Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jun 16, 2010 9:54 pm We're investigating possible options to open up the back of our planned extension and have a question. The logical walkway would be right next to the kitchen bench so we would like a door that opens there but then want to open up the lounge in the other direction without a pillar. We know one option is bi-folds with a single pivot at one end but we just don't think we're as likely to open folding doors as much as we would sliding ones. Also, I'm under the impression that folding doors are more expensive. So I'm wondering if anyone makes a sliding stacking door that is asymmetrical - ie. 5 panels with one sliding one direction and two sliding the other? Re: Asymmetrical stacking doors 2Jun 17, 2010 3:14 pm Hi, Most stacker door companies seem to prefer to have 3 door stackers - all opening to one side - or 6 door stackers with fixed end windows and 2 sliders to each side. Ed from Eco-Classic (and others on the forum) may be able to give you information on why that is or whether they can do a custom build. SK Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34120 Handover 23 Dec 11 Squatting 21 Dec 11 Fixed 12 Oct 11 Plastered 31 Aug 2011 Framed 7 June 2011 Site Start 7 Feb 2011 Land Titled 18 Jan 2010 Land Deposit 25 Jun 2009 Re: Asymmetrical stacking doors 3Jun 17, 2010 5:21 pm Eskay40 Hi, Most stacker door companies seem to prefer to have 3 door stackers - all opening to one side - or 6 door stackers with fixed end windows and 2 sliders to each side. Ed from Eco-Classic (and others on the forum) may be able to give you information on why that is or whether they can do a custom build. SK I haven't answered yet as I haven't checked whether we can do it... my gut feel is yes... Regarding a bifold, yes they are dearer by about $1500 - $2000 - and we can make one with centre opening. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Asymmetrical stacking doors 4Jun 17, 2010 10:45 pm not sure what you want to achieve with a 5 panel slider (fsssf) it can be done but its only opening up less than 59 per cent of total opening. A 6 panel slider (fssssf)which uses the same track as a 5 panel is about 65% opening and a bifold will give you about a 97% opening This could be set up as a 3-3doors with 2 doors opening in the centre or a 5-1 with 2doors opening at the end With the 2 doors open 33% and this can be increased by making the single door larger. For the extra cost it may be worth rethinking Re: Asymmetrical stacking doors 5Jun 18, 2010 9:16 pm mac64 not sure what you want to achieve with a 5 panel slider (fsssf) it can be done but its only opening up less than 59 per cent of total opening. A 6 panel slider (fssssf)which uses the same track as a 5 panel is about 65% opening and a bifold will give you about a 97% opening This could be set up as a 3-3doors with 2 doors opening in the centre or a 5-1 with 2doors opening at the end With the 2 doors open 33% and this can be increased by making the single door larger. For the extra cost it may be worth rethinking Interesting to see the different percentages involved with the various doors - I hadn't really thought about it in that sense. Maybe a bi-fold arrangement would be worth the extra investment. Re: Asymmetrical stacking doors 6Jun 19, 2010 9:58 am We love our bifolds, they really open up the space in a way that sliders just can't. But think carefully about which way you want them to open, and where you want the hinged leaf.... If you get it wrong, they'll be a PITA to arrange your outdoor area around. Hi Stuey, think you’ve got a couple of options here you’d just need to decide your preference/which options suits best. You could recess the windows (just keep in… 1 3952 we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose 0 3556 We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European options. Any manufacturers in Australia or distributors? 0 5036 |