Hinged Bi-Fold
Bi-fold shutter doors are part of a shutter system that hinges together multiple shutter panels so they can fold in a concertina-like manner. Here’s our explanation of how bi-fold shutter doors work:
Hinged shutter panels: The bi-fold shutter system consists of individual shutter panels that are hinged together. Each panel typically consists of a frame and adjustable louvres or solid panels (or a mix of both). The number of panels used depends on the width of the opening and the desired configuration.
Top track: In most cases, bi-fold shutter doors hang from aluminium tracks placed at the top of the door recess instead of being hinged on each side. This allows the shutters to remain carefully supported as well as letting them open correctly, smoothly, and with ease. The shutters are fitted with small wheels which run along the inside of the track to move from side to side. The shutters can be designed to fold to the left or right, or they can be split centrally for folding to each side.