Bifold Doors versus Sliding Doors

Glazed doors are a sought-after feature in our homes, with sliders and bifolds featuring in many self-build and extension projects. But deciding which style is most suitable for your house will come down to the way you’ll be interacting with the doors and how you’d like them to perform.

Here are the key things to consider:

Bifold doors – pros & cons

These doors are formed of connected leafs, each one up to 1.2m wide. Panels are hinged together and run across on a single track. The setup will open out in a concertina effect, stacking at one or both ends of the opening.

While there is no limit on the number of panels included within a bifold setup, these systems are often installed in smaller openings. Because they stack back-to back, the glazed span can open 90% of an aperture up to the outdoors.

This means that if you’re looking to install doors in a space smaller than 3m, a folding system will create a larger gap than sliders can achieve. You can even have a single access door as part of the setup – convenient for creating an entrance without opening up the entire aperture.

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