What does he back look like? I'm using as room divider These doors are really not well suited for room dividers. The hardware is exposed on the back of the door. So you will see the hinges down the center of the door as well as the brackets from the hardware in each of the 4 corners. How much leeway is available with the size of the doors? The doors will work just fine in an opening like that. You need to be aware though that the top track or the saddle on the floor will show that variation while the doors will be adjusted to be level. Usually that is something that is not noticeable but at 1/2" you might notice that the doors are level and the track is not. Regardless, you will have that problem no matter what you put in the opening. Should you have further questions please feel free to call Custom Door and Mirror at (631) 414-7725. Looking at the 40"x80" door - instead of (4) separate doors, can this be made with (2) 21" doors? Yes, in non-mirror doors we can make panels as large as 21".
Please feel free to call us at Custom Door and Mirror (631) 414-7725 to see about getting the door made with two panels. Can these 59" x 80" mdf doors be trimmed or cut down to fit a slightly smaller opening? The doors can be trimmed but they are edge banded from the factory. You will wind up with an unfinished edge on the top and sides if you cut them down. You can reach out to us at Custom Door and Mirror (631) 414-7725 to see how easy it is to get the doors made to the exact size you require. When will these doors be back in stock? We are planning to turn these SKU's back on tomorrow 9/1/15. Are these doors ever going to be back in stock? Hello, Sorry that you are having a hard time finding these doors when they are available. We keep turning them off and on because the demand is up so much. I just turned them back on now to go live tomorrow September 18, 2015. Interested in the 11x80 door. So is each "panel" 11" or is the entire door 11"?
The 11" door is not an actual door, it is a sku that we list for people to be able to purchase a replacement panel if needed. To discuss what you are looking for please call Custom Door and Mirror at (631) 414-7725. How wide is each panel? The 84" unit is made up of 4 - 20 7/8" panels. The panels operate in pairs so you could not push them all to one side like an accordion door. If you set them up to open in one direction they would open to, lets say the left side but then the second pair would only open into the middle. So in short the doors are really designed to open to each side. The exception is with 6 panel units. where there is a center 2 panel unit that opens but is not against the wall. Any additional questons please call us at (631) 414-7725.Despite some pretty dismal summers and utterly freezing winters, here in the UK we seem ever optimistic about the weather, determined to do everything we can to ‘bring the outside in’ — and what better way to take advantage of any rare glimpses of sunny weather than with doors that allow you to open up an entire section of your home to the outdoors.
What are my options? Perfect addition to period homes; Usually provided by window suppliers so can easily be designed as part of a new window scheme. Forget the 1960s problems — more modern, sleek designs have now been introduced, making the frames almost invisible; They can be designed as ‘pocket doors’ that slide away into cavities within the wall; A great option for large apertures as each panel can be far wider than the typical maximum width of 1.1m for a folding sliding door panel. Give a clean, sleek finish and usually run on tracks that lie flush with the floor. If your opening is relatively small (around 4m or less), folding sliding doors will not block much of the opening when open; Bear in mind though that this style of door stacks – when open – at a 90° angle to the track, so there needs to be a clear area at one side of the opening (either inside or out) for them to sit. What materials are available? Aluminium is the perfect choice for contemporary homes, allowing for very slim frames on doors and comes in a range of finishes;
If you are considering French doors because you feel they will fit in with your traditional-style home, timber will be the best option. Softwood will be the cheaper option, but will require a little more upkeep to remain in good condition than those with hardwood frames; Doors with aluminium exteriors and timber interiors offer the benefits of seeing the beauty of the timber inside, whilst the aluminium exterior has greater resistance against the elements. How does glazing differ from one door to another? With the trend towards minimal sightlines (as low as 60mm) the performance of the glazing becomes increasingly important. Any large expanse of glazing will mean potential heat loss and you will need to choose carefully. All new and replacement windows must comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, which states that any glazed doors must achieve a minimum U value of 1.6, but you can often pay for upgrades from the standard glazing offered — reducing U values much further (on triple-glazed models especially).
Standard double glazing is commonly 24mm or 28mm thick. It often has a low E-coating which improves energy efficiency and will be toughened or laminated safety glass that complies with Building Regulations. How do level thresholds work? A level threshold (where the floor track that the doors run on is flush with the floor and the internal and external floor levels are the same height) is perfect for those with mobility issues and also works well with young children, allowing them to run in and out without constantly tripping up. However, to work successfully, the space must remain watertight and so good drainage must be incorporated into the design (try ACO’s Doorway Drain). The floor in front of the threshold should slope gently away so that water cannot pool in front of the doors. Another option is to build up the external floor level with a timber deck, that gives the appearance of a level threshold without the risk of water ingress. What will they cost?
Expect to pay from around £1,200 per linear metre, plus VAT. You will probably be asked to pay a deposit, with the full amount due on delivery. How do I compare suppliers? “The price range is very wide, but what a lot of clients don’t seem to realise is that the differences in quality are also very wide,” says Charlie Sharman, Managing Director at Cantifix (who supply Schuco doors). If you’re choosing aluminium, check that the frame has been designed to be thermally broken, which will combat heat loss and condensation problems. Kloeber’s range, for instance, is made up of extruded aluminium profiles insulated with a polyamide thermal break. Track systems also vary. Ideally they should be stainless steel and the mounting on which they sit should be extruded aluminium. The robustness of the hinges is another differential between the better and not-so-good models. Some systems use a cast aluminium hinge, which will never last with regular use and are easy to break into.
Hinges on the more desirable door systems are either extruded aluminium or stainless steel. Door systems like this are a potential area of weakness from a security point of view, so you should ensure that the doors have at least a three-point (preferably five) stainless steel lock. The gaskets between the doors are worth checking too. They should be tight enough to provide sufficient weather protection, but as the folding doors can be a trapping hazard, soft enough to prevent serious injury if anyone gets their finger stuck. And while you’re there, you should compare the different weather ratings of the various systems, along with security standards and the running track system — smooth operation is a must. Other key tips – according to Centor – include ensuring reliable operation by asking to see evidence of cycle testing (upwards of 25,000 actions). “Like a sail, the force placed on folding doors by prevailing weather conditions gets proportionally greater the larger the area,” says a spokesperson.