PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE

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:

	Outer Frame Size		Brickwork Opening Size
	Width	Height	Width	Height
6ft Door Set	1790mm	2090.2mm	1800mm	2100.2mm
8ft Door Set	2390mm	2090.2mm	2400mm	2100.2mm
10ft Door Set	2990mm	2090.2mm	3000mm	2100.2mm
12ft Door Set	3590mm	2090.2mm	3600mm	2100.2mm
14ft Door Set	4190mm	2090.2mm	4200mm	2100.2mm
16ft Door Set	4790mm	2090.2mm	4800mm	2100.2mm

What is the height and width of a Vufold cill?

Vufold 54 Elite Cill Dimensions

FRAME Depth = 133mm Front to Back

CILL Depth = 178mm Front to Back

FRAME Jamb = normally installed 5mmto10mm back from face of building, with cill on brick course.

Vufold 44 Supreme Cill

FRAME depth = 96mm Front to Back

CILL Depth = 140mm Front to Back

FRAME Jamb = normally installed 5mm to 10mm back from face of building, with cill on brick course

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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’

6ft & 8ft options

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.