Smart Systems Visofold 1000 aluminium bi-folding door, part folded, showing the floating mullion

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The wall that folds away.
Visofold 1000 bi-fold

Visofold 1000 is the slide-folding door we cut and build most weeks. Sashes up to 1200mm wide and 2500mm high, folding internally or externally, with the opening where the room needs it rather than where the system dictates.

1.5 W/m²KU value
1200mmMax sash width
2500mmMax sash height
100kgMax sash weight

Where the opening goes

This is the decision most people get told rather than asked. The sashes can all fold one way to a side, or fold to one end so a single leaf works as a normal door for everyday use, or split in the middle to give you a pair of doors. If you are opening onto a patio you use most days, the single-door option is usually the one you want, and it costs nothing extra to specify at order.

In or out

Visofold folds internally or externally. Externally keeps the floor clear inside and is the default on most jobs. Internally is the answer when there is a step, a planter or a level threshold detail that will not tolerate leaves stacking outside.

Thresholds

A low threshold for unimpeded access, or a rebated threshold for better weather resistance. Low thresholds look and feel better and are what most homeowners ask for. On an exposed elevation facing weather, the rebated option earns its keep. We will tell you which we would fit on your opening.

Security

Multi-point lock mechanisms on the main opening sashes, and shoot-bolt locks on the floating mullions, which is the part of a bi-fold people forget to ask about.

Specification

The numbers, as published.

SYSTEM
Smart Systems Visofold 1000
MAX SASH WIDTH
1200mm
MAX SASH HEIGHT
2500mm
MAX SASH WEIGHT
100kg
SASH SIGHTLINE
132mm
U VALUE
1.5 W/m2K
SECURITY
Certified PAS 24:2012, Kitemarked
WEATHER
Certified BS 6375
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Certified Document L
LOCKING
Multi-point locks on the main opening sashes, shoot-bolt locks on the floating mullions
FOLDING
Internally or externally, opening at the side, at one end or in the middle
THRESHOLDS
Low threshold for access, or rebated for weather resistance
COLOUR
Standard and non-standard, including metallic, wood-structure, dual colour and the Sensations textured range
FABRICATED
Cut, machined and assembled at Unit 7, Marden, Kent
FIGURES
As published by Smart Systems in the slide-folding door brochure, reference IMS255SFD.201707

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The Emmegi twin-head saw in the GXG Aluminium factory at Unit 7, Marden, KentEmmegi twin-head saw, Unit 7
Inside the factory

One building, from bar to finished frame.

The saw, the machining centre and the benches are all in the same unit in Marden. Nothing goes out to a third party and comes back late. If you want to see where your order is, you can stand next to it.

Where
Unit 7, Guardian Industrial Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent
Cutting
Emmegi twin-head saw
Machining
CNC machining centre
Assembly
Built and glazed on the bench, in the same building
Profiles
Smart Systems
Supplied to
Twelve counties, Kent to Devon
Visitors
Welcome. Ring first and someone will walk you round
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GXG Aluminium is a trading name of Gilham and Gilham Glass Co. Ltd, company 05369985. Invoices come from Gilham and Gilham.