Friday, August 21, 2009
More Benefits of Glass Bifold Doors
Glass bi-fold doors serve to compliment any building and can provide an innovative glass wall solutions to without harming the character or essence of a building. Glass bi-fold doors gives us the the ability of bringing both inspiration as well as innovation into a room by transforming them into trendy living areas. It is remarkable how much of a difference a set of folding sliding doors can make in blending space together, successfully bridge the outside and inside as well serving to conform to the natural environment around it. As opposed to patio doors, French doors, this folding panel, bi-fold, can successfully enhance the structural character of a building and a glass, which serves to allow more natural light in making that ultimate difference to your home.
The way in which glass bi-fold doors are designed demonstrates clever engineering in itself, together with versatility and durability of a glass wall, allowing you to easily utilise the space that you have. Sliding doors for example, can end up wasting a lot of space, and with bi-fold doors, you are instead left with easy functionality and long term reliability. In addition, this folding panel system has the option of a flush threshold which is unlike most French doors.
Something else to remember is that restrictions created by most French and patio doors are not a problem for a set of folding doors because they can be installed in openings you may not have even considered, like opening a corner of a room or knocking down a wall in order to create the space you may need. When it comes to glass bifold doors, the options are endless, and it really just depends on how creative you are.
With the use of premium glass wall materials, glass bifold doors are manufactured in the United Kingdom to an impressive standard, together with a vast range of quality finishes which users can chose from.
Glass bifold doors are also sometimes referred to as sliding folding doors, accordion doors, folding windows as well as concertina doors.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Installing Glass Bifold Doors
Glass Bifold Door Installation
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Glass Bifold doors are perfect for those situations where you need access to the full width of the door opening — in a laundry closet, as an example, or for showers. These glass doors come in a variety of styles, such as plain, raised-panel, louvered as well as mirrored varieties.
Installation of glass bifold doors is a relatively simple process and typically involves the following steps:
- Make sure to set up the top track first.
- Set upthe bottom track on the floor directly below the top track. (Some glass bifold doors may not use a bottom track.)
- Install the glass doors by first putting the bottom pivot point into the lower track socket. Then put the top pivot point into the top pivot socket. Please note that the top pivot point is spring loaded. To install, simply retract the pivot point, place it into position, and release it.
- Position the upper and lower sliding guides in the track channels.
- Space the panels evenly and fit them to the door opening by adjusting the track sockets in place.
- Raise or lower the panels by adjusting the height of the lower pivot pin.
Following the above guidelines should see your glass bi-fold doors installation quickly become a relatively simple process.
Good luck!
Why USe Glass Bifold Doors?
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Glass bi-fold doors are a great solution for those home-owners looking for an interesting alternative to a single glass door or even a wall. It’s an effective way to create a link between living spaces, patios as well as outside decks. Glass bi-fold doors are stylish and allow fresh air and gentle sunlight into your home, whilst creating the illusion of more space.
Available in a range of sizes and finishes, be sure to obtain your glass bi-fold doors from a trusted supplier. There are a range of innovative constructions available but be sure to check that these still offer strength and durability. There are a range of glass options, and designs available, so you are bound to find the glass-bifold style to suit your needs.
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