Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Sep 22, 2010 3:05 pm Do you need to have wall space on either side of the doorway to have cavity doors installed? I always assumed that since it's INSIDE the wall, and walls are generally a fairly standard thickness, it'd be the easiest way to conserve space in small or awkward rooms, but then I read someone say in another thread that they couldn't use this option as they didn't have enough wall... I assume they meant length of wall (eg, the cavity would slide BEYOND the wall, which obviously couldn't happen). Also, how much does this generally cost? I'd want double cavity so I could have 2 narrow doors sliding in to meet at the middle. Is creating the cavity cheaper or more expensive than having say, bi-folds? How the hell did I become a senior member!? I know nothing! Re: What do you need for cavity sliding doors? 2Sep 22, 2010 3:09 pm Not quite that simple. It has to have a frame put into the wall to hold the door. If it is not a new build the wall will have to be altered I believe. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: What do you need for cavity sliding doors? 3Sep 22, 2010 5:05 pm Nah, it's old. Hmm. Ok. lol How the hell did I become a senior member!? I know nothing! Re: What do you need for cavity sliding doors? 4Sep 22, 2010 6:56 pm Cavity sliders normally require an area that it twice as wide as the door plus an allowance for the cavity frame rear stop timber. Width wise they fit standard wall widths of 110 mm (90 mm studs plus 2 x 10 mm plaster) Check the door manufacturer web sites we have a standard size and often we have a lot of variety to choose 0 3575 We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European options. Any manufacturers in Australia or distributors? 0 5039 Pls help! The black marks show where our outdoor entertaining area would be along side of house as we have an irregular backyard and want to make use of the side as… 0 4353 |