Bifold Windows Flapping in Wind?

Bren20 on 23/10/2021 - 10:30

I'm looking to install some bifold windows
We get some pretty strong winds in the area, sometimes out of nowhere.

The size of window I'm after 1800w*1200h lends itself to a 3panel bifold, or a 4 panel is available slightly wider

I'm concerned the three panel bifold will have one of the panels flapping in the wind when opened, this is not a problem for a four panel as the ends are secured to the sill.

Is this likely to be a problem?

three panel when fully open \/\
Four panel when fully open /\/\
Panels fold from left to right, sill is at the bottom

Do 4 panels work better if I only want to crack the window open slightly, it looks like it's way less fiddly to partially open the 4 panel as you only need to move the two leftmost panels, but on a three leaf you need to open the two rightmost panels and slide the leftmost panel across

three panel when Partially open _ /\
Four panel when Partially open /\ _ _

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Comments

  • MS Paint on 23/10/2021 - 10:51
    +1

    The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind

  • oscargamer on 23/10/2021 - 11:27
    +1

    Wouldn't a three panel bi-fold be a tri-fold?

    • MS Paint on 23/10/2021 - 11:45

      But Samsung call their bi-fold phone a Z-fold so it's very confusing

      • oscargamer on 23/10/2021 - 11:54
        +1

        Maybe it identifies as a Z-fold. Who are we to judge?

    • trongy on 23/10/2021 - 12:34

      No. You would need four panels to make a tri-fold.

      • Nugs on 23/10/2021 - 13:29

        that is determined by whether you subscribe to the "fixed" end being counted as a fold or not
        .

  • resisting the urge on 23/10/2021 - 13:54
    +1

    The flapper normally folds around, and can be 'hooked' onto the second panel, (just need a simple hook and loop to do this). So you can have:

    One panel open (hooked at 170degrees), or begin opening the first and second panels, setting them at anything from ajar to fully folded. E.g.

    —- closed
    —/ one open, flapping
    -= one open, folded
    ||| all open

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