Bifold door lockset

Bifold doors are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of style to their property. Not only do they offer stunning aesthetics, but they are also incredibly durable and can add significant value to your home. Bifold doors are typically made from aluminium or uPVC, both of which are extremely weather-resistant materials. This makes them ideal for properties in locations that experience high levels of rainfall or wind.

In addition, bifold door locks are designed to be extremely secure, with multiple locking points that make it difficult for intruders to force entry. As a result, they offer peace of mind as well as increased security. If you're looking for doors that offer both style and substance, bifold doors are a perfect choice.

Door Lock - Pocket door

A pocket door is a sliding door that disappears into a steel pocket within your wall cavity when it is fully opened. 

Imagine the space you could save by getting rid of those hinged doors! Pocket doors are an excellent alternative that slides into place with just one touch. You'll be able to take up less room in your house while still having all these great features like ease of access from both sides and hiding away when not needed. 

How Secure are bifold doors?

The benefits of bifolding doors are clear, from their aesthetically pleasing design to how they bring light and warmth into any room. They're also energy efficient! 

The bi-fold door lock that comes with a multi-point locking system, and hidden tracking should make it almost impossible for an intruder to lift your door out of its mechanism.

To remove the door lock, a locksmith must first detach it from its hinges and then break through steel lock pins securing them in place. These stubborn fasteners are often made using specially hardened metal so unless you have some serious tools on hand for removing them with force enough to penetrability into wood these doors will stay put!

The main difference between a bifold door and other types of doors is how they're secured. A handle on one side folds up into its frame, while the other remains flat against it for easy passage during opening or closing times; this design enables you to open your front door without having moved away from an immersed person who may need help getting out safely if there was ever an emergency situation happening within their workplace.

In addition, these particular panels have internally beaded frames which overlap with our glass panelling.

Can you put a lock on a bifold door?

Yes, doors themselves need to be secure. But it also needs to be accessible by you easily. 

A reliable and secure bi fold door will have 2 main attributes:

A multipoint lock system

Safety glass

Multi-point locks are the most secure bi-folding door locking systems. These types of installations alone will not keep your doors locked for you; instead, there's a need to use another form of hardware like an actual lock and several varieties exist.

What type of lock do bifold doors have?

Twinpoint - If you want to keep your doors secure without having an ugly metal bar sticking out of them, then the twin point lock is for you. The elegant design includes handles on either side that operate from both top and bottom when closing or opening up these bifold kinds of door-and there's no need for keys!

Dropbolts -Some people install dropbolts on their bifold doors to make them look more daunting. On the other hand, Deadbolts are a great way to keep your bi fold doors secured but don't rely on them as the only means of security. With these locks, you can install whatever length or height is desired without much difficulty and they're easy enough for even beginners in DIY projects.

Childproof locks - As the name suggests, child proof locks exist specifically to keep your children safe. It is a simple zip-tie lock used if you have small children. You just have to wrap the loops around each one of the knobs or handles on the door, and then press the 2 loops together and zip them up.

Keyed locks - Protection of your home is key to safety, especially if you have a bifold door that leads into the conservatory or patio. To protect these vulnerable areas from intruders using them as entry points for theft and burglary it's important not only do we install locks on our doors but also to ensure there are no direct access points around windows so they can’t be easily seen from outside!

Eg. centor dropbolt image for doors keyed 400mm 

How do you lock a bifold?

Locking the bifold door itself can be simple. The first step is to engage locking points by making sure the handle is lifted up and then simply turn-key or thumb-turn until different modes of the multipoint system move into place, as long as you align it properly! This will provide an extremely secure closure that's tough enough without one too.

How do you keep a cat from opening a bifold door?

Bifolds are rapidly becoming the number one choice of homeowners to connect their home to the patio. 

We all know how much pets love to go on adventures, but they also deserve some time at home. That's why we built our petflaps so your furry friend can enjoy the great outdoors while still getting access indoors - without having another door between you! With these sleek designs and easy installation process, there will be no more worries about losing control over who comes into their own house when it is finally unlocked for an evening.