Folding fun facts: 6 things you didn’t know about bi-fold doors
Bi-fold doors are a favourite for homeowners looking to invigorating their home, enhance its spatial value, make the home more nature-friendly and increase security, but these are just some of their benefits.
Folding doors also have a bunch of fun facts attributed to them that make them even more desirable for homeowners!
If you’ve ever been curious about this aesthetically-stunning entranceways, here are few interesting quirks about them that set them apart from other designs:
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They are incredibly versatile
Homes, bars, office spaces and restaurants across Australia revel in the opportunity to use this design for their premises. Why? Because it does so much for their spot, of course!
They are a highly versatile design that when implemented at a home or commercial space allow in plenty of light, provide a larger view to the outside (which gives the whole space a more natural feel - very relaxing), and make the space look much bigger and therefore welcoming!
Not only this, but the design doesn’t have to be used only for entrances, as you can install the bi-fold style for cupboards, windows, show doors, bedrooms, closets and more, making it an incredibly versatile style that does so much for a property.
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They are old, seriously old
Although bi-fold entrances provide any home with a look of contemporary elegance, you might be surprised to know that their mechanism has been in use since ancient times.
Well, you may not be surprised to know this, especially when you consider the ingenuity of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, but it’s pretty cool to know that each one of these civilisations utilised folding doors for their front entrances and - in the Egyptians' case - for their tombs!
But how do they know this? Through excavations, of course! They even found examples of this obviously timeless design at the world’s most famous (and eerie) archaeological site - Pompeii - where this legendary design was used as an entrance to one of the buried city’s numerous abodes.
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They are energy efficient
Folding doors are often produced with highly sustainable plantation solid cedar and other wooden materials. Wooden building materials are some of the most energy-efficient on the market, as they capture carbon and release oxygen whilst also helping to reduce your energy output by adding another layer of insulation.
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They can be either wooden or aluminium
Perhaps one of the things that makes these entrances most appealing is the way in which they come in both wooden and aluminium finishings. This gives the homeowner two fabulous options when it comes to choosing how their entrance ways will affect their home’s aesthetic, with both being an elegant and stylish finish for contemporary builds and renovations.
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They can add value to the home
If you’re looking for a style that could add some wonderful value to your property - this is a good way to go. When built with high quality materials, including toughened glass and sustainable cedar, this stylish design can add some real value to your property.
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They always make a home look incredible
If you’ve been thinking about what kind of entrances will really complete your home’s design or renovation then the bi-fold style is a champion in design ingenuity. With so many features and so many wonderful benefits for the home, it’s easy to see why they are one of the most popular options for home and business owners across Australia.
After all, if it was good enough for the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, it’s pretty good for Aussie properties, right?
