We strongly recommend a visit to any of our showrooms which are situated in LEEDS, HARROGATE, GLASGOW, REDHILL and we also boast a stunning showhouse in ROMFORD. All of our showrooms are packed with our most popular products as well as our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our showrooms are designed with you in mind, finished to the highest standards and done so in a replica of the finishes and results you are likely to achieve in your own project. We also participate in several live exhibitions all around the UK so if our showroom locations do not suit you we may well be showcasing our products at a live event that does suit you. All of our showrooms are slightly different so please use the navigation on the left hand side of the screen to learn more about the showroom closest to you.This week, I have been mostly designing… a rear extension! As this is rather a common project on Design for Me, I thought I’d share some of my research. The brief was quite simple.
It involved extending the living room to create a dining area (the client’s current dining table is too small for a family of four and squashed into the kitchen). The clients were also keen to get direct access to the garden and more light into the room, as the existing window is rather small… I suggested sliding folding doors (or bi-fold doors) so the whole rear wall of the new extension could be opened up to the garden in the summer. Here are some pictures for inspiration from our designers on Design for Me: Rebecca, Architect on Design for Me Rebecca, Architect on Design for Me Tom, Architect on Design for Me There are many aluminium sliding folding doors / bi-fold on the market, so I did some research to find high quality systems that have positive feedback from others. I was also keen that the frame size was kept to a minimum to cause least obstruction to the view out to the garden when the doors are closed (which, let’s face it, would be most of the time in the UK).
I found this thread on Mumsnet very helpful to get some real reviews: If you don’t want to read the whole thread, my summary was that I should be looking at the following, as recommended by others: Solarlux, Kloeber, Schuco, Sunfold and Sunflex. Please note that the supplier/installer may have a different company name, but its best to start with choosing the product THEN find a supplier in your local area. I asked for quotations for a 2.4 x 2.4m opening, containing 3 doors, stacking internally. Your own specification will likely differ, so you should definitely get your own quotes for comparison before choosing between them. Sunfold had positive reviews on the Mumsnet forum too, but I’m still awaiting a quotation – I’ll add to this post when received. Also please note that different suppliers quotes may differ for the same product so may not be definitive. See more inspiring images of how to use sliding / folding doors: Follow Design for Me’s board Extension Ideas on Pinterest.
Aluminium is our most popular material when it comes to Bifold doors due to it's strength, perfect for supporting large openings both horizontally and vertically and its durability which is suited well to withstand the British winter. Our Timber Bi-Folding Doors are hand crafted to match your specifications and can be made from a choice of wood colours and grains. Each door set is mounted on weighted hinges to make opening and closing the door as easy as possible. Our UPVC (PvcU) bi-folding doors are manufactured to the highest quality standards and despite their size are surprisingly easy to open and close thanks to the weighted, mechanical system which does the hard work for you. Our Bi-Folding Doors can complement any building. They are made to measure and will blend perfectly with either a contemporary or more traditional setting. Sliding Folding Doors can transform your home and the way you live, enabling you to bring outside space into your living space.In recent years technology has changed within the Sliding Folding Door industry and new developments include security tested locking, high resistance water penetration, energy efficient glass and air filtration.
The hinges and rollers have sealed bearing movements to allow even the heaviest of doors to be operated easily and effortlessly. Please visit our showroom to try these doors for yourself.Our range includes four different systems providing the slim sightlines ideally suited to a residential property through to specialised sliding folding doors styled for retail or commercial applications.We also offer Timber Alu-Clad Bi-Folding doors which provide the interior warmth of wood with the robust exterior of aluminium, these can be finished in a range of powder coated paint finishes with a life expectancy of up to 25 years. All of our Bi-folding door range can be supplied in a range of customisable options including a large range of RAL colours, various different types of glass , handles, intergrated blinds, low thresholds and much more. Door Configuration OptionsWhen considering a new Bifold Door you may wish to consider the number of doors you wish to have in the Bifold as well as the option for a "Traffic Panel" which opens independantly of the Bifold.Our partner company Centor® offers several popular options which you can see in the videos below.
Centor® also offer their flagship C1 Aluminium Bifold door in almost any configuration you may desire. The choice of of door widths, number of doors and direction of Bifold apply to all our Bifold Doors range. Hopefully you'll find ideas and inspiration for your choice through the ideas presented below.If you would like to confirm if a particular idea you have can be achieved or if you would like to discuss something not shown in the examples below please call our experienced team on 0151 342 2266 and we'll give you all the help, assistance and information we can to assist you in choose the right Centor® C1 system or other bifold door for your property. Take a look at some of our example configurations here.Based in Warrington and servicing the majority of the country, Sterling is one of the longest established and most highly regarded manufacturers of windows, doors, and conservatories in the United Kingdom. A privately owned company that has been built on the principles of providing customers with high quality products that are manufactured from market leading components, at the most competitive prices available.
Founded in 1993, Sterling has continued to invest for the benefit of its customers and employees. Product innovation is a cornerstone of the business and a comprehensive range of high security, energy-efficient products manufactured to customers’ specific requirements, are now available in PVCu, Aluminium and Composite materials. Whether you are a homeowner, trade installer or specifier we have dedicated staff at hand that can offer advice and assist with whatever project or installation you have coming up. Because we are a manufacturer, we manage every step of the process from sourcing components through to delivery on our own vehicles and our aim is to provide you with first class products and services at the most competitive rates available. Many of our trade customers have been buying from us for many years and the majority of our domestic work comes from recommendations. This doesn’t happen by accident, we are good at what we do and 21 years of continual growth gives testimony to the service levels and product quality we provide.