Cowdroy Products Ltd is the manufactuer of Cavity Door Pockets. We do a full range of standard pockets as well as custom made specials, anything from a 70mm stud right up to a 190mm stud. Our pockets come to you fully assembled to save time and make installation effortless. We can also supply and fit standard and special doors, you can even drop your own door off to us to be fitted into a cavity. Cavity Pockets are a great way to save space in a house and also eliminate any slamming doors when a breeze blows through. All our cavities come with removable head jambs for ease of access to the top of the door for adjustments. Below is a list of the most common available options. If what you are after is not listed, please make an enquiry below. Where there is a need for a cavity slider to be fitted into a 3 inch wall, the Cowdroy Products Ltd 70mm Optimiser™ cavity unit is the perfect choice. With all the functionality of a standard 90mm cavity slider, you will be able to retain the existing wall thickness in keeping with the design of your home.
These units are supplied with pine flat or grooved jambs to suit 10 or 13mm linings, and are made to suit door sizes 1980 high and 610 to 910 wide. Our Standard Optimiser Cavity Sliders can be assembled in either 90mm Stud or 94mm Stud. Our stock standard sizes range to suit door sizes 1980h and 610-910 wide. They can be made with Flat pine or Grooved Pine Jambs to suit 10mm or 13mm Gib Linings. We can custom make Cavities to suit the customers requirements. Some of the special options are: I am interested in Please enter the letters from the imageCustom Pocket Door Systems Considering a pocket door in your new construction or remodeling project? Pocket doors are not only functional but can add striking architectural interest to the interior décor of any style home. Once popular in the Victorian era to close off parlors and sitting rooms to create comfortable gathering areas, these doors conveniently slide and hide away into the wall cavity. Today, pocket doors are used for a variety of reasons – both for practical and aesthetic purposes.
However, pocket doors do have their challenges and may not be the right solution for every space. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons of installing pocket doors. Why use pocket doors: Pocket doors are a great solution for installing in tight areas where there is not enough room for a swinging or hinged door. This is especially the case for powder rooms, closets, home offices, pantries, laundry rooms, and other micro spaces. A typical swinging door needs approximately 10 square feet of space to operate. Swinging doors can block or occupy desirable wall space (when the door is open). Sliding pocket doors into the wall cavity is a convenient alternative and can solve that condition. Pocket doors are a great option to make two rooms feel like one large room or be closed off for when more privacy is desired. Adjoining formal dining and family rooms is a perfect example where double doors can be used to separate the two areas – sliding the doors out of sight when extra space is needed for entertaining and closing for more intimate settings.
Sometimes pocket doors are just desirable and are often preferred for the look and feel. Any type of door can be used as a pocket door, whether they are raised, flat panel, v-groove, or glass French-style doors. Because frame systems for pocket doors are built into the wall cavities, electrical components, such as light switches, outlets, or sconces must be carefully planned and coordinated within the wall area. The wall cavity needs to be wide enough to accommodate electrical boxes and wiring, as well as the sliding door. Door hardware needs to clear the framing, so decorative hardware choices are limited to flush or recessed handles. Although a finger should be able to easily pull a smooth gliding door, accessing a recessed handle may be difficult for some people with disabilities. For a solid pocket door framing system and smooth operating doors, 2x6" framed walls are necessary. The 2x6" wider wall cavities allow for more support and stability for the frame and for that reason, the walls are also sturdier.
Pocket door systems made into 2x4" walls can be problematic with wobbly door action and flexible or flimsy walls. Pocket doors do not sit as tightly as hinged doors. As a result, pocket doors are typically not as effective in preventing sound from passing through. If complete privacy is desired, plan for trim details and door sweeps that can help reduce noise. Three or multi-door sliding systems can also be engineered and configured. These systems allow for three or more doors to slide past each other into the wall opening. What to look out for: Don't skimp on the track hardware. There are a lot of different types of hardware kits and pocket doors assemblies available on the market. Look for heavy duty ball bearing rollers for smooth operation and a high quality track that allows for adjustments. Hafele 80Z Model is a good example to use for standard 1¾" solid core or custom panelized doors up to 176 lbs. For heavier doors up to 264 lbs, consider using the Hafele 120A Model.
Most prefabbed wall pocket door systems are made with hollow metal frames and ¾" studs. These types of systems are notorious for being flimsy and will not hold consistent reveals when the door is installed. A better system uses solid framing material such as TimberStrand® with metal edging for more rigidity and support. Make sure the hardware is adjustable for both plumb and level – height and depth adjustments in the pocket and on the track. As new construction framing can sometimes settle, the ability to tune hardware is critical for a smooth and quiet operation. Pocket door header finish trim should align with standard swinging doors throughout the house. Reveal tolerances should be set at 3/16", especially when the door is retracted. These are visual references that really set apart a quality installation. A good pocket door properly installed may not need adjusting for 4 -5 years. However, a high quality finish installation should include hidden fasteners so one side of the finish trim can be easily removed for track hardware adjustments.