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Comparing Origin and Schuco bifolding doors

20th November 2017 by Northwest Bifolds

Origin and Schuco bifolding doors are two of the best known brands in the UK.  At Northwest Bifolds we can provide you with either for your new extension, renovation project. But what are the differences between Origin and Schuco bifolding doors, and how do they compare?

Origin and Schuco bifolding doors

 

How to compare Origin and Schuco bifolding doors.

When it comes to quality, both doors are excellent.  Origin is a British system, Schuco originates from Germany.  Both doors have excellent design and engineering and they are hard to separate for quality.  Here is how these two fine bifolding doors compare.

 Origin Schuco
Product Guarantee 20 years 10 years
Lead time Available Quickly Several weeks
Door mullion dimension 154mm 120mm
Finger-safe gaskets Yes Yes
Bifolding door sight line at the door mullions 154mm 120mm
Door appearance Chamfered Flat
Handle Options Wide Range Limited Range
Maximum door size 1200×2500 1200×3000
Low threshold option Yes Yes
Glass Options Double or Triple Glazed Double or Triple
Glazed
Typical Double Glazed U-Value 1.6Wm2K 1.5Wm2K
Matching entrance doors and front door Yes No
Woodgrain Aluminium option Yes No
Anodised aluminium option No Yes
Dual colour option Colours in Stock Special Order
Colour Matched door hardware Yes No
Colour matched seals and gaskets Yes No

Where Origin and Schuco doors will differ is in their appearance.  The Schuco bifolding door is slimmer than Origin. Therefore if you are looking for one of the thinnest bifolding doors on the market, choose the Schuco door.

When it comes to creating a truly bespoke bifolding door, Origin is hard to beat.  Our Origin bifolding doors give you the bigger choice of colour choices and styles.  Origin handles come in white, black, silver, chrome and even colour matched to the doors is available. The same applies to the middle door handles and even the bottom carriage that slides your doors. These are also available colour matched.  Finally, where Schuco doors come with high quality gaskets in black, Origin doors give you the option of 7 different colours to choose from.

If you are looking for a modern bifolding door with a uniform appearance, Origin doors are very attractive.  By comparison, Schuco bifolding doors are flatter in appearance with no rounded edges to the aluminium profiles.

Lead times for Origin and Schuco bifolds.

One of the biggest advantages to an Origin bifolding door is how quickly you can get them.  Origin has pioneered manufacturing making their lead times the best in the industry.  If your builder has finished your structural opening and you are ready to receive your doors, Origin doors from North West bifolds are available much quicker.  Our lead times on Schuco doors are still great, but they will take a little longer.

Looking for a new Origin or Schuco bifold door? Contact us today.

Northwest Bifolds are folding door experts for Liverpool, Cheshire, North Wales and the surrounding areas.  If you are looking for a quality bifolding door with a professional installation and a wealth of knowledge and experience, contact us today for a free quotation.

Filed Under: Bifolding Doors, Home Improvements

What our customers say:

North West Bifolds
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4.7
Based on 20 reviews
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Friendly and knowledgeable service and excellent installation with minimum disturbance of existing decor. The product , in our case Origin French Doors, also appear very well made and look great.
Tom D.
Tom D.
10:31 14 Feb 21
North West Bifolds have recently installed 2 sets of bifold doors and a window in our kitchen. We are absolutely delighted; if we could score 10 stars then we would.The customer service we received at all stages was superb; from initial contact, through measuring up and the quote, to actual fitting and finishing off.The doors etc. are made by a company called Origin. If you visit their website and read customer reviews, you'll discover that Origin are leaders in the market. The materials are real quality and look great.North West Bifolds are one of Origin's preferred suppliers; who offer very competitive quotes. You won't be disappointed. So, in summary, you won't go far wrong if you trust North West Bifolds to supply and fit your next replacement windows and doors.
Dave C.
Dave C.
17:12 16 Nov 20
Quality install and workmanship. Very pleased with my Origin bifold doors. Excellent service throughout from Steve. Would highly recommend
anil p
anil p
09:05 26 Jun 20
We would highly recommend Steve and his company who are professional, reliable, courteous and efficient. He came to our home to discuss our requirements at some length. Once we had decided on bifolds with integral blinds, and the frame and blind colours, everything went very smoothly. Steve fitted our doors and windows in one day, with no hassle or fuss, and the results are absolutely amazing! Thanks!
Lawrence A.
Lawrence A.
15:42 20 Jun 20
Big thanks to Steve and his crew for doing such a fantastic job. Fitted new windows and bifolds to our new extension as well as replacing all the existing windows to our cottage. Excellent service from the start giving help with selection and quotes. Really quick turnaround for bespoke windows and installation started next day after delivery. Had a few issues with the old window openings when our tired hardwood windows were removed, but Steve took all this in his stride! We couldn't of had worse weather during the insulation but this didn't stop any of the work, a really dedicated team.The quality of the Origin widows is exceptional, we went for the walnut finish and we are really pleased how it all looks. We would certainly recommend NorthWest Bifolds ... very friendly and easy to work with!
Jean A.
Jean A.
21:01 22 Jan 20
Had origin bi fold doors fitted by Ste and northwest bifoldsVery professional and attention to detail exceptionalHad one small problem a couple of months after with the door called Ste and came within 2 days and fixed the problemHighly recommended and top guy tooThanks
Craig S.
Craig S.
10:46 16 Jul 19
The replacement of the old fashioned patio windows with the Bi Fold sliding patio unit was carried out in a professional and courteous manner. Steve's handling of our requirements was both informative and helpfull in making our decision as was the cooperation we received prior to and following the installation. Very pleased with the window system and the service we received. Many thanks to Steve and his team.
Robert H.
Robert H.
06:50 16 Jul 19
Steve has installed numerous sets of Bi fold doors for me. As a builder i only recommend Steve to my customers, he is a pleasure to deal with. His accuracy and professionalism is 1st class, turns up when he says he will, does a top job and the product speaks for itself. Great company to work with!
Steven R.
Steven R.
15:28 14 Jul 19
Could not recommend more came out the next day and fixed my mums Bifolds where others had failed Steve prevailed, great honest friendly service.Thanks Steve
David H.
David H.
15:20 09 Jun 19
My bifolds that were installed by the previous house owner had broken. With one quick email to Steve he was round the next morning and had them fixed right away. He even made them work better than they had done before! Excellent honest and knowledgable service. He went above and beyond as was only happy when they worked perfectly! Could not recommend enough.
Lucy M.
Lucy M.
06:32 23 Apr 19
Visited us the day after our enquiry and spoke with the builder to ensure everything was in-place and ready to go. Did an amazing job and we're really happy with them.
Paul H.
Paul H.
11:48 13 Mar 19
Steve was very helpful and we went to site visit to doors installed in 10 days. They're amazing quality and we couldn't be happier.
Lucy Rose Louise H.
Lucy Rose Louise H.
14:03 04 Feb 19
We did a good amount of research before getting our bifolds. Steve was by far the most knowledgeable of everyone we saw. We visited the Origin department in Warrington, and even they said they never have any problems with Steve's installation.Always been honest, accurate and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.
Adam F.
Adam F.
17:45 11 Dec 18
Well what can we say about these guys?About 18 months ago we had an extension built and we called Steve @ NW Bi folds to fit our doors with integral blinds fitted inside the glass.For the first 16 months the blinds were great until they became somewhat stiff and hard to use.We contacted Steve and he was out to inspect them straight away, After we and Steve had contacted integral blinds to raise are concerns not much was done,they at integral tried to put the blame on NW Bifolds or anyone else for that matter. Integral blinds must have the worst customer service we have ever come across, and as far as they are concerned our blinds still don't work properly. Now as for Steve and his son,they took it a lot more seriously and sorted our problem, Steve contacted another of his suppliers Hi Tec blinds, payed for and fitted at our new blinds at his own expense. That's what you call customer service .Well done NW Bifolds you went above and beyond your duty,Quality through experience.
Paul W.
Paul W.
20:23 21 Sep 18
Contacted NW bifolds about our bifold doors installed some time ago and with a different company. Steve was very helpful and came round within a few days to look at the issues. Fixed them straight away and was very knowledgeable on the doors. Would highly recommend using NW bifolds and I would do so again without hesitation.
Jon R.
Jon R.
17:52 09 Sep 18
Had two sets of Origin bi-fold doors supplied and fitted by North West Bifolds. Price was very competetive. Quality of the doors and their installation is excellent. Doors were installed within 7 days of paying deposit ( no other company could beat 4 weeks). Highly recommended.
Tim C.
Tim C.
17:46 07 Sep 18
I had my windows fitted 2 years ago by this company excellent service and quality. I have returned again to have my front door replaced. After an excellent consultation and a visit to the showroom we decided to have an Endurance solid secure door along with the ring CCTV door bell fitted. The options to customise your own door are excellent. Once again superb work completed. Highly recommend this company for their windows and doors. From beginning to end the company is professional,honest, trustworthy and extremely proud of their work. They are a great team of fitters who get the job done and are very clean and tidy to. Extremely happy customer thanks again .
simon N.
simon N.
22:09 12 May 17
Friendly service, well priced and great installation, the Origin door really stands out for looks and quality.
Gary N.
Gary N.
09:18 16 Oct 15
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North West Bifolds
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Tom Durr
Tom Durr
10:31 14 Feb 21
Friendly and knowledgeable service and excellent installation with minimum disturbance of existing decor. The product , in our case Origin French Doors, also appear very well made and look great.
Dave Cotterill
Dave Cotterill
17:12 16 Nov 20
North West Bifolds have recently installed 2 sets of bifold doors and a window in our kitchen. We are absolutely delighted; if we could score 10 stars then we would.The customer service we received at all stages was superb; from initial contact, through measuring up and the quote, to actual fitting and finishing off.The doors etc. are made by a company called Origin. If you visit their website and read customer reviews, you'll discover that Origin are leaders in the market. The materials are real quality and look great.North West Bifolds are one of Origin's preferred suppliers; who offer very competitive quotes. You won't be disappointed. So, in summary, you won't go far wrong if you trust North West Bifolds to supply and fit your next replacement windows and doors.
anil p
anil p
09:05 26 Jun 20
Quality install and workmanship. Very pleased with my Origin bifold doors. Excellent service throughout from Steve. Would highly recommend
Lawrence Addlestone
Lawrence Addlestone
15:42 20 Jun 20
We would highly recommend Steve and his company who are professional, reliable, courteous and efficient. He came to our home to discuss our requirements at some length. Once we had decided on bifolds with integral blinds, and the frame and blind colours, everything went very smoothly. Steve fitted our doors and windows in one day, with no hassle or fuss, and the results are absolutely amazing! Thanks!
Jean Ashley
Jean Ashley
21:01 22 Jan 20
Big thanks to Steve and his crew for doing such a fantastic job. Fitted new windows and bifolds to our new extension as well as replacing all the existing windows to our cottage. Excellent service from the start giving help with selection and quotes. Really quick turnaround for bespoke windows and installation started next day after delivery. Had a few issues with the old window openings when our tired hardwood windows were removed, but Steve took all this in his stride! We couldn't of had worse weather during the insulation but this didn't stop any of the work, a really dedicated team.The quality of the Origin widows is exceptional, we went for the walnut finish and we are really pleased how it all looks. We would certainly recommend NorthWest Bifolds ... very friendly and easy to work with!
Craig Sutherland
Craig Sutherland
10:46 16 Jul 19
Had origin bi fold doors fitted by Ste and northwest bifoldsVery professional and attention to detail exceptionalHad one small problem a couple of months after with the door called Ste and came within 2 days and fixed the problemHighly recommended and top guy tooThanks
Robert Hulley
Robert Hulley
06:50 16 Jul 19
The replacement of the old fashioned patio windows with the Bi Fold sliding patio unit was carried out in a professional and courteous manner. Steve's handling of our requirements was both informative and helpfull in making our decision as was the cooperation we received prior to and following the installation. Very pleased with the window system and the service we received. Many thanks to Steve and his team.
Steven Rotherham
Steven Rotherham
15:28 14 Jul 19
Steve has installed numerous sets of Bi fold doors for me. As a builder i only recommend Steve to my customers, he is a pleasure to deal with. His accuracy and professionalism is 1st class, turns up when he says he will, does a top job and the product speaks for itself. Great company to work with!
David Haddad
David Haddad
15:20 09 Jun 19
Could not recommend more came out the next day and fixed my mums Bifolds where others had failed Steve prevailed, great honest friendly service.Thanks Steve
Lucy Mead
Lucy Mead
06:32 23 Apr 19
My bifolds that were installed by the previous house owner had broken. With one quick email to Steve he was round the next morning and had them fixed right away. He even made them work better than they had done before! Excellent honest and knowledgable service. He went above and beyond as was only happy when they worked perfectly! Could not recommend enough.
Paul Hendrick
Paul Hendrick
11:48 13 Mar 19
Visited us the day after our enquiry and spoke with the builder to ensure everything was in-place and ready to go. Did an amazing job and we're really happy with them.
Lucy Rose Louise Hall
Lucy Rose Louise Hall
14:03 04 Feb 19
Steve was very helpful and we went to site visit to doors installed in 10 days. They're amazing quality and we couldn't be happier.
Adam Flynn
Adam Flynn
17:45 11 Dec 18
We did a good amount of research before getting our bifolds. Steve was by far the most knowledgeable of everyone we saw. We visited the Origin department in Warrington, and even they said they never have any problems with Steve's installation.Always been honest, accurate and reliable. Would definitely recommend him.
Paul Willcock
Paul Willcock
20:23 21 Sep 18
Well what can we say about these guys?About 18 months ago we had an extension built and we called Steve @ NW Bi folds to fit our doors with integral blinds fitted inside the glass.For the first 16 months the blinds were great until they became somewhat stiff and hard to use.We contacted Steve and he was out to inspect them straight away, After we and Steve had contacted integral blinds to raise are concerns not much was done,they at integral tried to put the blame on NW Bifolds or anyone else for that matter. Integral blinds must have the worst customer service we have ever come across, and as far as they are concerned our blinds still don't work properly. Now as for Steve and his son,they took it a lot more seriously and sorted our problem, Steve contacted another of his suppliers Hi Tec blinds, payed for and fitted at our new blinds at his own expense. That's what you call customer service .Well done NW Bifolds you went above and beyond your duty,Quality through experience.
Jon Raven
Jon Raven
17:52 09 Sep 18
Contacted NW bifolds about our bifold doors installed some time ago and with a different company. Steve was very helpful and came round within a few days to look at the issues. Fixed them straight away and was very knowledgeable on the doors. Would highly recommend using NW bifolds and I would do so again without hesitation.
Tim Crook
Tim Crook
17:46 07 Sep 18
Had two sets of Origin bi-fold doors supplied and fitted by North West Bifolds. Price was very competetive. Quality of the doors and their installation is excellent. Doors were installed within 7 days of paying deposit ( no other company could beat 4 weeks). Highly recommended.
simon nolan
simon nolan
22:09 12 May 17
I had my windows fitted 2 years ago by this company excellent service and quality. I have returned again to have my front door replaced. After an excellent consultation and a visit to the showroom we decided to have an Endurance solid secure door along with the ring CCTV door bell fitted. The options to customise your own door are excellent. Once again superb work completed. Highly recommend this company for their windows and doors. From beginning to end the company is professional,honest, trustworthy and extremely proud of their work. They are a great team of fitters who get the job done and are very clean and tidy to. Extremely happy customer thanks again .
Gary Nield
Gary Nield
09:18 16 Oct 15
Friendly service, well priced and great installation, the Origin door really stands out for looks and quality.
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