Orchard Joinery, based in Heathfield, near Kidlington have been operating in the Oxfordshire area for over 25 years. Orchard Joinery make bespoke windows, bi fold door hinges and other timber constructions for example orangeries, conservatories and stair cases.
Orchard Joinery also often work with buildings linked to Oxford University, refurbishing grand windows and entrances and are known for the high standard of joinery required to work with iconic buildings in Oxford city centre.
Glen Ancil, owner at Orchard Joinery, commented “We have been using Tommafold door gear for all our bi-fold doors hinges for a while now. We like it because of the high quality gear and the fact that it’s easy to install and very adaptable”
Tommafold is a unique, patented folding door system, providing all the components required to create a premium result for timber bi-fold doors. Tommafold has a patented, superior hinge handle set that offers a substantial forged handle, matching hinge set and has a 10 year warranty.
Daniel Wells, Director at Runners Sliding Door Systems commented “The ordering process for Tommafold is very easy. Our customers call us and provide basic details about the bi-fold door that will be installed, like how many doors and the size of the entrance, then our customer service advisers put together and dispatch the exact kit required to install the door, this saves our customers the hassle of thinking about all the components needed for each and every installation”.
Security has featured prominently in the design process of Tommafold gear, with concealed fixings, there are no external parts that can be damaged. Tommafold door hinges cannot be removed from the shaft once installed, have a 10mm heavy duty shaft and a security locking screw that’s only accessible from inside the property.
Glen added, “Over the years we have suggested adaptations for the Tommafold kit and Runners Sliding Door Systems, the UK and European distributor have used this feedback as part of their continuous improvement of the kit itself”
Manufactured using high grade stainless steel, Tommafold is available in satin stainless, polished stainless and polished brass finishes, allowing the doors to be used in a variety of settings.
Daniel added “Tommafold has recently successfully completed a PAS 24:2016 test, a product assessment specification and a primary reference in the building regulations approved Document Q1”
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