What are “U values”?

Well to put it simply, a “U Value” is the measurement of the rate of heat loss through a material. The measurement is given in “w/m2K” watts per square meter per degree kelvin.

Which quite simply means that when considering the quality of any product in build and construction, particularly for your own home you should always attempt to achieve the lowest U Values possible because the lower the U Value, the less heat will be needlessly escaping from your home.

When measuring heat loss through doors it is given as an overall measurement through the door as a whole, the glass and frame material combined. Our doors all achieve excellent “U values” - some even getting as low as 1.4w/m2K.

Can I fit the doors myself?

Yes you can! However some of the warranty’s given, which by anyone’s standards are quite amazing, such as the 20 year transferable warranty given by the manufacturer on the Easifold3000 are subject to the doors being fitted by a fully trained technician. Often people find that it is better to have our highly trained fitting crews carry out the full installation and receive the benefits afforded by not only the manufactures but also our insurance backed guarantee.

What is a low threshold?

All of the doors we sell are bottom running and glide smoothly along their tracks. As such they require a track to run on. In all cases this track can be sunk into the floor, there are various ways of achieving this. Thresholds more importantly are referred to as weathered or non-weathered. With all weathered tracks there will be a small up stand, though this can be kept to an absolute minimum. After all this is the seal between the inside and the outside and it is this that allow our products to achieve the high “Weather Ratings” they all can boast!

Can your Bifold doors open inwards and outwards?

Absolutely! All of our bifold doors can built to allow for inward open or outward opening. All doors will always be internally glazed so the glass cannot be removed from the outside.

Are you FENSA Registered?

Most definitely! FENSA stands for “Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme”. Registeredapproved member companies of FENSA are allowed to self-certify their installations and are subject to random checks. All installations are recorded on the FENSA database which is made available to local authorities and the Law Society. FENSA issues certificates to householders as proof of compliance. When a householder wishes to sell the property, solicitors will check with the Law Society to ensure compliance with buildings regulations. Knowing you are dealing with a FENSA registered company gives you the customer confidence in the fact you have chosen well.

What Guarantees do you offer?

When making such a major purchase you naturally want to ensure that you are dealing with the right people. At The Panoramic Door Company we have main years’ experience in the Door market place. Our guarantee is explained fully on the reverse of all of our order forms.

We have chosen not only to give you an “Insurance Backed Guarantee”to back up the excellent warranty’s given by our product suppliers, some of which extend to 20 years! But we back all of our workmanship with a 10year warranty.

Do you install in my neighbourhood?

The answer is an emphatic yes! We are a national company and are always happy to quote for you wherever you may live.

Anything else?

If you have any other questions, it doesn’t matter how silly you may think it is, just pick up the phone and ask one of our team. It’s only a local call, and we are always happy to help!