Module 1

FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

MMBC 6

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 BUILDING FACADES

SHOWER PARTITIONS

CABINETS

SHOP FRONTAGES

OFFICE PARTITIONS GLASS FENCING

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COMPONENTS OF FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

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COMPONENTS OF FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

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COMPONENTS OF FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

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FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

TYPES

1. Hinged doors
2. Pivot doors
3. Sliding doors
4. Sliding-folding doors
a. Single fold
b. Bi-fold

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 TYPES OF FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS
1. Hinged doors
The most standard and traditional of door designs, hung on one side of the door frame by two or
more hinges allowing smooth opening inwards, outwards, or both.
Advantages
• Can be framed or frameless
• Maximises the space of a narrow opening
• Low maintenance
Disadvantages
• Depending on the weight, the door may
need structural support
• Needs clear space to open fully

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3. HINGES

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3. HINGES

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2. Pivot doors
Pivot doors are hinged centrally at the top and bottom of the
door rather than the side. Installed as either multiple or
single doors, each panel moves independently, so it points
both inwards and outwards.
Advantages
• Panels can be angled to deflect breezes
• Weight-bearing hinges are central rather than side-based
• Can be a good option for non-standard, wider openings
Disadvantages
• Needs clear space on either side to open fully
• Cannot be fully sealed and can lose heat

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Top and bottom pivot Top pivot door patch Corner pivot patch

Bottom lock patch

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 4. BULB SEAL

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3. Sliding doors
• Opens horizontally
• Inline sliding doors glide alongside other glass panels on a track either above or below the frame.
Advantages
• Can be framed or frameless.
• Space saving by sliding along the wall rather than opening on
hinges
• Can be recessed into the framework to maximise opening
space
Disadvantages
• Dirt and debris can get caught in tracks, causing jams or
unsmooth running
• Only a part of the opening can be kept open at any given
point of time if not recessed into the framework.

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TOP HUNG BOTTOM FRAMELESS SLIDING GLASS DOOR WITH
SINGLE GLASS SLIDING DOOR BOTTOM GUIDE TRACK

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4. Sliding-folding doors
Sliding-folding doors can help maximise the opening space by folding back two panels joined by hinges
in the middle.
Advantages
• Compact design creates space without a recess
• Framed or frameless for a contemporary look
• Lightweight and practical
Disadvantages
• Can be frustrating to open if used as an access
point
• Can be expensive
• More opportunity for heat loss

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4b. Bi-folding doors
Maximising space bi-folds contain at least two, or even up to six or more, glass panels, each joined by
hinges, that fold back on tracks to open fully, creating a completely open room.
Advantages
• Compact design creates wide space without a recess
• Can be framed or frameless
• Can be inward or outward-facing depending on space
availability.
Disadvantages
• Being top-hung, they can need structural support
• Frameless or framed options can be expensive
• Multiple frames can obscure your view

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REFERENCE SLIDES FOR DRAWINGS

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 1.TOP HEADER
2.BOTTOM RAIL

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3. HINGES

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OVERHEAD DOOR CLOSER

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RECESSED DOOR CLOSER

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