White Cortizo Aluminium 3-Panel Bifold Door
RAL 9016 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 White Cortizo aluminium bifolds
White (RAL 9016) Cortizo aluminium bifolds suit traditional brick properties and properties keeping a uPVC-window aesthetic, where matching the existing white frames matters. White maximises perceived light around the opening, which is useful for north-facing rear extensions or where the kitchen sits in shade most of the year. The aluminium powder-coat is a far higher-quality finish than the gloss-white you see on uPVC — it stays bright for the full 25-year guarantee period rather than yellowing. White is also the easiest of the three to spot-clean since smudges and fingerprints are less visible.
This panel count. 3-panel white 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.
White pairs well with
- Traditional red, yellow, or buff brick
- White-painted timber cladding
- Existing white uPVC windows in the rest of the property
- Pale stone or limestone paving
- White or light-grey kitchen cabinetry
- Roof-light installations with white-painted reveal
Other 3-panel colours
Same panel count, different frame colour. All on a 14-day lead time, no price uplift.
Anthracite Grey 3-Panel
Black 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
Does the White Cortizo aluminium finish yellow over time like uPVC?
No. Aluminium powder-coat is a fundamentally different finish to uPVC — it's a baked polymer coating over a metal substrate, not a coloured plastic. White RAL 9016 stays bright for the full 25-year guarantee period without yellowing or chalking. This is one of the strongest practical reasons to choose aluminium over uPVC for white-framed bifolds: 15 years in, the white aluminium still looks like new while uPVC will have visibly yellowed.
Why choose White aluminium bifolds over the cheaper White uPVC option?
Three reasons: (1) the finish stays bright for 25 years vs uPVC yellowing in 8-12; (2) the slimmer aluminium sightline (~50mm vs uPVC's 70-90mm) gives substantially more glass area; (3) aluminium's higher frame stiffness means no reinforcement bars on wider spans, where uPVC needs visible mullions on anything over ~3m wide. The price premium is roughly 25-30% over uPVC at the same size — meaningful but not extreme.
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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