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Everything You Need To Know About Bifold Doors And Their Cost: A 2020 Guide

Bifold doors are easily some of the most popular styles of doors available in the Australian market. With many choosing to buy bifold doors in Melbourne to be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of their patio, many others use them for reasons of safety.




Either way, if you’ve been browsing different types of bifold doors for your house, you’re at the right place. At Uptons, we believe in giving all the necessary information that a customer could need before you complete your purchase. If you’re curious about our bifold doors, here’s what you need to know:


What are the different types of bifold doors?


Depending on the application you choose and the size of your house, the type of bifold door you need will also change. There are many different types of door configurations that you could need for your house, which is why we’ve listed down some of the most common types of bifold doors for you down below:


Two/Three-door configuration system


Two to three-door configurations are commonly used for the indoors. While the two-door configuration can turn out to be too small for comfort, the three-door configuration is one of the most common types of bifold doors used in the interiors of a home. These can open in only one direction and tend to cover up to 1.8 to 2.4 metres.


Four-door configuration system


A four-door configuration system, on the other hand, is much more convenient and can open up in one or two directions, depending on its setup. These tend to hold an area coverage of 2.9 metres.


Six-door configuration system


The six-door configuration system can be used for patios and backyards, to give you a wide view of the beautiful scenery. These open in both directions and can span and cover an area of 4.3 metres.


What are the factors that determine the cost of a bifold door?


The cost of the bifold door you buy is dependent on a lot of factors - the size, the type of door, the complexity of the design and even the placement of the doors. Depending on the needs you hold, you can come to the conclusive price for your house concerning the following points:


Type of door


The material used for the construction of the door is also extremely important while you’re considering the cost of the bifold door. If you’re looking for the cheapest price, the cost of aluminium bi-fold doors starts at a nominal price of around $1,200, while the cost of timber can rise to a heaping $3,000.


If you’re worried about your budget, you can browse our aluminium bifold doors in Australia to come across options that are ideal for you.


The complexity of the design


No matter what you buy - there will always be one design that’s simple and one that’s complex. Similarly, when it comes to buying a bifold door for your home, you can choose the complexity of the design depending on the kind of aesthetics you want to portray.


If you’re a minimalist, we recommend going for a low price, simple bifold door. On the other hand, if you’re extravagant and love experimenting with innovative design, you can choose to buy a bifold design of timber accentuated with coloured glass designs.


Door placement


We all know of the bifold design to be one that’s more commonly used for the exteriors of our home. With most of the Australian population using bifold doors as the main source of entry to their patios and backyards, the bifold door tends to be a common option for exteriors.


That being said, the bifold doors used in the interiors of a home tend to be cheaper (normally due to size, bringing us to our next point).


The size


Depending on the size of the door that you buy, the price of the bifold door will wary widely. The size of the door’s placement helps in determining the number of panels that need to be used.





Contact us for a quote on the bifold doors of Melbourne, today


At Uptons, we believe in giving all of our customers top quality materials, allowing them to make a purchase that will last them an entire lifetime. While we do hope that this particular blog helped in answering your questions, you can reach out to us with any other queries that you may have via mail or our contact number.


For a personalised quote on your order, reach out to us now.


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