3rd March 2026

Since it was launched at FIT Show 2025, the Bi-Fold Vent has proved a popular product with bi-fold door manufacturers across the UK.

The vent has also been recognised by industry awarding bodies with In October last year it was nominated for “New Product of the Year” at the National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) and just last month it was shortlisted for “Best Technical Innovation” category in The GGP Installer Awards which takes place 19 March 2026 in Manchester.

So why is the Bi-Fold Vent proving to be popular with fabricators? It seems it is all in the design which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In addition the product also helps compliance with building regulations.

Specifically manufactured for aluminium bi-fold doors, its shallow height is designed to work within the low hinge stack heights when the doors in a bi-fold system are in the open position. It has unique low-profile louvred canopy design combined with a low profile vent to allow both the internal vent and louvered grille clip in to easily sit between the open concertinaed door leaves.

The Bi-Fold Vent helps regulatory compliance with an independently tested equivalent area, it sits in a 16mm rout and in many cases, can be located directly into the door leaf or frame, removing the need for expensive additional “knock on” or extended profiles. With an EQA of 2700 a 3-panel door meets the background ventilation requirements for the room.

Moulded from high quality virgin ASA, Bi-Fold Vents are highly temperature and colour stable when compared to UPVC.  Initially available in white, black and anthracite grey, bespoke and matching  colours can also be manufactured (depending on demand).

On the Bi-Fold Vent’s popularity and recognition, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented, “The Bi-Fold Vent has proved a welcome addition to our product portfolio and I’m delighted to see it has also received industry recognition by two awarding bodies in less than a year since launch. It augers well for the future for this innovative product.”

To find out more about the Bi-Fold Vent please visit Bi-fold door vent – Glazpart or to discuss an order please contact Dean Bradley, dbradley@glazpart.co.uk.