When it comes to buying new bifolds, Schuco bifold doors are some of the best. And with the latest ASS70 FD HD model, the capabilities of this outstanding bifold go even further. Here we explain how we’ve used the heavy-duty model in the range, called the Schuco ASS70 FD HD and how it can truly transform your new extension.
A brief introduction to Schuco ASS70 FD HD bifold doors
Designed in Germany, the Schuco brand of bifolding doors enjoys an excellent reputation amongst glazing professionals as arguably some of the best folding sliding doors on the market. The styling, design, components and quality of these doors is hard to beat with other brands. With a contemporary look, gorgeous handles and hardware and exceptional performance, you’re truly getting one of the finest bifolds on the market.
Even better with our Schuco doors, they come from a prestigious UK manufacturer that’s improved the standard model with even better locks and other enhancements.
New to the Schuco bifold doors range is the latest ASS70 FD HD, model. And we’ve used it here in this installation of new bifolds to a property in Nassington, Northampton. The benefit of the Schuco ASS70 FD HD model is how it creates some of the widest bifold panels on the market at an impressive 1.5m wide each.
Schuco ASS70 FD HD doors or the standard model benefit from thermally insulated frames, high-specification glass units, high security locking and exemplary styling and quality.
Schuco ASS70 FD HD – bifold functionality, sliding door looks
When you have a larger than the average bifold door opening the option is usually more panels as many bifold doors are restricted as to how wide they can go. Even the best brands go up to around 1.2m wide per panel.
For this installation and property renovation, we’ve used the Schuco ASS70 FD HD model giving just three panels to a 4.3m wide opening. Other brands would require four or even five panels to cover this opening. So why does this matter?
First of all, with many bifold doors, users want the convenience of a traffic door. Traffic doors work just like any hinged door in your home. You swing open one panel letting you ventilate the room, take out the washing, garden access for you or a pet. The drawback is they’re hard to do in an even number of panels all folding in one direction.
This installation of Schuco bifold doors covers a 4.3m wide opening giving you door panels at just over 1.4m wide. The benefit is just two vertical mullions. And the 120mm sightline of these makes the Schuco ASS70 FD HD even more appealing as they’re slimmer than most other brands on the market too. Above all, using this particular model gives you fewer door panels!
The wonderful wide panels give the look of a sliding door in three panels. The benefit is the functionality of a bifold. You still get to fold the panels smoothly back, revealing the full opening and the seamless transition from the room to the patio area. There’s nothing like a bifold for connecting your inside and outside spaces on warmer days.
And even with the doors closed, it’s the same benefit as a slider. Bigger panes of glass than any other door mean more light, better views and fewer aluminium profiles.
Find out more about how wide-panel bifold doors benefit your new extension
If you’re planning a new extension or even replacing your dated patio doors, using the new Schuco ASS70 FD HD bifold doors is an excellent way to get more out of your room. The only consideration is if you have enough room for the wider panels to stack and fold, but most patio areas easily accommodate the panels.
Using wider panels really does give you more out of your doors with cleaner lines compared with doors using more panels.
This particular installation of Schuco bifold doors is also designed as a corner set, with a fixed panel to one side and a clad in aluminium structural post. The colour is particularly striking using a heritage green/grey colour. It blends beautifully with the existing timber windows and stone used throughout the property.
Even with wider panels such as these, there’s no loss of performance. Security, weather protection, the impeccable glide action are all the same with the Schuco ASS70 FD HD the other models in the range.
Contact us today to find out more, get a quote or discuss your forthcoming property improvement project with us.
