Bi-fold doors?

[Kev]

Just a general enquiry to see if there is anybody out there that has, or uses, a hanger with bi-fold doors (ones that open up vertically). If so, would appreciate any information, such as pros & cons, cost, source etc.

 

I am thinking of building my own hanger sometime in the future and bi-fold doors seem like a pretty good idea. I am thinking in terms of manuallly operated as opposed to electric or hydraulic.

 

Safe flying

 

Kev.

 

 

[Admin]

Kev

 

The new hangars at Riddells Creek have electric bi-fold doors that open vertically - look up Camair's phone number and ask to speak to Ron Jackson

 

 

[Kev]

Great - thanks Ian.

 

Safe flying

 

Kev.

 

...er, just looked at the members list and could not find a Camair at all. Any clues? :confused:

 

 

[planedriver]

Check out Henderson Doors as well http://www.hendersonrmd.com.au/feedback.htm

 

I had dealings with them 30 or 40 yrs ago in the UK and they have been in Oz for about 30yrs with distributors in all States. They operate with a big counterwight and can always be motorised at a later date it necessary. I've motorised quite a few over the years.There's another mob who do a lot of them, but I can't think of their name at the moment. I'll find out tommorrw and get back to you.

 

Regards Alan

 

 

[Kev]

Thanks Alan.

 

I checked out their website but couldn't find any vertical doors at all, just horizontal bi-folds. Have you motorised any vertical ones at all?

 

Safe flying

 

Kev.

 

 

[planedriver]

G'day Kev,

 

Check out this site. http://www.monarchdoors.com.au/contactus.htm Monarch build a lot of bi-fold doors including ones for aircraft hangers, and have agents all over the place as can be seen from their website.

 

They're probably the biggest supplier and I think they bought out Renlita Doors many years ago. I'm sure they'd be happy to quote to build what you want.

 

Yes, I have motorised bi-fold doors some years ago, they're not hard to do, but these days specialise in automatic gates, boom gates, etc; with my son taking over due to my age and health problems which have to be sorted out.

 

Hope this is of some help to you.

 

Rgds Alan

 

 

[Kev]

Alan

 

This website was great - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again for the information, very much appreciated.

 

Regards

 

Kev.

 

 

[planedriver]

You're welcome mate, happy to assist.