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Bifold door dilemma!

7 years ago

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We have recently knocked out a wall separating the (newly refurbished) kitchen from the dining area. Our builder was asked if we could hang a bifold door which would sit flat against the side wall when opened which he said would be no problem.

They are wooden doors with 4 panels of glass and are already made! He is now telling me it is not possible as the frame will not hold the weight of the door. Is there any solution to this. He suggested parliament hinges and but the carpenter is still maintaining that there will be too much weight on the hinges when opened and against the wall.

Bifold door dilemma · More Info

Is there any type of rotating ball type device that the weight of the door can sit on to support the hinge and that can move easily when opening and closing?

Bifold door dilemma · More Info

Any advice is much appreciated

Comments (4)

Irene Lawlor
7 years ago
We knocked through a wall & put our doors sliding to conserve space. The doors sit on a top rail which is hidden under a pelmet on one side - and it makes a nice decorative shelf!
nschadderton
7 years ago
Try these guys.....

http://www.hafele.ie/hircat/templates/hafele/contact.asp
Edel O'connor thanked nschadderton
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parksy1977
7 years ago
You can a little wheel to the bottom corner of the door that would take the weight
Edel O'connor thanked parksy1977
garycostello
7 years ago
4 PARLIAMENT HINGES ON EACH DOOR CONNECTED TO THE FRAME WILL HOLD NO PROBLEM, AND 3/4 ON THE THE EXTRA DOOR WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE DOOR THAT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME IF THAT MAKES SENSE
Edel O'connor thanked garycostello

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