Why Choose a Stable Door

Stables Doors are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners wanting to replace their existing back doors. The versatility of the design means there are many benefits to having a stable door and with modern uPVC materials, you no longer have to choose between beautiful wooden design versus good functionality in keeping drafts out.

In the Past

The stable door was originally used in the stables of a farm. Designed to keep horses and other animals in, the door was designed to operate with the lower half able to be closed whilst the top half could be opened. This way animals such as horses could be kept within their stall whilst still allowing air to circulate. It also has the added benefit that the horse can stand at the door with its head out the top half, able to view what is going on.

Historically stable doors have also been used as the back door of farmhouses. Back in the day when the chickens, ducks and dogs would have been roaming around the farmhouse, the stable door allowed ventilation into the house or kitchen, without letting in the farm animals

In the Modern Home

Now however there is increasing popularity in having a stable door as a back door within the modern or country-style home, allowing for a robust and secure design that lets natural light and fresh air into the home. As technology has developed for windows and doors along with new materials, the stable door is now a viable option for all homes with a choice of lovely designs, colours and window options.

Choose a Beautiful Design

There are a whole myriad of choices of styles and colours for the design of a stable door and with modern doors made from uPVC, they now have fantastic security and insulation properties. Whether you want tongue and groove effect in the bottom half of the door to replicate pieces of wood like the traditional stable door, or whether you want the more modern 4 panel door look, there are options to suit everyone.

Choose from a range of Colours

The great benefit of the modern uPVC stable door is that you choose not only the colour that shows externally but also the internal colour. So, if you want a cottagey green for the outside, you can still have a white side to the door internally, that will still look modern and aesthetically pleasing in your kitchen or hallway.

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Choose the Type of Window

Traditionally stable doors used to have no window or just a small window in the top half to let light in. Today however, you can choose to have the whole top half as a window. If there isn’t space in your wall to have both a doorway and a window, the stable door can be a two-in-one solution.

In the same way as a window, the stable door is a convenient and easy way to allow air to circulate your room without opening the whole door.

Choose a Pet-free Kitchen

For dog owners, the stable door’s unique features are particularly useful. For those times when you just need to keep the dogs out of the house while you have guests or young children around, the split door allows you to keep an eye on the dogs in the garden, whilst preventing them from coming into the house.

Choose a Stable Door for Your Home 

If you are considering replacing your back door with a stable door, we’d love to help you choose the perfect design and colour. Why not pop into our showroom? or give our team of experts a call on 0117 911 0272.

New Acquisition

What this means for existing customers and how do we move forward together?

Quality, style, service and energy efficiency is at the heart of our ethos at Crystal Clear Bristol. This year we mark our 20th anniversary of providing high-quality double glazing products and services in Bristol and the surrounding areas, and in doing so continue to expand. With that said, Crystal Clear Bristol can confirm the purchase of assets and business trading name (excluding any financial liability) of Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd. In these confusing times for existing customers of Bristol Bifold, we promise not to keep you in the dark but remain transparent.

 

 

Our decades of experience in supplying and installing windows, doors and conservatories for customers in Bristol and the South West – including Swindon, Bath, Chippenham, Weston Super Mare and Thornbury – along with our five star customer reviews, is testament that we won’t let you down. No matter what stage of purchase and installation you had reached with Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors, we can help. Depending on your current situation, we are happy to look at each and every project on its own merit if your material has been ordered and is in stock. We can also request assistance from the supplier of your purchased products – however, as we have no control over external suppliers it’s not guaranteed that they can help 100%. Of course we will do our utmost best to ensure that you’re not out of pocket and left with an unfinished project.

Customers are always at the forefront of Crystal Clear Bristol and we hope to offer a positive outcome to affected parties in the near future. It must be noted though that a considerable cash payment on our behalf has been made and does require a return on our investment in Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd. Therefore please note there is no obligation to assist this is an offer of help if the products we have purchased fit your needs – together we will arrange a solution that is fair.

If you have been affected by the purchase of the assets and business trading name of Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors Ltd and have any further questions on how we can move forward together with your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Please email info@crystalclearbristol.co.uk, or telephone 01179 717880 to request a callback stating that you are an existing Bristol Bifold and Sliding Doors customer. When doing so, we kindly ask that you provide as much information and evidence as possible for your purchase of products and installation services. This includes proof of any payments made and a copy of the order form.

For new customers looking for home improvements for windows, doors and conservatories Crystal Clear Bristol have a wide range of high standard glazing products. From French doors, to bi-fold doors, casement windows, uPVC windows, composite doors and triple glazed windows, we won’t be beaten on choice. Our Bristol showroom is open at your convenience where our installation specialists can take you on a guided tour of our products and services.

Top Tips for This Summer

As the weather warms up and we head into summer, lots of us look forward to inviting friends and family round and spending some time relaxing outside together.

Below we’ve got a few tips to help you entertain in your garden and create the perfect atmosphere.

Entertaining with a BBQ

As soon as the sun is shining, and the temperature reaches the 20s we Brits relish the thought that summer is on the way. As you sit in your garden enjoying the new warmth after the cool spring, your neighbour gets out their BBQ and you secretly wish you’d planned one yourself as you smell the delicious aromas floating over the garden fence.

Having friends round for a BBQ is a great way to entertain in your garden and you can get yourself a BBQ from as little as £15! Of course, if you don’t want the hassle of lighting the coals, there are plenty of gas BBQs on the market, which make cooking outside super easy.

As the sausages and burgers cook, you can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer and catch up with family as the aroma wafts around the garden, and perhaps even makes your neighbours envious!

Create an Atmosphere with Lighting

If you are planning an evening gathering in your garden, why not think about putting up some lighting? This helps to decorate your outdoor space and create a real celebratory atmosphere.

Your lighting could be singular garden lights that are set into the ground and light up a pathway through your garden. Fairy Lights can be strung around a fence or across the house, emitting a gentle light and making a cosy ambience. Or there is festoon lighting. This lighting can be strung across your patio, the big light bulbs creating a livelier festival type atmosphere.

Fantastically, a lot of outdoor lighting these days is also solar powered, so you don’t need to worry about an electrical supply and you’re being environmentally friendly at the same time!

Add some Fun with Bunting

Bunting is another great way to inject some character into your garden and create a fun and friendly garden space.

Originally used in the mid nineteen hundred’s as a way of demarcating a street party and creating a festive and community atmosphere, bunting has now seen a resurgence and is often used in childrens’ bedrooms.

But it doesn’t have to stay inside. Some use bunting around the garden and along fences to create a relaxed party feel. You can purchase ready made bunting, or why not have a go at making your own?

Games for the Kids

If you have children, it’s great to meet up with friends and family and catch up with the adults. Making sure there are some activities to keep the kids occupied is a great way to ensure you can natter without being disturbed every 5 minutes!

There are some fantastic garden games available, from the ever-popular trampolines, to swing ball as well as giant garden games like connect 4, snakes and ladders and jenga. Taking a few moments to plan for the kids can really make for a much more enjoyable and stress-free time for the adults – and the kids will love it too!

Of course the ultimate outdoor entertainment for a lot of kids is a bouncy castle or inflatable slide – but you’ll need a reasonably big garden for these, and perhaps and adult on crowd-control duty!

Invest in a Gazebo

Gazebos are really versatile pieces of garden furniture. They can create an area of shade when the sun is just a bit too hot to sit in all day and help avoid any burnt skin. However, they can also be used if there is a light shower and there isn’t room for everyone to decamp into your house.

Gazebos now come in all styles from the easy self-erect ones that you can put away each night to the semi-permanent and heavy-duty ones with curtains.

Double your space with Bespoke Doors

Another way to cleverly increase your entertaining space is with Bi-fold doors or conservatories. These allow you to open up your house allowing your indoor space to join seamlessly with your outdoor space. They can make a fantastic free-flow entertaining space, enabling easy movement between the kitchen and the BBQ, or allowing some guests to sit inside out of the sun, whilst still being part of the party.

Conservatories, also have the benefit of adding an extra room to your house. On those days when the British weather is unpredictable but you’ve invited a hoard of people round, you can still entertain without feeling your house is over-crowded and spill out into the garden when the sun comes out.

Thinking about choosing new doors?

If you’ve been wondering about investing in some bi-fold doors or a conservatory ready for the summer, our experts would be happy to discuss the different options available. Feel free to pop into our Bristol showroom or call 0117 911 0272 to arrange a visit.

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