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Bifold Windows are a stylish and striking addition to any home.
They create the ability to effortlessly connect your indoor and outdoor spaces through high-quality aluminium glazing.
Aspect Windows are a FENSA-approved installer of bi-folding windows across Devon and Cornwall.
Our range of bifold windows are made to measure, bespoke to your property.
For more than 40 years, we’ve been working with homeowners, architects and builders across the South West create their dream homes with premium, bespoke glazing solutions.
Our guide delves into bifold windows in more detail, helping you determine if they are the right window style for your project.
Bifold windows (also known as servery windows) are folding window systems that open in a concertina style to create a wide, uninterrupted opening.
In short, it is a bi-folding door profile which has been cut down to the size of a window.
They’re popular in modern kitchen extensions and open-plan renovations owing to their ability to enhance natural light, ventilation and indoor-outdoor living.
In areas such as Devon and Cornwall, where homeowners value scenic views and garden connection, folding windows have become a sought-after glazing solution.
A bifold window comes with several functional and aesthetic benefits.
Regarding its design, it can be configured in multiple variations to suit your style preferences or the demands of your project. They can be opened inwards or outwards, fold to the left or the right, as well as folding all in one direction or be split down the middle.
The flexibility in configurations gives you the best opportunity to maximise the available space.
They also allow you to create a consistent and coherent style throughout a property when coupled with a nearby bi-folding door.
If you’re looking to create a nearly completely open space, a bi-folding window is one of the best solutions.
Once fully open and stacked to one side, you can enjoy the very best of your external views.
With modern homes needing to provide a greater sense of indoor/outdoor living, a bi-folding window can work exceptionally well if paired with a raised outdoor bar area to create outdoor dining areas that are connected to the property.
A bifold window is unlikely to be a product for everyone, their suitability will likely be determined by your space and your style preference.
Consideration should be had for the dexterity involved in opening a bi-fold window compared to a traditional window. They are often specified above worktops or kitchen counters, which may involve additional reaching to fully open the window.
Not a problem limited to bi-fold windows, of course, but one that should be considered.
Across the market, bifold windows are available in aluminium, PVCu and Timber.
Depending on your style preferences, budget and wider property build, you may find that one material is better suited than another.
When you choose aluminium bifold windows, you enjoy slim sightlines and ultra-modern glazing, perfect for any extension or renovation plan.
If you’re looking for a movable window for your next project or upcoming extension, you’re likely choosing between a bifold window or a sliding window.
A sliding window is a similar alternative that acts in the same fashion as a sliding door, just in the form of a window.
Similar to a bifold window, a sliding window is a great option to create a large opening, let in large amounts of natural light and airflow, but should you choose one over a bifold window?
Sliding windows are great for spaces where simplicity, minimal maintenance, and a clean aesthetic are your priorities. They operate smoothly along horizontal tracks and require less dexterity to open.
Bifold windows, on the other hand, offer superior flexibility and visual impact, folding entirely to one side to create a wide, uninterrupted opening that maximises natural light and indoor-outdoor connectivity.
This is ultimately a decision that will come down to personal design preference and the space available in your property.
Yes, our range of aluminium bi-folding windows can be opened outwards or inwards, depending on your style preference and space.
Yes, because they create a totally uninterrupted view once fully opened, they can be an effective tool to make a space feel larger.
A bifold window can be operated in the same way as a bi-fold door. Once opened, the rollers glide smoothly across the track, and once the window is open, it is held in position through magnets like a traditional bi-fold door.
For more information on how a bifold window could feature in your project, don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Or to see our product range of bespoke aluminium windows in person, we recommend booking a showroom visit.
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