6 Family-Friendly Qualities of Bifold Patio Doors

Because of their unique attributes, such as the ability to fold to one side, bifold doors are family-friendly in a variety of ways.

If you value your outdoor space, bifold doors can help you to bring that space into your home. This is why this door style is so popular with cafés and restaurants. You can sit inside reading or just relaxing and enjoy the smells, sounds, and sights of the outdoors just a few inches away.

On mornings when you want to enjoy the sunrise without soiling your feet or slippers, you can stand on the threshold and take in the view.

A patio area is ideal for outdoor family parties and celebrations. But if you have a large family with lots of children, things can get crowded. This is when your patio doorway plays an important role. If the doorway is too narrow or space restricted, the flow of people in and out of your home falters.

Sliding doors offer some degree of space, as do French doors — but nothing compares to bifold doors.

Pets and children need access to the outdoors. And having a beautiful outdoor area in your very own backyard offers a simple solution. But when you are busy indoors, taking on household chores, you might be reluctant to leave your pets or children unattended. Bifold doors offer some degree of assistance in this area.

With the ability to open up an entire wall of your home, you'll be able to better monitor pets and children while they enjoy your yard. And if an emergency does arise, you won't be impeded by a door on your way in or out.

Typical doors are difficult for relatives with mobility challenges, including elderly relatives and small children, to navigate. Both young children and elderly adults need space free of obstructions. Because you can fold your bifold doors all the way to one side, they don't impede. You can simply fold and forget.

Some doorway styles, such as sliding doors, rest upon a frame that protrudes from the floor. This can become a tripping hazard, especially for young children. Bifold doors are completely safe in this regard. Because bifold doors have a flush threshold, the transition from outdoors to indoors and vice versa is safe and trip-hazard free. This makes bifold doors ideal if you have young children.

One of the best things about bifold doors is that they open your home up to nature. A smaller door can't achieve that quality to the extent that bifold doors can, neither can windows. Every morning, you'll have the ability to flood your home with natural light and air.

Since exposure to morning sunlight helps children to get to bed on time, bifold doors are a great addition to households with children.

If your home needs more natural light and air, then bifold patio doors might be right for you. Call Maynor Roofing, Siding & Home Repair today. With more than 40 years of experience in home improvement and repair, we can transform your vision into reality.