bifold-doors-in-summerIf you’ve opted for exterior bifolds in your home, summer really is the perfect season to take full advantage of their extensive range of benefits.

So today, Hamilton Windows is offering its top ten tips for maximising your folding sliding doors when the mercury starts to rise…

#1. Gain instant access to your kitchen

From summer barbecues to candlelit, evening soirees, dine in the great outdoors, and enjoy convenient access to your kitchen when entertaining your guests.

#2. Ventilate the rooms of your home

On those humid, stuffier days, throw open your bifolds, and let air circulate throughout the rooms of your home.

#3. Be confident that your property is secure

Where conventional, unlocked doors are easy to forget, know what the security status of your property is, simply by glancing at your closed or opened door frames!

#4. Let your children play safely

From excellent vantage points, enjoy a relaxing beverage, whilst knowing the kids are behaving themselves in the garden.

#5. Block out excess sunlight with bi-folding doors’ electric blinds

Consider having electric blinds installed, and use them when the daylight glare is too much to handle.

#6. Minimise air conditioning costs

Switch off electric fans and air conditioners, and take advantage of bifolds innate thermal efficiency, which encourage properties to stay cooler in summer.

#7. Bring the outdoors in

You’ve worked hard on your garden – now enjoy it from the comfort of your living room! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of summer, simply from the twist of a handle.

#8. Access the outdoors

With bifolds’ low thresholds, enter your garden quickly, conveniently, and safely, and maximise that summer sunshine!

#9. Enjoy bifolding doors’ low maintenance requirements

Instead of spending your weekends on the upkeep of your home, appreciate the low maintenance needs of your doors, and put that effort to something more enjoyable.

#10. Coordinate exterior bifolds with home décor

Now you’ve chosen from 150 colours for your doors, match or contrast your bifolds with summer décor, including flowers, summer prints, and table centrepieces.

For bifolding doors in your London or Surrey home, get in touch with the team at Hamilton Windows today on 020 8390 4855.

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