If you’re looking to replace your back door, two of the most popular styles to consider are bifold doors and sliding patio doors, but which of these styles is best suited to your Sheffield home, and what are the differences? We’ve put together this guide to help you decide. Let’s take a closer look at each of these popular door styles.
What are the differences between bifold and patio doors?
Here at Global, we’re often asked which is better, bifold doors or sliding doors? Of course, this all depends on what you value most. Both styles let plenty of natural light into your home and can accommodate any style of property. The main difference in these two styles is how they open.
Bifold doors: opening
Neatly stacking to one side in a concertina style, innovative bifold doors can provide a 90% unobstructed opening that seamlessly unites your home and garden as one continuous, flowing space. Both larger and smaller homes alike benefit as the full opening creates the illusion of more space. At Global Windows, we offer a bi-fold door solution to suit every South Yorkshire home. No matter whether you choose from The Forge range, or the Schüco premium range, our aluminium bifold doors offer wide openings to seamlessly merge your outdoor and indoor space.
Our bifold door features:
- Experience superior structural strength and durability
- Bifold doors are energy efficient offering enviably low U-values
- Bifold doors are superb at letting natural light into your home
- Aluminium needs very little maintenance, just the occasional wipe down
- Available in a variety of styles to suit any Sheffield home
- 100% recyclable and sustainable
- 10 year guarantee
- Luxury hardware options
- Quiet operation
Sliding patio doors: opening
Our Glide-S Aluminium sliding doors are a great choice if you want to enjoy uninterrupted views over your home’s exterior and are particularly fitting for areas where space is restricted. They function on a smooth sliding track for an effortless opening and closing every single time. The inherent strength and durability of aluminium mean the frames can hold large panes of glass, whilst offering a profile that is just 47mm wide, giving you a seamlessly uninterrupted view of your outdoor space.
If you’re going for a sleek, contemporary look, it’s worth noting that our sliding doors boast incredibly thin sightlines that offer minimal disruption to your view of the outside when the door is closed. Installed with 2 to 6 panes, you can choose from an array of bespoke configurations, colours, and designs with sliding doors from Global.
Our sliding patio door features:
- Ultra slim 47mm profile
- Multi-point locking and high security cylinders offered as standard
- Perfect weather tightness
- Thermally efficient
- Low U values
- Low threshold incorporating concealed drainage
- Quiet operation
- Luxury hardware options
- Wide choice of track options
- 10-year guarantee
Cost: Do bifold doors cost more than sliding patio doors?
Standard sized bifold and sliding door systems tend to be similarly priced. Very wide sliding doors often cost more than ample bifold door systems as single large glazed units are generally more expensive, but the best way to get an accurate price is to contact us for a free no obligation quote.
Security: Are bifold doors more secure than sliding doors?
A common misconception is that sliding doors are less secure than bifold doors, however this isn’t the case at all. Thanks to advancements in door security technology, the age-old issue of old sliding doors being lifted off their tracks is a distant memory now. Our bifold and sliding door products are equally matched in the security stakes, both fitted with advanced locking mechanisms as standard, including the latest multi-point locking systems and toughened glazing for complete peace of mind.
Discover our range of bifold and sliding patio doors
Get a quote, contact our team of experts, or visit our showroom to get a real feel for the quality of our beautiful bifold and sliding patio door products whilst getting your home improvement queries answered once and for all. We’ll help find the ideal back door solution for your Sheffield home.
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