Top Hung or Bottom Rolling Sliding Systems

We often get asked what the differences are between top hung or bottom rolling sliding systems. In this blog we will be looking at the main differences between them, as well as some advantages of both types of systems.

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Floor Guides for Sliding Systems

image of different types of floor guides for sliding doors

When people buy sliding door systems, we often get asked ‘Will the door flap around?’ or ‘What holds the door in place at the bottom?’ All our systems come with some form of floor guide to stop your doors from flapping around and to ensure they run smoothly at the bottom. There are a few different types of floor guides for sliding systems which we will be looking at in this blog.

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Pocket Doors – Frequently Asked Questions

image of a pocket door system, coburn hideaway pocket kit

In this blog we will be looking at some frequently asked questions regarding pocket doors. These are the questions we get asked the most, however if you have any other questions please feel free to e-mail us or give us a call.

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Industrial Sliding Door Gear

image of industrial sliding door gear - the COBURN Cornaway system

Our Industrial sliding door gear is designed by COBURN to be durable and heavy duty – depending on the system chosen they can hold doors weighing up to 250kg each.

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Choosing Your Sliding System

Aluminum top hung sliding door system

When it comes to choosing your sliding system, there are many different options and systems with different functions. There are also other things which must be considered if you already have your door; What is your door made of? How heavy is the door you’ll be using? How thick is the door you’ll be using? Does the door need to be fire rated? Are you looking to use more than one door? In this blog we will be looking at how to choose your perfect sliding system, and the different options we have available.

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The History of Sliding Doors

image of an old shoji japanese sliding door

Sliding doors are often viewed as being quite modern, however most people don’t realise they have been used for centuries- although they are a lot more durable and reliable now. In this blog we will be looking in to the history of sliding doors, and how they have changed.

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Automatic Door Functions

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We were recently asked about the different functions of automatic systems, specifically ‘Are there any types of automatic sliding doors that open without manual contact with handles or buttons?’ The answer is Yes! In this blog we will be looking at the different functionalities of our GEZE Perlan Automatic system.

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Repair it, Reuse it.

As systems and hardware get older, things can start to deteriorate, or they may not work as well as they used to. When this happens, many people just disregard the whole system or piece of hardware. Most don’t realise there are many different spare and replacement parts that can be used to replenish hardware and systems, reducing unnecessary waste, and saving money at the same time! In this blog we will look at the different spares and replacement options that we have on offer.

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Christmas Updates – Dispatch and Opening

Final Dispatch Dates

Important dates to remember when placing orders close to Christmas.

The last dispatch for orders with standard delivery is December 21st at 12:00, the last dispatch for orders placed with a next day AM service is 22nd December at 12:00. For Scottish Highlands and Islands, the final day for dispatch is 16th December at 12:00.

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Stainless Steel Sliding Systems

Stainless steel system for glass doors - Projeto 150G

In this blog we will be looking at different stainless-steel systems. At Doorstuff we offer stainless steel systems for both timber and glass doors, and we have both top and bottom rolling kits available in stock.

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