Black Millwork has once again reaffirmed its commitment to
bolstering its expansive range of window and door products by adding a new
collection of bi-fold doors to its product catalogue.
Black Millwork’s new bi-fold doors can be supplied in sets or
designed to bespoke requirements to fit a particular design goal.
The products are crafted from a range of materials including
aluminium, aluminium clad and oak.
The doors open in a concertina style meaning they fold nearly flat
when open. The bi-fold doors open expansively to help create a seamless
connection between a property’s indoor and outdoor environment. In response to
growing customer demand the doors can be fully integrated into a smart home
system and configured for operation via a mobile phone.
The new Black Millwork doors can be manufactured for the first time
from aluminium, an increasingly popular material choice for developers and
self-builders. Comparatively lighter than other metals such as steel, aluminium
is easier to install and safer to use on site. This helps to reduce
installation time and cost on a project, meaning homeowners can move into
properties faster. What’s more, modern aluminium is incredibly durable, making
it very long lasting.
Another consideration when assessing aluminium as a building
material is its sustainability. In an increasingly environmentally conscious
world a product’s carbon footprint is an important detail. Aluminium is the
most commonly occurring metal in the Earth’s crust. The material is also
infinitely recyclable, requiring 95% less energy to recycle than to produce
primary metals and therefore avoiding emissions including greenhouse gases.
Speaking on the product’s release, Gary Hutton, General Manager at
Black Millwork commented: “We’re delighted to announce the release of these
products to our portfolio. We’re happy to be able to offer such a wide range of
bi-folding doors, which will suit any property. Additionally, now that we can
offer aluminium it helps us expand our product offering and work on projects we
were previously unable to. In looking to respond to consumer demand we’ve
ensured that all these products can be integrated into smart home systems. The
new collection can be controlled either manually or electrically and can be
configured to be operated with a mobile phone with a custom made application
available for download.”
Prior to launching in the market, the bi-fold doors have been
extensively test marketed allowing Black Millwork to rectify any unforeseen
issues that users may experience. Since then, the product has already been
specified across a range of commercial projects and is proving a popular choice
for developers. The product has a range of benefits for self-builders and a
similar level of uptake is expected within this sector.
One of the reasons the bi-fold doors are so well suited to
application across different projects is Black Millwork’s ability to
manufacture to bespoke requirements. Similar to the rest of its product
offering Black Millwork owns full design rights for the bi-fold doors,
including drawing and tooling. This enables them to supply relatively small
sizes at extremely competitive prices and they can also cater to bigger scale
requirements with the ability to manufacturer up to three metres.
In its largest incarnation the glass in the door can weigh up to
three tonnes, however it can still be operated with the touch of a finger due
to the sophisticated nature of the internal mechanism. Furthermore, the doors
can also be reinforced with carbon fibre to ensure they remain structurally
sound regardless of size.
Black Millwork is also pleased to announce the new range of bi-fold
doors are available to view in the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in
Swindon. The centre is the UK’s only permanent venue designed specifically to
meet the needs of anyone looking to undertake a self-build, renovation or home
improvement project. Visitors can examine products across three full size
exhibition houses, as well as more than 240 stands displaying the latest
products and services.
