DWGS’s Guide to Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors

Introduction to Bi Folding Doors

Bi-folding doors have quickly become one of the most sought-after features in modern homes and commercial spaces. Offering a sleek design, practical functionality, and the ability to completely transform a room, they’re more than just doors they’re a lifestyle upgrade. No other product can open up your property to the outside like a Bi Folding door.

Whether you’re an architect planning a new build, a homeowner renovating, or a builder sourcing supply-only products, this guide covers everything you need to know about aluminium bi-folding doors.

What Are Bi-Folding Doors?

Bi-folding doors (sometimes called folding sliding doors) are multi-panel systems that fold back neatly to one or both sides of an opening. Unlike patio sliding doors or French doors that are limited by width, they maximise space and create a seamless uninterrupted transitions between indoors and outdoors. Bi Folding doors are available in multiple layouts according to your requirement and size, Bifold Doors | DWGS ,

Aluminium bi-folding doors, in particular, are known for their strength, slim frames, and durability — making them perfect for both residential and commercial projects. They are the SMART choice, offering a reliable product that doesn’t suffer from the thermal expansions related to a uPVC product or the seasonal and age related issues related to timber products.

Key Benefits of Bi-Folding Doors

Maximising Natural Light – Using the Slim aluminium door sash, maximising the large glass panels and minimising the frame. Bi-folding doors flood your interiors with natural light.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living – When fully opened, bi-folding doors are the SMART option to create a wide, unobstructed opening.
Space-Saving Design – Unlike French doors, Bi Folding doors can compactly move to one side rather than both if required. Style 330 Bi Folding Door 3 doors moving to the left | DWGS
Flexible Opening Options – Available in 1 – 6 panels with multiple traffic door options.
Energy Efficiency – Thermally broken frames and energy efficient glazing keep homes comfortable year-round.
Security & Durability – Multi-point locking, toughened glass, and aluminium strength as standard. If you need to conform to PAS24 or Document Q then you can easily upgrade when ordering on our website,

Aluminium vs uPVC vs Timber Bi-Folding Doors

👉 Aluminium is proving to be the best long-term option for performance and aesthetics. It is the product of choice for professionals and homeowners alike who want the piece of mind that the product they have chosen is going to perform and be fit for purpose whilst fulfilling there aspirational design requirements.

Where Can Bi-Folding Doors Be Used?

– Home Extensions; Kitchen Diners are the way that modern families live. add a Bi Folding Door to your space and invite the outside in and flood the room with natural light. – Garden Rooms & Conservatories; Incorporate Bi folding doors into your room, giving a touch of class and the flexible living that suits your multi use garden room giving a truly flexible living space.
– Commercial Buildings (cafés, offices, bars); Bi Folding Doors can offer an open space to give flexibility to your commercial space for your staff and customers, such as seating arrangements and the movement of customers and staff. Bi Folding Doors can add an inviting contemporary look and feel to your premises.
– Renovations & New Builds; With availability of doors with 1 – 5 panels, there is a size and layout to suit your existing door or window openings and In many circumstances being the most economical option. When being fitted into a New Build property, our Smart Bi Folding Doors can easily be upgraded to comply with PAS 24 requirements and will conform to Document Q with the click of a button.

Why DWGS's Aluminium Bi-Folds Are a SMART Investment

– Add value to your property. By installing Bi Folding Doors to your property, you can add the WOW factor and create an open and airy space that will ensure your the envy of your friends and family. In turn, your not just enhancing your properties aesthetic appeal, but also increasing its market desirability adding value.
– FAST 2–3 week lead times on standard colours, 5-6 weeks on bespoke colours – Please contact us by email or phone with your requirements.
– SMART’s Aluminium profiles – Here at DWGS we offer the industries finest premium Aluminium products, proudly manufactured in the UK.
– Easy order and installation for builders/self-builders – At DWGS we have made our order process easy to use. Simply pick your product at the size and specification you require. Order online whether your the home owner or a tradesperson sourcing your own products. Our SMART Bi Folding Doors, will be delivered to your home or building site, fully assembled where possible, glass will be delivered at the same time ready for installation.

Popular Sizes & Configurations

– 1 Panel – Open in or out. Single Door, Good for large single openings up to 1200mm. Giving an option to replace your current narrow French doors with 1 pane of glass, maximising natural light and giving un-interrupted views through the single pane of glass. Style 101 Single Door hinged left | DWGS – 2 Panels – Opening in or out. 2 Pain Bi Folding door, giving the option to open both doors to one side, please note this style has no external handle. Style 202 Bi Folding Door 2 doors opening to the right | DWGS A French Door option is also available with the benefits of a slimmer meeting stile than traditional French Doors and utilising the butt hinge, giving a slim contemporary look with traditional operation of French Doors. Ideal for small spaces, but offering an option up to 2400mm. Style 103 French Doors | DWGS
– 3 Panels – A very popular choice, giving a flexible option of configurations. Opening in or out, 3 Doors offer a Master door, which can be used as a regular opening door without the need to open the further 2 doors. More popular options are styles 303 and 330 having the master door hinged to the second door. This gives the opportunity to open all 3 doors in one direction. Style 303 Bi Folding Door 3 doors moving to the right | DWGS
– 4 Panels – Opening in or Out. Can be used for wide openings over 3600mm and up to 4800mm with a range of configurations to suit your needs. Please note this style may not have an external handle, depending on configuration. Style 404 Bi Folding Door 4 doors moving to the right | DWGS – 5 Panels – Opening in or Out. 5 Panels can offer a very wide range of configurations from all doors opening in one direction, to a 3/2 panel spilt giving the option of a master door position to either end or in the centre of the doors. Style 550 Bi Folding Door 5 doors opening to the left | DWGS
– Corner Bi-Folds – Using a floating corner post for a fully retractable corner solution. Can be achieved with a wide range of configurations. Giving a ultra contemporary opening solution to the corner of your room that no other product can offer. Please contact us by email or phone with your requirements or for any requests. [email protected]

Choosing the Right Bi-Folding Doors

When Considering your options:
– Opening configuration – This will largely be determined by the size of the opening or by the use of the room, i.e. if you require a master door. Consider if the doors are to open in or out. Recommended opening out, giving better threshold options. Also to consider the impact of the “stack” the fully open doors, to the surrounding space.
– Colour & finish (anthracite grey, black, white) standard colours. If a special colour is required, please contact us via email or phone to discuss your requirements.
– Glazing – Standard Energy Efficient Toughened Glass or If Laminated Security Glass is required. If you require a specific glass type, please email or phone to discuss your requirements.
– Threshold type – We offer a integrated cill and threshold, only available on opening out doors. If a regular threshold is required then a sub cill is required to fit under the doors. Please note the height ordered is inclusive of all cills and Add-ons – Budget & lead time – Here and DWGS, our aim is to provide you with the best quality Premium Aluminium Bi folding Door products from SMART systems, Direct to your home or building site within 2-3 weeks of your order. By supplying Direct, you can be sure your controlling the cost of your purchase with the knowledge your installers are not adding additional mark-ups.

Conclusion

DWGS’s SMART Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors are more than a design choice — they’re a lifestyle upgrade. They open up living spaces giving the WOW factor and the flexible modern living space that is desired in todays busy world. Bringing in natural light, and adding long-term value to your property. Our simple order process makes it easy for you to achieve this in your own time frame in the comfort of your own home without having to deal with sales people. Giving you the ability to control your costs, whether your the home owner or a tradesperson working to tight schedules, we can supply what ever you need to keep your project on track.

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