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What are Bi-folding doors and how do they work?
Bi-folding doors make a brilliant alternative to traditional French doors or sliding doors. They’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to their chic style and space-saving functionality, but many people still ask “what are bi-folding doors and what are the benefits of them?” Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of bifold doors and establish what makes them different.
How bifold doors work
If you want to know how bifold doors work, simply think of a concertina effect. Essentially, bifold doors are made up of multiple leaves which fold back on themselves in order to open up an entire aperture.
The doors are fitted to runners, and when opened they slide and fold at the same time for seamless operation. This means that you don’t have to make as much space for the door to swing open like normal hinged doors or French doors. However, it also means that you don’t have to settle for a smaller entranceway like with traditional sliding doors.
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Exceptional Bi-Folding Doors
Depending on the configuration chosen, many bifold doors feature what is known as a “traffic” door. Essentially, this is a conventional door built into the bifold system, which sits on a normal hinge and has a standard lever handle. This allows for quick and easy access through the entranceway when you don’t want to fold and slide open every single leaf in the bifold. This is particularly useful for busy entranceways which you tend to use regularly.
