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Natasha Brinsmead

6 Common Problems With Bifold Doors You Need to Know Before You Think About Installing Them, and How to Overcome Them

Black bifold doors with level threshold and black and white zigzag flooring.

Offering a means of opening up the home to the outdoors, pulling in bags of natural light, and providing far-reaching views of your garden, there is no denying the allure of bifold doors. I happen to love my own small set, which leads from the snug area of my home to the patio. That said, for all their obvious plus-points, there are also some shortcomings that go hand-in-hand with this design choice. If your extension or renovation plans involve bifold door ideas, it is well worth familiarizing yourself with their most common drawbacks — that way, you can be certain that they are the right option for you. You might just find that there is an alternative solution that could work even better for your home.To help ensure you understand the potential pitfalls of bifold doors, I spoke to two leading experts, asking them for their opinions on the downsides of this style of door and how to avoid running into them.

1. They Don't Offer the Clear Sightlines People Think They Do

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