Aluminum windows & bi folds
Discussion
Hi,
Just submitted plans for a large extension, hopefully doubling the size of our 60's bungalow. (Will post more details later)
The plan is to have 3 sets of bi folds across the back of the house and replace the old uPVC windows.
Have decided we want aluminum.
There are so many companys that supply and fit these type of windows and bi folds but don't know which way to turn.
Has anyone had these fitted? Who by and are they good quality.
Only had one quote from Everest that was massive, but i know they have a good reputation.
Any advice would be great.
Cheers
Just submitted plans for a large extension, hopefully doubling the size of our 60's bungalow. (Will post more details later)
The plan is to have 3 sets of bi folds across the back of the house and replace the old uPVC windows.
Have decided we want aluminum.
There are so many companys that supply and fit these type of windows and bi folds but don't know which way to turn.
Has anyone had these fitted? Who by and are they good quality.
Only had one quote from Everest that was massive, but i know they have a good reputation.
Any advice would be great.
Cheers
If you don't mind my asking, what are you hoping for going down such a large area of bio-folds?
From personal experience I would suggest thinking very carefully about the amount of bi-folds. When we did it a few years ago my idea was that it would be nice to open up the back of the house top create 'inside outside living'. In reality we barely ever opened them all up as it was either too cold/wet/windy to be practical. Also worth noting that biofolds are quite poor in terms of thermally efficiency.
If you're trying to make a strong visual connection between the outside and in, you get less framing if you have fewer opening leaves and more fixed panes. The added advantage is that you get better thermal performance and the frames on the fixed elements are smaller, so less visually intrusive.
From personal experience I would suggest thinking very carefully about the amount of bi-folds. When we did it a few years ago my idea was that it would be nice to open up the back of the house top create 'inside outside living'. In reality we barely ever opened them all up as it was either too cold/wet/windy to be practical. Also worth noting that biofolds are quite poor in terms of thermally efficiency.
If you're trying to make a strong visual connection between the outside and in, you get less framing if you have fewer opening leaves and more fixed panes. The added advantage is that you get better thermal performance and the frames on the fixed elements are smaller, so less visually intrusive.
We use this company www.ksehome.co.uk they have a showroom in Lenham. Nice people to deal with and very reasonably priced.
I work for a building contractor in Kent, just saying.
Just to add - look at synseal warmcore for thermaly efficient bi-folds.
I work for a building contractor in Kent, just saying.
Just to add - look at synseal warmcore for thermaly efficient bi-folds.
Edited by joshcowin on Monday 12th September 16:13
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