Are Sliding Doors More Secure Than Bifold Doors? | Choosing the Best Doors for Your Home

Both external bifold doors and sliding patio doors are quality choices for any home, adding a modern touch, natural light, and energy efficiency. When it comes to security, both door types have their merits, especially when chosen from a manufacturer that makes security a priority. If you’re struggling to choose between external bifolds and sliding doors, consider our guide below.

In this guide, we will explore how sliding door security compares to bifold doors, what elements make a sliding door a secure choice, how you can choose the most secure sliding door for your home, and other comparative factors between bifolds and patio doors.

How Does Sliding Door Security Compare to Bifold Doors? 

Both external sliding doors and bifold doors can provide excellent security for your home, depending on where you purchase your new doors from. Modern bifold doors combine numerous locking points with quality hardware and track systems to ensure it is virtually impossible to lift the door out of the frame. Our Status external bifold doors are fitted with a five multi-point locking system that meets the PAS24 requirements, keeping your home secure.

Sliding doors traditionally aren’t as secure as bifold doors, but more modern options are on par in terms of security and durability. Like bifold doors, our sliding doors are fitted with a multi-point lock tested to PAS 24-2012, meeting current building regulations as well as protecting your home from intruders. You can also choose to add laminated security glass for extra protection.

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What Makes a Sliding Door Secure? 

High-Quality Locks 

Sliding patio doors that have multi-point locking systems can stop the door being lifted off of the tracks, and can also make it harder for intruders to pick locks.

Resistant Materials 

Durable, sturdy materials, such as uPVC and aluminium, are more resistant to damage and can withstand heavy force. Our Supreme aluminium sliding doors come with laminated security glass as an optional extra; it consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together by a plastic interlayer that can remain intact even when broken. It can increase safety and security within your home, and provide more protection against extreme weather.

Correct Installation 

Ensuring your doors are installed correctly will improve their security greatly, as well as purchasing your new sliding patio doors from a reputable manufacturer. Our external sliding doors at Vufold come with everything you need to ensure perfect installation and greater security.

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Choosing the Most Secure Sliding Door 

Status Aluminium Lift and Slide Patio Doors 

When choosing the most secure external sliding doors for your home, our Status collection Status collection boasts a wide array of features that combine safety with style to provide a modern aesthetic in your home. Made from aluminium and with the option for laminated glass, our doors are durable and sturdy, further deterring intruders from entering your home. They also come with a 15-year guarantee in case of faults or damage, so you don’t need to worry about the security of your home being compromised.

PAS 24 accredited with high security interlocks in place, our Status patio doors are an excellent choice for adding light, style and safety to your home.

Supreme Aluminium Sliding Doors 

Similar to our Status range, our Supreme sliding doors also come with a 15-year guarantee with the option to add laminated security glass. Complete with a multi-point locking system, as well as a three-star anti-drill and anti-snap cylinder, our Supreme sliding doors are a slightly cheaper alternative to the Status range, and provide just as much security.

How Else Do Sliding Doors Compare to Bifold Doors? 

As well as their security, external bifold doors and patio doors share other various differences and comparisons, including:

Frequently Asked Questions 

Do sliding doors have stronger locks than bifold doors?

Traditionally, bifold doors are more secure than sliding doors due to their multi-locking systems. However, our external sliding doors come with high-quality, multi-point locks themselves, taking away this difference.

Can I improve the security of my existing sliding doors?

Yes, you can add other intruder deterrents to your sliding doors, such as blinds or curtains, CCTV cameras and motion-activated lights.

Are sliding doors with multiple locking points more secure?

Yes, sliding doors with multipoint locks are generally considered more secure than those with single-point locks. These locks make it harder to force entry, enhancing security in your home and deterring potential intruders.

Is toughened or laminated glass better for door security?

Laminated glass is generally considered more of a deterrent than toughened glass, as it holds together even when broken. Toughened glass, however, shatters into small, blunt pieces when broken.

Can you get security-certified sliding or bifold doors in the UK?

Yes, with upgraded locking mechanisms and laminated glass, Vufold’s Status and Supreme Sliding doors are designed to meet the minimum security standards for security performance in the UK

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