CLICK HERE TO VISIT DUNBARTON FOR MORE INFORMATION Home | Picking the Right Door | Manufacturers | Self Help Tips | Door Systems | Misc Info Closet Bifold Doors The technical definitions of ‘slide’ and ‘Closet Bifold Doors’ goes as follows – (courtesy the Plab Organization) Closet Bifold Doors are doors which move sideways or up and down. Internal horizontal Closet Bifold Doors usually have an overhead track and floor guide, while external patio Closet Bifold Doors often have a floor track and an overhead guide. Small Closet Bifold Doors should have end buffers or cushion action, and are well suited to automatic operation. Vertical Closet Bifold Doors are usually roller shutters. – (Courtesy – Abacus Construction Index) Slide – ‘Element composed of a groove in which glides a mobile element used for drawers of furniture and tables’ Closet Bifold Doors - ‘Doors of furniture sliding parallel to their own level on a rail or in a groove made in the framework.’ About Closet Bifold Doors Modern Closet Bifold Doors (as we are familiar with) have been in existence for well over fifty years. Closet Bifold Doors most likely came into general use initially in Japan as a result of space constraints, the need for ease of use, to showcase external / internal features of a structure etc. It goes without saying that these sliding doors have been a great boon to the building industry because of it utilitarian qualities. Closet Bifold Doors are now commonly used for exterior, interior and garage door openings. Closet Bifold Doors come in many forms and are now generally constructed of lightweight materials and are available in many different and easy to maintain finishes. The most common Closet Bifold Doors use panes made of glass. Glass is usually the material of choice because of its ease of use and transparent qualities. The use of safety glass is the norm now to comply with strict safety requirements. Automation (motorization) is also now commonly applicable to sliding doors because of its ease of use. Closet Bifold Doors have huge applications in modern construction work and the following listed are just a few examples of the types and materials used - CLICK HERE TO VISIT DUNBARTON FOR MORE INFORMATION * Glass pane Closet Bifold Doors /Glass pane Closet Bifold Doors for partition wall panels * Wooden Closet Bifold Doors * High speed Closet Bifold Doors * Industrial Closet Bifold Doors * Automatic Closet Bifold Doors * Automatic circular Closet Bifold Doors * Aluminum patio Closet Bifold Doors * Composite patio Closet Bifold Doors * PVC patio Closet Bifold Doors * Wooden patio Closet Bifold Doors * Aluminum garage Closet Bifold Doors * PVC garage Closet Bifold Doors * Commercial refrigerator sliding doors Glass paned Closet Bifold Doors have the important advantage of being able to liven up any space. For example, Closet Bifold Doors allow you to enjoy the sunlight and lookout into an exterior space. There is also the added advantage where these Closet Bifold Doors can make an area look bigger and more open and as a result have a strong following with many a builder due to the sense of openness and view. Glass Closet Bifold Doors are now available as top hanging Closet Bifold Doors which has the added advantage of preventing that ugly build up of dirt in the tracks. The Closet Bifold Doors come in a variety of materials and include aluminum, vinyl, metal or wood The different styles allow for placement anywhere in the house. The glass must be sturdy and flawless to provide an unblemished view of the outdoors. The nylon rollers of a Closet Bifold Doors are sometimes an issue as they can cause the Closet Bifold Doors to stick. A very simple preventive measure is to clean the track often of any grit and dirt that may fall in. It may also be the case that it is necessary to replace the track completely or replace your sliding doors. Remember also that if you have a double pane glass that becomes cloudy after a while, it could be that it has resulted from a leakage in the seal which has allowed moisture to leak in. In most cases, the glass section will have to be replaced. Closet Bifold Doors in the shower are a great boon as it helps to compartmentalize the water that is used to a specific area. Many different color combinations and designs are available for Closet Bifold Doors that are to be used in the shower. It is a good idea to opt for half height Closet Bifold Doors in the shower which helps to allow the steam to escape. CLICK HERE TO VISIT DUNBARTON FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Replacing Your Sliding Glass Door Rollers Home Repair Articles | December 3, 2004 If the sliding glass doors in your home are more than 10 years old, you might notice that they are becoming harder to slide open. This problem is even more common on aluminum frame dual pane doors. The reason is because the doors are heavier due to the dual pane glass, but many of the aluminum units did not use stainless steel rollers. So, in many cases, the rollers get rusty from moisture and they start to bind. In order to replace the rollers, you have to remove the sliding panel from the opening. In most instances, the fixed panel must be removed in order for the sliding panel to come out. There is a simple way to determine whether or not your fixed panel has to come out as well. If the slider is on the inside track and the fixed panel is on the outside track, you have to remove both panels, because the slider will only come out from the outside. There is a lip on the bottom of the track inside your house. That lip keeps water from coming in. Unfortunately, that lip is also too high to lift the sliding panel up and over. So, you have to remove the fixed panel first, then lift and swing out the slider from outside. If you are one of the few people who have a slider on the outside track, then you can lift your slider out without removing the fixed panel. But, let’s assume you need to remove the fixed panel first. Here is what you do: Remove your screen door if you have one. The screen door will have two rollers on the bottom. Lift one end of the door frame with one hand while using a flat screwdriver to lift the roller off the track. Do that on both sides, then take out the screen door and set it aside. Now, look for a metal piece on the bottom track that runs from the bottom corner of the fixed panel all the way across to the bottom of the side jamb that has the door lock hardware. If your door is really old that piece might be missing. If you have one, you can pry it up from the track. It is snapped in place even though it looks like it is a part of the track. Once you have that piece removed, you want to look inside the house where the fixed panel is against the wall jam. Look for screws holding the frame to the jam. They usually have one near the top and bottom corners, and one near the center. Remove these screws and put them where you won’t lose them. Now, you should be able to pull the fixed panel out of the side jam. There is a very good chance that it will be stuck. If it is, grab the center rail near the bottom and lift up as hard as you can. If you feel the panel go up, pull it back down. Do this a couple of times, then try to pull it out of the side jam again. This usually loosens it enough to pull it out. If it still won’t come out, you will have to put a thin screwdriver between the fixed panel frame and the side jam and pry while a helper pulls the panel away from the jam. Once you get it free of the side jam, grab the fixed panel side rail and have a helper grab the other rail. Lift the panel up into the top track and swing the bottom out of the bottom track. Remove the panel from the top track and set it aside with the screen door. Now, you can try lifting the slider up and out, just like you did with the fixed panel. If the slider won’t clear the bottom track, you need to do a couple of things. First, look to see if it’s the old rollers protruding from the bottom that is preventing the door from coming out, or if the actual bottom of the door frame is hitting the track. In almost all cases, it will be the old rollers. But, if the opening is 8′ wide, sometimes the wood header that runs across the opening has sagged just enough to make it tight in the center of the opening. If it’s the rollers, you need to adjust them all the way up into the door. Look for a hole on the bottom side where you can put a phillips screwdriver and find the adjustment screw. Then turn that screw counterclockwise as far as you can. Do that to both sides, then try lifting out the door. If you are still getting stuck, have your helper lift one side and pull outward while you try to pry the frame and roller over the track. If you get one side out, have your helper hold that side with his or her foot to prevent it from going back in while he or she lifts the other side for you to pry free. Once you get the slider out, almost all rollers are held in place by the same screw that holds the frame corners together. So, you need to set the panel on one side, remove the screw in the corner, flip the panel over, remove the screw on the other bottom corner. Now, you can take a rubber mallet or the wood handle of a hammer, and tap the bottom frame off the glass. This will give you access to your rollers. Take a close look at how they are inserted into the door frame. In fact, it’s a good idea to only remove one roller to bring with you to match for the new ones. Then, when you get back home, you can use the roller that is still in place as a guide to installing the new ones. Places like Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace Hardware carry about 80-90% of the rollers out there. So, you should be able to find them. However, let’s say this just isn’t your lucky day, and you can’t find your rollers anywhere. You are going to have to have them ordered. Bring the roller to your local glass shop. If you’re lucky, they will have them in stock. If not, they can order the rollers, but you won’t get them for about a week. Don’t panic. Just go home and tap the bottom frame back on the door panel, but leave the corner screws out. You can even leave the roller out that you removed. Lift the door back in place, install the fixed panel but don’t snap the bottom piece back in, and don’t install the inside screws. Then, from inside the house, lift the slider and pull it closed. You don’t want to drag it if you left the roller out. It will scrape the bottom track. Just lift it enough to take the pressure off, and close and lock it. When Your new rollers come in, take everything back out and install the new rollers. Adjust the new rollers all the way up before putting the door back in. That way, the new rollers won’t interfere with you lifting it back in place. Adjust the new rollers down until the door slides good and locks. You want to be sure there is an equal gap at the top and bottom when the door is about an inch from closing into the side jam. You can adjust the rollers to make this dimension even. If you can get the job done by a professional for or including parts, it might be worth hiring someone to do it. But, in high population areas such as Los Angeles, it’s common to pay 0 in labor only. Then they mark up the cost of the rollers, and you could wind up spending 0 for a job that you can do yourself for about . Next week i’m going to tell you how to repair your broken or defective window glass. Article Tags: Sliding Panel, Fixed Panel, Screen Door, Door Frame, Bottom Track
Custom aluminium molds products and rotomoulding Other Articles | December 25, 2008 The Rotomoulding and aluminium molds are the processes which are gaining huge popularity round the world due to the proper usage of plastic products. The products obtained through these processes are used extensively in many spheres. The number of industries to involve these methods are increasing and looking to the maintenance of natural environment. Rotomoulding has a vast application in many fields and is used by all people round the world. To describe briefly about Rotational Molding or that of Rotomoulding it involves the latest technology where the plastic process is recognized all over the world. Good quality plastic products are available from the process and you can get single picture perfect pressure less items that are really very useful. By the process of Rotomoulding plastics are molded by the help of which the various hollow sizeable items are made. All the products are used in various areas all over the world. The finishing work for the products is of high quality and the size and shape varies. This process has some definite benefits in that these are much cost effective than other processes like those of vacuum forming or fabrication or GRP molding or blow molding. There are many advantages of Rotomoulding. The plastic products from the Rotomoulding process are very easy to handle. The products are sturdy, lifelong, and do not get spoiled easily. It does not require enough money to transport the goods as compared to the lesser weight. The end products of the process are strong enough and do not get stressed easily during pressure forming or thermoforming. The goods are capable of taking the shocks and strain. The Rotomoulding process results in outputs that are uniform from all the sides and are flexible enough. Gradually Rotomoulding has become the rapidly rising zone of polymer. You can get different types of products from Rotomoulding process. You can get crates, drums, litter bins, provisional dividers for traffic, tanks for diesel fuel, and many automotive produce, house products, various equipments for water sports etc. Using aluminum alloys for the purpose of molds has many benefits. The products are not heavy weight. The advantage of flexibility can help to brighten up the products. The main advantage is that of long-lasting capability. The surface is quite polished so the maintenance is not hard. Many types of designs can be implemented and it gives a good look also. The process does not require any operation of electroerosion. The infrastructures don’t require high investment. Time to fit the parts is much less. The products can be handled easily. The aluminum molds have a wide range of application. They are used in automotive sectors, electronic use, gardening, Gymnastic apparatus, Furnishing, Motorcycle, household goods etc. There are many companies which are involved in this trade and produce various useful products involving the processes of Rotomoulding and aluminum molds. Many researches are being made to increase their utility. Article Tags: Rotomoulding Process
How UPVC Doors Cut Heat Loss Home Repair Articles | July 15, 2007 If you’re looking for attractive external doors which don’t need much maintenance, then UPVC doors could be a good option. A UPVC door also reduces heat loss, which means you have money. Here’s some advice on making the most of vinyl exterior doors. Most people want to save money on central heating bills and there’s an easy way to do this by replacing your current external doors with UPVC doors. A UPVC door will improve the appearance of your home and save you money, making it a definite winner when it comes to remodelling. Here are some reasons to consider these doors. Many exterior doors lack insulation which means that your home loses heat and your fuel bills increase. This is not good news as domestic fuel costs have been on the rise. If gas prices rise, then so do your heating bills, so you need a way to claw some of that money back. Instead of paying through the nose for warmth and shelter and putting a strain on your central heating system, consider UPVC doors. PVC doors will help you to reduce heat loss, just as vinyl windows do. Vinyl external doors are among the popular home improvement projects for that very reason. Just as with double glazed windows (called double glass windows in some regions) the doors have a central membrane between two panes of glass to provide the insulation. This membrane can be of varying widths and thicknesses according to the amount of insulation required. When you remodel it is definitely worth considering a UPVC door. Along with windows they will help you to keep your home warmer and your central heating will work more efficiently, saving you money. PVCU is a top material choice for exterior doors, with several advantages over other materials. PVC doors are weather resistant and will look as good as the day you installed them for several years. In contrast, wooden doors and window frames soon stop looking good and need to be sanded and repainted on a regular basis. This maintenance operation is time consuming and messy. With vinyl external doors washing and wiping is all the maintenance you need to do. One of the issues that some people have with a UPVC door is its traditional white plastic finish. While many people like the pristine white sheen, there are those who prefer a more traditional look.? If you prefer the look of wood, but would rather avoid the mess and the maintenance, then you should know that white is not the only finish available for your exterior doors. These days you can install vinyl doors and windows with a wood like finish. Both light and dark wood effects are available, according to preference. Why not enhance your home improvement project by putting strips of frosted glass at the sides of your external doors? These will let light into a dark hallway and are attractive as well. Similarly, plain or frosted glass panels can be used instead of a peephole and will also let light in. If your tastes are more ornate, decorate your UPVC door with a stained glass panel. These are beautiful features which are available for most UPVC doors. Whatever your tastes, there is sure to be a decorative feature to suit you. Article Tags: Upvc Doors, Central Heating, External Doors, Upvc Door
Doors Speak Volumes About You Home Repair Articles | December 1, 2007 The doors in your home say a lot about who you are. Read on to find out how you can redesign the doors in your home, making them elegant and functional. What kind of a door you have will speak wonders about the effort you take in designing your home. As with most aspects of designing, you will have some exciting options for the doors to the places that you live in.In general, the main door will be the entry door. Ideally, this will have to be very appealing to you as well as to your visitors. People’s impression of your home will be greatly molded by the door. While putting together a main door for your home, put your heart and soul into it. There are various different materials that you could use, such as glass, wood, and so on. You will have to choose one according to the style of your home. This will make a very big difference to the look of the home.Next you have the garage door. The main function of this door is to provide safety. This door will have to be set in a way that your vehicle is safe from theft as well as the weather. You should ensure that you can easily open it in case of an emergency. You will have to maintain some easy lock combinations that you do not forget at any time. Selecting durable material will also make a very big difference. Remember that this is the door that will be made to face all kinds of changing weather conditions.Patio doors are the ones with which you can really experiment. Here is a chance to get really imaginative. You can use various colors as well as styles. Depending on what it opens out to, you can choose a good design to suit it. Remember that the design will have to blend with the d?cor on the inside as well as the outside. Make your house look even better by getting a great looking patio door. It will help make the whole door look better in its place. You can use good quality fiberglass, which is surrounded by good wood or some other long lasting material.Storm doors can look very elegant as well, even while being functional. Look around if you want to find some great door designs. These are designed for safety and convenience, but may be available at designer stores as well. All of these doors will be designed to face weather problems, and yet look very stylish. Thus, apart from providing protection, these doors will make your home look even more attractive. You can get solid wood, retractable storm doors or even aluminum ones. Irrespective of the material used, the right design could work wonders for your home.Security doors will use the latest technology, and infuse style with safety, by using the best materials. There is no lack of designs for security doors. You could get carvings done, if you really want to beautify your home. The question of security will come up when you go to pick out the material.All of these doors can be chosen through reputed dealers. They can also be viewed online, as pictures are made available. These will give you a better idea about what your home could look like. Redesigning the doors in your home can be quite an exciting affair. Article Tags: These Doors
Getting To Grips With Replacement Windows And Doors Home Repair Articles | July 24, 2007 As home improvement projects go, one of the most popular is reinstalling windows and outside doors. With such a project, there are many choice when you wish to select the materials for replacement windows and doors. Here are a few reasons to consider PVC. Not all replacement windows and doors are alike. It is important to make the best choice when reinstalling windows or outside doors. If you want to give your home a new look and improve the exterior, home improvement articles suggest that it is easy to achieve this by changing doors and windows. Although this face lift might be expensive at the start, in the long run you will save money by using replacement windows and doors and your home will look better too. So what material should you choose when replacing outside doors or reinstalling windows? Many people like the appearance of wood. As a living material which is available in a variety of finishes, wood certainly has some appeal ? and we have been building with it since the earliest times. Depending on the wood you choose, getting doors and windows need not cost the earth, though you should beware of the longer term hidden costs. Wood may look good at the start but sooner or later the weather will take a toll and the paint will start to flake. If you don’t want your home to look shabby then you will have to sand and paint doors and windows which can be expensive. It is also a time consuming and messy DIY job which you will have to repeat every few years. Luckily, there is an alternative to wood which has lower maintenance costs as well as other advantages. UPVC, also called PVC or vinyl is ideal for replacement windows and doors. This material can be kept clean with soap and water so there’s very little maintenance required to keep replacement doors and windows looking as good as the day you installed them. And think about this when reinstalling windows and replacing outside doors ? this material conserves heat well, so your central heating bills will be reduced if you install vinyl windows. This energy saving property is one of the main advantages of this material. Many people feel that PVC or vinyl gives your home a bland look, but there are many options available that mean that this material can compete on level terms with other window and door materials. If you like the look of wood, then you can get doors and windows with a light or dark wood effect that is almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Of course, you will know the difference, especially if you are putting your feet up while your neighbour sands and paints his wooden window frames. When reinstalling windows and outside doors, PVC really is a sensible choice and you may want to use it for other doors and windows. Vinyl is a good choice for replacement windows and doors for your conservatory. And why not add a touch of glitz to windows and doors with a stained glass panel. Not only will it let in light, but it will make your home stand out. If your tastes are more conservative, frosted glass or tinted glass will enhance your home’s appearance without making too much of a show. Article Tags: Replacement Windows, Reinstalling Windows, Outside Doors