French v Patio v Bi-Folding Doors

Before you know it, summer will be here again, and we don’t know about you, but we can’t wait for it! Longer days, warmer weather. What’s not to like? 

When it arrives, make the most of every minute of it, especially at your home, and even more so if you have a garden.

You don’t know how lucky you are if you have a garden. 

What will encourage you to get full use out of it in summer is if you have some French, patio or bi-folding doors that you can open on a hot, sunny day. 

Which will be the best option for you? You’ll be in a better position to decide once we’ve informed you about them. 

French Doors

It was during the French renaissance that the French door was invented, unsurprisingly, in France! 

Provided as a pair, rather than a single door, French doors have glass panes side-by-side that stretch almost the entire length of the design and offer a very generous outward opening, whether opened together or independently. 

Extremely popular on the continent, when ajar they can create the feeling of space inside of a home, great if your interior is on the small side and you want to make it feel more spacious. 

Patio Doors

Normally encompassing two large panels, a patio door doesn’t open inwards or outwards, opening via a sliding motion instead, so you can place furniture close to or next to it without any issues. 

The view that you get through a patio door is one of its main selling-points. Many times you will just stand there, gaze through the glass and admire your garden.

Your modern patio door has a reduced frame size and larger glass area, maximising that view. 

Bi-Folding Doors

A bi-folding door is made up of a series of panels that each fold as you push the door open, very much in a concertina effect, until they all stack up against the wall. 

They literally glide across the tracking system in effortless fashion, and when completely ajar, provide you with a totally unrestricted opening. 

Most often, they’re installed at the rear of a house, leading into a garden or patio area, but also fitted in extensions, such as orangeries. 

Get your choice of feature door ordered from County now so that it’s installed well in time for the summer. Request a FREE quote today.