One question we frequently get asked is whether a Sliding Glass Doors can be Reversed?
The short answer is Yes, we can.
If you are in Sydney and need sliding door repairs and modifications done, we can help.
We can change the side from which the doors open and close. This type of sliding door repair service can be done on most doors.
Contact us today if you want to know if your door can be modified like this.
Why would you need your sliding door to open differently?
Most sliding doors we modify like this are in apartments. People who live in units will have less space to work with. So, getting the layout perfect can make a big difference.
Modifying the balcony sliding door might even mean you don’t need an extra storage unit for your house fittings.
Many people we speak to concerning this matter will believe that the sliding door was installed incorrectly and need us to correct it.
How would we do this modification?
- On a single glass sliding door, we would begin by completely disassembling the entire system.
- The fixed and sliding glass doors would be removed from the door jamb.
- The frames are disassembled from the glass panels.
- The frames are flipped 180 degrees from top to bottom, turned 180 degrees from left to right, and reassembled.
- New rollers are installed. We will likely fit twin bogie rollers into your door.
- The fixed and sliding doors are reinstalled back into the door jamb by the door opening from the opposite side.
- The sliding door lock is then reinstalled. We will provide a replacement lock if you need one.
- Finally, the fixed and sliding glass doors are adjusted to line up and close correctly.
After this modification and repair is completed to your glass sliding door, your door will now open effortlessly from the opposite end of the door jamb.
Can all sliding doors be modified like this?
Some types of sliding doors can look slightly different when modified.
When we provide you with a quote, we will describe exactly how the sliding door will look after such a modification.
Not all sliding doors can be modified as we have described. This primary concern will be if the top and bottom frames on the sliding doors are identical.
The best way to find out if your sliding door can be changed like this is to take photos of it and contact us.
Once we identify the brand of door you have from the photos, we can let you know if this service is possible.
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