Why Bi-fold Doors are Ideal for Conservatories

06th April 2022

Bi-fold doors are an excellent match for conservatories of all shapes and sizes. They allow for greater light dispersal throughout your home to help that all-important sense of space. What’s more, such a trendy, elegant feature can become the focal point of a property – not just a conservatory.

Read on to learn why bi-fold doors are ideal for conservatories and why you should choose Alimax for stylish, custom-made aluminium bi-fold doors.

Benefits of bi-folding doors in your conservatory

Here are just some of the benefits to installing bi-folding doors in conservatories.

Natural light exposure

Bi-fold doors allow maximum sunlight exposure into your home whether open or closed, allowing you to turn a dark room into a bright space that you would want to spend time in.

Flexibility

As they can open into or out of a room, and can be folded to the left or right, bi-fold doors are far more flexible than a normal or sliding door.

Security

Bi-fold doors offer multi-point locking systems, internally beaded frames and high-security hinges offering more security than other doors which tend to have just one locking point.

Low maintenance

As bi-fold doors don’t have multiple panes or frames, they’re generally easier to clean. This allows you to focus your time on enjoying your bi-fold doors, rather than having to worry about cleaning them.

How to install a bi-fold door in a conservatory

Once you’ve had the legal go-ahead to install your door (confirming that the building will still be structurally and thermally sound afterward), you can start installing your bi-fold door into your conservatory. This should be done in the same way as if you were installing a folding door anywhere else, but it’s vital that you pay close attention to the surrounding structure. This includes focusing on the main building itself, as well as the conservatory.

Bi-fold doors should be combined with a frame that can support the weight of the roof overhead. Additionally, the weight of the surrounding glass and the roof will need to be borne by the top rail of the door.

We recommend consulting with a structural engineer as well as a local tradesperson or supplier like Alimax to help with your installation.

Conservatory internal door regulations

Typically, when looking to modify the conservatory door on the inside, you won’t need to worry too much about obtaining planning permission. It’s worth contacting your local planning authority to discuss your project as they can assist you with any queries or concerns that you may have.

It’s worth, however reviewing part L of the building regulations which focuses on energy efficiency and how your type of conservatory can affect your options.

Alimax are specialists in bespoke aluminium bi-fold doors

Here at Alimax, we are a vastly experienced and knowledgeable supplier of custom-made and premium quality Aluminium bi-fold doors, with a client portfolio spanning across the whole of Dorset and Hampshire. Want to know more? We’d love to chat to you about your unique requirements – why not get in touch via our website, or call us on 01425 205465.