Bi fold door advice please

[yeknomyeknom]

We are thinking of removing a wall and putting in bi fold doors beside our sitting area so we can look over the garden. I was just wondering if a sofa right near these doors would be too cold? Does the vast amount of glass create a freezing wall so not practical for direct living quarters?

Thanks

[hazelnunhead]

We have bifold doors, and feel no cold from them whatsoever! Have 2 chairs in front of them and can sit happily there . Just gone and put my hand on the doors, and they feel room temperature..... Far more noticeable is the cold draft from under our front door!

[yeknomyeknom]

Oh,cool. Thank you!

[Pickle]

Agree with the above. If anything, I find they help heat the room, as even the weakest winter sun coming through them gives lovely warmth.

[yeknomyeknom]

That's weird isn't it when normal windows are freezing. It's exactly what I wanted to hear though!

[hazelnunhead]

You are welcome to come and see ours if you would like.

[Belle]

We had them in our last place and had, at various times, a sofa, an armchair and our dining table right next to them. Never ever felt cold or draughty - because they are multiple-glazing I guess? And specially engineered for the space or something (I clearly have no idea but I do know they weren't cold!). As pickle says they can heat the room but the downside of that is just be aware of e.g. screens etc because of the glare - you might want to consider blinds/thin curtains depending on how the house is positioned.

[Salsie]

Slightly off track as we are also looking to install bifolds and wondered which company people would recommend. Thank you

[Pickle]

Ours were supplied and fitted by:

http://www.foldingslidingdoors.com/fsdsite/index.html

I recently contacted them for a couple of minor maintenance issues (the doors have been in place for about 5 years now) and was really impressed with their after sales service.