THE BI-FOLD
YOUR SPACE TO DEVELOP
Our bi-folding rooms are fully insulated and lined, the exterior boards are 18mm thick pressure treated PTGV that we coat prior to leaving our factory in a microporous oil treatment that allows the timber to breathe, whilst protecting the boards throughout the seasons.*
Opting for bi-folding doors over traditional wooden doors will create the illusion of more space within a natural, light and airy environment.
- 69mm x 44mm pressure treated framing
- 18mm pressure treated external boards (oil treated before leaving factory)*
- Aluminium bi-folding doors
- Two UPVC opening windows
- BS EN 12150 thermally toughened 28mm safety glass units
- Breathable membrane
- Insulation (thermal conductivity 0.038 W/mK)
- Steel roof joist supports
- 3mm premium underlay
- Laminate flooring
- EPDM one piece roof cover (bonded to the roof)
- UPVC roof trims
- UPVC gutter trims
- 11mm untreated internal cladding
- Two chrome USB double power sockets
- One chrome double socket
- One chrome single socket
- Two gang chrome light switch
- Four chrome ceiling internal IP65 spotlights
- Four chrome external IP65 spotlights
- One 2000w remote controlled, Bluetooth enabled, electric glass front panel heater
- Two-way 18th edition RCD fuse board
*Oil treatment will need to be re-applied each year
The external cladding for our garden rooms is tanalised and internally as standard comes with untreated timber, you’ll see that you have a choice between pressure treated and untreated wood. Untreated wood is exactly what it sounds like, just fresh, new wood.
However, pressure treated wood has been through a process that makes it longer lasting. The wood itself is placed in wood preservative, and then put into a vacuum. The vacuum forces all of that preservative deep inside the wood, meaning it gets completely saturated and is treated even on the inside.
This kind of treatment does two things. Firstly, it protects the timber against the damp, which in our climate is extremely important. This means that you can safely leave pressure treated timber outside, and even placing it in contact with wet soil is fine (though it’s advisable to avoid this if possible). Secondly, the chemicals that are in the preservative will also help to protect the wood against insects, so you won’t need to worry about critters eating your new garden room.
The style of door you choose is one of the biggest design decisions to make when buying a garden building. Not only will your choice have an impact on the aesthetic style of the building, but it will also affect how you access the room and the connection this has with your outside space.
Garden rooms with bi-folding doors have been around for a few years now, but in the last 12 months our range has seen a surge in requests for this luxury design feature. Bi-folding doors are hugely popular because you have the option to open up the whole section of glazing, which creates a free-flowing indoor/outdoor living space and enhances the connection with your garden.