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All You Need To Know About Bi-Fold Windows

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Do you know what is a bi-fold window? They are windows that are made up of many individual sashes hinged together. Most bi-fold windows in Melbourne consists of 2,3, 4 or more window panels if necessary.

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Further, a bi-fold window can be opened in a concertina style to make a large and uninterrupted opening. While the concertina-style design also helps to minimise the amount of clearance required to open and close the window.

How are bi-fold windows used?

Bi-fold windows provide excellent ventilation as they allow for large and wide-open apertures. It is their versatility that makes them ideal for allowing controlled amounts of airflow through a house when needed.

Bi-fold windows can be installed as a servery window in kitchens using an oversized sill as a bench. Bi-fold windows are extremely useful when you are planning to have an outdoor dining or barbecue party.

How are bi-fold windows installed?

Windows can be hinged to either side of the frame to make one bi-fold window. While in conventional installs they are supported by rollers, these allow the windows to be smoothly opened and closed.

While in some cases, windows that used as a servery will do away with the bottom rail altogether and have the weight of the windows supported entirely by the top rail. Due to this, it makes a nice flat bench surface.

You can also install bi-fold windows using both flush bolts and mortice locks either at the top or bottom of the window depending on how many panels your bi-fold windows use.

While some bi-fold windows also allow for special roll-out insect screens to be installed. This is perfect for those people who are living in an area where there are many flies and mosquitoes.

When it comes to hinges, you do have choices. You can either install a ‘piano’ style hinge that runs the full length of the join between two panels or uses many individual hinges spaced across the join.

Wrapping Up

Apart from the hinges and number of window panels, you can also choose different window glass types. For instance, if you live in Melbourne where the temperature rises the most then you can get double glazed windows in Melbourne installed by Uptons.net.au.