for doors that fold in and out
Folding sliding doors
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Folding sliding doors comprise multiple panels which fold back in sections.
They combine the actions of both hinged and sliding doors.
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Folding Sliding Doors Our folding sliding (also known as bi-fold, concertina, folding patio) doors are manufactured using the market-leading Sch端co aluminium system. The features, design and technology are at the highest level and offer everything you could wish for in a door that is guaranteed to add style to your home. Our folding sliding doors are extremely versatile and can be folded back completely, bringing your garden into your home. The doors can either open into the house or out into the garden and there is a wide range of sliding and hinged options. The narrow sightlines allow your room to be filled with more light and freshness.
Fittings are available in a range of colours.
Stainless steel rollers run on stainless steel tracks at the bottom with top guides for smooth operation. 4
A Shopping List Made from aluminium which is strong and will not warp, rot or require hours of maintenance.
Minimum effort required for opening and closing impressively smooth and easy to operate.
Will not expand or contract with temperature fluctuations in the same way as PVC-U folding / sliding doors.
Optimum sound and thermal insulation. Slim sight lines allow for large areas of glass giving a truly elegant and fresh feel to any room.
Wide range of colours – can be one colour on the outside and another colour on the inside. Special finishes are available to suit the most demanding climatic and polluted environments. (Please ask for details.)
Opening either inwards or outwards. High security locking system – 5 point claw and deadbolt lock. (Number of locking points may be reduced on certain configurations and heights (Please ask for details.)
Internally beaded - 28mm glazing as standard. Choice of beading shapes: Square edge - for a contemporary look Rounded corner - for a smooth and softer appearance Scotia corner - for when more detail is required.
Finger-safe gaskets protect little fingers!
Double glazed: 4mm soft coat low emissivity toughened glass/ Argon gas filled cavity/4mm toughened glass as standard. (Please ask for other options available.)
Standard rebated threshold 60mm high offers excellent weather rating. Low threshold option. (Not recommended for use in very exposed situations.)
120mm narrow centre stile dimension, maximizing your natural light.
Wide range of styles and designs.
Maximum sash width 1200mm (not to exceed 2500mm high)* Maximum sash height 3000mm (not to exceed 700mm wide)* Maximum sash weight 100kg*
Manufactured in the UK by Welglaze, a well-established family business. 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee.
* installation to be at ground level (please ask for details of size limitations for installations higher than ground level.)
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Design Options All styles are available as opening inward or opening out. 2 panels
3 panels
4 panels
5 panels
6 panels
7 panels
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Adding style Why settle for a typical 40% opening as achieved with standard Patio doors when you can create a 90% clear opening with a folding sliding door?
Why aluminium? Aluminium is a unique metal; strong, durable, flexible, impermeable and light-weight and does not rust . Aluminium was first produced in 1888 and is now the second most-used metal in the world after iron. When aluminium is recycled, most of the original input can be recovered and this process can be done over and over again so aluminium can be reused endlessly. Nearly three-quarters of all aluminium ever made remains in use today. Aluminium does not age and needs no protection from ultra-violet light and can be coated in many different colours and finishes. Our aluminium folding sliding doors will give you 'peace of mind' with the knowledge that you have played a part in protecting our planet for future generations they will help to reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the cost of your heating and at the end of their lifetime they will be recyclable.
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Please note that due to our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. Whilst every effort has been made to represent colours and products accurately, we cannot guarantee an exact match to our finished product due to the limitations of the printing process. Copyright Welglaze Ltd.