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With the mainstream home improvement market likely to come under pressure during 2022 as inflation rises and higher costs put a squeeze on household expenditure, AluFold Direct says there are still lots of opportunities at the higher end of the market.

The firm has added a new premium bi-fold to its collection which features an ultra slim frame with sight lines of just 120mm and stylish hardware which helps to differentiate it from AluFold’s standard offering.

 “There’s nothing standard about the AluFold standard bi-fold – it is a great product with proven quality and performance and lots of customisation options. However, this new premium bi-fold gives customers another string to their bow and means they can potentially up-sell to homeowners and developers who want something different.”

– Russell Yates 

Managing director, AluFold Direct

Hardware

“The hardware in particular, available in a range of different finishes, is likely to appeal to homeowners who want their bi-fold to look and feel luxurious,” adds Alufold’s Yates. “And we are offering a full range of custom RAL colours so that they can match the doors and the hardware perfectly to their décor.”

Security & energy

Installers can be reassured that the new premium bi-fold comes with PAS24 security accreditation and wind, water and air permeability performance ratings. (Class A3 for wind resistance, Class 9A for water tightness and Class 4 for air permeability.) It can also be used with triple glazing to achieve U-Values of 1.1 W/m²K, which means it complies with the upcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regs.

Panels

In terms of configuration, maximum panel width is 1200mm, height is 3000mm and weight is 120kg. Inward or outward opening can be from 1 to 14 sashes and there is the option of fully openable 90° corners without a mullion. There are also four different threshold heights, including an embedded low threshold for accessibility.

The new door comes pre-assembled from AluFold Direct for quicker installation and comes with a built-in adjustable jamb to save installers time and hassle onsite.

Picture: AluFold Direct's new premium bi-fold is targeted at the higher end of the market.

www.alufolddirect.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
18th February 2022

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