Guides

  • Integral blinds in bifold doors – are they worth it?

    Bifold doors with integral blinds are a popular choice for homeowners and builders. But are they worth the extra cost? The advantages of integral blinds in bifold doors outweigh any disadvantages. Let’s take a look at these. What are integral blinds in bifold doors? Every one of the bifold doors range available from Trueglide comes…

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  • Bifold Windows – should you have them?

    For the replacement of existing windows or when designing a new extension, bifold windows can actually provide a better visual and functional experience to regular opening out casement windows. Where the design allows, using bifold windows gives a room all the advantages of a regular folding sliding door, in a smaller form factor. In this…

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  • A complete guide to corner bifold doors

    For new extensions and creating focal-point glazing, corner bifold doors, whether fixed or fully opening, are one of the best ways of creating doors that deliver on style, functionality and a different look to regular patio doors. Whether closed on colder days or fully open in the spring and summer, corner bifold doors add a…

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  • Part L 2022 changes and how to comply

    UK Building Regulations are now different and the part Part L 2022 changes are now in force since mid-June. These new requirements are intended to ensure windows and doors have even lower U-Values or improved Energy Ratings. They apply to existing buildings, new build properties and even commercial buildings. Here’s what you need to know…

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  • The bifold traffic door and why its useful

    When it comes to choosing the right design for a new set of folding sliding doors, the bifold traffic door is one of the most useful features you can add to the door set. Designed to give your bifold even better functionality and make living with the doors easier, traffic doors don’t add to the…

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  • Bifold door opening options explained

    When planning bifolding doors for a new extension or for an existing opening, the bifold door opening options available all provide a different look and user experience for your trade or end-user clients. For buildings looking to buy direct or for homeowners wanting more information here is a guide to the various bifolding door options…

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  • How to choose Cortizo sliding patio doors

    The Cortizo brand name is synonymous with high quality glazing systems and the most popular product are Cortizo sliding patio doors. There are two key products available, the Cor-Vision and the mid-range sliding door product, called the Cortizo 4700. We’ve put together a buying guide, helping you choose the right Cortizo slider for your project…

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  • Why the trade loves Alutech bifolding doors

    One of the most recent folding sliding door brands to provide genuine benefits to builders, installers and the trade are Alutech bifolding doors. Affordable, yet with all the features of premier bifolds at a more expensive price, Alutech bifolds deliver the required look to any property project. Here’s why if you’re in the market to…

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  • Origin Doors and Windows explained

    One of the best brands in aluminium for the home is the Origin doors and windows range. Designed by Origin and only made by the company, the Origin range provides a complete window, residential and patio doors solution for all types of property projects. Here’s everything you need to know about Origin products and why…

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