Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 3Jul 11, 2011 9:03 pm A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 6Sep 26, 2011 7:32 pm I'm in the midst of finalizing my tender for my new home and I'm torn between stackers and bi-folds. I like the look of bi-folds, but I too was concerned about screens, but I was also wondering about the energy loss between the two designs. Would a bi-fold leak more air? Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 7Sep 26, 2011 8:04 pm We too were tossing up between bifolds & stacker doors. I really do love the look of bifolds but they are just so expensive! & I wasn't sure about the flyscreens that were available, they did look a bit flimsy but I've only seen pictures so I may be wrong. We have just had our stacker installed & it does look really nice & still provides a nice big opening. http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff440/BroomJ/IMG_0917s.jpg http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff440/BroomJ/IMG_0909s.jpg Building our custom design "Dream Home" Follow my Build - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46820 Contract Signed - 28/04/11 Siteworks Commenced - 20/06/11 Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 8Sep 26, 2011 11:23 pm Just put bifolds in a double brick house. 5 panels open one way. Had to reduce the size of them to fit a flyscreen. Had to make sure the flyscreen went in the right place so is flush with internal wall. Both components cost $$$. Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 9Oct 25, 2011 8:50 pm We have just had our stackers installed and I'm in love http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/ashkate8/Stackers-closed.jpg http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/ashkate8/Stackers-open.jpg We were quoted $16k for bi-folds or $6k for the stackers... Unfortunately our supplier didn't do flyscreens but hoping we can sort this after no big deal.. Building in Adelaide, SA Slab poured 08/09/2011 Handover 18/01/2012! WORLD CONCEPT HOMES Our build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44725 Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 11Oct 26, 2011 4:15 pm kids fingers easily jam in bi folds so the stacker tri slide doors was an easy choice and a huge saving $$$ http://lindeman28.blogspot.com - Our building blog Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 12Oct 26, 2011 4:42 pm We have a 7 door bifold arranged with one openable door and six folders in kdh. We also went with a centor screen as the better half is mozzie bait in summer, and whats the point of having a huge openable space, but have to close it to keep the bugs out. Yes it cost a bomb and we havnt moved in yet so can only dream about how great it will be. I'll post a pic soon Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 13Oct 26, 2011 5:53 pm Trewman kids fingers easily jam in bi folds so the stacker tri slide doors was an easy choice and a huge saving $$$ I would have said the opposite regarding safety. We supply both BTW. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 14Oct 27, 2011 11:22 am If anything the stacker doors would leak more air, the bi-fold doors sit up against a ridge at bottom which creates a solid seal yet the stackers are in a track which can't create a complete seal. Have a look at a display show room if you're concerned. Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 15Oct 27, 2011 12:33 pm Ed, is it easy enough to add a fly screen track to stackers afterwards or are we stuck with no fly screen? Building in Adelaide, SA Slab poured 08/09/2011 Handover 18/01/2012! WORLD CONCEPT HOMES Our build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44725 Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 16Oct 27, 2011 4:48 pm ed @ ecoclassic Trewman kids fingers easily jam in bi folds so the stacker tri slide doors was an easy choice and a huge saving $$$ I would have said the opposite regarding safety. We supply both BTW. Ed When bi folds are stacked up for the wide open space fingers can fit in the gaps and then the doors are pulled on obviously that gap gets squished. This was pointed out to us when we did our origional display walkthrough and it made sense. But I dont have either yet so I cant judge from owning them. http://lindeman28.blogspot.com - Our building blog Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 17Oct 27, 2011 6:47 pm Any door is a hazard to littlies as is just about everything in the modern house. You can mittigate hazards with a thousand child proofing items but at the end of the day you just need to keep an eye on the little buggers. Our Bifolds have draft seals between the doors and as laila said sit against a jamb when closed so seem pretty draft tight, will let you know when we move in....hopefully before christmas Re: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 18Oct 27, 2011 9:28 pm Ashkate Ed, is it easy enough to add a fly screen track to stackers afterwards or are we stuck with no fly screen? Can be done... but not cheap... guessing $500+ for the track then add doors. 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: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 19Oct 27, 2011 9:36 pm Trewman ed @ ecoclassic Trewman kids fingers easily jam in bi folds so the stacker tri slide doors was an easy choice and a huge saving $$$ I would have said the opposite regarding safety. We supply both BTW. Ed When bi folds are stacked up for the wide open space fingers can fit in the gaps and then the doors are pulled on obviously that gap gets squished. This was pointed out to us when we did our origional display walkthrough and it made sense. But I dont have either yet so I cant judge from owning them. I disagree, The gap in bifolds where the doors join would be accessible from the same side as you close the door. So unlikely a child would have fingers there without you noticing, and each panel is moved independently so even less likely as you would be in the same position to close each panel as the child would be in to have fingers in between the panels. Whereas the stacker door has pinch points on both sides where the panels overlap and lock, and they close behind you so you may miss a child. But in both cases if you were really unlucky a bruised finger would result unless you slam doors. Check our showroom in Hallam, we have both there and never an injury 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: Aluminium bifolds or stacker doors? 20Oct 28, 2011 8:32 am ed @ ecoclassic Ashkate Ed, is it easy enough to add a fly screen track to stackers afterwards or are we stuck with no fly screen? Can be done... but not cheap... guessing $500+ for the track then add doors. Ed Thanks!! At least I know it can be done Building in Adelaide, SA Slab poured 08/09/2011 Handover 18/01/2012! WORLD CONCEPT HOMES Our build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44725 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 3968 What do you need them to withstand? 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