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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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Construction

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
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Materials
Stainless steel Polycarbonate Glass

Galvanized Steel Aluminium Pre Laminated Timber


Board
Door Components
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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
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Top Rail
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Carrier
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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
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PROS!
Better Durability

● Smaller amount of
friction

● extends the lifespan of


the wheel assemblies

● especially glass doors


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PROS!
Versatility

● Allows curvilinear
movement.

● Curved as well as flat


panels.

● When your flooring is


uneven.
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CONS!
Hygiene

● Track is highly impacted


by the dirt.

● Growth of molds and


other harmful
substances.
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CONS!
Installation

● Difficult process.

● First install its


supporting features

● Requires full care,


expertise, professional
contractors
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CONS!
Maintenance

● Dirt and rust cause


jamming

● Regular maintenance
required
Applications
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Closet door Room divider Small cabinets Pantry Furnitures


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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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