Garden Room Doors : The Ultimate Guide

Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors vs UPVC French Doors vs Sliding Doors for Garden Rooms

When choosing your garden room doors, there are a few things to consider:

• Amount of space you have
• Style you want
• Level of security you need
• Budget

Three popular types of doors for garden rooms:

• Aluminium bi-fold doors
• UPVC French doors
• Aluminium Sliding doors

Aluminium bi-fold doors

Advantages of Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

• Large opening creates a sense of spaciousness
• Secure and durable
• Low maintenance
• Available in a variety of styles

Disadvantages of Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

• More expensive than other types of doors
• May require more space than other types of doors
• Installation must be perfect

UPVC French Doors

Advantages of UPVC French Doors

• Affordable
• Available in a variety of styles

Disadvantages of UPVC French Doors

• Thicker frame
• the maximum opening width is smaller than Bi-folds
• Not as durable as aluminium bi-fold doors
• May not last as long as aluminium bi-fold doors

Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are a good option for garden rooms that need to be opened up to the outdoors, but don’t have as much space as other types of doors.

Sliding doors can be opened to create a large opening, but they don’t take up as much space as bi-fold doors or French doors. however, the opening cannot be fully opened.

Advantages of Sliding Doors

• Don’t take up as much space as other types of doors
• Easy to open and close
• Available in a variety of styles

Disadvantages of Sliding Doors

• Can be less secure than other types of doors
• May not last as long as other types of doors

Which Type of Door is Right for Your Garden Room?

The best type of door for your garden room will depend on your individual needs and preferences.

If you need a door that can be opened up to create a large opening, then aluminium bi-fold doors or UPVC French doors are a good option. If you don’t have as much space for an outward-opening door, then sliding doors may be a better choice.

For most people, the choice will come down to their budget

If you have fitted your Garden Room Doors, see our How to Stop Doors Blowing in the Wind guide below

Frequently asked questions