How to Maximise Living Space with a Door Track System

According to a 2018 CommSec Home Size Trends Report, the average floor size of an Australian home, including houses and apartments, has dropped to a 22-year low. From around 2004 to 2010, the average apartment was approximately 140m2, whereas, in 2018, it was closer to 125m2.

With an increasing number of Australians opting for medium to high-density apartments over houses, for convenience and lifestyle requirements. We see the amount of available living space is getting smaller. End-users continue to demand functionality, comfort and style, without compromise.

“In multi-residential projects, designers and specifiers are looking for innovative and creative solutions that meet these three requirements at an affordable price, and without taking up too much valuable living space. This includes selecting a door system ideal for small-space living,” said Peter Doyle, Business Development Manager for Cowdroy, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of track and seal products across residential and commercial properties.

It’s important to examine how conventional door systems impact occupants in small living spaces. The traditional hinged door that swings open and closed is common, although they take up significant floor space. They can pose a safety risk (to occupants and interior damage) and if not maintained, can become stiff and difficult to operate.

“For the ideal solution, designers should opt for a track system such as Cowdroy’s Sliding Barn Door, Triumph Sliding Door or Overlay Bi-Fold Door,” advised Mr Doyle. Since 1980, Cowdroy has been the pioneer of the most innovative track and seal products in Australia. delivering high quality, and long-lasting solutions for the multi-residential sector.

Sliding Barn Door Track System

Ideal for internal applications on timber doors including timber-framed glass doors, with a matte black finish for that industrial look. The Sliding Barn Door Track System has an outstanding feature – a two-piece jigsaw-join track – making up a two-metre overall length. In addition, there’s an optional track extension kit with a length of 1.2 metres to cater for wider doors.

Triumph Sliding Door Track System

This system delivers a high-quality door solution available in two configurations – wall mount or top mount rack. With its sleek, streamlined and contemporary design, the Triumph system features a lubricated slimline nylon door guide that results in smooth, quiet operation.

This advanced door solution also includes four nylon tyred wheels and a fully sealed ZZ ball bearing carriage. This is incorporated into a wrap-around track with an anti-bounce end stop. Maximum operational comfort, easy access and sophisticated design combine to deliver the ideal space-saving residential door system.

Overlay Bi-Fold Door Track System

With a focus on subtlety and performance, the Overlay Bi-Fold Door Track System has been specifically designed for wardrobe/large cupboard doors, pantries, closets and concealed rooms. Featuring a compact and sturdy construction with double wheel assemblies, this folding door system can support door leaves up to 25kg in weight. Dual side rollers prevent doors from skipping off the track and have been cycle tested to 15,000 cycles. This ensures a product that delivers long-lasting, high-quality performance and peace of mind.

The Overlay system provides significant design versatility. This makes it suitable for full timber, timber-framed and aluminium framed doors. It also incorporates reversible components for left and right-hand openings.

Robemaker

When it comes to wardrobes and space-saving, the Robemaker is an advanced wardrobe solution with a sleek, streamlined finish. Designed for two, three and four-door wardrobe applications, the Robemaker system includes fully integrated componentry. As well as a patented bottom track that eliminates the need for concealed wheels and unattractive track fixing screws.

The Robemaker system is customisable with slimline aluminium extrusions that are available in gloss white and clear anodised finishes. This solution is also compatible with an optional soft-close adaptor kit.

For further information visit www.cowdroy.com.au

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