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    This document discusses top hung sliding doors. It describes the different components of top hung sliding doors including the top rail, carrier, panel, and frame. It then discusses the materials that can be used, details of each component, and pros and cons of top hung sliding doors. Some pros are smooth operation, better durability, and versatility while cons include hygiene issues and difficult installation. Applications of top hung sliding doors include closet doors, room dividers, small cabinets, and furniture.

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    ARN 204 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION III INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    DOORS
    Top Hung Sliding Door

    AASTHA SINHA - ASHISH - C S SETHULAKSHMI - SANJEEV KRISHNAN R - SUPRIYA BAINGAHA


    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    There are two types of


    sliding door

    Sliding Doors 1. Top hung sliding door


    2. Bottom Rolling sliding
    door
    ➔ Sliding Doors opens horizontally,
    usually parallel to wall.
    ➔ It can either be mounted on top of a Here in this presentation we would see

    track below, or be suspended from a about Top hung sliding door specifically

    track above
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    Materials
    Stainless steel Polycarbonate Glass

    Galvanized Steel Aluminium Pre Laminated Timber


    Board
    Door Components
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    Top Rail Carrier Panel Frame

    This is used to keep the This is used to ease the Panel is the main element This is used to hold the
    panel+frame structure in effort. This attaches the which acts as covering and panel
    place. It defines the path door to the rail and also also conveys the aesthetic
    where the door can slide lubricates the motion. aspects.
    Details
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    Top Rail
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    Carrier
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
    Panel finishings

    GLASS INSERT
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    Frame profiles
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    PROS!
    Smooth Operation
    ● Top track-supports the
    weight of the panels

    ● Bottom track-takes no
    weight

    ● Little effort
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    PROS!
    Better Durability

    ● Smaller amount of
    friction

    ● extends the lifespan of


    the wheel assemblies

    ● especially glass doors


    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    PROS!
    Versatility

    ● Allows curvilinear
    movement.

    ● Curved as well as flat


    panels.

    ● When your flooring is


    uneven.
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    CONS!
    Hygiene

    ● Track is highly impacted


    by the dirt.

    ● Growth of molds and


    other harmful
    substances.
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    CONS!
    Installation

    ● Difficult process.

    ● First install its


    supporting features

    ● Requires full care,


    expertise, professional
    contractors
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    CONS!
    Maintenance

    ● Dirt and rust cause


    jamming

    ● Regular maintenance
    required
    Applications
    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    Closet door Room divider Small cabinets Pantry Furnitures


    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE

    References

    www.element-designs.com/technical/technical-manual-sliding-doors.pdf

    www.poolewaite.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=736

    www.dormakaba.com

    Thank You
    AASTHA SINHA - ASHISH - C S SETHULAKSHMI - SANJEEV KRISHNAN R - SUPRIYA BAINGAHA

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