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The XP View is the most superior quality, exterior bi-folding door systems manufactured in the UK. It has been newly modified to improve the system even further with a reduced sightline to just 90mm and the ability to create individual folding panels as wide as 1500mm.
The XP View offers slender frames and allows large glass areas that combine to create a wonderful looking product when the doors are closed and a spectacular transformation of your home space when the doors are effortlessly opened.
ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
The engineering excellence of the door means that although the face widths are among the slimmest available on the market with a newly reduced typical sight line of just 90mm, the frames are incredibly strong, which ensures that each individual exterior bi-fold door panel can go up to an industry leading 1500mm wide as well as up to 3300 mm high.
A comprehensive 10 year guarantee
Exceeding thermal regulations
Sound reduction up to class 4
Expert & fully insured fitting team
ENGINEERED FOR PRECISION
Unlike other folding doors that are top hung, our unique system bears no weight loading on the support above. All of our exterior bi-folding doors run on stainless steel wheels with high precision bearings, which give an effortless gliding operation and extreme durability.
UNRIVALLED STABILITY
As there is no weight at the head of the door, the bi-fold will not cause your RSJ to bow or deflect. So its weight doesn’t need to be taken into account when calculating steel requirements.
KEY FEATURES
- Bottom Hung with heavy-duty stainless-steel wheels and high precision bearings
- 1500mm wide folding door panels, larger panels means more glass and less frame with six-metre-wide doors only needing five folding door panels.
- Moving corner post available.
- Ultra Slim sightline of just 90mm, which coupled with large folding door panels means less frame and more glass.
- Heavy Duty Panel Catch which secures the traffic door in place when operating the door.
- Precision Adjustment within the side jambs of the outer frame meaning the door can easily be re-aligned even after years of use.
- Extremely low overall U values
The highest specification bi-folding door on the market
The newly modified XP View sets a new benchmark for premium quality bi-folding doors. The system boasts various industry leading features including a tongue & groove meeting style for the folding panels which means improved stability, fewer hinges are required & a reduced sightline down to just 90mm. The system looks great when closed thanks to it’s unique flush vent & outer frame concept which looks both sleek & contemporary.
The system is strong & secure with superb overall U values & almost effortless to use thanks to the engineering within it’s rollers & guide runners. Despite it’s sleek looks & minimal sightline the XP View can still house huge 1500mm wide folding panels meaning huge glass areas are combined with an already minimal framework.
For more information and advice when choosing your new doors, explore our complete bi-folds buying guide.
Create a seamless transition from inside to out.
Fully adaptable and adjustable door system.
Three varied threshold options
Solid stainless steel rail guide for the steel rollers to run
Thermally efficient
The overall U value of the bi-folding door system is as low as 1.1 W/(m2.k), perfect for keeping your home warm, safe and secure throughout the winter.
Ultra slim sightlines
The typical sightline of the XP View is just 90mm, this is the aluminium profiles between the glass and is one of the slimmest bi-folding doors on the market, bettered only slightly by our XP 88 bi-folding door.
1500mm wide panels
The maximum panel width of 1500mm allows for larger folding door panels, which means more glass and less frame. The ultra slim sightline of just 90mm coupled with the largest possible door panels creates a stunning glass door.
Effortless to operate
The bottom hung stainless steel-wheels and high precision bearings ensure that the doors glides effortlessly and quietly.
Newly Modified XP View
Specification
- Frame depth of 75mm
- Typical sightline of just 90mm
- Suitable for commercial/heavy usage applications
- Suitable for large expanses well in excess of 10m
- Slender profiles for attractive aesthetics
- Maximum panel width of 1500mm
- Maximum panel height of 3300mm
- Maximum panel weight of 150kg
- Surpasses all requirements of document L
- Adjustable rebates within the side jambs allowing 8mm of adjustment
- Fully tested to stringent PAS 24 testing standard
- PAS 24 hinges and internal pull handles
- Dual colour options available
- Option for metallic textured finish
- Suitable for manual & solar powered integral blinds
- Oversized panels possible (maximum width of 1500mm)
- Available with or without external cill
- External cills available in 150mm, 190mm or 225mm
- Handles available in black, white, and silver anodised
- Discreet but extremely strong magnetic panel catch
- Small projection lever handle allowing the master leaf to fold closer to folding leaf
- In-line flat handles on all intermediate panels
- 90 degree moving corner post solution available
- Typical overall U value 1.3 W/m2k with 1.0 W/m2k glazing. Additional high insulation options available to lower U value further
- Rebated bottom track tested up to 600 pa water tightness (Class 9A)
- Wind load resistance Class B4
- Concealed bottom track for ease of maintenance
- EPDM anti-rattle tubes for shoot bolt rods
- Secured by Design accredited product
- Unique steel track system for the doors to run on
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XP View Frequently Asked Questions
Is the new XP View system available now?
Yes, the XP View is available now and on display in all our showrooms.
Is the previous XP View bi-folding door system still available?
Yes, the previous XP View bifold door is still one of the best in the market place we have simply pushed the technology even further. We still carry large stocks of the old XP View system and we are planning to continue manufacturing the product for the next few years.
Can your bi-folds open inwards as well as outwards?
Yes, bi-fold doors can open inwards or outwards. Typically, people prefer doors that open out, so the folding panels don’t encroach into your home or internal space.
Would you advise a flush finish?
All our doors are bespoke, so a flush finish is a strong requirement of all our customers. We recommend our rebated bottom track as the door closes against the rebate giving the door a superb weather seal. We will measure the door to your finished floor level so internally your floor sit’s almost flush with the top of the bottom track’s rebate. This achieves a flush finish whilst being weather tight.
How do you clean the track?
It is important to not allow debris to build up in the track as this will affect the operation of the door & a build-up of debris can lead to a block in the drainage, causing water to come into the property. Use a small brush to loosen any debris from the track and use a vacuum cleaner with a thin attachment to collect. The track can simply be vacuumed out and any dirt or debris removed either by hand or with a cloth.
Do you have to service a bi-fold?
Not necessarily but they should be cleaned, used regularly and fully opened at least once a month to avoid any settlement & to ensure moving parts are lubricated. Maintenance is minimal but it helps to keep mechanical moving parts lubricated regularly including hinges, multi-point locks, handles, the steel rollers in the bottom track and guide runners in the top track.
Can you have integral blinds with the XP View?
Yes, manual and solar control integral blinds are available with the system.
A PERFECT COMBINATION
Bi-folding doors with Uniblinds
Make your open space private with integral blinds. Not only can they make sure that no one sees in, but Uniblinds can help you control light levels too. Contained within your bifolding door, they can be concealed discreetly when not in use. Whether you’re looking for something that won’t disrupt the clean and modern lines of your XP View or you just want something low maintenance, Uniblinds are the perfect solution.
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Standard range
Want a fast turnaround and a premium look? We keep large stocks of our three most RAL popular colours.
9016 Traffic White
9005 Jet Black
7016 Anthracite Grey
Essence range
Developed by our design experts, our unique range of seven metallic colours has proved to be our most popular special finishes. They’re so exclusive they’re not even available within our standard RAL range.
Thunder Grey
Magma Grey
Stove Black
Smoke Grey
Granite
Mocha
Galaxy
Elite range
Our final selection of special colours offers enhanced durability and a premium textured metallic finish for added sophistication.
Emerald green
Agate green
Stone Grey
Trojan Bronze
Space Grey
Ivory Cream
Umber Brown
Pearl White
Midnight Blue
Vintage Cream
Noir
Jade
Starlight
Mist
Storm
Tempest
WHAT'S YOUR COLOUR?
Whether you’re thinking a modern grey will complement your stonework nicely, or you want to make a statement with a bold colour, you’re in the right place. With three ranges offering popular colour choices and the option of over 200 RAL colours as well, you know you can pick the exact colour you want with Express. You can even choose wood grain or metallic finishes.
There’s no need to worry about durability either. Your bi-folding door is powder-coated, so the lasting finish won’t peel off or lose its colours. The colour is guaranteed for 10 years.
There are also up to 200 RAL colours to choose from including slight discounts for RAL 9007, RAL 7021 & RAL 7032 due to their popularity.
9007 Silver Grey
7021 Black Grey
7032 Pebble Grey
SAFETY & SECURITY
SOLIDITY COMES AS STANDARD
If you’re looking for an exterior bi-folding door that is secure, reliable and easy to use, then you’re in the right place. Our doors are manufactured with a liquid component injected into each panel, which sets hard, leaving the doors light yet solid as concrete.
Our aluminium bi-folding doors offer best-in-class security with features such as:
- Multi point locks ensuring the door is strong and secure
- Concealed gearing that cannot be seen or attacked when the door is closed
- The system is glazed from the inside.
- Secured by Design specification available.
DESIGNED FOR SAFETY
We know the importance of door safety, especially if you have a family. That’s why our exterior bi-folding doors are made with safety in mind. From an adjustable panel catch to hold doors in place, to finger safe gaskets to prevent little fingers from getting trapped, and even ensuring a flush installation to prevent trip hazards, you can be happy in the knowledge that your doors are as safe as can be.
TOUGH LOCKS
Security Lock Barrel Cylinders as Standard
We offer premium lock barrels throughout our entire range of doors, including the XP View bi-folding doors. Our commitment to industry-leading quality means that we only use high security 3-star diamond rated BSI cylinders, supplied by one of the world’s leading lock cylinder manufacturers, as standard. Anti-snap, anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump, they go over and above the standard needed for Secured by Design accreditation.
We even supply these lock cylinders in doors with half a barrel, so internally the door boasts all the same security benefits as externally, so you know you have peace of mind when you choose Express’ exterior bi-folding doors.
Our lock barrels don’t need a special lock card to get keys cut, unlike other Secured by Design standard lock barrels, which means getting spare or emergency keys is easy.
Certass CQ Assured Scheme
Here at Express, we know how important it is to have confidence in the companies working on your project. That’s why we are members of the Certass Certified Quality Assured scheme which is a quality assurance scheme for reputable and trustworthy Companies, designed to give consumers additional confidence when working with Companies for their renovation, maintenance and improvement projects.
The Certass CQ scheme isn’t a building regulations document but offers peace of mind for the customer that their works have been installed correctly and to the relevant industry standards. As part of the scheme our installations are independently audited by Certass every month and a certificate of conformity is sent to our customers upon the completion of our works. Included in the CQ scheme is a 10-year insurance backed guarantee and a 120 day deposit protection policy.
If you would like your installation to be included in the CQ scheme and receive a personalised certificate of workmanship quality please ask your sales rep.
CERTASS COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME
Our replacement installations in England a Wales are backed by the Certass Competent Person Scheme and after the completion of our woks our customers receive a personalised Certass branded building regulations certificate reaffirming that the works have been completed to the relevant industry standards. Also included is a 10-year insurance backed guarantee to sit alongside our own comprehensive guarantee:
• The certification includes works where the removal and reinstallation of windows and doors are completed and installed by Express.
• The scheme covers replacement installations but does not include extensions and newbuild projects.
• The scheme covers our replacement works across England and Wales.
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