any insight on the construction of a 5'-9' sliding barndoor? i want the door to not warp overtime. it is for an interior application, so moisture is not a concern.
well, the Z or X support configuration is usually what keeps it from warping on the large scale. If you're talking about smaller scale warping, I'd think that's all in the material you choose.
Are you making this out of vertically placed boards?
One tip is to think of the door in three layers
First is the outer most layer of vert. boards.
second is the X brace center with a border- at the top and bottom and sides. The top and bottom boards are fastened to each vert. board.
third is the vert. boards on the other side.
Should never warp really badly. If it does, it should be minimal and a seasonal thing. If made out of 3/4" material, your overall thickness is only 2 1/4". Not thick, but thick enough to be stable.
Oh, and make sure the wood is dry and acclimated to the space.
barn door
any insight on the construction of a 5'-9' sliding barndoor? i want the door to not warp overtime. it is for an interior application, so moisture is not a concern.
sorry i only have details for a warping overtime barn door. close it before the horse gets out!
yeeehaww...
the door has taken on a nickname..
it is an interior sliding door.
I did too tumbles...
here you go, lol
well, the Z or X support configuration is usually what keeps it from warping on the large scale. If you're talking about smaller scale warping, I'd think that's all in the material you choose.
err...pdf....http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/abeng/plans/5631.pdf
Are you making this out of vertically placed boards?
One tip is to think of the door in three layers
First is the outer most layer of vert. boards.
second is the X brace center with a border- at the top and bottom and sides. The top and bottom boards are fastened to each vert. board.
third is the vert. boards on the other side.
Should never warp really badly. If it does, it should be minimal and a seasonal thing. If made out of 3/4" material, your overall thickness is only 2 1/4". Not thick, but thick enough to be stable.
Oh, and make sure the wood is dry and acclimated to the space.
This might be of help when you go to hang your interior barn door. http://www.crown-industrial.com/
and/ or if its a real barn dooor- use a cannonball track:
http://www.cnbhnp.com/
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