A sliding door is a kind of door that is opened and shut by sliding it on a track. There are many different types of sliding doors including Arcadia doors, glass doors and wardrobe doors. Sliding doors are used in most rooms around the house. Use of sliding doors is evident in archeological discoveries of first century Roman houses in Italy. There are two main types of sliding doors namely top hung and bottom rolling sliding doors.
Top hung sliding door systems are the most common type of sliding door. In this instance, the sliding door is hung on trolley hangers that run in a concealed track. The weight of the door is carried by the hangers allowing for easy opening and closing movement. A track stopper is a small component of the sliding door that absorbs the impact when the door is slammed. People must speak to a trusted supplier about door weights and suitable sliding door gear.
Bottom rolling sliding door systems have rollers on a track at the bottom of the door. Because all the weight of the sliding door is concentrated on the two wheels at the bottom, there is more force required to move a bottom rolling sliding door than a top hung sliding door.
Glass sliding doors make the home appear as if it has loads of endless space flowing from the inside to the outside of the house. Glass sliding doors are common in the shower and rooms leading to outdoor entertainment areas and swimming pools. They became a popular element in pre-war style architecture in North America. Hotel and accommodation establishments prefer sliding doors for their light attracting qualities. They allow natural light to generously fill the room and accentuate the textures of furniture whilst enhancing the zesty ambiance in the room.
Sliding doors are a tasteful and bold way to improve the home and most designs can be installed with matching security gates for an added layer of security. Sliding doors are relatively easy to maintain and people must be careful not to slam them.
