How the world has changed in just a few, short months! In March Britain came to a grinding halt, only now beginning to show real signs of creeping back to some sort of normality. And during that time, with all of the tragedies and hardships faced by thousands of people, we also experienced the phenomenon (thankfully!) of continuous, wall-to-wall sunshine. We and most other decent manufacturers are back up to speed and with plenty of capacity. So, let’s make the most of the few weeks we have left for people to enjoy a new set of garden doors.
There’s a wealth of choice that you can offer your customers: ‘Traditional’ sliders, bi-folds and French doors are available with so many options with every shape, material, colour and finish imaginable…though bear in mind that the more choices you allow your customer, the longer the doors will take to make and despatch – and you want to get them in whilst the homeowner can still enjoy them! So, first rule is: keep it simple. But let’s have a look at the options…
Sliders
The sliding patio door is as popular as ever with bigger glass areas and, something that often makes them the customer’s choice, they’re compact to open and close without requiring space to swing, as with bi-folds and French doors. And of course, they are simple to fit and operate.
Slimline aluminium profiles, and nicely weighted PVCu systems, come with damped handles and hardware that make them a pleasure to operate. In woodgrain foil or with a contemporary smooth finish, these doors can be supplied in pretty much any RAL colour, whether aluminium or PVCu.
French Doors
For smaller openings, or more traditional or classical properties, French Doors are available with a surprising number of options. Aluminum or PVCu styles are available, but the latest ‘flush’ versions look superb! And of course, timber French Doors are a must in conservation-area properties.
As with all styles, security options are extensive – make sure you offer your customers a choice – or simply go for the best available, identified by PAS24 and ‘Secured by Design’ stamps. Doing so will not add to the delivery time.
Bi-fold
The popularity of bi-folds lies in their ability to allow the widest, unrestricted openings. They offer the greatest choice of width and height options and prices have come tumbling down in recent years, even for quality systems. Our choice is always for aluminum, even though bi-folds are available in timber and PVCu, simply because it provides the best torsional rigidity with the slimmest sections.
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