New Wave Doors are based in Bristol and we are a dedicated manufacturer and installer of the New Wave Door – the door that does what bi-folds don’t. First released in the United Kingdom in 2012, the New Wave Door System was the result of New Wave Doors’ quest to find a solution for the technically flawed and inadequate bi-folding door. The New Wave Team set out to eliminate the restrictions of bi-folding doors and the rest is history.
“The result was the innovation of a whole new operating system which in its current form delivers more than the team could have ever expected. This patented operating system blended with ground-breaking section design has now led to a whole family of New Wave Doors in various styles and formats to suit all aesthetic and technical requirements.”
To find out more about the New Wave journey or the External Doors that we have to offer, get in touch with our friendly team using an online contact form on our website or telephone now.
A Door For All Seasons
Bi-folding doors generally need to be fully open or fully closed. Inherently, this restricts the usability of a bi-folding door. Patented New Wave Technology allows you to open as much or as little of the door as you want with its versatile opening combinations. Therefore, a New Wave Door is a door that you can use 52 weeks of the year, not just 2 weeks of the year.
Thermal Efficiency
Aluminium New Wave Doors use a Polyamide Thermal break system to prevent a cold bridge from outside to inside. This reduces heat loss and condensation. This is the industry Platinum Standard. Some door systems, especially cheap ones, use a uPVC core with aluminium cladding. As these materials expand at different rates, they do not have the structural integrity or the thermal efficiency of a Polyamide Thermally Broken aluminium door. All New Wave Doors are fitted with xxx double glazed units
Security By Design
Bi-folding doors can compromise security by their very design. The panels need to fold, so they are unable to fully interlock making them vulnerable to attack.
New Wave Door panels fully interlock from top to bottom when closed and are fully rebated inside and outside. They literally form a ‘wall’ of defence against intruders (and the weather)!
We are not aware of any New Wave Door being breached by intruders since its launch in 2012. We are confident that no other Door System can claim this.
A Wall Against The Weather
Bi-folding doors are prone to draughts as the panels cannot interlock. New Wave Doors keep out the weather with clever patented design: New Wave Door panels completely interlock from top to bottom and are fully rebated inside and out. Combined with the high performance polyamide thermal break design, New Wave Doors keep the heat in and the weather out.
Don’t Waste Your Space
The unique and innovative operating system of the New Wave Door comprise of complete space efficiency in comparison to a bi-folding door. New Wave Doors never encroach into the living space or the patio space during the opening and closing cycle, until they are in the resting position.
Reliability Through Simplicity
The simple but effective design of the patented New Wave Door operating system delivers proven reliability through simplicity. Unlike a Bi-folding Door, the New Wave Door panels are not connected with complex gearing and hinges. Therefore, they operate completely independently and are free from the stress and excess weight displacement present in all bi-folding doors.
The weight of the New Wave Door panels is supported on the bottom track just like a traditional patio door. Whereas, the very design of bi-folding doors relies heavily on the top track to support the folding panels.
It’s highly important that an external sliding door is easy to operate but also looks the part. Significant research and development have been put into the style and operation of the New Wave Door System to ensure that our doors look fantastic and are simple to operate for homeowners. Our coloured sliding doors in Bristol are ideal to add an extra dimension to any property.
The innovative sash system that is supported by wheels that roll on the bottom track allows for easy operation and simple maintenance which is a bonus for homeowners who want to enjoy a door that is hassle-free to operate and does not require regular maintenance.
| Feature | Bifolding Door | Conventional Sliding Patio Door |  |
| Virtually Unlimited Opening Combinations | |||
| Open as much or as little of the door as you wish | |||
| Full Ventilation Position | |||
| Always has a main traffic door | |||
| Open your Door completely | |||
| Fully Interlocking and rebated panels for weathering and security | |||
| Panels free to move individually | |||
| Panels free from stress of connecting hinges | |||
| No visible handles or hinges on sliding panels | |||
| Bottom Track supporting ALL the weight of sliding panels | |||
| No internal or external space wasted by the operation of the door | |||
| Easy and simple operation and can be used by almost anyone | |||
| Stunning contemporary looks with clean sight lines. |
One of the major disadvantages of bi-folding doors is that they have to be kept open permanently or closed permanently. This hugely limits the situations in which a bi-fold door can be used effectively, reducing the door to potentially 2 weeks of use during the year (due to the unpredictable nature of the UK weather.) The New Wave System can be used all year round which allows homeowners to use the system 52 weeks of the year, whatever the conditions. The panels on the New Wave System slide together and have full engagement with a double weather seal (as they do not have to slide past one another.)
Thermal performance is also increased due to the glazing systems that are fitted with our New Wave Door Systems. This is exceptionally beneficial to homeowners as thermal efficiency helps to keep heat in or out depending on the temperature. In the winter months, this can save on energy bills and help put money back into the homeowners pocket – which can return a good return on investment.
To find out more or to purchase a New Wave Door, get in touch with our friendly team using an online contact form on our website or telephone now.
– Doors that Do What Bifolds Don’t!A big thank you to Claire and team for being outstanding with the customer care, I would have no hesitation on calling the guys at new wave In the future with any questions or any products I needed for the next project. Again huge thanks to new wave!! Top notch service!
Adam D'adamo
What a great company,from the staff to the product everything is amazing. The doors are so good, doors and installers arrived when they said they would and finished to such a hight standard. Can not recommend them enough!
Mr Grey
It has been an absolute pleasure working with James and Claire in the office and Mike and Connor who installed the doors were simply the best. Nothing has been too much trouble. Thank you and I will be telling all future customers to have New Wave Doors
Colin & Helen
Recently purchased some doors from New wave . We were very happy with the end product and service provided throughout . Thank you
Sarah Bessant
Love my doors. Install was first rate and very efficient. My neighbour recommended the style of doors to us as they had them installed and we are so glad they did.
Sylvan Franks
We recently ordered new doors, and the whole process was handled really efficiently. Kept up to date all the way through to them being installed. Really pleased with the work and would definitely recommend!
Gabby Butt
