Bifold doors are a great asset for any home. They can be provided in a wide range of sizes so that even an extremely large area can be covered as well as single openings. And they are extremely easy to use, sliding neatly out of the way when opened and allowing unrestricted access between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
The problem is that, as well as letting in cooling breezes and natural light, bifiold doors when open will also let in flies, mosquitoes and other insects. These unwanted pests can spoil your enjoyment of the open-air life while dust and debris can also be a problem, so fitting a retractable screen for your bifold doors will keep out unwanted irritants. This will also avoid bees and other beneficial pollinating insects becoming trapped and dying in your home.
It is often stated that it is difficult to fit screens to bifold doors due to the way they operate. However, if selected and installed correctly, retractable screens are a perfect choice for any bifold door set-up and will enhance the appearance without obstructing their efficient operation.
The Benefits of Fitting Retractable Screens for Bifold Doors
The main purpose of a retractable screen is to prevent inspects and other pests entering your home when the bifiold doors are open. But it will provide many other benefits:
- When in use, fresh air will be able to circulate within your home. A cooling breeze will reduce the need for air conditioning and so cut down on the use of electricity and lower your energy bills.
- Bifiold doors are practical because they connect the interior of your home to outside areas. But they do this in an elegant way and are exceedingly attractive features for any property. So you don’t want to detract from your home’s aesthetics by fitting screens that don’t look great. Modern screens, however, come in a variety of styles and colours so you can choose one that blends in seamlessly and keeps your bifiold doors looking great.
- A fly screen is retractable and so rolls back out of the way and is unseen when not in use. It is designed to integrate fully with the bifold doors so they work together and the screen is completely unobtrusive when not in use and blends in with the door when closed.
- Like the bifold doors they cover, retractable screens are often made from high quality materials and so will remain attractive and effective for many years despite regular and sometimes harsh use.
- Modern designs and manufacturing methods mean the screens require little maintenance to ensure they continue to work effectively.
- Some retractable screens provide protection against the weather and may also be able to filter out pollen and various other allergens.
- The screens slide open and closed easily with little effort needed while some can be operated electronically, even integrating with smart home systems in some cases so you can control them with your phone.
- You can choose from a number of colours and styles so the screen will blend in with the look and feel of your home.
The Best and Most Suitable Retractable Blinds
Gaining all the benefits that a retractable screen can offer depends on making the right choice. At Uniblinds, we offer an extensive range of screens so you can be sure to find one that meets your needs. We do not just provide standard screens because we can create completely customised blinds that will fit your space exactly with precisely the functionality and appearance you want.
When choosing a screen, consider the overall size of your bifold door installation and how you use it. A multi-panel door that opens to one side, for example, may have a single screen that opens to the same side or two screens that open from the middle and recess to each side.
A badly fitting screen will fail to fill the gap properly and so pests and dirt will still be able to enter your property, even when the screen is closed. With our screens, that will never happen because we always accurately measure the space to be filled and manufacture the screen to precisely fill the gap. Our experienced fitters will then install the screen properly so that there are no unsightly gaps that will spoil the performance and look of your screen.
Our screens are tested to withstand high winds and impact, and all benefit from a ten year warranty because we have full confidence in all our products. You can depend on us to provide quality screens that will look great for many years and will not let you down. Browse our range to see what we have to offer and contact us for advice if you are not sure what you want.