How to Stop Doors Blowing in the Wind:
- Install a bi-fold door magnet
- Install an adjustable friction door restrictor.
Windy weather can be a nuisance, especially when it comes to doors. If your doors are not properly secured, they can blow open and cause all sorts of problems.
By installing a bi-fold door magnet or an adjustable friction door restrictor, you can stop your doors from blowing in the wind. This will help to keep your doors protected from damage.
How to Stop Bi-fold Doors Blowing in the Wind
Bi-fold Door Magnet
Bi-fold doors are a popular choice for many homes. However, they can be susceptible to blowing in the wind. One way to prevent this is to install a bi-fold door magnet.
Bi-fold door magnets are small, powerful magnets that are placed on the top and/or the bottom of the doors. When the doors are opened, the magnets attract each other and hold the doors in place. This prevents the doors from blowing about, even in strong winds.
To install a bi-fold door magnet, you will need the following:
- A bi-fold door magnet
- A drill
- A pencil
- masking tape
Instructions:
- Place masking tape on the area where the magnet will be fixed
- Measure the position and mark the location of the magnets on the masking tape.
- Drill pilot holes at the marked locations.
- Screw the magnets in place.
- Make sure the magnets are level.
- The Clearline magnetic catch is designed to hold back the sashes on a bi-fold door when they are open in the fold position
- Stops Bifold doors blowing in the wind
How to Stop French Doors Blowing in the Wind
Adjustable Friction Door Restrictor
To stop French doors from blowing in the wind install an adjustable friction door restrictor. This device is a small, metal bar that is attached to the top of the door and frame. It has an adjustable friction mechanism that allows you to adjust the amount of friction on the door.
When the door is open, the friction from the restrictor stay prevents the door from blowing about. The amount of friction can be adjusted to accommodate different wind conditions.
The restrictor can be positioned to set the maximum opening of the door, this stops the door from opening too far and getting damaged.
To install an adjustable friction door restrictor, you will need the following:
- An adjustable friction door restrictor
- A drill
- Screws
Instructions:
- Measure and mark the location of the restrictor stay.
- Drill pilot holes at the marked locations.
- Screw the restrictor in place.
- Adjust the fiction screw to suit your needs
- Universal fitting, Preset to 90 degrees
- Adjustable friction control
- 335mm long
- Cycle tested to 100,000 cycles
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Frequently asked questions
How do you Stop Bi-fold Doors Blowing in the Wind
Fit Bi-fold Door Magnets, also known as a bifold door stopper
How do you Stop French Doors Blowing in the Wind
Fit an Adjustable Friction Door Restrictor Stay
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