With many preferring to update their home to suit their lifestyle needs rather than move, home improvements have become more popular than ever. According to the Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report, home improvements in 2021 were up 32% on the year before, with nearly 2 in 3 tradespeople stating it was the busiest year they’ve ever had.

Instead of moving house, people are now more willing to redesign their home to create the living space that they want. A popular improvement that people want in their properties is more space or rooms that are multifunctional. Bifold doors can instantly transform a living space unlike any other home improvement. They offer a multitude of possibilities, with them being able to change the way that rooms can be used, brighten up dark spaces in the home as well as create an accessible connection to the outdoors.

Why aluminium bi-fold doors?

Aluminium is now the go-to material for windows and doors. They are generally a higher financial investment upfront but will most likely help you to increase the profitability of your property and benefit you in the long run.

Aluminium is immensely durable and is likely to last a lot longer than wooden and uPVC frames so even though it is more expensive, they will not need replacing for a longer amount of time. Appearance wise, they also look modern and stylish with sleek profiles and sightlines. Best suited to modern homes, aluminium bifold doors are also a great upgrade from French or sliding doors, giving an impressive exterior as well as outstanding performance.

Invest in aїr 800 bifold doors

aїr 800 bifold doors are the Rolls Royce of aluminium bifold doors. Engineered to offer brilliant aesthetics, they are able to modernise any property and upgrade living spaces with the latest technology. With Teflon-coated seals, they provide ultimate weather protection, and the stainless-steel rollers ensure the doors open smoothly every time. They have also been tested to ensure they will last for years to come, being tested to open and close 50,000 times – that’s around 277 years of normal use.

Designed to flood rooms with light, they are the perfect addition to dark homes and properties that do not have the room to extend, as they also provide flexible living spaces with the opportunity to open up rooms while also seamlessly separating them.

They are available with up to 10 door panels, with each panel measuring 1.2 metres wide and 3 metres high. With slim frame sightlines, the windows are also able to let in as much light as possible as well as ensure views aren’t disrupted.

Security is priority here at aїr. Our aїr 800 bifold doors feature high-security locking and have PAS 24 and police-approved Secured by Design certification making them compliant with all the latest requirements for enhanced security for your home, giving homeowners complete peace of mind that their property is safe from unwanted intruders.

aїr 800 bifold doors also have great energy saving performance, achieving thermally efficient U-Values as low as 1.4 W/m²K, so homeowners can enjoy a cosy home while lowering their energy bills too. These doors have also been tested for wind resistance up to 1800 pa (around 120mph!) so homeowners can enjoy their home draught-free, keeping the unwanted weather elements outside.

Choose aїr for your home improvements

Being a great way to blend your home with your garden, they are sure to impress visitors with the open plan feel they offer and minimal space they require. Homeowners will also be amazed at the difference they make to homes with entertaining guests made easier as well as the benefit of being able to utilise space in the home like never before.

Investing in aluminium bi-fold doors to upgrade your property will involve a sum of money in the short term but it is widely agreed that the money will certainly be recouped on the increase of the home’s value immediately after they have been installed. Although an exact price increase is not guaranteed, they definitely boost homes ‘wow’ factor and increase the properties selling prospects.

If you are interested in including aluminium bifold doors in your project, please feel free to contact us on 020 3603 3746 and a member of our team would be happy to help. Choosing an aїr Accredited Retailer means that you have access to some of the best installation companies ensuring you receive high quality workmanship and customer service. Click here to find your nearest Accredited Retailer and start planning your project today!

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The homeowner was looking for a bespoke glass structure that would contrast against their stunning 1930’s style home, and Hehku, an aïr Accredited Retailer based in Rochester, Kent, incorporated our aïr Lift & Slide Doors to complement their distinctive glasshouse design.

Captivating views

The impressive glasshouse was designed by Hehku to provide an added room to their client’s home, helping them to make the most of both the extra space and outdoor living too.

Inspiring sliding walls that fit the contours of the glasshouse, offering uninterrupted views that allow light to flood into the room from all angles, was created with aïr Lift & Slide Doors.

Designed with a number of 2 to 4 pane aïr Lift & Slide Doors, the glasshouse allows the owner to enjoy the views of their garden and beyond. The doors feature wide glazed areas and slimmer sightlines, with frames expertly engineered to be just 48mm, ensuring the views are captured perfectly.

The sliding doors feature clever configurations to allow for easy access to the garden, along with the ability to glide open to reveal a seamless connection with the adjoining raised decking area and extending the overall living space further.

Enhanced security

Offering their client added security was a requirement that Hehku needed to meet. That’s why they chose our aïr Lift & Slide Doors for the project.

Security is covered with all our aluminium doors. Certified to PAS 24 and Secured by Design standards, aïr Lift & Slide Doors are the best option. They offer innovative security features such as enhanced locking features and robust frames to keep your home safe and secure, while giving you added peace of mind.

Achieve modern design

For this glasshouse, modern design was achieved while offering the client invaluable extra room in their home. The owner praised the glasshouse, saying “I use the space daily as an additional lounge and the light-filled space is a delight to entertain guests throughout the changing seasons.”

Anthracite Grey was the colour of choice for the sliding door frames, to seamlessly match the rest of the glasshouse.

While this colour is by far the most popular colour of choice in glazing at the moment, the possibilities are boundless when it comes to choosing the right finish for aïr Lift & Slide Doors. The aluminium frames can be sprayed in any RAL colour, and there’s the option for a special aïrcoat finish for extreme durability and scratch-resistance.  

Smooth operation

With many large expanses of glass, designing doors that offer simple, considered operation is crucial. aïr Lift & Slide Doors are engineered with innovative aïrglide technology.

This allows even the largest of glass panes, weighing up to 300kg, to be easily moved using only 2 fingers. The technology means the doors slide and glide effortlessly, so that the whole family can operate them with ease.

Partnering with aïr

As an aïr Accredited Retailer, Hehku are experts when it comes to the aïr product range.

Hehku has a team of experts who are on hand to help you at every stage of your project and will be able to provide you with an impressive aïr installation. Why not contact Hehku today and see how they can transform your home with aïr.

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The client, who is based in Upminster, Essex, discovered aïr after the products caught his eye.

The property developer’s choice

aïr Lift & Slide Doors were chosen to add a finishing touch to a brand-new extension, as part of the client’s project to completely modernise their family home.

Hehku’s client, a property developer, was impressed by the quality of the aïr sliding door products. He spoke directly to a design specialist and architectural surveyor at Hehku, and together they chose stunning Anthracite Grey aïr Lift & Slide Doors with modern brushed silver hardware.

Modernising a home

The client’s extension works as an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge area. A modern living space that is used all year round by the whole family. It means that it was essential for Hehku to provide a product that offers space & light, security, performance and functionality.

The doors feature 3 large panes of glazing that span the width of the extension, creating a dynamic design that lets natural light beam into the property, while framing the garden.

The slim sightlines create minimal interruptions, establishing a ‘wall of glass’ that is so often sought after by homeowners.

Naturally, the doors had to be operational by the whole family. The weightless aïrglide technology enables the widespan panes of glass to be moved with just 2 fingers!

Engineered beauty

With aïr, lift & slide doors are expertly engineered to deliver outstanding beauty and help homeowners to achieve modern living.

Available in 1 to 6 pane configurations, with single, double or triple track options, the design options are boundless. Sashes can be designed up to 2.5 metres wide and 2.7 metres tall, and interlock sightlines are offered up to a super slim 48mm, creating a truly impressive glazing feature that maximises glazed areas.

The doors keep living spaces comfortable and thermally efficient, with U-Values as low as 0.95 W/m²K, and the choice of double or triple glazing. They are PAS 24 certified and there is the option to upgrade the doors to Secured by Design, the safe glazing standard, for added peace of mind.

Transformational living by Hehku

As an established aïr Accredited Retailer, Hehku delivers outstanding modern installations using our aluminium doors.

Hehku choose to be an Accredited Retailer as they share the same values with the aïr team, providing fresh and vibrant solutions for aluminium that help to transform homes into modern living spaces.

From Hehku, you will receive standout aluminium doors, paired with a team that will work with you to expertly craft modern living spaces.

You can talk to the Hehku experts, and discuss which aïr products would work for you, and how they can help at every stage of your project, from planning through to installation. Contact Hehku today to find out more.

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Spectacular uncompromised views

Thames Valley Windows identified aïr Lift & Slide Doors as the ideal solution due to the quality, security and flexibility of the aïr product range. Their client described the doors as “the best product at a good price”, complimenting them on the way they were “easy to open, stylish, and with a narrow centre upright, the view is as open as possible”.

Thames Valley Windows designers were asked to find ways to enhance their newly modelled living space, with their client visiting the Accredited Retailer at their Berkshire showroom to see the beauty and functionality of the doors for themselves.

Enhanced light and space

The Anthracite Grey aluminium frames and Satin Silver handles were a great aesthetic match for the property itself as well as the external space that surrounds it. The doors were chosen to deliver enhanced light and space. The remodelled area of the property remains in use all year long, which means it was essential that a suitable product was identified. These double-glazed doors have enhanced the warmth and security of their home whilst making it a better place to live.

What makes aïr such a great option?

aïr is a market-leader in lift & slide doors. Our doors are engineered to dramatically improve your views of your garden and surrounding scenery. The slim frames of aïr doors mean that you can enjoy more of your views, with fewer interruptions. With aïr, you can have wide-span glazed doors with panels up to 2.5 metres wide and 2.7 metres high. Plus, panels up to 300kg can be moved with just 2 fingers thanks to the impressive aïrglide technology.

Decades of dependability

aïr doors are exclusively manufactured by Everglade Windows, London’s No.1 fabricator, who have been manufacturing windows and doors since 1980.

aïr uses extreme engineering to deliver a premium aluminium glazing range that performs brilliantly and delivers impressive aesthetics. Products are fully tested and available with a full range of design options.

Our accredited retailer showroom

aïr Accredited Retailer Thames Valley Windows have a well-presented showroom in Bracknell, Berkshire. It’s the perfect place to visit to get a better insight into how aïr doors look, feel and perform. Thames Valley Windows are also able to provide 3D renders of your project to show you what your property will look like once the installation is complete, so why not visit us to enjoy a full 3D visualisation of your home improvement projects?
To find out more about what makes aïr Lift & Slide Doors so ideal for today’s modern Berkshire homes, contact Thames Valley Windows today. They can help you make the right decision for your needs and budget whilst providing you with windows and doors to truly be proud of.

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Thames Valley Windows designers were asked to recommend new ways to enhance their living room and help the owners overcome issues related to the climate, including frequent problems linked to extreme weather.

Why Aïr?

aïr was chosen by Thames Valley Windows due to its enduring performance and sophisticated craftsmanship. The Beige Grey aluminium frames were deemed to be an excellent match for the style of the property as well as the surrounding landscape, delivering valuable extra natural light and space.

The room itself was used as a lounge throughout the year and the clients chose the narrow sightline for its slim lines and aesthetic appeal. The new Lift & Slide doors have made this home warmer, more comfortable and more secure.

The owners of the property have delivered glowing feedback on the installation, saying, “The doors look great, so much so that I have removed the curtains that I had up at the old windows protecting us from the cold weather.”

A range of modern features

aïr Lift & Slide aluminium sliding doors are available in monorail, 2, 3, 4, and 6 pane configurations. Multiple sliders can open in the same direction thanks to the triple track system, with the product being available in any RAL colour. Clients can select from a number of high-quality finishes and can also choose between a standard lift or slide handle or a cup handle design.

Bespoke options available

aïr Lift & Slide doors are available with double and triple glazing options and U-Values as low as 0.95 W/m2K. They are also tested for windload up to 1200 pa. aïr 500LS Lift & Slide Doors are watertight up to 900 pa. They are PAS 24 certified and you can choose to upgrade to the Secured by Design standard.

Each door panel can be manufactured up to 2500mm wide x 2700mm high, with panes weighing up to 300kg each. The innovative aïrglide technology ensure a smooth opening every time, and doors can be opened using just 2 fingers.

aïr doors also offer a market-leading 25-year guarantee.

Quality installation partners

Thames Valley Windows has been an aïr Accredited Retailer for a number of years and are experts in the aïr product range. Their team can work with you to identify the best product and most complimentary accessories and their expert fitters will make sure that your new aïr doors are a perfect fit for your home.

Additionally, they will be there for you after the doors have been installed, with their complete aftercare service, ensuring that any issues are rectified. With aïr doors from Thames Valley Windows you get standout aluminium doors and a quality service from one of Berkshire’s leading home improvement companies.

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