For a long time, it was bifold doors that held court in the world of patio doors, wowing people with their ability to open up entire walls to the outside thanks to their clever concertina action. Then things began to change. Some heralded it as the death of the bifold, criticizing them, primarily, for their chunky frames. While I wouldn't go so far as to say they are done for (I happen to love my own set), there has certainly been a shift away from them, with architects and homeowners favoring a more minimalist look — and what is replacing them? Sliding doors, of course.
Sliding doors just have so much going for them, particularly those with super-sleek slimline frames that offer near-uninterrupted views. Then there is the fact that a totally seamless link can be created between inside and out through the use of flush thresholds, and that is before we even get into the breathtaking, oversized panes that can be specified.
