The beauty of bi-folding door systems is having the ability to either open a single, convenient access point door or folding open the whole accordion panel system for a wide, maximum span potential. This allows a true connection with the outdoors, a seamless clarity of openness between home and garden. Bi-fold doors are the perfect solution when replacing older standard sliding doors or French doors, and they work extremely well for conservatories and sunrooms, all patio designs, balcony areas, and as swimming pool enclosures. They can also be used beautifully inside the home as convenient, space-saving room dividers, and they do very well as opening/closing systems for areas in offices, classrooms, libraries, playrooms, conference rooms, studios, bars, hotels, restaurants, store fronts, or any other areas that require efficient space management and multi-purpose use.

Bi Fold Doors by Other Names

Bi-fold doors are also called convertible, accordion, folding sliders, concertina, multi-folding, or folding patio doors. They are made with sturdy, solid, durable timber, glazed with premium glass, and hinged at various side points for folding and for smooth stacking when folded open. Timber bi-fold doors are hung from the top, connected to a strong, weight-bearing head and operating in a smooth track structure, and the sliding action also occurs at the bottom in a flush track system. The timber is harvested from sustainable, renewable, managed forests and is of the highest quality hard and soft wood varieties. Handles, hinges, and track parts are made of the highest quality materials as well to withstand repetitive motion and weather exposure.

Bi Fold Doors by Skilled Craftsmen

When designed, manufactured, and installed by the skilled craftsmen of Kingsbridge bespoke joinery, timber bi-fold doors can provide years of pleasurable, convenient, and extensive access to the outdoors. If installed indoors, bi-folding internal doors can transform one room into two and vice versa, making maximal or minimal use of the space as needed. The modification of space in an office or business using bi-folding doors as dividers or enlargers can also serve to enhance productivity and increase profits.

The Many Uses of Bi Fold Door Systems

In both homes and businesses, the use of timber bi-fold door systems is also environmentally friendly. By making maximum use of natural lighting, the need for artificial lighting is greatly reduced. By opening the doorways to fresh air and soft breezes during the nicest weather months, the need for fans or air-conditioning is greatly reduced. When closed during the winter months, the glazed door panels allow the solar warmth to enter while inhibiting the interior heat from escaping. This is also a tremendous energy-saving feature, and the systems are highly rated for security factors, weather-resistant features, and superior insulating ability.

Customised to Transform Your Home or Business

Timber bi-fold doors can be custom measured and manufactured for whatever dimensions and needs are required. A bespoke joinery can create such transformations in any home or business by eliminating the restrictions of traditional exterior doors, creating alternative uses of space, and connecting the comfort of home with the beauty of garden.

Kingsbridge Joinery specialise in timber sliding sash windows and bespoke wood doors. Our new range of energy efficient windows has proven to be very popular with homeowners and architects alike. Here are some of the reasons why our customers chose us:

• Comprehensive range of bespoke window and door types and designs – classic and contemporary
• Choice of quality timbers from responsible sources
• Proven product designs developed over decades by experienced craftsmen
• Precision machinery
• Independently certified energy performance values
• Latest modern high performance components
• High-spec painting facilities
• Fully finished units
• Extensive warranties
• Nationwide coverage
• Reliable lead times
• Consciencious and talented installers
• Renowned backup service
• Expert advice
• Peace of mind for years to come

Contact us for a consultation on 01 802 4722 or by email info@kingsbridgejoinery.ie

Sash windows are timeless. Their practical design has been a mainstay in home construction for centuries. Most older homes in the UK were originally built with them, and most new construction tends to favor the classic appeal of sash windows as well. The ingenious design of opening allowance at both the top and bottom of a sash window provides fresh, cooler air entry from below and lets warmer air escape from above. One of the Laws of Thermodynamics, the simplest of which is that of heat rising and cool sinking, dates back to the early 17th century and gave rise to the convenient design of the sliding sash window. Because of the durability and longevity of this style, many period homes still have their original sash windows that have been well maintained and are in excellent operational shape. Modern technology has been able to remain true to the original design of sash windows while bringing forth more energy-efficient, more secure, and more convenient models of the wooden sash window.

Traditional sash windows, also called box sash or sliding sash windows, slide up and down vertically, and the original design was typically a single-glazed pattern of various numbers of panes above and below, most often six-over-six. They are hung in a boxed opening, and their operation is achieved by a balancing system of counterweights, pulleys, and cords or chains that are housed in hollow spaces surrounding the window box. They first appeared in Europe in the late 17th century and were the most common type of window style to be installed in new construction at the time. Georgian and Victorian architectural plans used the wooden sash window almost exclusively to achieve the balanced symmetry and proportion typical of the periods, and modern home plans based on these styles are still incorporating the dependable, functional sash window.

The newest sash windows being manufactured today follow the original design and appearance integrity but now incorporate the guidelines of the latest energy-saving initiatives set forth by the EC, with several energy-efficient glazing options that substantially reduce the amount of heat transmission loss from windows. The wood frames are covered using the most innovative and environmentally friendly finishes, with the application of micro-porous, not-toxic paint in multiple coats that will last for years. The current paints and lacquers used in the manufacture of prefinished windows are free of formaldehyde or other toxic substances and carry the well-respected “Blue Angel” label, which has been in existence since 1978 and applies to organic, non-toxic substances, including paint finishes safe enough for children’s toys.

Another updated wood treatment in the manufacturing process of sash windows is the impregnation of linseed oil to prevent problematic wood ailments, such as blue stain and soft rot. Linseed oil is an environmentally friendly alternative to the harsh chemicals used in the past to prevent these problems, and its use complies with the EU Biocidal Products Directive 98/8/EC. These modern developments serve to improve and protect the natural beauty of timber sash windows while improving and protecting the environment. Choosing sash windows manufacturers and professional installers from a reputable joinery supports conscientious, responsible businesses and will ensure that the product and installation is top quality. Wooden sash windows have always been good; now they are better than ever.