Small Bifold Doors – Opening Sizes

From small bifold doors to large eight-panel door configurations, the trend towards creating bright homes filled with natural light and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces continues to grow in 2021

Thames Valley Windows are proud to announce that we are a Solarlux Quality Partner. Our range of Solarlux external bifold doors are visually stunning and provides superior aesthetics for contemporary and traditional properties.

Whether you are looking to replace French doors or a window with folding patio doors as part of a home renovation project, or a new opening in a new build or a home extension, our range of Solarlux door systems are versatile and flexible in terms of design that will create an eloquent and expressive feature to your home.

Here at Thames Valley Windows, our designers are highly knowledgeable in designing and installing bespoke precision-engineered bi-fold solutions, including corner bifold doors – into properties in Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and Surrey and surrounding areas.

While considering bifold doors for your home improvement project, one of the first questions that may be on your mind is the size of the opening that’s required. With numerous combinations of opening sizes and panel numbers, we take a closer look at options in our latest blog article.

Small Bifold Doors – What is the minimum opening?

The minimum width for small bifold doors is 1400mm. And the configuration would consist of two door leaves, both matching in size of 700mm.

Is there a Maximum Width for Bifold Doors?

Solarlux bi-fold doors offer unlimited width and can be designed to the exact dimensions you require, not so much as maximum width but maximum panel sizes depending on the size of the aperture and which door system you choose. For more info on our range of Solarlux Bifold Doors, Click Here.

What Are Other Options Available for Bifold Doors?

Solarlux Bifold doors offer maximum transparency and flexibility. All door systems have various designs and bespoke installation options such as optimum thermal and sound insulation, upgraded high security with multi-point locking system and anti- Burglary protection, easy-clean coatings, coloured tints and special textured finishes.

As well as double glazed, there is also the option of triple glazed for homeowners requiring the pinnacle in thermal performance. The style of bifold door you choose depends on what configuration you need.

Whether you want to open up the back of your living room to the garden or an internal bifold door between your kitchen and dining room – the possibilities are limitless.

Depending on the size of your opening, Thames Valley Windows can design up to an eight-panel bi-folding solution with any of the award-winning Solarlux systems.

Opening Options

Inwards or outward opening, sliding and folding to the right and/or to the left with the option of a traffic door.

When fully open, they extend your living space with the option of a seamless flush threshold to bring the outside in. When closed, they offer a stunning and aesthetically pleasing floor to ceiling glass architectural feature.

Bifold Door Materials

Solarlux offers a choice of high-quality aluminium, timber and composite Bifold doors ranging in various configurations.

Wooden bifold doors are a popular choice for Self-builders, architects and homeowners of Barn conversions, period homes and properties in conservation areas. They offer warmth, beauty and sought after addition to extensions for Victorian terraces and traditional cottages.

Aluminium remains the most popular choice for bifold doors. A lightweight and robust material that is 100% recyclable. Aluminium bi-fold doors are usually comprised of aluminium profiles sandwiched around what is known as a polyamide thermal break – a strip of rigid insulation material.

With a focus on minimalism, the industry-leading Highline and Ecoline aluminium Bifold door systems offer one of the slimmest profile bifold doors on the market.

Composite Bifold doors, the beautiful engineered timber-clad aluminium bifold doors blends the high performance of aluminium with the natural warmth and beauty of wood.

Barrier-Free

The flush floor tracks provide a barrier-free living space, and premium quality stainless steel runners ensure the doors operate efficiently and smoothly. The optional LED lights add a beautiful ambience to evenings.

Decorative Glazing Bars

For those seeking to add a touch of retro charm to their bifold doors, Solarlux offers the option of glazing bars to the design of the doors to provide the much sought-after look of traditional neo-industrial style bifold doors. You may be interested in our blog article – Glazing Bars Make a Comeback in Bifold Doors.

Colour Options

Whilst anthracite grey RAL7016 continues to be a dominant colour trend this season, Solarlux bifold doors standard colour options include approx 30 RAL colours and an array of colours in matt and gloss finishes.

Bifold Door Costs

Whether you are looking to install small bifold doors or a multi-sliding door system here at Thames Valley Windows, we can help design and install bespoke glazing solutions to Berkshire properties and surrounding areas. Our designers offer a 3D Visualisation Service, so you will be able to view a visual representation of your bifold doors before they are installed!

To discover our small bifold door prices now, call 0800 181 698 and request a free no-obligation quote! Or contact us online and arrange for an appointment at our  Bracknell showroom or your home!

Can’t wait? Download our bi-folding door brochures instantly. We are proud to be an independent double glazing company founded in 1989 with outstanding customer care and a strong professional work ethic.