How To Stop Bifold Doors Blowing In The Wind [5 Tips & Tricks!]

How to prevent your bifold doors from blowing shut in the wind

A common question we get asked when people are looking for new bifold doors for their homes is “How can I stop my bifold doors from blowing in the wind?”. Not only are bifold doors an extremely popular choice for people who want a stylish way to integrate their garden with their living space but they also provide a great opportunity to keep your home well ventilated. 

However, if you have ever had your bi-fold doors open during a windy day, you will find more often than not that your doors end up slamming shut making it an exhausting task to keep getting up and reopening them. Furthermore, if you have bi-fold doors open and someone is standing nearby when a big gale of wind pulls through this can be extremely dangerous especially if it is a young child or toddler crawling near the heavy door. In addition to this, some of the bifold doors re built with a lot of weight behind them meaning with enough force, the door could even smash or cause serious damage on impact.

Therefore, in order to avoid this from happening, we have found five different tricks you can use to prevent your bifold doors from blowing shut, allowing you to keep your home well-ventilated without the risk of injury, damage to your doors or having to get up and down to keep opening your doors which have blown shut. 

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5 ways to stop your bifold doors from blowing in the wind

The five best ways we have found that can help stop your bifold from blowing in the wind and slamming shut include:

1. A Door Limiter
2. Magnetic Door Catches
3. Weather Stripping & Sealing
4. Door Stops
5. Secure Locking Mechanisms

Door Limiter

Door limiters are a great feature that helps prevent your bifold doors from slamming shut in the wind. These limiters are designed to restrict the movement of the doors beyond a certain point reducing the impact if they were to shut fully. The controlled movement of the door by the limiter prevents them from swinging freely and forcefully providing a safe and practical functionality which helps contribute to the longevity and lifespan of your bifold doors. 

Magnetic Door Catches

Magnetic door catches are a clever solution that integrates magnets into the design of your bifold door. These magnetic holders provide a handy way to keep your bifold doors secured in a specific position whether that is open or shut without the risk of them slamming closed. The magnetic force ensures a firm grip without impeding the ease of opening or closing the door meaning they are still functional without the risk of them slamming close causing injury or damage to your home. Furthermore, these magnets are easy to install and are adaptable to all types of properties. 

Weather Stripping & Sealing

Another useful feature you could integrate into your bifold doors is weather stripping and weather sealing. Not only does it help enhance the energy efficiency of your property by blocking those spaces where draughts of wind can get into but also plays a role in stopping your doors from blowing shut from strong wind. By eliminating gaps the weather stripping helps reduce the impact of the wind blowing the doors shut or open whilst making them a more wind-resistant entity when they are fully closed too. 

Door Stops

Door stops are one of the old classics, that are an effective tool for preventing your bifold doors from slamming shut. Without much effort, you can simply place down a large, heavy door stop which will prevent your bifold doors from slamming completely shut. This is a safe and effective way to ensure your doors don’t slam close during windy weather and a cheaper alternative to some of the other tips on this list. 

Secure Locking Mechanisms

The majority of bifold doors come with locking mechanisms which are designed to withstand strong winds. This keeps your bifold door in a specific position so that even if strong winds do blow, your bifold doors will stay in a secured position. That being said it does limit functionality and is slightly awkward to use at times which is the downsides to this inbuilt function. Furthermore, some bifold doors do not include this function altogether. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, these five tips should help you effectively secure your bifold doors against strong winds so that they are not slamming shut and causing harm or damaging the doors. By implementing one of the five tips we have mentioned in this article such as installing door limiters, magnetic door catches, weather stripping and sealing, door stops, and secure locking mechanisms, you can significantly reduce the risk of your bifold doors blowing shut forcefully.

These methods can also work collectively to fortify the doors, preventing them from swinging in the wind, safeguarding both the people within your home and ensuring your doors stay in good condition as well. This way you can ensure the inside of your home stay ventilated without the throughout of anything going wrong in your mind.

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Liam