Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 01, 2013 5:18 pm my window supplier have told me that there is a special way to install the retractable screen for bi-fold doors so that the edges are hidden inside the cavity of the wall and when you need to use it, you just pull it out, and when you do use it, you just push it inside the wall. this is aesthetically pleasing. however it has been difficult for them to provide me with the drawing so i can pass onto my carpenter to install the wall frames. does anyone know how this works? does the wall on the bi-fold door side has to be extra thick to allow for that retractable screen to be hidden? or is the standard 90mm thickness wall sufficient for all these to work? Re: regarding bi-fold doors and retractable screens 2Sep 01, 2013 7:55 pm Good luck getting this dealt with.... It took a couple of weeks working with my builder to sort out what type of screen (rolled or concertina), what finished floor height we had and how that worked in with the bottom track of the bi-fold and the screen system, how the screens 'folded up' at each end so they didn't foul the door handle of the bi-fold, etc. It all comes down to what brand of bi-fold you're installing (e.g. Stegbar, Vantage, etc) and what screen system works best with each window manufacturer. We found to rolled up screens to be too bulky to try and build in (needed more than 90mm) so went with the concertina ones (http://brio.com.au/screensolutions.html) with a recess built into each wall at either end to accommodate them without fouling the doors. Check out blog for some pics. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: regarding bi-fold doors and retractable screens 3Sep 01, 2013 9:04 pm We are having Centor retractable screens with our bi fold doors which retract into the door jamb. They have videos on their website which may help.... Re: regarding bi-fold doors and retractable screens 4Sep 03, 2013 1:21 pm I agree with FairmontSAcustom Centor screens are an excellent option for bi-fold doors, however they are not cheap and retro-fitting them leaves an undesirable result. You really need to plan for them up front to get the best result http://www.centor.com.au/screens Building Designer http://www.moloneyds.com.au i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final… 1 5140 Hi everyone. I am a single mother with little daughter, living in a small tourist town in WA Australia. I am thinking to install security screens to all the doors and… 0 35603 |