FAQs
Why should I use a Vufold Door?
Are Vufold Doors weather resistant?
What are the warranty options on Vufold doors?
What size door do Vufold do? Can I have custom sizes?
What are the frame depth options?
What glass options are available?
What wood species are available?
What Hardware finishes are available?
What threshold options are available?
Does the daily access door swing around 180 degrees?
How do Vufold doors lock when closed?
Do you offer Screens?
Does Vufold have matching single or double hinged doors?
What are typical lead times?
If I have pre existing rough opening, how do I know what size to order?
How are Vufold sets packaged and delivered?
How much does delivery cost?
Who can install a Vufold door Set?
What type of structural support is required?
How do I become a Stockist ?
How do I request Architectural pdf drawings?
Why should I use a Vufold Door?
Vufold doors are lifestyle choice which really impact on the way you use your home. The doors slide and fold to completely open the house to the garden. Sliding or hinged patio doors do not do that.
Now you have decided Folding Sliding Doors are your lifestyle choice choose Vufold because of its excellent design features superior quality and stability because of our engineered manufacturing system, great thermal performance, weather resistance and security – most of all it looks good !
Are Vufold Doors weather resistant?
Yes
Vufold use Schlegel ® weather seals. Every door and frame is ‘double sealed’ at the front and back to prevent draughts and water ingress.
The Vu Fold unique combination cill uses an aluminum under cill to drain away water whilst timber top cill maintains aesthetic Oak appearance of the set.
Vufold has been weather tested to BS6375 Part 1
What are the warranty options on Vufold doors?
Contact your Vufold distributor or local stockist for details.
What size door do Vufold do? Can I have custom sizes?
Vufold is available in standard size sets only of 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 12ft, 14ft and 16ft.
Vufold is not available in Custom Sizes.
What are the frame depth options?
The frame head and jambs in a standard size of 133mm depth, with the Standard cill 178mm in depth.
The new flush cill is the same width depth as the frame head and jambs at 133mm and can be set into the floor to enable a ‘flush’ finish. The flush cill can only be used between the house and a conservatory or internally.
What glass options are available?
All Vufold sets have a 24mm double glazed unit using Pilkington K Low E Glass which is tempered to BSEN12600 and BSEN12150.
What wood species are available?
Vufold is available in American White Oak and Hardwood, which is used for both the Hardwood and White painted set versions.
Vufold pre finished, factory finished sets are finished using the Sikkens range of translucent woodstains and opaque paints.
Vufold recommends unfinished Vufold sets are finished using Sikkens HLS basecoat followed by 2 to 3 coats of Cetol Filter 7 which is available in a range of colours.
What Hardware finishes are available?
Vufold offers the folding sliding hardware in Stainless Steel with matching pvd chrome door handles.
What threshold options are available?
Vufold can be purchased with a standard cill, which is a combination aluminum / wood with a highly effective drainage system, for use in external wall installations.
For Vufold sets which are fitted internally between house and a conservatory or Sunroom, Vufold can offer a Flush Cill which has no drainage and can be set into the floor for a flush appearance.
Does the daily access door swing around 180 degrees?
Yes, the daily access door can swing around almost to 180 degrees on 6ft., 8ft., 12ft., 14ft. and 16ft. sets. For 10ft. sets the access door can swing around to 90 degrees.
How do Vufold doors lock when closed?
In between each folding door on the inside, are security drop bolts which slide up, and down, into the timber of the frame. The bottom bolt always locks for additional security.
The access door has a 3 point lock, which is engaged by lifting the handle. A simple turn of the key in the Euro cylinder then locks the access door.
Do you offer Screens?
Currently not at this time.
Does Vufold have matching single or double hinged doors?
No, not at this moment. Will be introduced later.
What are typical lead times?
Normally Vufold sets are available from stock. Check availability with your local distributor or stockist.
If I have pre existing rough opening, how do I know what size to order?
See the Vufold pre installation guide on this website which provides brick opening sizes for all the Vufold sets.
Click here to read the pre-installation guide.
How are Vufold sets packaged and delivered?
The doors are individually wrapped in plastic with cardboard protectors on the corners and edges of the doors. The frames are in a carton or cartons for the larger sets. The hardware and instructions are in another carton. Normally your local stockist will arrange delivery to your home unless you prefer to collect.
How much does delivery cost?
Your
local stockist or internet Vufold stockist will able to advise you.
Who can install a Vufold door Set?
The sets are fully machined, with the exception of the face of the door to fit the handles. Therefore, site assembly requires the frame to be installed into the brick or block work, then fixing the hardware to the doors.
Vufold recommends installation by a joiner, which should take 1 day for the smaller sets and 2 days for the large ones. Some of our Vufold stockists also offer an installation service.
Normally two people will be needed for an installation.
What type of structural support is required?
Vufold is ‘top hung’ which is the most efficient and trouble free method. However this means all the weight hangs from the top so it is very important that an adequate lintel is over the brick work opening and that the Vufold frame head is securely fixed into the lintel.
How do I become a Stockist ?
If you are a Retail Door Stockist, Builders Merchant, Timber Merchant, DIY Store or internet Joinery / Door Sales Company and would like to be a Vu Fold Stockist, contact Vufold.co.uk for details,
click here to contact us.
How do I request Architectural pdf drawings?
Need pdf drawings showing the side and top elevations of your Vufold Set?
Click here to request the pdf drawings you require.