Wooden Folding Door Design

If perhaps you are in the process of thinking about an extension to your residence and are weighing up some of the choices available to you, there is one improvement to a house that is rapidly gaining in popularity recently due to the dramatic effect it has on a living space.

Wooden folding doors or as they are sometimes called, bi-folding doors, are a significant step up from the once very popular UPVC sliding doors. These wooden doors are commonly situated at the rear of the house leading to a garden patio area. They can be of varying sizes but the most effective size when installing them is to go for the larger option. In reality, many residences have these folding doors covering virtually the entire back of the house.

The positive aspects of this particular home improvement are plenty as they are incredibly practical both outside the home and inside. When the doors are folded back in the fully open position the rear of the property is virtually entirely open. This is superb in the Summer as it generates a wonderful continuity from the inside living space to the outside. Excellent for outside living or dining inside with the wonderful open feel of the outside.

The look and feel created is quite simply stunning and experiencing an example would support everything I'm saying. If you've got any friends or family with them installed, ask if you can view a demonstration or perhaps ask some suppliers if you can view some of their examples in action.

Lots of people feel that these wooden doors are so attractive that they choose to not cover them up with curtains or blinds, instead they view them as a feature to always be on view.

They are manufactured in hardwood that can be painted or stained to suit your particular design preferences. If they are then integrated with wooden windows of the same style throughout, the look of a home can be transformed out of all recognition. They can work just as well in a contemporary style home as a period home, unlike nasty plastic sliding doors which are much more limiting in their use and are actually a bit too dated now.

There are some flimsy versions on the market so it's definitely worth checking out a quality supplier. Their product will not only out perform the lower cost versions but also last much longer. The fittings supplied by a quality company will also be of superior quality. Cheap in this instance is a false economy.

Many people are choosing to enhance their homes or business properties by installing a bi-folding door. These doors are made up of glazing panels set in hinged frames that can span large entrance ways. The frames can be made from different materials, but one of the most attractive and versatile materials used is timber. Wood has a natural and traditional appearance that is highly desirable and suitable for most properties. Some people are wary of wooden exterior products, such as windows or doors, due to the many problems associated with wood. Some of these problems are shrinking or expanding, warping and rotting, each which lead to further problems in functionality and eventually the demise of the window or door.

These problems are no longer a great issue in high quality bi-folding doors, due to the treatment of the wood. Firstly, the wood is laminated. This is a process where the wood is split into several parts and then placed back together with the grains in different directions and then glued under high pressure. Because wood tends to warp and twist with the grain, this process stabilizes and reduces the chances of the wood changing shape during seasonal heat changes. Once the laminating process is complete, the wood is dipped into special treatments which prevent the wood from rotting or growing mold. The result is a stable, strong and damp resistant frame. The build up of condensation is prevented by giving the frame a water trap and outlet, further reducing the chances of damp-related issues.