Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Sep 05, 2014 4:36 pm Hi everyone, Has anyone got any advice re doors and the pros and cons of bi fold vs stacker? We have planned for a 4.8m bi fold door but am wondering if this is the best option for practicality with a family. They look fantastic but I'm concerned about not having a fly screen (the space is too big for a pull across one, too easy to damage and very $$!). Any tips? Thanks : ) Re: Bi fold vs stacker vs sliding doors 2Sep 05, 2014 4:40 pm Go for a stacker if you have pets or small children, or be prepared to buy a new flyscreen every week. The wind also blows the flyscreens in. 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: Bi fold vs stacker vs sliding doors 3Sep 10, 2014 8:20 am There was a really good thread on this not so long ago... See if I can find the link Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: Bi fold vs stacker vs sliding doors 4Sep 10, 2014 10:52 am Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 What do you need them to withstand? If it's normal wear and tear, then either will do, if you want resistance to ingress then laminated would be the favourite, but only… 1 12812 We are looking for sliding doors which are 5 metres tall. There are a few European options. Any manufacturers in Australia or distributors? 0 5296 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 4520 |