Replacement doors and windows used to only be available in grey aluminium if you didnt want wood and the styles rarely improved the aesthetics of the buildings they adorned. The outcome of this are many aesthetically ruined period homes with windows which are now a fire hazard because they openings are too small to escape through.


Although of poor quality initially, white PVCu designs became available and have now become of excellent quality.


Home owners now have a much better selection of door and window materials and styles to select from.

The patio door market has been very big for many years because they offer an outstanding and convenient solution to let light and air in a house. They also provide an excellent thermal barrier when closed. The peak of the patio door market is the Bifold door which provides effective versatility and outstanding aesthetics. If you are thinking of purchasing patio doors you should consider investing in a bifold door.

When closed Bi fold doors behave as a glass partiton permitting great views of the garden or outside scene. The complete wall can be effectively removed by opening the whole doors seamlessly integrating the room into the outside . Alternatively, they can serve to broaden available in restricted areas, such as providing inclusion of a balcony to form part of a small flat on a fair day or lightening up an otherwise dark nook.
When fully opened the doors zig-zag compact either to the left or right or split into both sides therefore limiting their encroachment into the room or external . They can be arranged to provide french style doors when full opening is not required and a single opening door for pedestrian access in the normal way.


Available in most of the most up to date materials, including wood, aluminium, PVCu and aluminium clad timber, this product is available in a large range of colours and finishes from specialist window companies. It is particularly attractive in aluminium clad timber where the choice of colour on the maintenance-free aluminium outside can complement your homes exterior while the wood’s grain and appearance can enhance any interior.

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