If you are considering your options for new patio doors for your property you’ll be pleased to know that your options for great-looking, yet hard-wearing patio doors have never been so expansive.
Not only can you choose from the very best sliding doors, French doors, and BiFold door designs but you are now also able to customize the colours and functionality of the materials at an unprecedented level of detail.
To help you settle on the perfect patio door for you, let us help you with a handy guide to the main types of patio doors. We will quickly cover the main pros and cons for each type of door, meaning that you’ll have a good idea of the type of door that will complement your home.
Number one: Sliding patio doors
Sliding doors aren’t what they used to be, with new Aluminum and uPVC designs that are modular and use the sliding mechanism for a variety of effects. The classic design featuring two frames on tracks that can roll or slide past each other to create an opening remains popular because of the full-width size of the opening and the great views they can provide. They are a great feature for warm weather and very practical if you need to create disability access or to move large items into or out of your home.
However, there are disadvantages, not least the time and hassle of sliding your doors every time you want to pop into or out of your home.
Pros of Sliding patio doors
- You can easily vary the size of the open created by a sliding door.
- Your sliding doors can never slam shut
- Sliding doors let in a lot of light and ventilation.
- Enjoy an unobstructed view.
Cons of Sliding patio doors
- Sliding doors simply aren’t suitable for a narrow opening.
- With sliding doors, one panel slides behind the other so you never completely expose the opening.
Number two: BiFold patio doors
You have probably seen or heard of these modern patio doors that have taken the UK by storm. It’s easy to see why, as they can span openings of any size and elegantly fold back concertina style!
Lazy summer days can be enjoyed with your BiFold doors pushed right back, giving you full access to your garden for relaxation or entertaining. uPVC or Aluminium BiFold doors can also be designed with a static transit door that you can use to exit your home without opening up the entire door!
Pros of BiFold patio doors
- A stylish design that can be adapted to almost any type of property.
- BiFold doors are available in a range of finishes.
- BiFold doors can open inward or outward.
- This door design lets plenty of light into your home.
Cons of BiFold patio doors
- As your BiFold door panels fold flat perpendicular to their opening, be prepared to make space available to accommodate the stacked doors.
- BiFold door frames will break up your view when the doors are closed.
Number three: French patio doors
French doors are a classic patio door design that people have returned to over generations. It can be interpreted and finished in so many different ways, as these symmetrically balanced doors work just as well on a period property as they do on the balcony of a modern apartment block.
Pros of French patio doors
- You have the option of opening one or both doors.
- .Attractive symmetrical opening.
- An excellent door design for high traffic areas of your home.
- You have the option of outward or inward opening of your doors.
Cons of sliding patio doors
- French doors can slam shut in the wind.
- French doors are not suitable for very large openings.
Get in touch with your local patio door experts to have your beautiful new doors installed!
We are pleased to provide local homeowners with a 100% made-to-measure service, drawing from our market-leading inventory of patio doors.
Getting started with us is as easy as calling our team to organise a no-obligation home visit within our local area where we can learn more about your plans and measure up for new doors if you would like us to.
