ABOUT BIFOLD DOORS

Bifold doors fold in on themselves, and are fixed to sliding track at the top of the door. They take up less space, when opened, than normal doors. They are frequently used for closets, laundry rooms, and other storage spaces. They may also be used as dividers between two rooms. They normally come in two or four sections; in both case the opening is in the middle. Multi-fold designs, with more than four panels, are available on a custom basis. Bifold doors may be of solid wood, or may by molded.

LEADING BIFOLD DOOR MANUFACTURERS

The following leading bifold door manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of bifold doors, including online catalogs, specifications, colours and materials for bifold doors, and care and maintenance of bifold doors.

Jeld Wen Bifold Doors. Jeld Wen supplies a range of bifold doors suitable for closets, laundry rooms, and other storage areas in the home. They are narrow wood doors, which are segmented and hinged. They fold into theselves and slide on a head track to the side when opened. A typical bifold door will have four segments, two folding to the left and two to the right. The Jeld Wen website gives information on door designs, panel profiles, core options, and pre-finished options for bifold doors. There is also information on installation and finishing, and on warranties.

Interior Doors Direct Bifold Doors. Interior Doors Direct is an online retailer of doors, based in Burghill, Ohio. It supplies a range of bifold doors, suitable for use in closets, pantries, and to provide division between rooms. Basic designs consist of either two or four sections. Multifold doors and multifold hardwae available for other numbers of panels, and for custom systems. The following types of bifold door are supplied: Raised panel Bifold Doors, Arts & Crafts or Mission Style Bifold Doors, French Door Bifolds with Clear Tempered Glass, and French Door Bifold Doors with Clear Tempered Beveled Glass.

Craftmaster Bifold Doors. Craftmaster, based in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures a range of wooden and molded bifold doors. The wood bifold doors are available in Pine Bifold and Louver Bifold designs. Craftmaster Pine Bifold Doors are available in 4-panel and 6-panel designs. The construction is of solid pine, with a door thickness of one and an eighth inches. They are available in standard 6ft 8 inch height. Craftmaster molded bifold doors are available in four forms. Smooth Bifold Doors, Textured Bifold Doors, Pre-Stained and Pre-finsihed Bifold Doors, and Tall Bifold Doors.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO BIFOLD DOORS

American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers

American Hardware Manufacturers Association

Associated Locksmiths of America

Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association

Door and Hardware Institute

International Door Association

Security Hardware Distributors Association

Steel Door Institute

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.

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