Wholesale Exterior Patio Red Folding Glass Stack Bifold Door With Aluminum Frame

What are the types of glass bifold doors?

1. Aluminum

Many people opt for aluminum due to its strength and durability; this is why it is ideal for external bifold doors. Moreover, the strength of aluminum results in a frame: glass ratio that is greater than any other material; hence, increasing visibility. The strong material tolerates the sun very well and protects the door from bending. In addition to coming in a variety of colors, aluminum bi-fold doors live long and look good at the same time. Their main disadvantage is that they are expensive, but considering all its advantages, it sure is an investment.

2. UPVC (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride)

This is a much cheaper option than aluminum, but it loses its good looks more quickly. In addition to longevity and bending problems, the door might gain a yellow discoloration over the years. As said before, aluminum bi-fold doors can be considered as an investment, since UPVC would probably cost you more for maintenance.

3. Wood

Great natural looks are of course the main advantage of wooden bi-fold doors. Moreover, manufacturers sometimes use engineered wood, which results from binding layers of wood with an adhesive, for producing this kind of door. Although engineered wood lives longer than natural wood, its internal moisture will eventually lead to bending. Regarding maintenance, engineered wood stands between aluminum and UPVC on that scale, meaning that it needs less maintenance than UPVC but still more than aluminum.

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