Standard Specification:

• PVCu bifold PLUS Profile.
• Slim sight lines.
• 28mm Toughened Argon Filled Glass.
• Patented shoot bolt locking system into concealed track.
• Small threshold height with option of low threshold for both open out and in doors.
• *For enhanced security handles both sides with secured by design locking system are fitted as standard.
• Sashes fully reinforced with galvanized steel.
• Slide and Fold bi fold PLUS doors are carried on patented concealed hinge bogie wheel sets.
• Co extruded low level sight line gaskets.
• For ease of fit the frame is made in one.
• Unlike some of our competitors our doors are made to measure. They are fully fabricated and assembled then individually tested. After final inspection the sashes are removed from the frame for ease of transport.

How to Measure:

Width:

• Measure your aperture width in 3 separate places and then deduct 10mm off your smallest size. This will be your order size.

Height:

• The height is determined by your threshold detail. You can either have a standard pvc threshold or an aluminium low threshold. With either option you will need to consider where the threshold will finish in relation to your finish floor level, which includes your final floor covering e.g. laminated floor, carpet tiles etc. The maximum height for bifold PLUS doors is 2250mm.

Please click on your chosen threshold detail:

• Standard PVC Threshold- Open Out
• Standard PVC Threshold - Open In
• Aluminum Low Threshold- Open In Or Out With Cill
• Aluminum Low Threshold- Open In Or Out- Without Cill

Size Range:

• Min: Width=3050mm. Max: Width= 4500mm.
• Min:Height=1200mm. Max: Height= 2250mm.
• To arrive at the correct price you must select the correct size range e.g. door width = 3725mm , the size range = 3651mm to 3800mm.

Size related and other FAQs

• Q:  Can I couple a window to the top of the door?
• A:   No. A steel lintel must be installed above the door, then additional glazing can be fitted above the lintel.
• Q:   Can I install a door in a conservatory?
• A:   Yes, subject to confirmation from Slide and Fold Ltd. Please do not order a door until you have verified with a slide and fold representative, the size of the door, type of conservatory frames and roof system. For very large doors the door must be fitted within a structural goalpost, that is capable of supporting your roof and the load of our doors. Please seek our advice. We highly recommend that you consider our window frames and roof system, as they are designed for this purpose.

Stock Colours

• Five pane bifold plus doors are available in White only.
• For additional colours in this size range please choose from the four pane TECTura aluminium door and the five pane TECTura aluminium door range.

Open In or Out?

Most people base their choice on the requirement for space,either to the inside or outside. Doors are designed to be either wholly Open In or Out and there is no key benefit from choosing one over the other. It remains a matter of choice only. However there are some minor differences:

 

Open In:

• Tracks to the inside.
• Doors require room space when open.
• Due to the way doors stack on open in doors there are more handle options available.
• Threshold can be buried to a maximum of 55mm, with an external cill. Low Threshold Option available.

Open Out:

• Tracks to the outside.
• No internal room space required.
• Threshold can be buried to a maximum of 15mm.
• Low threshold is NOT available, choose the bi fold plus range if required.
• Open Out doors are 75% of all doors supplied.

Cills:

• The industry standard is 150mm. A stub cill may be required if you have a small reveal or are sitting your door forward in the reveal and want to minimize the projection of the cill. You may choose an 180mm cill if the door is sitting back in the reveal and you need to bridge the brickwork at the base of the door.

Bifold PLUS Handle Specification

• On Scheme 532/523 the centre traffic door has handles both sides fitted, which operates a claw locking system. The first and last door have a low line handle, to the inside only, operating a shootbolt locking system.
• On scheme 541/514 the the traffic door has handles both sides fitted, which operates a claw locking system. The other two other doors have a low line handle, to the inside only, which operates separate shootbolt locking system.
• On scheme 550/505 the traffic door has handles both sides fitted, which operates a claw locking system. The other two doors have a low line handle, to the inside only, which operates separate shootbolt locking systems.
• Handles are the same for design for both open out and in doors.

Is your door for an extension ? :

• All our doors are made to such a high specification, they automatically conform to the current building (PART L) regulations. The only other consideration is if trickle ventilation is required.
• All habitable rooms require 5000mm sq. of equivalent air.
• If you have no other means of venting your room ( i.e. a brick vent, mechanical ventilation or another door or window with a trickle vent fitted) then a trickle vent will need to be fitted to your bi-fold door.
• If a trickle vent is required it will be fitted to the top of the first and last door sash.

Is your door a replacement ? :

• If you are replacing an existing door and not changing the structural width of your opening then building regulations do not apply.
• If the door you are replacing has trickle ventilation already fitted, then it is a requirement that a trickle vent is fitted to the bi-fold door.
• You may choose to have a vent fitted regardless of if being a requirement, to aid background ventilation.

• 28mm toughened
• Air / Argon filled
• Aluminium / Swiss Spacer
• Soft Low E coating
• 1.7 W/m² K "U" value

• Our glass conforms to building regulations as standard. However you can configure the choice of Low 'E' coating (1), Spacer Bar (2) and internal glass type (3). The lower the 'U' Value the higher the specification combined with lower energy costs and comfort. For more information and "U" value certificates click here.

Neutral Self Cleaning Glass:

• Self-cleaning glass uses a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action. The first stage is "photocatalytic" - the coating reacts with daylight to break down organic dirt.
• The second stage is "hydrophilic" - instead of forming droplets, rainwater hits the glass and spreads evenly, running off in a "sheet" and taking the loosened dirt with it, also drying quickly without leaving streaks.

Blue Solar Control Self Cleaning Glass:

• Solar control glass can be used to minimise solar heat gain and help control glare. In temperate regions, it can be used to balance solar control with high levels of natural light. Solar control glass is ideal for large folding doors where solar heat gain could be an issue.
• This attractive blue glass ,combines dual-action, self-cleaning properties with solar control performance for a cooler internal environment. Specially designed for the optimum unit ideal for folding doors. It uses daylight and rainwater to breakdown and wash away organic dirt from exterior surfaces. Its unique blue colour also helps keep internal temperatures cool whilst still maintaining excellent light transmittance.

Leaded Glass:

• Lead is 12mm wide.
• Choice of Square or Diamond Leaded.
• When ordering square leaded please advise by e- mail your existing square size and preferred grid layout.
• When ordering Diamond Leaded please advise existing diamond size.
• CAD drawings are provided for square leaded glass only, to ensure our layout matches your current design.
• If not advised otherwise we will manufacture to our standard layout.

Georgian Bar:

• Choice of 18mm or 25mm bar width.
• Available in White, Brown and Acorn colours.
• When ordering please advise by e- mail your existing square size and preferred grid layout.
• Full CAD drawings are provided after an order has been placed, to ensure our layout matches your current design or preferred choice.
• If not advised otherwise we will manufacture to our standard layout .

Integral Blinds:

• Our blinds are the industry leading ScreenLine design, direct from Pellini in Italy.
• Available in ten colours, they are simple, quick and easy to use. More colours on request.
• Controlled by a manual cord.
• Current delivery on integral blinds is now only three weeks.
• For more information click here

• We highly recommend using our own fixing kits, when installing our Slide and Fold doors. It includes the exact same fixings,drill bits, and sealants that are used on our installations.

Includes:

• 2 x Jobber Size x 6.5mm HSS Drill Bits.
• 2 x 148mm x 6.5mm HSS Drill Bits
• 1 x 6.5mm x 150mm Masonry Drill Bit.
• 10 x 7.5mm x150mm Screws
• 20 x 100mm High Specification Screws.
• 20 x 120mm High Specification Screws.
• 1 x Torx Driver Bit.
• 1 x Tube of Dow Corning Silicone.
• 1 x 700ml Construction Foam

Installation Service:

• Although our doors are extremely easy to fit we also offer a full installation service, for full peace of mind.
• The additional cost on a 5 Pane door is £700, to be paid on the morning of installation.
• A full survey is included.
• The warranty is one year on labour, plus a standard 5 year parts warranty.
• Due to the demand for this service, delivery and installation is 4-6 weeks from date of order.
• A Fensa certificate is issued on completion.

What we need from you:

• Before ordering a door with an installation service, you must first be advised that we will undertake your order, by a slideandfold.co.uk representative. You will be given a reference number to validate your order.
• You will need to e-mail sales@slideandfold.co.uk digital pictures of the front and side access of your property. Plus images of the outside and inside view of where your door is to be installed.
• You will be bound by all terms and conditions found at www.slideandfold.co.uk.