Folding Sliding Doors
Available in Timber, PVCu or Aluminium
Our superb range of bifolding doors allow you to seamlessly merge your home or conservatory with your garden bringing the outside inside.
Add the WOW factor to your home
These folding sliding doors are proving a very popular choice for new extensions and conservatories as they provide up to a 90% clear unobstructed opening when fully opened. They are 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 your existing patio or french doors and can also be installed in sunrooms, garden offices and swimming pool enclosures.
Also referred to as bifolding, mutifold and concertina doors our folding sliding doors will enhance any home by providing an unobstructed opening of up to 6 metres or more. The three panel design shown here has a traffic door on the left allowing easy 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 aluminium bifold door opens out but an open in configuration can also be provided. Actual styles available will vary depending on the width of the opening and your choice of upvc, aluminium or hardwood.
Made to measure
FD2U folding doors are available in a choice of pvcu, aluminium, softwood or hardwood and are all made to measure in a wide range of colours at affordable direct to you prices. Our high specifications bifolds comply with current building regulations and are suitable for new extensions, refurbishments and can also be installed between the main home and conservatory or even be integrated into the conservatory itself subject to conservatory roof specification.
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Bring the outside inside
Adding a folding sliding door to your home truly opens up your living space allowing natural light to flood in whilst providing the opportunity to bring the outside inside.
As you can see here two sets of black aluminium bifold doors have been added to this property with stunning effect. Featuring a low threshold and fitted with our Staycool solar control energy efficient 1.1 U-value double glazing they provide easy wide access to the patio and garden.
Internal Bifold Doors
Using the low threshold option our aluminium folding doors are the perfect solution for separating your conservatory from your house. At only 20mm high the threshold can be sunk into the floor if required so that when the door is fully open you will enjoy a seamless integration of the two living spaces. All our door systems offer low or flush threshold options that are specifically designed for internal use.
When installed in this situation 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. Building regulations require that doors seperating the house and conservatory must be of external quality and our specifications fully conform to current building regulations doc L.
This image has been provided by one of our customers and shows how installing aluminium bifold doors fitted with a low threshold provide full integration of the kitchen with the conservatory which is being used primarily as a dining room.
Product Selector
Choose your folding sliding door type to go directly to the relevant section of this web site for full technical specification of the product.
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Integral Blinds
Our complete range of folding sliding doors are available with integrated blinds shown here fitted in a Timberlook upvc bifold door. The blinds are encapsulated within the double glazed sealed units and are controlled by a unique sliding magnet system that eliminates the need for external cords.
Perfect for conservatories
Folding sliding doors can also be specified in new conservatories where they are increasingly used to replace traditional french or 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 the view of your garden from the comfort of your conservatory.
Until recently installing this type of door 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 any folding sliding door. Depending on the dimensions and the style of your conservatory it is now possible to install bifolding doors up to 3200mm wide without the need for additional steel work.
More information on our range of conservatories with folding sliding doors is available on our sister site TC2U.
Slim Sightlines
All our bifolds are designed to provide slim sightlines ensuring maximum glass widths although the actual panel widths will depend on the configuration of the door and the product chosen. Designs incorporating panels folding and sliding in the same direction will generally offer the least amount of profile width between the glass whilst other configurations may require additional profiles such as meeting stiles that will increase the sightline size. The technical details page for each type of folding sliding door will provide the relevant information but do not hesitate to ask for more details if required.
Timberlook UPVC Bifolding Doors shown above have a slim sightline of just 132mm when panels slide and fold in the same direction.
Flush Threshold Options
Whether you choose uPVC, aluminium or hardwood each system offers several threshold options to suit your needs ranging from conventional 'step-over' to low thresholds which can be sunk into the the brickwork or floor to provide virtually flush thresholds which is especially useful for internal doors. The image shown is our Timberlook upvc bifold door low threshold but full details of all types can be found in the 'Threshold options' of each door type.
High Security Locking
All FD2U bifolding doors feature high security locking as standard. Traffic doors are fitted with hook bolt locking operated by lever handles(Timberlook uPVC illustrated) and are fitted with profile key cylinders for internal and external access. Configurations without traffic doors are fitted with internally operated shoot bolt locking to intermediate panels and do not have external handles. Please note handle style may vary to that shown.
Staycool Solar Control Double Glazing 1.1 U-value
All made to measure 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 reduce glare by 35% and offer 30% improved protection against UV light than standard glass.
Roof Lanterns
We also provide a bespoke range of roof lanterns for flat roof extensions that match the colour and finish of our aluminium and UPVC folding doors.
White, Red, Grey, Black... Choose from over 200 Colours
Our aluminium and timber bifold 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(aluminium only). UPVC folding doors are available in standard white finish or wood grain foil colours including Irish Oak, Rosewood, Chartwell Light Green, Cream and Black.
Installation Service
In many parts of the country we can provide a full supply and fit service for your new door. Our experienced installers will carry out the initial site survey and install your new door quickly and efficiently after delivery. Choosing our installation service ensures that the door is fitted and glazed correctly by experts with the minimum of disruption to you and your family. Your installation will also be covered by a ten year insurance backed guarantee and if required a FENSA certificate will also be provided to confirm compliance with building regulations.
To check if this service is available in your area simply request an online Bifold Door Quote and select the fitting service option.
DIY Installation
FD2U folding sliding doors are also suitable for do it yourself installation or can 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 door and a fitting guide is also provided on delivery.
Aluminium and UPVC folding doors up to 4 panels wide and 2200mm high will normally be supplied fully assembled with the double glazed sealed units supplied seperately for glazing after installation. If you have restricted access from the point of delivery to the required installation point and cannot accept delivery of the door fully assembled please be sure to advise us at time of order. Larger doors and all timber bifold doors are supplied in assembly kit form for ease of transportation and handling.
To ensure a trouble-free installation it is important that the door is fitted square and plumb in the aperture and the threshold and 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.
How to order
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 for manufacture.
Payment Terms
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
We deliver free to mainland UK destinations excluding 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.
All products 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. All components are supplied shrink wrapped in tough polythene to ensure they reach you in pristine condition.
Important Note
Folding sliding doors are very heavy items especially when supplied fully fabricated. We provide a kerb-side delivery service and it is the customer's responsibility to provide adequate labour to offload the goods on delivery and please check that you have enough clearance to be able to move a fully assembled door to the installation location. If there are restrictions please request an assembly kit and we will deliver in kit form for re-assembly on site. Softwood and hardwood folding sliding doors are always supplied in kit form.
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