Q: Hi Richard, I am building a laundry closet. See pics attached. I need a hinge system similar to
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that allows a door to open then slide back into a pocket in the wall. Similar to certain entertainment systems as seen here:
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but for a larger door (most likely a hollow core type door thats 80 in and 24-28 wide).
I am considering other options as the price of the Hawa system is astronomical. Let me know if you need more info. Yamil H.
A: Hello Yamil - good to speak wqith you again. Questions:
1. how deep will the closet be?
2. what is the opening width? Finally, why not something like the this:
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Elegant and cheap.
Q: Not enough clearance for standard pocket door or barn door. Here are the dimensions.
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and this:
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and this:
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and I always prefer elegant cheap whenever possible. You and your team were so helpful on my tough project last time, I thought of no one else for this one.
A: I see - too bad and yes I see you are short a good 12"
I want you to know how I and thankful you thought of us for this project and your kind words on our previous project. I want to provide you a full response and elected to create a video as seen here:
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Q: This is amazing. Let me watch it a few times, and mock something up. Very interesting approach. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
A: when you, and you will, improve it - let me know - that might strike a match in my thinking process. I am very interested to learn how you solve this application problem - Many thanks Yamil.
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Q: Whats the length of the rough opening i need to leave open to install the pocket door frame
A: The Rough frame opening dimensions: 2x door width + 1" - and - door height + 5".
Q: should we oversize the door width by 1"
A: No - you wouldn't necessarily oversized the door as the formula regarding the
Pemko PF28200A7284 2 x 4 Wall Aluminum Pocket Frame Kit
reads
Rough frame opening dimensions: 2x door width + 1" - and - door height + 5"
And is reiterated on page one in step one of the installation instructions as seen here:
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If you have a specific question regarding how to size your door or your rough opening please contact us with your order number and we will be happy to assist.
Q: Hi Richard, what would the undercut be for the doors ?
A: The undercut cannot be determined without knowing the thickness of the flooring as the pocket door frame is mounted on top of the subfloor. However the standard kit requires an additional 5" added to the net door height. This will allow 3/4" from the bottom of the door to the top of the sub-floor and noted in step 3 of the installation instructions as seen here:
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