exterior pocket doors
Em Galford
6 years ago
We have a small dining room area and to save space we have decided to put sliding glass door in. But i came across some pictures of exterior pocket doors and love the idea I just didn’t know if they practically work out or not. I’ve included a picture of what I am talking about. The opening wouldn’t be large so it would be similar to this.
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cobalt21
6 years agoRelated Discussions
Can a Door swing OUT (exterior) in New England weather?
Comments (28)Interesting Buffettgirl. Post Cocoanut Grove fire, swing-out is mandatory on all public buildings, nationwide I believe. (In 1942, hundreds of people fleeing a fire in an elegant Boston nightclub crushed up against inward-swinging doors that then could not be pulled opened inwards against the crush. Nearly 500 people died. Accounts are absolutely horrific.) Why then should it be against code in Massachusetts on private residences? (I'm not doubting that you are correct, I just think it curious, even ironic, that it should be so. A puzzle.) It's probably not the primary exit anyway though, so that should probably not be a problem for Huango. I think, Huango, if you have a storm door, that pushing two doors outward wouldn't work (from inside you have to push the inner one open to get to the outer one, but there's no room ...). And depending on where the snow drifts, the door might get snowed in (or maybe that's not a problem if you don't use the deck much in winter). Or you could build a wind screen or overhang to divert the drifting snow. But otherwise? Obviously, check the code, but if it's the only reasonable solution, even if it's a bit odd, do it....See MoreExerior Pocket Doors
Comments (4)We have used Parrett Doors for exterior pocket doors. they are very pricey, but work great. They are installed in northeast in a very windy and snowy location and we have had no trouble with them whatsoever. The installation must be perfect as they are very heavy doors. I believe Rochester Doors in Rochester NY also make these doors. We did a clear 16' opening with 4 panels with 2 going each direction. You need a 24' plus rough opening to do this. They do not leak, but very $$$$....See MorePocket Doors - Existing Bath and Bypass Pocket Doors
Comments (4)In #1 you really need to consider headering, support for the header, milling the studs to conform to lath deformation caused by tile masonry base coat. 2) "I have a situation" To quote Dave Hester YUUUP "Both doors would need to slide to the same side and could either be enclosed in a pocket or left visible." If you are building a pocket in the room, why do you need two doors? If the pocket is in another room or outside the building envelope, how is it going to be encased or wether protected?...See MoreSliding Door Question
Comments (6)Can I get two french doors that equal 48" without mullions? Also, I would need for them to swing outside because my garage door is on the opposite wall as my slider. Can an exterior french door swing outside??...See More
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Judy Mishkin
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agohow peculiar. i guess if you think of it as a pair of matching sliders, with inner and outer walls built around the fixed panels. gives you more interior wall space but otherwise i cant see a win. you'll need a giant header.
roarah
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