Folding doors - this is an excellent solution for tight spaces and small apartments. But even if you have a spacious home, this does not in any way deter you from installing "harmonies" and "books", if you just like them.
In addition to the fact that folding doors play the role of interroom, they are great for a wardrobe or a closet . Functionality and democratic cost determine their purchase as an optimal solution.
Folding door "accordion"
The width of such a door can be anything, height - up to 3 meters. The number of panels is unlimited, because they can be attached and detached as separate links. The door is easy to install and maintain.
The material of the folding door type "accordion" is usually polyvinyl chloride, which does not burn, does not emit harmful substances when heated, it is resistant to moisture. In some cases, it can be leather (natural and artificial) or fabric. You can install such doors in any premises.
Door - "accordion" requires a minimum of space, it does not move beyond the doorway, so saving valuable square meters is simply enormous.
However, due to the peculiarities of its design, it is this door that is endowed with the worst indicators of noise and thermal insulation. So it is more appropriate to use it for a wardrobe or closet, and certainly as an entrance door, maximum - interior.
Sliding folding door "book"
It reminds the doors of buses, it consists of two shutters and unlike the "accordion" has a massive or frame door leaf, which is their undeniable advantage.
"Books" are heavier, stronger, more reliable. They are made from expensive wood, covered with expensive laminated coating, veneer of noble wood species. Accordingly, they are equipped with more expensive and high quality fittings.
Doors type "book" can be deaf or supplemented with stained glass. You can choose a design in accordance with the interior design and functional purpose of the door.
Than such doors are good - they save space, not blocking the whole corridor and allowing to put furniture where it would not have been possible with usual swinging. At the same time, in size, they are identical to conventional doors, so that in no way limit the passage through them.
Structural features of folding doors
The opening and closing mechanism is the basis of any type of sliding door and its supporting structure. This mechanism consists of a rail (upper guide) and fasteners, to which the leaf is suspended. The rail is made of metal, mounted on the upper part of the doorway. Its visible part is covered with a veneer for more decorative, covered with varnish or a laminate , so that its finish is combined with the finish of the canvas and the opening.
The fastening of the folding door is also made of metal. Its lower part is connected to the canvas, the upper one is inserted into the groove of the rail and moves along it when you open or close the door. Previously, this detail was a ball with a rod welded to it, holding the leaf. However, due to constant friction, these two parts quickly failed, the whole mechanism creaked and got stuck. So today, manufacturers use bearings that can provide a smoother and quieter glide.
If the height of the blade is 2 meters or more, the door can be installed additionally also on the lower rail. This contributes to a more reliable fastening of the leaflets and their smaller deviation vertically.
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