PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE
Does the door set need treating?
What size Brickwork Opening do I need?
What are the Dimensions of the sill?
Can I choose which way the doors open?
How do I fix the frame head to the lintel?
What are the specifications of Double Glazed Units
Do the door sets comply with the current Building Regulations?
My opening size is smaller than the outside frame size; can I trim the doors/frame to fit?
Where can I purchase these sets from?
Does the door set need treating?
No treatment prior to installation is required on pre-finished Vufold doors, however. regular maintenance is required.
Click here for further information on the Sikkens pre-finish.
What size Brickwork Opening do I need?
The brickwork opening needs to be +10mm in width and height than the outside assembled frame size, therefore:
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Outer Frame Size
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Brickwork Opening Size
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Width
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Height
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Width
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Height
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6ft Door Set
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1790mm
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2090.2mm
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1800mm
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2100.2mm
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8ft Door Set
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2390mm
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2090.2mm
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2400mm
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2100.2mm
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10ft Door Set
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2990mm
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2090.2mm
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3000mm
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2100.2mm
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12ft Door Set
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3590mm
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2090.2mm
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3600mm
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2100.2mm
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14ft Door Set
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4190mm
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2090.2mm
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4200mm
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2100.2mm
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16ft Door Set
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4790mm
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2090.2mm
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4800mm
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2100.2mm
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What are the Dimensions of the sill?
- Frame Depth = 133mm front to back
- Sill depth = 178mm front to back
- Frame jamb is normally installed 5mm to 10mm back from the face of building, with sill on brick course.
Can I choose which way the doors open?
Choose the opening direction before installing the frame. The door set is reversible, with left or right opening options. The doors always open ‘outwards’
How do I fix the frame head to the lintel?
- Fixings must fix through the aluminium track, timber frame head and lintel. The fold and slide system is ‘top hung’ so all the weight is supported from the aluminium top channel and the head of the timber frame, hence the importance of a secure fixing into the lintel, to enable the system to work correctly.
- For fixing into RSJ / ‘I’ lintel use nuts and bolts (not provided).
- Direct frame fixings are provided to fix to a steel lintel.
- If in any doubt consult a structural engineer.
What are the specifications of Double Glazed Units
- Part L compliant with a U value for the glazing units of 1.7W/m²k, and U value of the whole Door set of 1.9 W/m2k.
- 24mm Double Glazed Unit with Low E glass, 100% air filled.
- Each Double Glazed Unit has a small screen-printed logo/description stating: ‘Low E Glass – Tempered to BS6206A’ or 'Tempered to BS EN 12600 and BS EN 12150'.
Do the door sets comply with the current Building Regulations?
- Independently weather tested in accordance with BS 6375 Part 1. (This test includes: Air permeability, Water tightness, Wind resistance, and Exposure).
- Thermal rating Part L compliance of the whole unit U value rating of 1.9 W/m2 K.
- The Multi (3) Point Lock meets the requirements of PAS 23 / 24
My opening size is smaller than the outside frame size; can I trim the doors/frame to fit?
The door sets are not designed to be trimmed on site and should be fitted as supplied. Failure to comply will invalidate your warranty.
Where can I purchase these sets from?
LPD &
B&G