Bi-Fold doors are a great home improvement addition for winter, as they can save you money while looking stylish and modern.
It is often surprising to hear that installing bi-fold doors in your home could reduce your energy bills this winter season, but there are also a range of aesthetic and accessibility benefits which make them a versatile home improvement choice.
To help you determine if bi-folding doors are the right addition to your home, let’s explore the top five benefits of adding thermally efficient Aluminium BI-folding doors to your home this winter.
Reduced energy costs
Bi-fold doors bring insulation and energy-efficient benefits to the home when replacing older patio doors, french doors or single-pane windows.
Investing in new, modern folding doors could help you save costs in winter when bills typically increase hugely. This is because modern bi-fold doors are designed with at least double or triple-glazing and are manufactured from thermally efficient aluminium framing, incorporate air-tight seals to avoid heat loss and prevent cold air from entering the home.
The upfront product and installation costs of bi-fold doors should be viewed as a long-term investment for your home to benefit you for many years. Clearview’s Aluminium doors come with a 10-year guarantee for additional peace of mind.
Adds more natural light to the home
Bi-folding doors help maximise the amount of sunlight coming into your home compared to traditional windows. Whether you choose large or small glass doors, they open up the space and give the illusion of a larger home.
Adding more natural light helps to save energy costs in critical areas of the home as electric lights will be needed less, even in darker months. This is especially helpful for extensions or newly converted modern kitchen diners, which are often the busiest area of a family home and require the most light.
With regular cleaning, your bi-fold doors will keep your home bright and airy year-round.
Improved security
Modern bi-folding doors offer superior security compared to older patio or French doors.
For example, our Clearview 120 bi-folding door is highly secure despite being designed to be slimline. It has been fully PAS 24 certified, which means it is designed to resist attacks usually associated with a casual or opportunistic burglar. The bi-fold door also incorporates multiple point locking mechanisms for peace of mind.
In addition, working with professional fitters who work to bespoke measurements, like we do at Clearview, will ensure your new folding doors fit perfectly in your home to maximise their durability and security.
Greater accessibility with modern sliding technology
Installing newer bi-fold doors into your home can help increase accessibility for people of all ages, strengths, and abilities, as they are designed to be lightweight and easy to use.
Our Clearview CV120 and AluK Bi-folding Doors are designed with stainless steel wheels and tracks to make opening and closing effortless. The stainless steel design has a smooth, hard surface, which helps to reduce friction when moving the doors while also being resistant to corrosion over time.
Sliding doors are also a practical option where accessibility is a priority. Our sliding doors appeared in a Grand Designs episode, which saw a wheelchair user create an accessible entrance to her garden.
Maximise outdoor views
Bi-fold doors help to showcase your garden or outside space, even in colder months when you are more inclined to stay indoors. Whether enjoying a sunny autumn morning or looking out onto the snow as we move towards Christmas, your doors will help create an indoor-outdoor feel without leaving your home.
Aluminium bi-folding doors can also help you enjoy outdoor Christmas decorations on your garden or patio from the warmth and comfort of your home.
The best types of bi-fold doors to keep your home warm this winter:
At Clearview, we have a range of bi-fold doors, which all contain energy-efficient benefits to help keep your home warm and comfortable in the winter months.
CV 120 bi-fold doors
These stunning folding doors have built-in insulation to support warmth in the home, alongside weathertight gaskets that help keep cold air out during winter.
Clearview 120 Aluminium Bifolding Door
This slimline aluminium bi-fold door is available in either double-glazing or triple-glazing to provide the right amount of insulation for your home.
Triple glazing can be up to 50% more energy efficient than double glazing and can help save on heating costs in the long term. Whichever type of glass you choose, we will work with you to determine the best requirements for your home and budget.
These doors are designed with slimline aluminium profiles , offering high thermal efficiency. Suitable for large homes, we can create bespoke Aluk bi-fold doors for measurements up to 1200mm wide or 3000mm tall , per leaf, and they can cover openings up to 10m, which helps to maximise the amount of natural light year-round.
Contact us for bespoke bi-fold doors
If you are looking to add bi-fold doors to your home, we can manufacture and install your bespoke Aluminium doors in as little as four weeks. Whenever you decide to improve your home with our range of folding doors, our friendly team is here to help every step of the way.
At Clearview, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke end-to-end solution for manufacturing and installing bi-folding doors for any home.
Simply get in touch, or get an instant quote today on our range of bi-folding doors and sliding doors to suit your requirements.