The Rise of Aluminium Bifold Doors in Contemporary Homes
- 28 January 2025
- News
At Crown, we’ve witnessed a significant surge in the popularity of aluminium bifold doors in recent years, particularly as minimalist trends take over the home improvement industry.
These versatile door sets are highly sought after largely for their ability to flood living spaces with natural light, create large openings, and allow stunning external views.
In this blog, we’ll explore why aluminium bifold doors are becoming increasingly favoured among homeowners in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire.
What are Bifold Doors and How Do They Function?
Bifold doors, also known as folding doors or concertina doors, are a high quality door system consisting of multiple panels.
These panels fold and stack neatly against each other when opened, creating the expansive opening between the indoors and outdoors that we were referring to earlier on.
They operate on a track, allowing for effortless operation. For maximum convenience, bifold doors from Crown can be used both internally and externally, connecting your home to your garden or patio, or to separate living areas within your home.
Bring the outdoors in with elegant green Origin bifold doors, perfect for traditional and modern homes alike.
What Makes Bifold Doors So Popular?
Space-Saving Design
One of the primary benefits of bifold doors is their space-saving design. Unlike external French doors or sliding patio doors, bifold doors fold neatly to one side, maximising your usable space and creating a wide opening.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living
Bifold doors create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, making them ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying your garden views. For instance, if you’re having a barbecue, you can quickly hop back inside to grab condiments, or they can allow you to host friends for an al-fresco-style dining experience.
Natural Light
With their large glass panels and slim sightlines, bifold doors allow an abundance of natural light into your home, creating brighter, more inviting living spaces. As the benefits of regular exposure to natural light become more and more renowned, bifold door systems are expected to take off even further – increasing the value of your home.
Energy-Efficient Closed Bifold Door with Snow-Covered Outdoor View in Buckinghamshire
Versatility
Bifold doors are incredibly versatile. They can be customised to fit various openings and can be configured to open inwards or outwards, depending on your preference and space requirements.
Energy Efficiency
Modern bifold doors offer excellent thermal performance through tight seals, aluminium materials of the highest quality, and specialist double glazing. This in turn helps to reduce heat loss, your energy consumption, and heating bills as a result. When you choose Crown, you’re promised products that meet and exceed current building regulations for energy efficiency, making us a great choice for both new builds and renovations.
Experience a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with our modern black aluminium bifold doors, adding style and natural light to your home.
What is Aluminium and Why is it Ideal for Bifold Doors?
Strength and Durability
Aluminium is a strong, lightweight metal that’s resistant to corrosion, making it an ideal solution for high traffic doors. Aluminium frames can support large glass panels while maintaining slim sight lines, offering both strength and aesthetic appeal.
Low Maintenance
Aluminium doors require minimal maintenance, needing only occasional cleaning to keep them looking their best. They don’t rust, rot, or warp, ensuring they maintain their appearance and functionality for years to come.
Thermal Efficiency
Despite being a metal, modern aluminium frames are designed with thermal breaks, a structure that essentially works to prevent heat transfer. This excellent thermal efficiency made up by low u Values works to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home all year-round.
Sustainability
Aluminium is a highly sustainable material. It’s 100% recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely without losing its properties, making it an environmentally friendly choice for your home.
This image showcases a sleek and modern home extension with bifold doors that flood the space with natural light.
Aluminium Bifold Doors from Crown
At Crown, we offer a range of high-quality aluminium bi fold doors to suit every home and preference. These complete door sets are made to measure, ensuring a perfect fit for your property.
Customisation Options
We offer a wide range of customisation options to ensure that your exterior bi fold doors perfectly complement your home:
Colours
Choose from a palette that includes Anthracite Grey, Jet Black, Natural Oak, Olive Grove, and more. We can even offer different colours for the interior and exterior of your doors.
Glass Options
Select from various glass textures, including Autumn, Mayflower, Laurel, and Sycamore. We offer double or triple glazing as standard.
Configuration
Our bifold doors are available in various configurations and widths to suit different spaces. Whether you need wider doors for garden rooms or compact models for internal bifold doors, we have the perfect solution.
Hardware
Choose from a range of handles and locking mechanisms to complete the look of your doors and ensure peace of mind.
Who are Crown?
At Crown Conservatories, Windows & Doors, we’ve been serving homeowners across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire for over 20 years. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and exceptional customer service has earned us a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted brands in the industry.
We offer a comprehensive range of products, including windows, doors, and conservatories, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers.
Our experienced team provides free consultations and quotes, and we pride ourselves on our prompt service, aiming to respond to enquiries on the same day and complete installations within two to three weeks.
With a 10-year warranty and insurance-backed guarantee on all installations, we ensure complete peace of mind for our customers. To explore our range of aluminium bifold doors and other products, visit our state-of-the-art showroom in Milton Keynes or get in touch with our friendly team today on 01908 507 778.
