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Sliding doors

W hether you’re planning a kitchen extension or just want to upgrade existing patio doors, you might be wondering whether sliding doors are worth the hype – and the investment. We asked the experts for their advice.

SLIDING VS BIFOLD DOORS

‘Sliding doors are made up of two to six panels of glass, which slide sideways along a track, as opposed to bifold doors, which fold concertina-style,’ explains Ryan Schofield, managing director,). ‘They can be designed in a choice of configurations, or even lift-and-slide variations for ease of operation with heavier panels.’

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