Bifold Doors – The Importance of Glass
Bifold Doors – The Importance of Glass
Bifold doors are an increasingly popular option for homeowners across Victoria, Melbourne and all over Australia. They offer a distinctive aesthetic with vast panels of glazing that allow you to enjoy gorgeous views over your garden even when closed, and their innovative folding motion allows them to open and close with ease to connect your inside and outside space.
If you’re looking at replacing your existing bifold doors or getting brand new ones, perhaps in place of classic patio doors or outdated profiles, then there are so many customisation options to consider. You’ll be able to create a bespoke design, choosing the colour of the frames if you’re opting for uPVC, or you’ll need to decide if you want to choose striking aluminium instead. Additionally, there are countless hardware options, including handles and hinges, to complete the look and make it your own.
But one thing that mustn’t be overlooked in bifold doors is the importance of glass. It’s their main feature, after all. With such vast glazing panels, you want to make sure that you’re not only able to enjoy the view over your property but that they’re doing what they need to do from a sustainable, energy efficiency perspective as well. In this guide, we’ll take you through the importance of glass options for bifold doors and give you some recommendations on what to consider.
Bifold Door Glass – Energy Efficiency
An important consideration at the moment for everyone is energy efficiency. Not only does it matter from a sustainability viewpoint (and you can read more about Ecostar’s own sustainability pledge here) but it’s also a key consideration financially for everyone’s energy bills.
Whether you’re looking to keep heat in your home in the colder months or stay comfortable indoors as it gets increasingly warmer outside, you’ll want glass for your bifold doors that reduce excessive heat transference. With thermally efficient double glazing (or even triple – more on this below), you won’t have to worry about losing heat in your home and wasting money on your central heating only for it to escape. Make an energy efficient choice when you choose bifold doors and the type of glass for the panels.
Bifold Door Glass – Double or Triple Glazing?
Following on from energy efficiency considerations, you’ll have the option to choose whether you want to invest in double or triple glazing for your new bifold doors. (At least, you wil if you choose the experts at Ecostar.) Our high performance, market leading bifold doors can accommodate either double or triple glazing of varying thickness, ranging from 28mm to 36mm depending on your preferences.
But what is the difference between double and triple glazing for your bifold doors, and which one should you choose? As the name suggests, triple glazing adds a third pane of glass to the equation, which works to reduce heat transference and noise pollution even further (along with additional security benefits which will come on to shortly). In most cases, double glazing is enough, as it’s a significant upgrade on single glazing, and you’ll be amazed at the difference with our replacement windows and doors. It’s best to talk to our team about your situation and circumstances so we can help you make the right decision.
Bifold Door Glass – Security
Some homeowners may wonder about the security features of bifold doors, particularly when it comes to glass options, so this is an important factor to consider. Compared to something like a composite door which is a tough, almost completely covered profile with minimal glass, bifold doors may seem like they have a lot more exposed glazing that potential intruders could exploit and try to break through. However, that is not the case.
With double glazing, bifold doors are tough and able to withstand forced entry attempts. As a result, you won’t have to worry about any security deficits that might be on your mind. In fact, bifold doors will open up your home to new possibilities, stunning views of your garden and plenty of fresh air to give your living space a new lease of life. You can relax and enjoy all these benefits with total peace of mind that you and your loved ones are safe and sound.
Bifold Doors from Ecostar
Here at Ecostar, we have the experience and expertise to make the most out of your renovation project. If you’re looking to replace your existing, underperforming bifold doors with cutting edge uPVC or aluminium products, we welcome you to get in touch with us over the phone, using our contact form or via our online quoting tool.
There are lots of important considerations, glass options being one of the top ones, so we’ll work with you to help you make the right decision and ensure your home is more secure, stylish and energy efficient than before with our market leading products and installations. We look forward to working with you soon!
