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    Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Anyone know a decent one??? Cheers in advance....

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    Avoid sliding doors at all costs, they are shite.

    Go for French double doors..

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    Avoid sliding doors at all costs, they are shite.

    Go for French double doors..
    Can they open inwards?? Deck outside is higher than current door base by 6 inches or so

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    Bi fold doors are the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by goats View Post
    Can they open inwards?? Deck outside is higher than current door base by 6 inches or so

    Yes, but they take up the room inside then, so it is awkward for chairs/tele/tables in the room.

    Pack them up level. Sill 30mm (1 inch), frame is 70mm(so there's another 2inches at least), so a piece of 2x3 inch timber, covered with uPVC arcichave and Bobs your uncle you got opening out doors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elysium View Post
    Bi fold doors are the way.
    They're shite as well.

    Try opening them after a winter of being closed, plenty of grease & WD 40 needed.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    They're shite as well.

    Try opening them after a winter of being closed, plenty of grease & WD 40 needed.
    Never had any trouble opening mine. Just keep the grooves clean.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Bloop View Post
    Never had any trouble opening mine. Just keep the grooves clean.
    Oooh, Matron.

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    Quote Originally Posted by itkman View Post
    Oooh, Matron.
    Keep your grooves well lubed and it will be an effortless slide.

    I think my builder got themfrom Vellacine btw

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    They're shite as well.

    Try opening them after a winter of being closed, plenty of grease & WD 40 needed.
    Quote Originally Posted by The Bloop View Post
    Never had any trouble opening mine. Just keep the grooves clean.

    Which is what I described above, but not everyone thinks like you.

    They are told "maintenance free", so they don't touch 'um. Come Spring they are practically welded shut with shite.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    your house insuranse will go up if you get them. easy for robbers to get into

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    My mother had New Wave doors put in, they were a cheaper alternative than Bi Fold, with similar effect.

    Although the groves do need to be kept clean, so at least once a year you might need to spend 30 seconds clearing them. The bastards described them as maintenance free as well.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    French doors are ridiculous as the frames reduce the amount of glass. Bi fold doors are better but expensive. I would stick with sliding doors.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Screwfix have some that seem reasonably priced. Currently looking for Patio doors, avoiding the sliding doors. Nice touch, but not as practical as double doors.

    Can depend how much space you have, if its under 6ft then french doors make more sense. More space and bi-fold could work, though those New wave doors do look good.
    Last edited by Barry Dragon; 19-08-16 at 09:22.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by kingbillyboy View Post
    your house insuranse will go up if you get them. easy for robbers to get into
    I've never been asked by insurance companies if I've got them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Llanedeyrnblue View Post
    I've never been asked by insurance companies if I've got them.
    They ask what doors you have at the front and back, and what type it is.

    Have you changed provider in the last 5 years?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Dragon View Post
    They ask what doors you have at the front and back, and what type it is.

    Have you changed provider in the last 5 years?
    I can't remember them asking, I've only got ordinary doors front and back anyway.

    Is it much of a difference if you have?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Llanedeyrnblue View Post
    I can't remember them asking, I've only got ordinary doors front and back anyway.

    Is it much of a difference if you have?
    No idea. I have the BS doors. If you have a wooden door, its not as secure as PVC door with the several locks, and if it complies with the BS (British Standard) then its considered even more secure. Not sure how much it changes the price though, never played around with quotes for home insurance to find out.

    Probably need a vault to keep you safe in LLanedeyrn though.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Dragon View Post
    No idea. I have the BS doors. If you have a wooden door, its not as secure as PVC door with the several locks, and if it complies with the BS (British Standard) then its considered even more secure. Not sure how much it changes the price though, never played around with quotes for home insurance to find out.

    Probably need a vault to keep you safe in LLanedeyrn though.

    I returned to Rumney 3 years ago after living in Llanedeyrn for 40 years, I don't know which is worse

    I've got PVC all round

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by Llanedeyrnblue View Post
    I returned to Rumney 3 years ago after living in Llanedeyrn for 40 years, I don't know which is worse

    I've got PVC all round

    Kinky t**t

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Try Velancine. their place is down by the stadium, last turning on the left before the by-pass round-about, first unit on the left. The owner is a good guy, he may not be the very cheapest but he definitely will not sell you shit.

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    Re: Recommend patio/sliding doors co cardiff

    Quote Originally Posted by xsnaggle View Post
    Try Velancine. their place is down by the stadium, last turning on the left before the by-pass round-about, first unit on the left. The owner is a good guy, he may not be the very cheapest but he definitely will not sell you shit.
    It's for a place I rent out so not too bothered, just want to replace a 30 year old aluminium one that struggles to open. Git bi folds at my house and as long as you look after them they ok. Thanks for all the advice folks....

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