Aluminium bifold doors have become a popular choice for modern homes, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces while delivering unmatched durability and aesthetic appeal. As a crucial component, the door handles play a pivotal role in enhancing both functionality and style.
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This guide delves into the various types of aluminium exterior folding door handles, exploring their impact on security, thermal efficiency, and design. Whether you prioritise sleek aesthetics, high security, or energy efficiency, understanding the options available will help you make an informed decision tailored to your needs.
Discover how Origin's expertly crafted stainless steel or aluminium handles and innovative locking systems provide the perfect finishing touch to elevate your bifold door experience.
Aluminium’s strength, thermal resistance and beauty make these bifold doors appealing in any home.
Handles add charm to your bifold door and contribute to the security of your external door.
Excellent engagement, unbeatable security and a sleek aesthetic are crucial qualities to look for
Customise your handle to your unique style – explore the options with Origin
Benefit from timeless style, functionality, quality and thermal efficiency – bifolds designed to last.
We answer common queries on aluminium bifold doors.
Why choose aluminium bifold doors for your home?
Stylish and functional, aluminium window and door frames are a smart choice regardless of your interior design style. The strategic material’s high strength allows them to support elegant sightlines. Meanwhile, the thermally resistant metal, thermal breaks and specialised glazing options make them favourable for energy efficiency, compared to timber and even uPVC bifolds.
Owing to a strength to weight ratio which is double that of steel, aluminium can withstand frequent use, harsh weather conditions, and resists impact damage from intruders. Paired with a secure locking system and robust glazing, your aluminium bifold door can give you complete peace of mind.
Homeowners benefit from bringing the outdoors in with large glazing panels. When you choose aluminium for your door frames, you select a naturally abundant and an infinitely recyclable material. Origin prioritises responsible sourcing of materials and environmentally friendly waste management.
Bifold doors have the unique ability of folding completely away when open. This way, you can leverage the widest possible opening between your home and outdoor space. Sliding Doors can offer ultra-slim sightlines but aren’t as compact when open.
Aluminium bifold doors offer the following key benefits:
Durability and strength
Security
Thermal efficiency
Supports slim sightlines
Low maintenance
Eco-friendly
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Why are bifold door handles important?
After, you’ve selected between French Doors, Sliding or Bifold Doors, and understood the benefits of aluminium as a strategic material. Now it’s time to configure your bifold to suit your style and requirements. Explore our various handle options.
How door handles help ensure your security
External door handles must have the most robust bifold security to protect your loved ones and personal belongings from intruders. Here are the essential features to look out for when choosing handle and locking systems for your external patio door.
Multi-point locking systems: Origin Bifold Doors have eight points of locking, making them super secure against break-ins and harsh weather
Anti-snap, anti-pick, and anti-drill locks: All our barrel options are proven to protect against picking, drilling, snapping and bumping to ensure the ultimate security in your home
Key-lockable doors for added safety: All our external patio doors offer key lockable systems which prevent forced entry, while ensuring ease of use.
Door handle functionality
High quality handles help to ensure smooth, effortless operation: swiftly lock, unlock, open and close your bifold doors for a seamless transition between indoors and out. Advanced designs ensure a tight seal which ensures the proper engagement of multi-point locks and keeps unpleasant weather out.
Aesthetic considerations
The right door handle can elevate the look of your bifold door. Choose a matching hue or select a contrasting shade. We have six elegant colours in our Signature Knurled Collection – only available with the Soho Doors.
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Choose between five stainless steel handles which can be colour coded to your aluminium frame. Alternatively, opt for one of three colours of our popular aluminium lever handles. Explore the vast colour options available for Origin Bifold Doors
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We have created stylish stainless steel handles to perfectly complement the appearance of Origin Soho Bifold Doors. If you prefer a more contemporary look, you can select from 6 different handle designs and match the colour to your aluminium frame.
You can tailor the finish of your handle to your preferences. Matte black, polished chrome, or brushed steel are available. If you prefer a polished look for your Soho Door, select Satin Stainless or Satin Brass. Choose Satin Chrome for a Contemporary Bifold Door. Meanwhile, brushed steel, brushed black or matte black offer an elegant appearance for any home. Explore the options for complementary and contrasting handles for Contemporary and Soho Collections.
Customise your handle to suit your interior design style. Match the accents in your home with your bifold door handle, whether you prefer golden, silver, black or white.
 Black Soho Bifold - Antique Brass Handle |  Black Soho Bifold – Satin Stainless Handle |
 Contemporary Bifold – White Aluminium Handle |  Contemporary Bifold – Matt Black Handle |
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What features make bifold door handles high quality?
You’ll need your bifold door accessories to match the style and quality of your patio door frame. Explore some of the features to look out for when selecting a handle design and locking system.
Material & finish: High-quality handles are crafted from materials resistant to wear and corrosion, such as powder-coated aluminium or stainless steel. Metal handles perfectly match your aluminium door frames and aluminium handles resist the transfer of heat, so it won’t get as cold in the winter
Locking mechanisms: A secure home is a necessity and your external door locking mechanism is a crucial consideration. Origin external door locking systems are Police-approved and ‘Secured By Design’. They have eight points of locking and have been rigorously tested against common intrusion techniques. Market leading durability, security, energy efficiency and weather resistance make Origin Bifolds a no brainer for keeping your family safe and cosy all year round
Ergonomics & design: Lever handles provide ergonomic benefits when compared to pull, flushed or recessed options, which are commonly used for sliding doors. Achieve the best functionality, security and ease of use with our range of lever handles for Bifold Doors. Our Slave and D handles, which ensure easy folding and closing of your doors sit flush when not in use and can be powder-coated to match your frame and nickel hinges
Properly designed and fitted handles contribute to the tight engagement of the door panels with the frame, which is essential for sealing out drafts, water, and noise. Read about how we achieve seamless operation with our innovative hardware
Customisation options: Match your dream aesthetic with customisable stainless steel or aluminium handles. Powder coating allows us to match your contemporary door handle to your Bifold Door frame. The Soho Collection effortlessly pairs with our signature knurled steel handles – available in six sophisticated hues
Reinforced handle mechanisms enhance safety: Robust, secure handles enhance the safety of bifold doors, especially when reinforced with bolts or advanced locking systems
Multipoint locking compatibility: Choosing a high-quality handle ensures the performance of a secure locking mechanism. A secure seal of the door ensures that the eight points of locking can properly engage, keeping you safe and warm at home
Handle quality considerations for aluminium bifold doors
Quality assurance & durability: Look for features like scratch resistance, quality certifications, and rigorous durability testing. Origin external doors are Secured By Design’, are durable, low maintenance and are guaranteed to last up to 20-years
Locking options: Origin external patio doors have eight-point locking, chamfered 20mm bolts and 25mm security hooks – the deepest on the market. Both our barrel options protect against picking, bumping, drilling and snapping
Powder-coated finishes: Our in-house powder-coating facility provides a flawless finish that resists weathering and damage. This keeps the door frames looking sleek with very minimal maintenance. Moreover, we’re able to deliver your specified door within 24 hours so you avoid unnecessary project delays
Custom design options and the benefits of choosing a bespoke supplier: Varying frame colour and handle styles means that each customer can tailor their door to suit their home. What’s more if you choose from one of our popular colours, we can deliver bespoke bifold doors in as little as 24 hours
Why choose Origin Bifold Doors?
Making a smart investment into Origin bifold doors gives you the benefits of the best thermal efficiency, styling and timeless elegance, a design that’s bespoke to each customer, including customisable accessories and configurations. Security is a top priority, so all our external doors have been specifically designed to keep intruders and harsh weather out.
Soho Bifold doors with true divides provide a heritage feel to a modern door. Moreover, choose from a selection of classic handles to complete the Soho look.
Explore this Soho Door case study
Alternatively, the Contemporary Collection offer a selection of sleek and modern handles that can be customised to match your frame colour or match the hues in your home.
Explore this Contemporary Bifolds case study
Make your home stand out in the market, stay ahead of thermal efficiency regulations, bring the outdoors in and increase the functionality of your space. Explore some more reasons to choose the leading supplier of high-quality bifold doors.
Bespoke configurations, colours, finishes and accessories
24-hour lead times available for popular colours
Two classic styles available to suit both modern and traditional homes
Durable and lightweight aluminium frames are guaranteed to last up to 20-years
Create a seamless continuum with the outdoors with folding doors and the slimmest sightlines on the market
Stay ahead of thermal efficiency regulations – we have industry-leading U-Values
We can specify various glazing options to bolster security or thermal efficiency - toughened glass, triple glazing or solar-reflective glass panels are available for both Soho and Contemporary Patio Doors
Frequently asked questions
What is the most secure handle for bifold doors?
The most secure handle for bifold doors is typically a multipoint locking handle, which engages several points along the door frame when locked. Look for handles made of durable materials like stainless steel, aluminium or zinc alloy, paired with anti-snap, anti-drill, and anti-bump locks for enhanced security.
Are stainless steel or aluminium handles better?
Stainless steel handles are generally better for durability and resistance to rust, making them ideal for outdoor use. Aluminium handles, while lightweight and corrosion-resistant, may not be as robust as stainless steel. However, they offer better thermal resistance and versatility.
How do handles impact bifold door performance?
Handles affect the ease of operation, security, and overall durability of bifold doors. Poorly designed handles can lead to misalignment or difficulty in closing, whereas high-quality handles ensure smooth functionality and reliable locking mechanisms.
Which bifold door handles are best for energy efficiency?
Handles integrated with secure and tight locking mechanisms are best for energy efficiency, as they minimise drafts and heat loss. Lever handles with compression locking systems are particularly effective in ensuring an airtight seal.
How can you improve the security of bifold doors?
You can improve bifold door security by upgrading to a multipoint locking system, installing additional locks like shoot bolts, and ensuring handles are fitted with anti-snap cylinders. Solar-reflective or toughened glass can also enhance resistance to break-ins.