Glass has been helping homeowners in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire to improve their properties with high quality glazing solutions since 1967. We offer a wide range of high quality bi-fold doors to suit all budgets and settings – please contact us on 01553 763164 for a free no-obligation quote.
Find out more about bi-fold doors for your home in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Call West Norfolk Glass on 01553 763164 for a free no-obligation quote.
