Why does my sliding pocket door rumble when I use it?
One of the most common problems we hear about sliding pocket doors is the fact that they rumble, especially after a few years of use. So, if your sliding pocket door is rumbling, how do you fix it?
- There is dirt inside the track
Clean #1
The most common cause for a sliding door rumbling is the track get’s dirt or dust inside. To prevent this from happening, once you have fit the track to the system, wipe the running track out with a wipe or damp cloth to get rid of the dirt and any dust that may have got inside the track from the installation.
Use a grime wipe or something similar but a damp cloth or paper towel also does the trick.
Clean #2
Secondly, just before you install the door, give the running track another wipe. Often, there is a period of time between installing the track and installing the sliding door.
Ensuring a clean running track will solve the most common cause of a pocket door rumbling and prevent your sliding door from reverberating. This is essential for contractor to make sure that installers take the required steps to clean the track whilst installing the sliding door to prevent long-term annoyances. Managing Director at Engima Pocket Doors, Hans Purdom, spoke about how cleaning the running track can prevent a sliding door from rumbling.
2. Selecting a door that has been performance tested
If you have taken the necessary steps to prevent your pocket door from rumbling my ensuring the running track is clean and dirt free before installation, the reason your sliding door could be rumbling is due to durability.
When procuring a pocket door, choose a sliding doorset that has been performance tested, like the Enigma Pocket Doors, that are tested to 100k open close cycles and built to support 140kg.
By procuring sliding doorsets that have performance testing and certification will give you peace of mind that your pocket doors are built to last the lifetime of the development.
3. Check for any damage
Enigma Pocket Doors have been built with durability as a major factor in the product design but not all sliding doorsets have undergone the same rigorous durability testing. By regularly checking your sliding doorsets as part of a maintenance service, you can check for any damage to the pocket doors and any dirt within the track that may need cleaning out.
When procuring a pocket door, opt for a doorset that is easy to install and maintain to help reduce the risk of a rumbling door at your development.
If you have any questions on how to fix your rumbling pocket door or have concerns over procuring a sliding door, speak to us today! We have extensive experience in providing pocket doors that maximise space, whilst achieving a beautiful contemporary interior for high-rise residential developments and hotels. Contact us today.
Call 02038800339
Email support@enigmapocketdoors.com