Aluminium bifold doors have long been a favourite for Perth homeowners. In our sunny city, there is nothing better than allowing the light to bathe the home and invigorate our spirits for the day ahead!
What’s more, the best aluminium bifold doors Perth has available are highly sustainable, low maintenance, compact and, of course, absolutely stunning, giving your home a look of opulence that other solutions simply cannot.
But to ensure you get the very best service available, there are a few tips you should always follow when enlisting contractors and choosing the exact style. With this in mind, here are some important do’s and don’ts when it comes to buying this stunning style for your Perth home:
Aluminium bifold doors – the do’s
Go to see the actual design you want to purchase. This style can vary greatly in minute details, and you will be spending a bit of your build or renovation budget on the product and service, so ensure the design and team are the ones you want for your new aluminium bifold doors;
- Ensure that they are weather efficient: one of the main things you want to look out for in your new design is quality. And, one of the hallmarks of a quality design is its weather efficiency. Your potential supplier should be be able to provide you with the information required to make a decision on whether or not their product is truly weather efficient, and won’t allow any rain to seep in or wind to whistle under the design on those cooler winter days;
- Purchase a design that surpasses building regulations. The authorities always update these regulations, so ask your contractor about this during your conversation. Keep certification of these documents that you may want to pass on if you ever sell your house – the better the quality the value, of course!
- Do your research on the contractor to see that they are the real deal with a quality product and service. Start with a quick Google search – it works wonders these days – before even requesting the contractor for any testimonials that may further their reputation as a quality operator!
The don’ts
Don’t buy a design that has an external track. Some suppliers offer bifold doors with outside tracks, but unfortunately these are not purpose-built and only adapted to suit the style. Homeowners actually find these rather dangerous because they can pull them off, so ensure that you install purpose-built tracks on the inside of the house.
- Don’t skimp out on price. With any piece of building material or home addition, you should never forego quality for a cheaper price. This has the potential to truly backfire on your home and its resale value, so be sure you choose a design that is of top quality even if it costs a little more.
- Don’t just go for top rolling or bottom rolling because the company says so. Both top hung and bottom rolling are equally as decent, and you just need to decide which is more suitable for your home.
- Don’t go for “floating mullions”: this is an extra piece of design between each door that is unnecessary and nothing short of aesthetically unpleasing. One of the main benefits of the modern design is their stunningly simple style, and therefore they really don’t require these annoying, unsightly additions as they do nothing to enhance the home’s luxurious new feel!
So, these are the do’s and don’ts of buying these stunning designs. Just be sure to follow them if you really want the best results from your investment – it makes a huge difference!
