Sliding Doors Top Or Bottom Hung
Designed for longevity epd sliding doors are rarely replaced.
Sliding doors top or bottom hung. The entire weight of the door is on the wheels. We are one of the leading manufacturer and supplier of top hung sliding doors and our product is made of good quality. These top hung systems require no bottom track and the smooth sliding action allows for finger touch control. Top hung bi fold door in top hung doors the entire weight is concentrated in the heads which needs the correct type of support lintel or catnic.
To start off a bottom hung sliding door have wheels positioned at the base of the door. Bottom rolling doors have a lower center of gravity and don t pull down as much weight from the top of the frame. Sliding doors can be categorised based on the mounting system as either top hung suspended or bottom rolling additional guide rails on the floor. Our max series exterior aluminum top hung sliding doors performance is excellent for air infiltration water infiltration structural wind loads seismic design and hurricane impact resistance.
Bottom rolling details 4 1 2 2 1 4 2 1 4 9 16 note. Hence the door is smooth and easy in operation. No accumulation of dust on the track as the door runs on a concealed track. The support from which the bi fold doors hung should be strong enough to support the weight of the construction above the lintel and the additional weight of the doors.
Top hung bi fold doors bottom rolling bi fold doors. All dimensions for reference. On the other hand is a top hung sliding wardrobe door with a fixed wheel on the top of the door frame. Without the right set of captive rollers the doors can be unstable.
Drawings not to scale. Top hung sliding door systems which feature a sleek design that offers options for wall or ceiling mount for sliding glass doors with or without fixed panels. Our exterior aluminum sliding doors are the only premier door with the lowest profile sill that has an aama rating for exterior use. Before selecting which door is better it is essential to know the difference between the two.
The door is hung by two specially designed heavy duty trolley hangers at the top. A top hung system requires sturdy tracks or beams concealed in the ceiling in order to support the weight of the door beneath. With top hung bi folds all the weight is at the top of the frame. Doors are available in single bi parting and multiple sections.
Bottom rolling and top hung sliding doors. Top and bottom sliding door track can be exposed or recessed into head and sill condition 1 2 spring loaded anti jump travel 1 5 16 o p t i onal ce i l i ng ce i l i ng l i ne 3 4 ad j ustment 1 3 4 note. For heavier glass door applications we have the gsdh series. Panels can be designed to receive special cladding and can include vision lights louvers and mandoors.
Bottom top hung frameless sliding glass door systems.