How do I choose which system to use?
You will need to establish the size and weight of each door - this will narrow down your selection. We can supply a door weight calculator if you are unsure of the material weights.
Do I always need a floor channel?
No, a single sliding door which moves no more than it's own width can use a simple saw-cut guide or you can recess a channel into the underside of the door and place a roller guide next to the door jamb. Where the doors move a long way or you have multiple doors, the best solution will be a floor channel - please consult our team, we may still be able to avoid the use of a channel depending on your application.
How do I choose which system to use?
You will need to establish the size and weight of each door - this will narrow down your selection. We can supply a door weight calculator if you are unsure of the material weights.
Is Brio hardware tested to NZS4211 for use with compliant timber joinery?
Yes, the Brio Weatherfold 4s 50kg and 100kg folding door systems have been tested to NZS4211 using joinery built to JMF standards.
Can I use double glazing with the Brio folding systems?
Yes, the Brio Weatherfold 4s folding door system has the capacity to carry up to 100kg from the standard range. For really heavy panels, we can call upon the 150kg hardware which is available to order.
How do I choose which system to use?
You will need to establish the size and weight of each door - this will narrow down your selection. We can supply a door weight calculator if you are unsure of the material weights.
Do I always need a floor channel?
No, this depends on the door layout. Most interior folding systems can be installed without a floor channel when only two doors are connected (eg, a 2 leaf or 2+2 leaf door layout). Otherwise, Interfold 35F and Interfold 50F systems will hang up to 4 doors in each direction without the need for a floor channel.
Can I use MDF panels to form my doors?
No, Brio folding door hardware is intended for use on hollow core or solid core doors only - generally, the door panel needs to have strength in the top and bottom rails where the hardware is fixed with a minimum thickness of 20mm
Does the Brio 612 Insect Screen fit on the outside or inside of the building?
The Brio 612 insect screen is designed for interior use only. Any warranty will be void if this product is mounted on the exterior side of the building.
What colour is the pleated mesh?
The pleated mesh is always black.
What parts of the system can be coloured?
The pull bar and screen frame can be coloured (any aluminium component). Our standard colours are Black, White and Grey.
Is it better to have a single screen or a bi-parting screen to cover a large opening?
The Brio 612 insect screen can achieve a large span with a single screen (up to 4.5m wide x 3.3m tall) wherever possible, a single screen should be installed to span the opening. This will keep labour and costs to a minimum.
