1. Choose Door Type To utilise the space normally taken up by a hinged door we offer cavity door units allowing the door to slide into a pocket in the wall. (Download PDF for price)How to install a cavity door We take you through the steps to install a cavity door unit. Phillips Head Screw Driver Ear, Eye & Dust Protection Timber Pelmet cover trims Closing Jamb (VIC, SA, TAS, WA only) 2. Measure your opening Measure your stud opening (insert image #1) allow 5mm minimum in both height and width. This will allow for the unit to be packed square during installation. Use these measurements to purchase your new Hume cavity. Height = Door Height + 70mm (QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, WA) Height = Door Height + 80mm (NSW, ACT) Width = 2 x Door Width + 10mm – Flush Pull (Door protrudes 50mm) Width = 2 x Door Width + 60mm – Flush Jamb (Door is flush with split jamb) 3. Remove transport plates Remove both transport plates from the top of the cavity.
Fit and screw steel head/track to the top of the cavity unit. 4. Fit closing jamb to head/track Fit closing jamb to head/track. (Not supplied QLD, NSW, WA, ACT) 5. Place cavity unit in opening Stand assembled cavity unit into your opening, ensure unit is level, pack behind then fix through back post of the cavity unit into the house frame. Make sure the split jambs are in line with the house frame and fix the unit to the floor. (pack under cavity for additional clearance under the door - only if required) 6. Fix head track to frame Ensure split jambs and head/track are plumb and level, then fix the head to the house frame. 7. Make sure closing jamb is plumb Plumb closing jamb, pack and fix through to the house frame. 8. Cavity fittings pack includes 2 x 4 Wheel Roller Assemblies L/H & R/H Door Guides 2 x Quick Release Base Plates Rubber Bumper Stopper (QLD only) 9. Fit 4 wheel roller cariages into head track Place both 4 wheel roller carriages into the track and ensure they both operate well.
Check that the door is straight and free of any imperfections. Seal your door top & bottom with two coats of undercoat and 2 coats of paint. Refer to manufacturer's warranty. 11. Attach the base plates Attach the base plates on the top edge of the door, 80mm from each end. Ensure the nylon lock tabs are both on the same side of the door. 12. Fit clad to opening Clad your opening (Not included) - Important - At this stage make sure the temporary spacer block and plate (located in between the split jambs, approximately half way up from the bottom) remain in place during cladding and tiling to prevent distortion of the cavity pocket. Remove after cladding and prior to the door installation. 13. Fit the architraves. 14. Slide the carriage pin into the base plate Check the opening is free from obstructions, slide the door into the cavity, lift door and slide the carriage pin into the base plate. Then lock with the tab and repeat this process for the second wheel carriage.
15. Fit the cavity door guides Fasten the door guides at the bottom of the split jamb. Ensure the slide adjustment part of the guide is on the outside of the opening. Check the door slides evenly and smoothly. 16. Adjust the height of the wheel carriage Using the adjusting spanner, adjust the height of the wheel carriage and plumb against closing jamb. 17. Cut timber cover trims Cut the timber cover trims to the desired length, fix with screws provided. 18. Fit screw covers Fit all the screw covers to the timber pelmet cover trims. Check your door operates correctly and revisit any of the steps if required.This is backed by a 10 year Written Warranty. Cowdroy Products New Zealand was formed in Auckland in 1986 in conjunction with H.M.Cowdroy P.T.Y. Australia. Cowdroy Products New Zealand commenced business with a range of Sliding & Bi- Fold Door Track Systems as well as a range of Standard Cavity Slider Units. The team at Cowdroy recognised the importance of the market in the South Island and committed to opening a manufacturing plant in Christchurch to service and support the South Island market.
Due to growing market share we reasearched and developed oversize and overheight Cavity Slider Units with various weight options for the tracks to support the larger units being specified by Architects and Designers. As you will see looking at our web site along the way we have researched and developed other product ranges to compliment our Track Systems and Cavity Slider Units. Please feel free to visit our showroom at 18 Kerwyn Ave, East Tamaki. Utilises the standard Boutique sliding door suite.Available in 3 standard heights (2110mm, 2370mm and 2660mm) and widths up to 5373mm.Available in both single and double glazing to meet your acoustic and thermal requirements.A factory fitted mortice lock, with flush pull fitted externally and large stainless steel decorative handle internally.Set up for a full plaster finish (utilising the Ezy Reveal system), eliminating the need for an architrave.Unique system of sealing the cavity to prevent air, water and pest infiltration.Supplied and installed by A&L technicians to ensure correct installation and alignment of the doors.
Suitable for brick veneer and light weight walling systems. When space is at a premium, Cavity units offer the best solution for style and value. The supplied frame, with rollers, is designed to be built into the wall. Any Corinthian internal door can be attached. Can accommodate doors in standard heights of 2040mm and 2340mm Available to suit a stud wall thickness of 70, 75, 90 & 100mm Jump proof twin roller track Eight precision roller bearings for smooth running Up to 65kg per door Up to 45kg per door Can accommodate doors in standard heights of 2040mm and 2340mm as well as custom door heights and a wide range of widths Available to suit a stud wall thickness of 90mm Eight heavy duty precision roller bearings for smooth running Up to 125kg per door Up to 85kg per door Floor to ceiling system, made to order to suit your specific ceiling height Can accomodate doors up to 1200mm wide and 3000mm high Full steel construction eliminates issues with white ants or moisture