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Timber Bifolding Doors - The Tutbury - Classic Wooden Doors

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Gowercroft Joinery Limited Third party certifications:
  • British Woodworking Federation

    British Woodworking Federation

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  • UKAS

    UKAS

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  • BRE Certificate

    BRE Certificate

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Secure timber bifold doors with a potential U-value of 1.4 W/m²K.

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Application

Suitable for most applications.


Particularly suitable for unlisted properties where replacement windows are required, or for new build projects which need to achieve all of the relevant building regulations but Passiv-Haus level performance is not required.

Description

Gowercroft Timber Bifold Doors are meticulously designed to provide a long, low maintenance service life and enhance energy efficiency. They are engineered with a focus on durability and optimal performance. Tatbury bi-folding doors offer a reliable and visually appealing solution for various projects, providing quality and functionality that seamlessly blend into any architectural setting.


  • Features the renowned Centor ironmongery system, ensuring durability and smooth operation.
  • The doors effortlessly fold together, providing a spacious opening that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces while allowing natural light to flood in.
  • For enhanced security, the main access door is equipped with full multipoint locking, while every second junction between door leaves offers top and bottom locking through a push pad positioned at the centre of the door height.
  • Key lockable ironmongery, available in a range of finishes, and include magnets to securely hold the door leafs in place.
  • Double or triple glazing options, with the ability to achieve U-values below 1.4 W/m²K, ensuring excellent energy efficiency.
  • Feature a proprietary timber cill with a concealed drainage system.


Features and benefits:

  • U-values of below 1.4 W/m²K.
  • Class 4 air permeability.
  • Class 4 weather proofing.
  • Exceeds Part Q Standards.
  • Part L Compliant.
  • A+ rated product.
  • Part M Compliant.


Guarantees:

  • 10 year no maintenance paint warranty.
  • 5–8 year no maintenance stain warranty.
  • 10 year warranty on workmanship and materials.
  • 60+ year expected service life.

General information

Color

Clear

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

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Finish

Painted

Stained

Material

Wood

Glass

Shape

Rectangle

Square

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_24_81 Sliding folding doorsetsPrimary

CAWS

L20/420 Wood doorsets

L20/60 Doors

L20/530 Sliding folding external doors

Product range

Classic

Specification data - Sliding folding doorsets

Grade

External.

Format

Bi-parting opening.

Track system

Open Out Centor E3 system including concealed carriers.

Door leaf

-

Construction

Engineered softwood frame, with Accoya leaf and cill.

Engineered hardwood frame, with Accoya leaf and cill.

Accoya.

Finish

Factory applied Sirca paint, submerged prime coat, sprayed top coats.

Manufacturer guidance

Three coats of factory applied Sirca paint, one coat submerged prime coat, two coats sprayed top coats. Any colour available, finish to 30% sheen.

Operation

Manual.

Guidance for specification option:

Centor E3 system.

Hardware

Debar intermittent locking system with WindowWare intermittent push handles; Maco GTS lever-lever locking bar; low mobility threshold; Brisant Ultion 3* euro cylinder; swan-neck door handles and bifold restraint magnets.

Guidance for specification option:

Finishes:

  • Push handles: Black, Hardex Gold, Polished Chrome, Stainless Steel, and White.
  • Swan-neck door handles: Hardex Bronze, Hardex Gold, Hardex Graphite, Hardex Chrome and Antique Black.
  • Bifold restraint magnets: Black, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Stainless Steel, Satin Chrome and White.
  • Insert requirements.

Handles.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Various heritage and bespoke handles available upon request, as well as automatic locking options. All fully compliant with Part Q.
  • Insert requirements.

UK exposure category

To BS 6375-1, 1600 Pa.

Air permeability

To BS 6375-1, Class 4 (open out); Class 4 (open in).

Guidance for specification option:

Tested with low-mobility threshold.

Watertightness

To BS 6375-1, Class A5 (open out); Class A4 (open in).

Guidance for specification option:

Tested with low-mobility threshold.

Resistance to wind load

To BS 6375-1, Class C3 (open out); Class C3 (open in).

Guidance for specification option:

Tested with low-mobility threshold.

Performance

To BS 6375-2.

Manufacturer guidance

Operation and strength characteristics.

Acoustic performance rating

29 dB.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard insulating glass unit, 4 mm/ 20 mm/ 4mm. A range of acoustic, obscure, and solar control insulating glass units are also available; consult manufacturer.

Security level

To PAS 24.

Whole window U-value

1.2–1.4 W/m²K.

Guidance for specification option:

Double glazed.

Ventilator

Yale SlotVent 2500EA.

Yale SlotVent 4000EA.

Yale SlotVent 5000EA.

Third-party certification

FSC certified.

Door frame profile

Lambs Tongue beading and bar profiles.

Appearance class

For opaque finishing: to BS EN 942, J10 for glazing beads, drip mouldings and the like. J40 or better for all other members.

Finish as delivered

Factory applied Sirca paint, submerged prime coat, sprayed top coats.

Manufacturer guidance

Three coats of factory applied Sirca paint, one coat submerged prime coat, two coats sprayed top coats. Any colour available, finish to 30% sheen.

Glazing

Relevant parts of BS EN 1279.

Manufacturer guidance

Glazing standard.

Glazing requirements

4 mm Low E One internal glass, 20 mm Argon cavity, 4 mm clear external glass.

4 mm Low E One internal glass, 20 mm Argon cavity, 6.8 mm Laminate external glass for P1A/Part Q.

Threshold

Flush cill with flat integration into decking or flags, with drainage solution.

32 mm projection in Accoya with integrated drainage.

57 mm projection in Accoya with integrated drainage.

83 mm projection in Accoya with integrated drainage.

103 mm projection in Accoya with integrated drainage.

Weather seal (factory applied)

Double gasketing system around perimeter.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

Double gasketing system around perimeter, with integrated fin brush strip down door meeting stiles.

Guidance for specification option:

Optional.

Glazing bars

22 mm Lambs Tongue in grid, mechanically fixed to sash prior to spray.

Guidance for specification option:

Arched, gothic, marginal, and bespoke patterns available. Insert requirements.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

New Zealand

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Wood

Glass

Recyclability

100%

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

5 %

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

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Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Third party certifications

British Woodworking Federation

British Woodworking Federation

British Woodworking Federation

UKAS

UKAS

Enhanced Security Performance Certificate

UKAS

UKAS

PAS 24 Certification - Tutbury Bifold Doors

BRE Certificate

BRE Certificate

EPD C007.1 Tutbury

Literature

Accoya Additional Warranty

Accoya Additional Warranty

Accoya® Brochure

Accoya® Brochure

FENSA Certificate

FENSA Certificate

Gowercroft Domestic Guarantee

Gowercroft Domestic Guarantee

Gowercroft Installation Manual

Gowercroft Installation Manual

Maintenance Manual

Maintenance Manual

Window Life Cycle Assessment

Window Life Cycle Assessment

Tutbury Timber Bifold Door Data Sheet

Tutbury Timber Bifold Door Data Sheet

Yale SlotVent Tricke Vent Brochure

Yale SlotVent Tricke Vent Brochure

Case studies

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