Black Cortizo Aluminium 3-Panel Bifold Door
RAL 9005 powder-coated frame. From £1,995 · 14 working day lead time · Free delivery over £1,450 · 28mm toughened Low-E glass.
Sizes: 2,100–3,000mm wide × 1,900–2,400mm tall.
Price range: £1,995 (smallest) to £2,175 (largest popular size).
Configure size & opening pattern →About Black Cortizo aluminium bifolds
Black (RAL 9005) Cortizo aluminium bifolds make a high-contrast statement against pale brick, white render, or zinc cladding. The deep matte finish reads as sharp and modern — ideal for properties going for a Crittall-adjacent industrial aesthetic, or modernist new-builds. Black shows surface dust and rain spots more readily than anthracite or white, so plan a quarterly soap-and-water wash if you live in a coastal or dusty environment. The frame carries the same 25-year colour guarantee as the rest of the stocked range.
This panel count. 3-panel black bifolds suit openings of 2,100–3,000mm wide. Most common in single-storey rear extensions with a 2.4–3m opening. Pricing: from £1,995 at the smallest popular size up to £2,175 at the largest. No VAT to add.
Black pairs well with
- White render or painted facade
- Light buff/yellow brick
- Zinc or anthracite-painted standing-seam cladding
- Industrial-style steel canopy
- Polished concrete or pale stone paving
- Black-framed Crittall-style internal doors (paired set)
Other 3-panel colours
Same panel count, different frame colour. All on a 14-day lead time, no price uplift.
Anthracite Grey 3-Panel
White 3-Panel
Cortizo aluminium vs uPVC vs sliding doors
| Cortizo Aluminium 3-Panel | uPVC 3-Panel | Aluminium Sliding Door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame depth (sightline) | ~50mm slim | ~70–90mm bulky | ~30mm ultra-slim |
| Maximum opening | Up to 3,000mm wide | Up to 4,000mm wide | Up to 6,000mm+ |
| Frame stiffness | High (no reinforcement bars needed) | Lower (mullion bars on wider spans) | High |
| Folds away when open | Yes — full opening | Yes — full opening | No (door slides behind fixed pane) |
| Glass area when closed | ~80% | ~65% | ~85% |
| Colour options (stocked) | Black, White, Anthracite Grey (14-day) | White, Anthracite Grey foil (3–4 weeks) | Black, Anthracite, RAL custom |
| Thermal U-value | ~1.4 W/m²K | ~1.4 W/m²K | ~1.5 W/m²K |
| Typical UK price (this size) | From £1,995 | From £1,496 | From £2,793 |
| Best use | Kitchen extension, garden room, rear elevation | Budget-conscious openings up to 4m | Wide patios where full opening isn't needed |
Cortizo aluminium suits most bifold projects above 2.4m wide. For narrower openings, uPVC is a sensible budget choice; for very wide openings (5m+) a sliding door is more practical.
Building Regulations & compliance
Part L (thermal performance) — Cortizo aluminium bifolds use a polyamide thermal break + 28mm argon-filled Low-E sealed glazing. Whole-door U-value typically ~1.4 W/m²K, comfortably below the 1.6 maximum for replacement doors.
Part Q (security in new dwellings) — multi-point locking on the lead leaf with anti-lift hooks meets the security spec for doors in new-build dwellings (PAS 24 equivalent on the locking hardware). Replacement installations don't require Part Q but get the same security standard by default.
Part M (access) — standard threshold has a rebated profile with sill (~25mm step). For wheelchair access or step-free thresholds (Part M-compliant), submit a custom quote — we can specify a low-threshold variant (different from the stocked configuration).
Part K (glazing safety) — every leaf is fitted with 28mm toughened double-glazed unit (4mm tough outer + 20mm cavity + 4mm tough inner with low-E coat). Toughened both panes by default because doors and side panels are critical locations under Part K.
How to install (5-step summary)
- Confirm the opening — plumb, level, with an adequate lintel above. Confirm with your installer or structural engineer before ordering.
- Order to your exact size — use the configurator at /bifold-doors.html. We make to your measurements; deduct nothing for tolerance.
- Prepare for delivery — ground-floor access, 2–3 person unload. Doors arrive crated.
- Fit the frame — packers, fixings (5 per side), external silicone. Frame must sit perfectly square.
- Hang and adjust — fit the gear, run the doors, adjust rollers and hinges. Allow 1–2 days for the full job.
FAQs
Is Black harder to maintain than other Cortizo bifold colours?
Yes, slightly. Black (RAL 9005) shows surface dust, rain spots, and fingerprints more readily than anthracite grey or white. If you're in a coastal or dusty environment, plan a quarterly soap-and-water wash rather than the typical 2× a year. Internally, black around door handles can show fingermarks more — a microfibre cloth wipe each month keeps them clean. The trade-off is the high-contrast aesthetic that black gives against pale brick or white render.
What architectural styles pair best with Black Cortizo aluminium bifolds?
Black bifolds suit modernist new-builds, Crittall-adjacent industrial conversions, and any property going for a high-contrast aesthetic against pale render or buff brick. Pair them with a black-framed Crittall-style internal door set (we stock these too — see /aluminium-internal-doors.html) for visual consistency through the property. Black also pairs cleanly with zinc cladding, dark standing-seam roofs, and anthracite gutters/downpipes.
How much does a 3-panel Cortizo aluminium bifold door cost?
From £1,995 for the smallest popular size (2100×1900mm) up to £2,175 for the largest (3000×2400mm). Use the configurator at /bifold-doors.html to see your exact price for any size in this range. Price includes 28mm toughened Low-E glass, standard threshold with sill, your choice of Black, White or Anthracite Grey powder-coated frame, and multi-point locking.
What sizes can I order for a 3-panel bifold?
Popular range is 2100–3000mm wide × 1900–2400mm tall. Outside this range we still make them — submit a custom quote at /custom-quote.html and we reply within one working day. Above 5,000mm wide or 2,400mm tall typically needs corner support or a structural engineer's input.
What's the lead time and is delivery included?
14 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Free delivery to mainland England and Wales when the order is over £1,450 (which a 3-panel bifold always is). Highland Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight and remote postcodes need a delivery quote — call 0800 861 1450.
What configurations are available for 3 panels?
3-panel bifolds come in three opening configurations: 3L (all panels fold to the left, lead leaf opens as a traffic door), 2L+1R (two left, one right), or 1L+2R (one left, two right). Configure inside-vs-outside view at /bifold-doors.html.
Do I need a structural lintel above a 3-panel bifold?
Yes. Bifold doors need an adequate load-bearing lintel or steel above the opening to take the wall above. Your installer or a structural engineer should size this based on the wall construction. We supply the doors only and don't specify or supply lintels. The opening also needs to be plumb, level, and structurally supported before the door arrives.
Do you install bifold doors?
No, we are supply only. Bifold installation is specialised — a competent fitter will need to confirm the opening is plumb, level and properly supported above. We can recommend a local fitter in the London and Home Counties area if you need one. Allow roughly 1–2 days for installation depending on opening complexity.
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