Made to Order

The increasingly popular steel look derives from the industrial mill buildings of the 1800’s where tall & slim-framed steel doors and windows combined with high ceilings to create the template for today’s industrial look. The steel look renaissance began in the glamorous homes of LA and wider California, statement slender doors perfectly suited for large apertures and a warm climate that has led to a demand for a similar aesthetic right here in the UK. Steel-framed doors are very expensive and very cold, which is why aluminium is a more suitable material for large format doors and windows. Aluminium does however boast the same visual benefits such as slim profiles and the ability to create wide and tall doors and windows.

Made to order bi-fold doors are available with a typical lead time of three weeks. If you can’t find the right sized three panel steel look door then you can explore our 4,5 and 6 panel sizes by clicking on the links below.

4 Panel 5 Panel 6 Panel

Key Features

Contemporary squared profiles as standard.
Subtle and colour coded panel catch that complements the look of the door.
Three dark Georgian bars within the glass to create the steel like appearance.
In-line flat handles on all intermediate panels.
Strong and secure: five-point locking on master door with steel shoot-bolt locking rods in all intermediate panels.
Bottom Hung with stainless steel wheels and high precision bearings meaning the system slides effortlessly.
122mm typical sightline which is slimmer than many bi-folds on the market.
Ideally suited for rip out replacement installations.

Industrial Looking XP10 bi-folding doors

Our steel look bi-folding doors are manufactured using our XP10 bi-folding door system. The XP10 is ideal for home improvements, it is the perfect bifold door for replacing existing PVC doors and windows, or as the feature product to complete a new renovation creating a seamless link with a new outdoor patio area.

The XP10 bifold doors offer superb performance, years of reliable use and unbeatable value for money. The profiles are powder coated to RAL 9005 Jet Black & the dark Georgian bars create the distinctive art deco look that will compliment your interior space perfectly.

get the look

The fashionable steel look bi-folding doors is achieved by incorporating black Georgian bars into the glass. It’s relatively inexpensive and a simple upgrade to add that industrial look to your interior space. This straightforward addition to your black bi-folding doors instantly creates the art deco look that has become so popular in today’s home renovations.

The fact that we carry our three panel options in stock not only means you can benefit from an Express delivery but also a heavily discounted price as our batch manufacturing optimises the profile which reduces the waste and therefore the cost significantly, which means you can enjoy a fantastic product at a reduced cost.

SOLIDITY COMES AS STANDARD

If you’re looking for security and reliability, then our XP10 bi-folding door is the perfect product for you. The way our doors are manufactured means that they are solid as concrete, but light and easy to use. Each panel is injected with a liquid component that sets solid, making every bi-folding door safe and steadfast.

We keep large stocks of jet black aluminium profile in a fine textured finish ensuring we can quickly turnaround our steel look bi-folding doors as soon as they’re ordered. The fine texture adds a premium look and feel to the profile as well as reducing fingerprints and blemishes that are commonly associated with a black matt finish. Plus Our aluminium bi-folding doors are designed with security in mind with features such as:

Five point locks ensuring the door is strong and secure
Concealed gearing that cannot be seen or attacked when the door is closed
The system is glazed from the inside
PAS 24 security accreditation
Laminated security glass available

DESIGN FOR SAFETY

Durability is never an issue because your aluminium bi-folding doors are commercially powder-coated. This essentially means that the colour is baked-on, providing a lasting finish that won’t peel off or lose its colour – and is guaranteed for a minimum 10 years.

It’s also important that your bi-folding doors are as safe as they are secure, which is why we’ve thought about everything. Whether it’s stainless steel runners to eliminate trip hazards or a magnetic panel catch to hold the doors in place, you’re sure to have peace of mind when you choose Express Bi-folding Doors.

All our XP10 bi-folding doors are expertly made in our World Class 200,000 manufacturing facility in Leeds, we have strict quality compliances in place ensuring that all the products that leave our factory are of premium quality and the perfect addition to our customers properties.

Benefits of 2160mm high bifold doors

The standard height door opening in the UK is 2100mm, which is why when shopping online the standard manufacturing height for doors is 2090mm, this option is available to purchase on our website.

Also available to purchase are door heights of 2160mm. We offer this height option because one of the main reasons people want to purchase bi-folding doors is to create a seamless finish from inside to out, we also know that no one wants a large threshold or trip hazard to step over as they walk in and out of the property. Our 2160mm height option allows you to remove a split course or full course from your external brickwork for our 75mm cill and bottom track to sit on. This method effectively drops down the doors bottom track, leaving a 15mm tolerance for you to pack the door level to line up neatly with your internal floor level.

standard threshold detail

Our rebated threshold sat on a 150mm cill is the perfect setup for UK installations. We can however configure your doors as required so stub, 190mm and 225mm cills are available as is the option to have the door installed with no cill. Just let our team know when ordering which bottom track detail is best suited to your property.

trickle-vent detail

Trickle-vents are often required by building regulations to allow natural airflow through a property even when doors and windows are closed. We incorporate the vents by adding a 42mm deep profile to the head of the bi-folding doors that houses the vents. A neat and aesthetically pleasing way to add ventilation into your new bi-folding doors.

specs

Three black Georgian bars within the glass to achieve the ‘steel’ appearance.
Doors available in RAL 9005 Jet Black to achieve the industrial look.
Glazed with 28mm toughened softcoat low E glass standard.
Upgrade option from toughened glass to laminated glass available.
Frame depth of 70mm
Typical sightline of just 122mm
Ideal for residential applications
Contemporary squared profiles as standard
Maximum panel width of 1100mm

info

Doors available in four varied heights
Size of overall maximum panel up to 2.65m2
Surpasses all requirements of document L 2014
Magnetic panel catch
In line flat handles on all intermediate panels
High security, minimal maintenance and fully guaranteed

classes

U Value 1.5 W/m2K based on using a sealed unit with 1.0W/m2K pane
Air Class 4, 600Pa
Water Class E, 750Pa
Wind Class 4, 1800Pa
Weather BS 6375 Part 1

DESIGN & ENGINEERING

Thanks to the set sizes of XP10 bifold doors that we carry in stock we can offer an industry leading folding door product, whilst ensuring it is a very cost-effective solution. The door boasts multi-point locking, flat intermediate handles as well as a clean and modern aesthetic. Whether you’re looking to add bi-folding doors to an orangery or conversion, or you want to upgrade your property with some stylish bi-folding patio doors, the XP10 from Express Bifolds Direct offers market-leading quality at a competitive price.

STRONG & SECURE

10 YEAR MANUFACTURERS GUARANTEE

EXCEEDING THERMAL REGULATIONS

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY

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SECURITY LOCK BARREL CYLINDERS AS STANDARD

We know that it’s important that your external bi-folding doors are as secure as they are stylish, which is why we use premium 3-star diamond-rated BSI cylinders throughout our door range. Anti-snap, anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump, these lock cylinders we use exceed the 2-star standard required for Secured by Design accreditation.

The keys for our bi-fold doors can be cut at any locksmith, unlike other Secured by Design standard lock barrels which need a specific lock card to have spare or emergency keys cut. The lock barrels themselves are supplied by one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lock cylinders, perfectly complementing our industry leading range of products.

height variations with trickle vents

We have four height options, two sizes with trickle-vents & two sizes without.

To incorporate trickle-vents we add a 42mm deep profile to the head of the doors, which contains the vents. The illustrations above explain the differences between the door heights. The first height illustrates our 2090mm height door and the 2132mm height option if you choose the door with trickle-vents.

Whether you select your door at 2090mm or 2132mm with trickle-vents your clear walk through height will remain the same at 1920mm.

walk through heights

If you want a taller door or a taller clear walk through height then you can order your doors at 2160mm or 2202mm with trickle vents.

The drawing above illustrates how we incorporate trickle vents into our bi-folding doors.

Whether you select your door at 2160mm or 2202mm with trickle-vents your clear walkthrough height will remain the same at 1990mm.

buy direct from the UK's leading manufacturer

Bi-fold doors are a huge purchase that will have a terrific impact on your home so we know it’s important that you purchase a quality product from a Company you can trust. We’re a family-owned business that has been producing aluminium bi-folding doors since 2007 & our experience, expertise and aftercare is second to none, which is why we’ve grown to become one of the largest aluminium manufacturers in the UK.

Our huge stock levels & manufacturing capacities means that we have the resource & infrastructure to build up & carry a large stock of fully completed high specification bi-fold doors. All our stock bi-fold doors are manufactured in our World Class 200,000sq foot manufacturing facility following the same process & quality checks as our bespoke orders.

Once checked & packaged they’re then stored safely in our huge warehouse & ready for Express delivery anywhere in mainland UK.

FAQs

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Bi-fold doors are now one of the must have features in modern homes. As trends for open-plan living with flexible and sociable spaces continue to increase in popularity, todays homeowners want to enjoy the various benefits that a bi-folding door brings.

XP10 Bifold doors boast slim frames that allow maximum light into the property, they’re great looking and easy to use. They offer space-saving benefits too because the door panels concertina together and fold away to one side when fully opened. The doors are relatively easy to install for an experienced tradesmen or skilled DIY enthusiast, but it is essential that you get the correct sized door for your home.

Typically, the minimum sized bifold door available is 1.8 metres, this is the same size as a standard French door. Two panel bifold doors are a popular alternative to French doors because they’re designed to be open in the warmer weather, so the two panels literally fold and stack to one side allowing the homeowners to enjoy an unobscured 1.8 metre opening. To incorporate an access door (everyday door) the bifold will need a third panel, we offer three panel doors at a minimum of 1.8 metres but recommend three panels at slightly larger widths to ensure the doors framework doesn’t look too heavy, a wider door means a larger glass area, more light and more views out to the garden.

We offer external folding doors that are designed to be installed into brickwork openings that are 1.8m in width or wider. We offer a large range of set sizes, colours and opening configurations starting with three panels and ranging up to six panels for brickwork openings in excess of five metres.

The opening configurations of our bifold doors varies on the size, which also affects the number of panels required. Three panel bi-folds always contain an everyday access door, as does any bi-folding door consisting of an odd number of panels. Four panel doors can all fold away in one direction, or two panels can fold left and two panels right, if an everyday access door is important to you then you will need a 3+1 configuration, which means one panels acts as an everyday access door and the remaining three panels fold away and stack on the opposite side. Five panel doors are very flexible as they always contain an access door, all panels can fold and stack to the same side, or if preferred the access door can be middle with a 3+2 panel split folding left and right. Bi-folding doors containing six panels give a real wow factor, a huge wall of glass that can be completely opened up with effectively a French door as the middle two panels and then all three panels folding and stacking to each side. All six panels can all fold and open to one side or if an access door is required then a 5+1 panel split is a viable option also.

The height of the door is crucial also. The industry standard door opening in the UK is 2100mm or 2.1 metres, we therefore offer our bifold doors at a height of 2090mm. This measurement is from the bottom of the cill to the top of the outer frame and is the total manufacturing height of the set sized bifold doors that we offer. This height leaves a fitting tolerance of 10mm into a 2100mm standard door height opening.

The standard door sizes that we offer are:

1800mm – Available in three panels.
2000mm – Available in three panels.
2200mm – Available in three panels.
2400mm – Available in three panels.
2600mm – Available in three panels.
2800mm – Available in three panels.
3000mm – Available in three or four panels.
3200mm – Available in four panels.
3400mm – Available in four panels.
3600mm – Available in four panels.
3800mm – Available in four panels.
4000mm – Available in four or five panels.
4200mm – Available in five panels.
4400mm – Available in five panels.
4600mm – Available in five panels.
4800mm – Available in five panels.
5000mm- Available in five or six panels,
5200mm – Available in six panels.
5400mm – Available in six panels.
5600mm – Available in six panels.
5800mm – Available in six panels.
6000mm – Available in six panels.

The height of all our doors is 2090mm, it is important that you check the measurements of your opening in milometers when you order doors, ideally you want a tolerance of around 20-15mm in the opening that the doors will be installed into, this will mean you have some roof to fit the door into the opening and to pack the doors outer frame level if the opening isn’t completely level.

Bi-folding doors need to be installed completely level and square to work properly so it is crucial that you have some tolerance to fit the door into. A slight tolerance for the width is required also, if the opening is less than three metres and the opening is completely level then 10mm tolerance may be sufficient, but we recommend 15mm to ensure the door will fit into the opening correctly. If you aren’t certain of the size of your door opening, or not confident to measure the opening in milometers then make sure you get it measured properly so that you get the perfect sized door for your opening.

Toe and heeling a bi-folding door is essential to ensure that it operates correctly. The principles of toe and heeling are the same for a bi-fold door as they are for traditional French doors. The reason the glass needs to be toe and heeled is because the weight of the glass in the door panels will causes it to drop and catch on the bottom track when the door is opened and operated. When we toe and heel, we are essentially using the glass to brace the door panel and to distribute the weight accordingly, so the glass supports its own weight.

Detailed below is a step by step guide to toe and heeling our bi-folding doors.

Step 1. Where to toe & heel.

Toe and heeling is always done in the bottom corner that is fixed to the runner and top corner that is diagonally opposite. This is repeated with every panel, so the glass needs packing in the bottom corner by the runner and the opposite top corner.

Step 2. Where to start.

The best place to start the glazing and toe and heeling of your door is at the hinged side where the doors will stack when they are open. Glaze the end panel first and then work your way along to the access door/first panel that will open.

Step 3. Place your first packer before inserting the glass into the panel.

Before you place the glass into the door, place a 2mm pack into the bottom corner. You can now place the glass into the door panel sitting it on top of the packer.

Step 4. Place your additional packers into the opposite top corner.

Pack the top of the glazing unit by filling the space between the top of the glass and the door frame, in the corner diagonally opposite from the packer you have just fitted.

Step 5. Use a glazing shovel to lever the glass.

Place your glazing shovel into the side of the glass about two thirds of the way up on the same side as you have just placed the last packers. Now lever the glass away from the frame and place packers into

Step 6. Similar process for the bottom glass.

In the same way that you have just levered the top of the glass, you now repeat the process at the bottom on the side where you initially started. Again, use your glazing shovel and lever the glass away from the frame. Fill the space that you have created with packers.

Step 7. Insert the glazing beads

Once the toe and heeling completed you now need to install the glazing beads that secure the glass in position. This is done by starting with the top bead to secure the glass. When putting the beads in, angle them backwards and then click the front in. This is the easiest method for inserting the glazing beads. Once you’ve fitted the top beads, repeat the process for the side and bottom glazing beads.

Step 8. Insert the gasket

To complete the job, you now need to insert the gaskets in the space between the glass and glazing bead. Begin by cutting the gasket for the top and bottom of the panels. The gaskets can be cut square and can be easily fitted using some window cleaning solution to help lubricate the gasket so it can be slide into place. Start in the corners by pushing the gasket in with your thumb and then work your way across the centre.

Step 9. Insert the side gaskets

The side gaskets need cutting to a 45-degree angle, so they are shaped to fit into the corners. The end of the gaskets will appear like you have cut them to a point. You simply then fit the side gaskets following the same process as described in step 8.
Repeat these steps across all your bifold door panels and the installation of your stunning new bi-folding doors is complete.

Once installed correctly, your bi folding doors should need very little maintenance. The beauty of stainless-steel rollers operating on a stainless-steel track minimises the maintenance needed. It is essential however that the bottom track detail across the base of the doors is kept clear of debris and dirt that could build up and this should be completed periodically. Most vacuum cleaner nozzles will fit within the bottom track detail. To ensure your bi folding door is running smoothly over many years, we recommend keeping the steel roller carriage and stainless steel runners located within the bottom track section lubricated with a silicone based lubricant which will ensure ease of operation.

The hard-wearing powder coated frames can be cleaned down with a warm damp cloth should dirt or cobwebs accumulate onto the frames. Please note that wire brushes and scouring pads etc should not be used. Only use non-abrasive cleaning materials.
Glass cleaner can be applied and wiped off of the glass to ensure good clarity through the glass units.

Occasionally as the doors settle within an opening, the door may need a slight adjustment if the door catches on the bottom track detail. This will require the door to be adjusted and you should contact your installer to remedy the door adjustment.

Should you require any additional advice, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist with any queries you may have.

Once your order has been processed, our delivery team will contact you to arrange a chosen delivery date for your goods. This will be Monday-Friday 8-5pm. Typically, we will be able to give you a two- hour time window from your chosen day (traffic dependent). Should your allocated day not be suitable, please provide our delivery team with as much time as possible to re-arrange to a suitable date. Please note that we cannot change a delivery date within 3 working days of the confirmed date due to scheduling.

Express direct will deliver your goods within Express vans delivered by Express trained and experienced drivers. Our products are not passed on to a third-party courier company, as is the nature of the glass items within our products.

All of our framework arrives carefully packaged and labelled ready for installation. Naturally, the glass has to be handled with care and a designated area prior to the delivery should be allocated within your building ready for safe receipt of the goods.

Our delivery driver will assist with the unloading of your chosen product(s). Our driver will take photographs of the product in situ upon delivery and we will ask you to sign the delivery note to confirm safe receipt of your purchase.

Delivery zones:

As we deliver our own products and we do not outsource the delivery to a third-party courier company, there are key areas within the UK which are easy for our delivery team to deliver to. Naturally, as locations and postcodes very, we have to factor these into our delivery fees. Therefore, we have three zones dependent on postcode for how much delivery of your product will be. This charge is confirmed when you go through the order stage and your delivery charge will be confirmed once your postcode has been entered.

Our products come with some of the best security available on the market. As aluminium products, naturally our aluminium profiles are resilient, strong and hard wearing. However, security is paramount when purchasing a large expanse of glazing and there are certain characteristics to consider for your purchase.

A lock barrel within any door can be a weak point and an area within a door that thieves can target, so a high security lock barrel is essential. The lock barrels that we use within our doors are of the highest quality, and come with a 3 star security rating. Our lock barrels are resistant against drilling, bumping and snapping, and provide excellent security and a deterrent against opportunists.

What type of glass is a very important consideration also. There are advantages of both toughened glass and laminated glass. Toughened glass is widely used and installed within the fenestration industry and provides a very strong and durable option. Laminated glass is also a popular option and whilst often viewed as slightly more brittle, if a laminated glass unit were to smash, the film situated within the glass holds the glass fragments in one piece and stops the glass unit from falling in and being used as an entry point. You will able to see the options for a laminated glass upgrade to your product at the production selection point.

Upon delivery of your product, your guarantee will be sent by e-mail to the e-mail address you have provided. As with many products, our products will perform extremely well providing that the installation has been completed to a high level. As such, your installer should always be your point of contact if any queries arise after the installation.

We issue a guarantee which covers the aluminium, glass and moving parts within your products.

Once you have chosen your suitable product, and you are considering your chosen installer, it is important to remember that if your new bi folding door or sliding door is replacing an existing window or door in situ, your new product will need to have the relevant building control authenticating that the door has been installed by a competent person(s). Building control approval can be sought on this, but one of the easiest and popular options is to have your door installed by an accredited Fensa or Certass installer. If this is your chosen method, then your installer will have the necessary accreditation and experience to install this door for you. A Fensa or Certass certificate will be required if you ever move property and sometimes might be required for mortgage applications.

Please note that the above is only relevant for the replacement of an existing window or door. Any new openings being created with a new lintel/steel support, extension or new build will require building control permission from your local building/planning office or independent building inspector.

A tradesperson should carry most of the tools required to install our bi-folding doors, these include a glazing knife, self-tapping screws, fixings, glazing packers, laser level, tape measure, drill, jigsaw, glazing shovel, insulation foam, allen keys, silicone & a silicone gun.

Yes, if you have any questions prior or during the installation our team is available on phone and on e-mail to offer any help or advise that you may need.

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What our customers are saying

Every day we manufacture premium quality rooflights, bi-folding & sliding doors and supply them all over the UK. For years we have been successfully delivering a high volume of quality products week after week. This has led to the transformation of thousands of homes and of course has gained Express thousands of happy and satisfied customers, a small sample of which can be viewed below.

The new windows look great, the whole process has been easy and stress free, thank you

Ewen Morrison, Birkenhead

Dear Michelle, Just a quick note to say BIG thank you for impecable service! Customer care/aftersales of Express Bifolds is outstanding. I wish it was that easy & pleasant to deal with most of companies! Wish you all the best and keep up the good work! Sincerely Anya Lawrence

Anya Lawrence, Romford

A quick thank you for the great job your team did on our bifolds! It was first class all the way – even through covid which I know doesn’t make things easy!

Gary Dooley, Leeds

Hope you are well and business is booming. We have finished my sons house and are now moving to my daughters renovation. Everything went really well ,the rooflight is a great feature and as ever your guys did a fantastic job.

David Brewster, the Wirral

The company gave great advice before I made my purchase and the communication around delivery was excellent. Delivery was extremely quick and the driver was very helpful. Great value Bi-Fold.

Jenny Robinson, Herts

The doors were delivered on time as expected, ordered and delivered within a week, very happy, just awaiting final fitting. The process has been seamless, highly recommended.

John Calvert, Dumfries

The service from Ian and Corey was fantastic. Super quick response times, clear communication, my order was delivered on time.

Mark Snowball, Surrey

Super fast delivery on standard size, helpful delivery driver and well packaged. My husband fitted the doors, very easy to fit and look amazing, so pleased with the quality and price, will be very happy to recommend to anyone who needs Bi-fold doors.”

Dee Bird, Devon

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