Modify Media Pocket Doors To Slide Outside

The nanawall pocket sliding doors are designed for large glass openings.

Modify media pocket doors to slide outside.

The custom made nanawall pocket sliding doors are available in aluminum wood or clad frames with a selection of over two hundred colors. Independent testing confirms that nanawall pocket sliding. The elegant precision engineered nanawall pocket sliding doors meet the most challenging architectural specifications. Make the door flush by nailing the two piece side and head jambs to each side of the door.

I had screen doors on the outside of sliding glass doors but screens were fitted on the inside of casement windows since those opened out. I have to agree with mona that at least in florida bugs coming inside would be a problem. When it s cold or really wet outside only the center doors are opened so none of the doors are slid back into the pockets. Slot the wheel hangers into the metal header track.

At the mouth of the pocket install the door guides on the inside and outside of the door. We re building an addition to the house. I would like to replace this sliding glass door with a 3 foot wide pocket door. Solid nylon wheel hangers allow a pocket door to open and close.

The alternative is to have no door only a 3 foot opening. Finally re hang the door and then install the door guides on the inside and outside of the door at the mouth of the pocket. Any moisture that does get inside the pockets dries out from diffusion the pockets are 17 wide. One exterior wall will be shared.

Access to the addition will be through an opening which is now a 6 foot wide sliding glass door on a load bearing wall. The adjustable guides center the door in the opening with enough clearance for it to slide smoothly. I am looking to replace a double glass sliding door with a single pocket exterior.