{"id":3892,"date":"2014-09-05T10:22:11","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T10:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-830425-4732078.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=727"},"modified":"2019-04-02T10:58:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T09:58:56","slug":"sliding-door-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doorfit-alpha.dev.magic42.co.uk\/blog\/sliding-door-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sliding Door Buyers Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many points to consider when choosing the right type of sliding door for a property; with elements such as the design, materials and functionality playing a key role in your purchasing process.<\/p>\n

With so many varied designs of sliding door available, it can be difficult to decide on the type that is most suited to your property.<\/p>\n

To help you with this, we have created the following guide; providing information about the main types of sliding door available.<\/p>\n

Types of sliding door<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pocket doors<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sliding into a fitted space in the adjacent wall when open, Pocket doors are commonly implemented when there is no room for a hinged door to function, providing additional space in a room where otherwise it would be lost. Usually made out of timber the door\u2019s rollers are often located on an overhead track, although floor racks can be added for extra stability.<\/p>\n

Ideal for both traditional or modern homes Pocket doors can offer an efficient space saving solution when a standard hinged door cannot be used.<\/p>\n

Examples of this type of door:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henderson Pocket Door Kit no 4<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Henderson pocket door kit no 4 is suited to a single door up to 1981mm high x 838mm wide with a maximum weight of 60kg.<\/p>\n

Henderson Pocket Door Kit no 10<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Henderson pocket door kit no 10 is designed for a door up to 2315mm high x 930mm wide with a maximum weight of 60kg.<\/p>\n

Arcadia doors <\/strong><\/p>\n

Often referred to as patio doors, Arcadia doors are commonly used to connect the interior of a property with the garden area outside. Fixed securely onto rollers that allow the door to slide open and closed in parallel with an adjoining fixed glass panel of a similar shape, the view outside remains unbroken during operation.<\/p>\n

Arcadia doors are frequently used on modern homes, adding to the overall appearance of a property\u2019s facade.<\/p>\n

Bypass doors <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bypass doors function in a very similar way to Arcadia doors but are usually composed out of timber and used for wardrobes or kitchen cupboards. Unlike Arcadia doors both Bypass doors can slide past one another when open, whilst blocking the opening or entrance when shut. Bypass doors are always positioned on tracks at the bottom and top of the door frame.<\/p>\n

Suiting both traditional and modern homes due to the array of different materials available for this type of door, products such as those below can offer an essential space saving solution for your property\u2019s storage areas.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples of this type of door:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henderson set w24 Double Top sliding wardrobe door gear<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Henderson set w24 Double Top sliding wardrobe door gear will sit inside an opening up to 2400mm wide using 3 doors.<\/p>\n

Henderson set ss6 Slipper sliding cupboard door gear<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Henderson set ss6 Slipper sliding cupboard door gear will suit an opening width up to 1800mm wide with 2 doors.<\/p>\n

Louvered <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Louvered door is most commonly used to cover wardrobes, or connecting openings between household rooms. This type of door is ideal for covering wider openings, and provides a crossover between a traditional hinged door and a sliding door; having two doors which are connected by hinges that fold inwards on a central point.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Examples of this type of door:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henderson set b15\/4 Bi-Fold folding wardrobe door gear<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Henderson set b15\/4 Bi-Fold folding wardrobe door gear will fit openings up to 1525mm wide.<\/p>\n

Henderson set hf40\/30 Husky folding door gear<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Henderson set hf40\/30 Husky folding door gear is designed for openings up to 3000mm wide using 4 doors.<\/p>\n

Sliding doors offer brilliant space saving solutions and can be purchased in a range of styles and materials to suit your property\u2019s specific needs. If you would like to find out more about the sliding doors that Doorfit offer, or the installation of a sliding door,\u00a0 please call one of our experts on:\u00a0 0121 418 3415<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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