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Aluminium Bi-folding Doors
Effortless sliding | Low-maintenance | Modern aesthetic
Elegant Bi-Fold Doors for Modern Living
Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors Brighton
Versatile smooth sliding bi-folding doors from Shaws of Brighton bring together modern design, functionality, and top-notch performance, ideal for both homes and commercial spaces in Brighton. These doors feature slim aluminium profiles and impressive opening options that can transform an entire wall, creating a seamless flow between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Bi-folds create vast openings in an instant
Our Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors are designed to elevate modern homes with their sleek, minimalist profiles and high functionality
Choose from Visofold 1000 and Visofold 6000 models offer flexibility in style, allowing you to choose the perfect profile for your space. The Visofold 1000 provides a slimline look, ideal for maximizing light and creating a seamless connection between your indoor and outdoor areas, while the Visofold 6000 offers a slightly more robust profile with the same contemporary elegance.
Our Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors bring together modern design, functionality, and top-notch performance, ideal for both homes and commercial spaces in Brighton. These doors feature slim aluminium profiles and impressive opening options that can transform an entire wall, creating a seamless flow between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Choose from two design options: the standard Smart Visofold 6000 for a classic profile or the Smart Visofold 1000 slimline option for an ultra-sleek, minimal look. Available in a wide range of configurations, colours, and finishes, these bi-folding doors allow you to customise the perfect look for your property.
Design and Versatility
With various configurations available, Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors are versatile enough to meet any design requirement. Choose to have panels stacked inside or outside the room, to the left, right, or split for balanced stacking. These doors can replace entire walls, maximizing your opening space and enhancing the natural light that fills your interiors.
Available in single or dual colours, and with Smart’s textured Sensations range, you can create a door system that aligns perfectly with your style.
Energy Efficiency and Weather Resistance
Our Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors offer excellent thermal efficiency, thanks to their polyamide thermal breaks and advanced gasket systems. With U-values as low as 1.5 W/m²K when paired with Low-E Plus glass, these doors help maintain a comfortable indoor environment year-round.
For additional convenience, you can choose from a range of threshold options, including low or rebated thresholds, balancing accessibility with weather resistance.
High Security Features
Security is built into every detail of our Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors. Each door is fitted with high-security multi-point locking mechanisms, with options for Ultion cylinder locks, providing protection comparable to that of a front door.
Magnetic catches keep the panels stable when stacked, and stainless steel wheels and tracks ensure smooth, secure operation. With optional PAS24 and Secured by Design accreditation, these doors offer peace of mind for any property.
These bi-folding doors are not only visually appealing but also engineered for performance.
With impressive thermal efficiency, high-security multi-point locking, and smooth operation, both Visofold models blend practicality with aesthetics. Available in various colours and configurations, they open up your home to light and views, creating a bright, spacious feel that complements any modern design.
Aluminium Bi-folding Door Range
Our Aluminium Bi-Folding Door Range offers a versatile selection of styles designed to fit any space and lifestyle.
These doors combine slim profiles with strength and durability, providing a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas. Available in both the standard Visofold 6000 for a robust look and the slimline Visofold 1000 for a more minimalist aesthetic, each option offers excellent thermal efficiency, high security, and Customisable finishes.
Choose from various configurations, including multiple panel options and stacking styles, to create a door system tailored to your needs. With advanced weather resistance, low-maintenance aluminium frames, and optional threshold levels, our Aluminium Bi-Folding Door Range is crafted to enhance any home, offering functionality, style, and lasting performance.
Visofold 1000 - Slimline Aluminium Bi-folding Doors
The Smart Visofold 1000 is a high-performance aluminium bi-folding door system, designed to maximise light and open up spaces effortlessly in both residential and commercial settings.
With its slim, sleek profiles and Customisable configurations, the Visofold 1000 can transform any room, whether you’re looking to replace sliding doors in a home, create an expansive entrance as part of a conservatory, or install a versatile glass screen for a café, restaurant, or bar. The system offers flexible folding options, allowing panels to stack internally or externally and providing various choices for the position of the primary entrance.
Built with a robust polyamide thermal break, the Visofold 1000 provides excellent insulation, achieving U-values as low as 1.5 W/m²K with double or triple glazing options. High-quality EPDM gaskets and weather brushes ensure that this system meets weather resistance standards, making it a reliable choice for year-round use. For added security, the main doors are equipped with a multi-point lock mechanism, while floating mullions are secured with shoot-bolt locking.
This system also offers accessibility options, with a choice of low thresholds for easy, seamless entry or rebated thresholds for increased weather resistance. Available in a variety of finishes, including metallic, wood-effect, and Smart’s unique Sensations range, as well as single or dual colours, the Visofold 1000 provides a refined, custom aesthetic to suit any architectural style.
Product Options
- Suitable for residential/retail/light commercial applications
- Attractive, slim-line profiles offer reduced sightlines
- Main profiles available in either square or rounded edge options
- A range of hardware choices is available, including bespoke painted accessories
- Manufactured using Smarts punch tooling
- Lock mechanism available with domestic style ‘lift-up’ handle and an adjustable, one-piece keep
- U Values up to 1.5 W/m 2 K
- Security tested to PAS 24: 2016
- Weather tested to BS 6375 Part 1: 2009
- Fabricated using mitred corners
- Single or dual colour, marine quality powder coat as standard
- Smart is a Qualicoat Approved painter
Product Specification
Brand
Visofold
Material
Aluminium Polyamide
Dual Colour
Yes
Thermally Broken
Yes
NBS Available
Yes
U Value
1.5W/m²K using 1.0 W/m²K centre pane
Document L Compliant
Yes
BS 6375-1:2009
Yes
Fixed Max Width (mm)
1200mm (per sash)
Fixed Max Height (mm)
2500mm (per sash)
Fixed Max Weight (kg)
100kg (per sash)
Slide Folding Door Max Width (mm)
1200mm (per sash)
Slide Folding Door Max Height (mm)
2500mm (per sash)
Slide Folding Door Max Weight (kg)
100kg
Glazing (mm)
24mm, 28mm, 32mm, 34mm, 36mm double or triple glazed units
Frame Depth (mm)
70mm
Typical Sightlines (mm)
132mm
Pre-Gasketed ‘Quick-Glaze’ Bead System
The Slimline Smart Visofold 1000’s Pre-Gasketed ‘Quick-Glaze’ Bead System is designed for ease and efficiency in installation:
A. Slimline Sashes: Now available with an optional integrated gasket for a sleek appearance.
B. Easy Replacement: The combined bead and gasket are easily removable, making it simple to replace glazing panels if needed.
C. Efficient Installation: The cost-effective tap-in bead and gasket system streamlines installation, providing a quicker, more straightforward glazing process than traditional clip-in systems.
This system ensures that your bi-folding doors are both user-friendly and visually refined.
Visofold 6000 - Standard Aluminium Bi-folding Doors
The Visofold 6000 Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors are a premium choice for homeowners and businesses seeking to create open, light-filled spaces with a contemporary edge.
Engineered with ultra-slim profiles and robust, high-security locking mechanisms, these doors allow you to seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor areas, transforming entire walls into sleek glazed facades. The system’s polyamide thermal break and high-performance glazing provide superior insulation, helping to reduce energy costs while keeping your space comfortable year-round.
Available in a range of finishes, colours, and configurations, including options for low or rebated thresholds, the Visofold 6000 offers design flexibility to suit any project’s unique requirements. Its smooth slide-and-fold operation, enhanced by recessed rollers and guides, ensures easy, reliable use, making it a stylish, secure, and functional addition to any property.
Product Options
- Door sashes are moved to the side in a concertina fashion
- Smooth, easy and reliable operation
- Slim profiles maximise open space
- Integrates outdoor and indoor living space
Product Specification
Brand
Visofold
Material
Aluminium Polyamide
Dual Colour
Yes
Thermally Broken
Yes
NBS Available
Yes
U Value
1.5W/m²K using 1.0 W/m²K centre pane
Document L Compliant
Yes
BS 6375-1:2009
Yes
Slide Folding Door Max Width (mm)
1000mm
Slide Folding Door Max Height (mm)
2200mm
Slide Folding Door Max Weight (kg)
100kg
Glazing (mm)
24mm, 28mm, 32mm or 40mm double or triple glazed units
Frame Depth (mm)
76mm or 82mm
Typical Sightlines (mm)
94mm
Visofold 1000 & 6000 Videos
Visofold 1000
Visofold 6000
Available Configurations
2 Pane
Type 1
Type 2
Type 2 Reversed
3 Pane
Type 1
Type 1 Reversed
Type 2
Type 2 Reversed
4 Pane
Type 1
Type 1 Reversed
Type 2
Type 3
Type 3 Reversed
5 Pane
Type 1
Type 1 Reversed
Type 2
Type 2 Reversed
Type 3
Type 3 Reversed
6 Pane
Type 1
Type 1 Reversed
Type 2
Type 3
Type 3 Reversed
Type 4
Type 4 Reversed
7 Panes
Type 1
Type 1 Reversed
Type 2
Type 2 Reversed
Type 3
Type 3 Reversed
Type 4
Type 4 Reversed
Threshold Options
Standard Rebated Threshold
Outer Frame with Cill
Outer Frame no Cill
Outer Frame no Cill with Acodrain
Low Non-Rebated Threshold
No Cill
With Cill
Frame Specifications
Head
Vertical
Outer on the 150mm cill
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A Choice of Internally or Externally Folding Panels
Our Aluminium Bi-folding Doors offer the flexibility of choosing either internally or externally folding panels, allowing you to tailor the door system to best suit your space and design preferences. Whether you want the panels to fold inwards for a seamless indoor aesthetic or outwards to maximise interior room space, the choice is yours.
Colours
The Smart Visofold 1000 Aluminium Bi-folding Doors are available in an extensive range of colours, giving you the freedom to perfectly match your new doors to your home’s style and décor
Whether you prefer classic shades like Anthracite Grey or Jet Black for a modern, sleek look or more vibrant hues to make a statement, the choice is yours. You can also opt for dual colour finishes, with a different shade on the inside and outside, providing even more flexibility in creating a look that complements both your interior and exterior spaces.
Each colour is applied using high-quality powder coating, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy and durability, even in harsh weather conditions.
Sensations Colour Range
Amazon Green
Antique Blue
Antique Green
Antique Grey
Antique Orange
Antique Red
Basque Red
Bronze Brown
Caramel
Chestnut Brown
Cocoa Brown
Desert Grey
Diamond Grey
Dune
Frost White
Havana Brown
Mars Red
Molten Copper
Obsidian Black
Ocean Blue
Olive Green
Peach
Platinum Grey
Provence Green
Sand
Sienna Brown
Silver Grey
Sky Blue
Steel Blue
Velour White
Vulcan Black
Cotswold Colour Range
Bath Stone
Bibury Stream
Bourton Cream
Burford White
Chedworth Green
Chetlenham Stone
Cotswold Green
Fairford Tile
Moreton Ground
Painswick Grey
Slad Stone
Stroud Sky
Tetbury Field
Wetsonbirt Leaf
Wotton Olive
Naturals Colour Range
Anthracite Grey
Black
Brown
Cream
Dark Blue
Dark Brown
Dark Green
Dark Grey
Dark Red
Gloss White
Grey
Off-White
Textured Anthracite
White
Want a bit more colour?
We also offer a colour matching service, so you are able to match our products to any RAL Colour. This comes with a comprehensive 25 year Guarantee for your peace of mind.
High-Security Locking for Ultimate Peace of Mind
Our Aluminium Bi-Folding Doors are engineered with high-security locking mechanisms, providing robust protection for your home. Each traffic door is equipped with multi-point hook locks operated by a durable lever handle, delivering the same trusted security as traditional entrance doors.
For added assurance, each handle includes an Ultion cylinder lock, accessible from both sides of the door, so you can conveniently use it as a secure entryway without opening the entire bi-fold system. In configurations without a traffic door, a secure shootbolt handle with a key-operated lockable twist mechanism on the meeting stile offers interior-only access. This high-level security system is designed to protect your home and meet modern safety standards, combining ease of use with advanced protection features.
Handles
The Smart Visofold 1000 Aluminium Bi-folding Doors come with a variety of handle options, combining style with functionality. You can choose from sleek, modern designs that offer both aesthetic appeal and ease of use. The main traffic door is fitted with a traditional lever handle, allowing easy access and secure locking, while the intermediate panels feature fold-flat or D-handles, which tuck neatly away when the doors are folded open.
For enhanced security, these handles also work in conjunction with a multi-point locking system, ensuring your home is both stylish and secure. With colour-matched handles available, you can coordinate them seamlessly with the rest of your door’s finish for a truly cohesive look.
Handle Options
Lever Handles
Shootbolt Handles
D Handles
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