There are many reasons that both homeowners and installers in Surrey love aluminium bifold doors:
The large glazed areas and slim aluminium frames of bi-fold doors provide stunning views and let daylight flood into your home. By opening up entire walls with bifold doors you can fully appreciate your garden, patio or balcony.
When open, bifold door panels stack neatly to the side allowing easy access and creating a wide unobstructed opening. This allows you to freely move between interior and exterior spaces for a more seamless lifestyle.
Unlike traditional French or patio doors, bifold door panels fold back in a concertina style without projecting out into a room. This makes them perfect for smaller spaces where you want to maximise usable floor area.
Quality bifold doors use robust locking mechanisms and multi-point locks for security. Thermal and acoustic insulation minimises outside noise.
Bifold doors made from aluminium are highly durable and weather-resistant. The powder-coated finish is guaranteed for 20 years and requires little maintenance beyond occasional cleaning.
Finishes & Materials
All Aston Architectural Aluminium bifold doors are finished in a durable powder-coat paint. White, grey, and black are classic colour options while for a unique appearance you can offer your customers any of over 200 RAL colours. All powder-coat finishes are extremely low-maintenance and come with a 20-year guarantee.
At Aston Architectural Aluminium, we use only premium-quality aluminium. Aluminium is an inherently strong material which is weather-resistant and thermally-efficient. It is also extremely versatile and compatible with an endless array of product designs and specifications.
Thermal Efficiency
All Aston Architectural Aluminium bifold doors have been tested to ensure that they meet current building regulations for thermal performance. Our aluminium bifold doors can help to:
Accessories
Our aluminium bifold doors are available with a selection of hard-wearing and attractive accessories. When you want to offer your customers the best in bespoke customisation, it’s important to use the best accessories to complement your aluminium doors and windows. Our bifold doors can be specified with the following accessories.
Safety & Security
All our aluminium doors and windows are designed with safety and security in mind. Alongside our anti-finger trap gaskets, our aluminium bifold doors provide the following protection.
Technical/Downloads
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View All DownloadsAluminium is the ideal material for manufacturing superior bifold doors:
There are a few key considerations when selecting aluminium bifold doors for a project:
As an experienced bifold door manufacturer based in Surrey, Aston Architectural Aluminium provides a full bespoke aluminium bifold door service for installers across Hertfordshire. For over 20 years we have offered premium aluminium glazing products and pride ourselves on quality manufacturing and exceptional service.
Our bifold doors are:
You can trust Aston Architectural Aluminium to deliver outstanding aluminium bifold doors purpose-built for your customer’s home and lifestyle.
Aluminium bifold doors are a major investment and one of the most transformative products for residential renovations. Below we have answered some of the most common questions homeowners in Surrey have when considering installing bifold doors. Read on for impartial advice to help you select the best bifold doors for your property and lifestyle.
Contact UsAs a bespoke product, aluminium bifold door prices vary depending on the complexity of the design, the number of panels, accessories are chosen and other custom specifications
Some of the best brands available in the UK include Schuco, Smart Systems, Origin and AluK. Always check that bifold doors are certified by independent organisations like BSI. Many quality manufacturers will also back their bifold doors with guarantees of up to 20 years.
The latest models of thermally broken aluminium bifold doors easily achieve u-values between 1.4 and 1.8 W/m2K. This allows them to exceed the insulation requirements of UK building regulations. All glass should be high-performance double or triple glazing.
Aluminium bifold doors use multi-point locking mechanisms and shootbolt locks for enhanced security. Choose bifold doors certified to PAS 24 standards for the highest levels of security and resistance to forced entry. Internally glazed beads also prevent the glass from being removed from outside.
Most homeowners prefer bifold doors that open outwards as this helps maximise interior floor space when the doors are retracted open. Outward-opening bifold doors also have enhanced weather performance as water can run off the external face of the doors. However, both inward and outward-opening bifold doors are available.
One of the best things about aluminium bifold doors is the high degree of customisation possible. At Aston Architectural Aluminium we offer Surrey installers a bespoke bifold door service and have the manufacturing capabilities to fulfil virtually any order.
The number of door panels ranges from 2 to 6 or more. More panels mean a wider opening space when fully retracted. An even number of panels is most common.
Bifold doors are available as inward or outward openings. Outward opening helps maximise interior space.
Doors can be designed to open from the left, right or both sides to suit your space. With double-action bifold doors, panels can open inwards and outwards for flexibility.
There is no set size for bifold doors. They can be designed to fit openings as small as 1.5 metres up to unrestricted spans over 6 metres wide. Panels can be manufactured up to 2.5 metres in height.
Over 200 RAL colours are available for aluminium bifold doors in Surrey. Popular options include white, grey and black. Real woodgrain effects can be achieved using sublimation technology.