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minimum width of a sliding barn door

10 years ago
Hello, do you know the width of these doors? I am trying to do a narrow sliding barn door (to open from the center) but wonder if there is a minimum width that you would suggest
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    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    The Doors shown here are 2' wide the smallest that we have done for a bi-slide is 1'-6" which worked for a 3' rough opening, the opening was cased so it worked out well, as you know the key is to have enough headroom to slide both sides! and of course you will have to have the slide bar modified!

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