Bi fold doors and French doors offer a wide range of benefits, connecting the inside and the outside of your home, as well as offering increased natural light flood into your home. When choosing between the two door types, it can be a difficult decision to know which is the best option for your home and if you are making the right choice based on your lifestyle needs.
We have put together a guide that covers the pros of each and a roundup of the key factors to consider when selecting the right door for you. Let’s take a look at what both doors are before we dive into the benefits.
What is an external bi fold door?
External bi fold doors are made up of sashes that fold back on themselves to completely open up a space. The doors are fitted onto a track that allows them to be folded back out of the way, providing a virtually uninterrupted view. There is also the option to feature a traffic door, which operates independently to allow you to easily nip in and out of your home without folding back the entirety of the bi fold doors each time.
What is a French door?
French doors are a more traditional type of external and patio door. They consist of a double door configuration with two glazed doors that sit side by side and operate on hinges. The doors are glazed to allow natural light to flood our home and are a great choice if you are looking to replace an old door and add a touch of modern style to your house.
Pros of an external bi fold door
Falcon Installations combine external bi fold doors with stunning appearance and smooth operation. There are huge number of benefits of installing an external bi fold door in your home including:
- Energy efficiency – Our aluminium bi fold doors feature a multi-chamber design which increases retention and help to reduce your heating and energy bills.
- Security – Our bi fold doors are fitted with multi-point locking systems, are super strong and resistant to force. We are so sure of the security of our bi folds, that if you suffer from forced entry (apart from breaking the glass) we will reinstalled a replacement external bi fold door free of charge.
- Super slim sightlines and improved functionality enhance your home environment and maximises your available space.
- Virtually uninterrupted views – provided by thin thresholds and sightlines so you can enjoy your view and create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors.
Pros of French doors
French doors offer similar benefits but there are others that should be taken into account when you are choosing between the two options.
- Lots of natural light – although nothing can rival the light provided by external bi fold doors, French doors offer a good alternative and contribute to maximising light in your home.
- Easy to use – the simple turn-handle operation makes French doors easy to open and close with minimal fuss. The doors can be opened for quick access to the outside.
- Space saver – French doors require less room to operate than bi fold doors, so they are ideal for courtyard style gardens or smaller rooms so that you can make the most of your available room.
External bi fold doors vs French doors
So, which is the best option for your home?
There actually is no ‘best’ options when it comes to choosing between the two as each door styles has its own benefits and the options you choose should first and foremost fit with your lifestyle, the style of your property and your personal preferences.
If you are looking for doors that will maximise the view from your home, completely and seamlessly open up your living space and bring the outdoors in, then external bi fold doors are for you. We offer uPVC and an aluminium range, explore them on our website for more info.
French doors are you best option if you are looking to achieve more of a traditional style. The effortless simplicity of French doors also carries lower costs too, so if you are on a lower budget, French doors are an option for you.
Choose the right doors for your home with Falcon Installations
Once you have chosen the perfect fit for your home, get in touch with us and we will help you get started on your home improvement project. To have a look at our products in person, visit our showroom for a walk around our impressive ranges of external bi fold doors and French doors.
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