Folding doors are a popular choice in the modern home. They are doors which can be folded open rather than swung open and this makes them a great choice because they take up less space are less inconvenient that the typical swing door.
Anyone who has limited space within their home may find that it is very beneficial to install folding doors in any rooms where the space on which a swing door would normally open out on could otherwise be used.
Types of Folding Doors
Folding doors come in many forms but the most popular types of folding doors at present are bifolding doors. Bifolding doors are a common type of folding door which is most common to the UK. These work well in very small spaces and feature a design of two panels which are connected in the centre by hinges which can be used to fold them back onto each other. These types of folding doors are often found in patios, kitchens, bathrooms and closets.
Bifold doors are typically very narrow doors. They are hung from a track on the ceiling and balanced on casters so that it is extremely easy to manoeuvre them to one side when you want to have your doors open.
Multi-folding Doors
The other popular types of folding doors are known as multi-folding doors or accordion folding doors. These are doors which operate in much the same way as bifolding doors in that they can easily be folded to the side when opening them. However, they are called accordion doors because they feature several panels. Which when folded, resembles an accordion. Multi- folding doors are great because they will fit into a large doorway but will take up almost no space at all when they are folded.
Exterior Folding Doors
Folding doors are not just for inside the home – they are also a great choice for the exterior of your building too. Exterior folding doors typically feature big glass panels which make them perfect for creating a light and airy environment within the home. They will also give an unobstructed view of the great outdoors which makes them the perfect choice for any exterior.