Why Choose Bi-fold Doors for Your Kitchen Project

22nd August 2022

There are lots of reasons why bi-fold doors are great for kitchens – not only do they let in plenty of natural light, they make the space feel bigger, and enable you to create a sense of inside/outdoor living, perfect for the warmer months of the year.

Alimax is the South’s leading fabricators of aluminium bi-fold doors, and work directly with builders, architects, and windows and doors companies to create custom, beautifully crafted doors for a whole host of residential and commercial properties.

Whether you’re designing a house, or looking on behalf of your windows and doors installer, this guide details why bi-fold doors are a fantastic addition to any kitchen. Convinced they’re the right choice for your property? Pop into our showroom to see our kitchen bi-fold doors for yourself!

What are the benefits of bi-fold doors for kitchens?

Our specialists think bi-fold doors are great for kitchens because they:

Let lots of natural light into your kitchen

Natural light has become a more prominent requirement for lots of house builds over the last few years. Natural light helps to make a space feel bigger, has a whole host of health benefits, and also ensures you’re not spending any more than you need to on energy bills.

Make your kitchen feel bigger than it is

With bi-fold doors, your eye is immediately drawn to the outside, where it’s wide and open. Diverting the gaze from the darker aspects of your kitchen immediately helps to create a sense of space – and when the doors are open, the outside effectively becomes a part of your kitchen!

Create a sense of flow between your kitchen and garden

The outdoor living concept has grown exponentially, thanks to the global pandemic. As a result, people have thought to turn their garden into an extension of their living space. With garden parties, bi-fold kitchen doors allow you to cook away in the kitchen, while conversing with the people outside!

Why choose aluminium bi-fold doors for your kitchen?

Slim, stylish, energy efficient, low maintenance, and built to last – the list of reasons why you should invest in aluminium bi-fold doors for your kitchen is long.

Aluminium bi-fold doors from Alimax allow you to turn an entire kitchen wall into a glass window that can be completely opened onto your patio area in the summer months. We have a range of configurations available, including internal and external folding bi-fold doors, and the option of having your kitchen doors open from the middle or the sides.

When you choose Alimax for your kitchen bi-fold doors, you also receive:

• Excellent security – our bi-fold doors are PAS certified
• Great thermal insulation – B-rated energy efficient glass as a minimum
• A range of colours and finishes – traditional and brighter colours available

Key considerations when choosing bi-fold doors for kitchens

If you’re considering bi-fold doors as a feature of your kitchen build, it’s best to think about the following before you invest:

Energy efficiency

The more energy efficient, the better. Alimax only works with B-rated and above glass, ensuring as little heat as possible is lost through the bi-fold doors during the cooler months. Thanks to the development of technology within the mechanism of bi-fold doors, very little energy is lost through the aluminium frame, making it a solid option for energy-conscious property owners.

U values

Another one for energy-conscious projects. The lower the U value, the better the insulation properties the material offers. Bi-fold doors contain two components – the aluminium frame and the glass – both of which combine to create one single U value. Bi-fold doors have a regulation of 1.4/Wm2K.

Glazing

Alimax bi-fold kitchen doors come double glazed as standard, ensuring excellent thermal insulation. This reduces cost of heating bills and keeps you cool in the summer.

Creating custom bi-fold doors for contemporary kitchens

Aluminium bi-fold doors are the perfect option for projects that require a contemporary style. The sleekness of aluminium and the black or grey tones of the sightlines (non-glazed sections) are great for creating bold highlights or a seamless flow from the kitchen to the patio area. Alimax offers a whole host of colours, allowing architects and builders free reign when it comes to finding the right bi-fold door for a client’s kitchen.

Beautiful, custom kitchen bi-fold doors from Alimax

If you’re looking for bi-fold doors, look no further than Alimax. Get in touch with us today for an informal chat and then we can advise you on the next steps. If you’re still unsure on the type of door for your kitchen, our blog on bi-fold doors vs French doors vs sliding doors should give you more insight into your options.