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New Origin bifolding doors replace PVCu

14th February 2020 by Northwest Bifolds

A recent installation where our best-selling Origin bifolding doors replace PVCu Rehau doors. Also supporting this case study is a more detailed explanation of why aluminium is best for bifolding doors.

Origin doors replace PVCu rehau doors

Grey modern Origin bifolding doors replace Rehau PVCu

Our customer got in touch with us frustrated at their unreliable woodgrain bifolding doors.  Over the years the doors had become more and more unreliable.  Even worse was the doors starting to cost the homeowner money with the regular call out charges from double glazing repair firms with no permanent solution.

The customer got in touch with us and after discussions, we agreed on replacing the dated doors with an aluminium set of our best-selling Origin bifolds.

Why aluminium is best for large patio doors.

Some of the problems with these doors included sticky doors, jammed locks, juddering along the rollers. All in all, a generally poor experience.  This is not to say their doors were bad from day 1. However, as PVCu doors age, the material tends to become more brittle.

Another fact is the hardware used on PVCu bifolding doors is not as good as what you get with aluminium.  With most PVCu older doors the hinges and folding sliding mechanism is face applied. The profile itself is just not strong enough to take the fixings. Aluminium bifolds give you less visible hardware you don’t get with PVCu.

PVCu doors aren’t bad products. They’ve just proven themselves unreliable as time goes on. This is especially the case as regular use and the complexity of a bifold mechanism just works better with aluminium.

The old plastic doors. Notice the visible hinges
Woodgrain makes PVCu expand even more.
Neater tighter stacking when open
why aluminium is best for bifolding doors article
The new set of Origin bifolds

New Origin bifolding doors.

The new set of doors comes in a modern grey finish with all the features you don’t get on PVCu doors.

  • Finger safe gaskets
  • Reliable smooth running every time you use them
  • 8-point locking system
  • An altogether better experience in the home.

Contact us today to view our range of bifolding doors and to find out more.

 

 

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North West Bifolds
North West Bifolds
4.5
James
James
08:21 19 May 22
When we approached Northwest Bifolds, we were pretty certain that the doors we wanted were way beyond our budget. Thankfully, Steve was able to make suggestions for an alternative option. This option came within our budget without compromising quality at all.Steve was easy to work with and was very responsive to calls and emails. On the day of installation, Steve and his team were very professional. The finished product is high quality and we’d be happy to recommend his service to others.
Janet Scott
Janet Scott
13:35 20 Feb 22
Steve and his team supplied and fitted some Origin Bifold doors. Service and product were faultless. Steve suggested an alternative to the solar glass that I’d chosen. Excellent advise as from interior no tint is visible. Ended up specifying same glass on the whole of the project. Very efficient and professional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend.
david leyland
david leyland
14:12 21 Aug 21
Steve @ NW Bi folds, has just finished our project.Beyond expectations is the best way I could describe the whole install.As I built the extension myself, I was looking for a company that would help me along the way, with aspects such as opening sizes and level thresholds.Steve was brilliant from the very first Email. A quick quote and then always happy to pick up the phone to give advice. The Origin Bifolds are magnificent and I couldn't be happier.Thank you.
Fiona Morland
Fiona Morland
07:12 03 Jul 21
So pleased with bifold doors - exactly what we ordered. Very quick and efficient installation. When we had a query about our installed doors Steve was quick to respond and sorted it with no problem. Would highly recommend!
Jarrad Bycroft
Jarrad Bycroft
14:51 05 May 21
Highly recommend this Company, very professional and friendly lads and excellent productsthanks
david ball
david ball
18:25 19 Apr 21
5 star professional serviceSteve and the team were professional throughout. We had a huge 7.5m door fitted and he liaised with the builder beforehand to ensure everything was perfect in order to get the optimum size out of the build.Had one slight issue when installing, but a company should be judged on how they sort issues, they didn’t question, were quick to resolve and we are left a very happy customer!Excellent all round
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.
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.
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