Bifold Door Installation

Bifold Door Installation

Bifold doors are engineered and factory produced to the specifications provided. When installed properly, they will open and close with ease and protect what’s inside. When installing the door, it’s essential to follow the instructions and ensure every step is completed properly. If steps are skipped or overlooked, the bifold door could potentially not work correctly or at all.

Keys to Installation Success

Plan Ahead
Ensure you have the proper tools, equipment and labor to get the job done properly. Download the installation manual and make a plan before getting to work.
Inspect and Verify
Make sure your door opening is ready to accept your new bifold door. It must be square and plumb to prevent popping and other noises
Pre-Load
If installing your bifold door on a pre-engineered building, it’s important to know that these buildings are intended to have a dead load deflection but often do not come from the manufacturer loaded to that limit. Add hoists to the building and door to effectively dead load weight from the hangar to the metal building. This pre-loading will prevent sag and ‘smiling’ of the door in the open position.

Bifold doors are simple and strategic in nature. Take your time when installing it. Think ahead, be safe, and know your limits as an installer.

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Comprehensive Tool List

While some items on this list are interchangeable with similar tools, we strongly recommend that you review this list and have all the items present and ready to use before starting your install.

Standard Hand Tools

Tin Snips
3/4″ Impact Socket
3 lb. Hammer
12-15″ Bessey/C- Clamps/Welder’s Vice Grips (two needed)
Needle Nose Pliers
Standard Pliers
Vice Grip
Crescent Wrench (at least 1 1/4″)
4′ Level
Regular and Phillips Screwdrivers
Grease Gun and Grease
Chalk Line

Power Tools

Electric Impact Driver (corded)
Hammer Drill w/ 1/2″ masonry bit (concrete anchors only)
2″ Coring Bit (cane bolts only)
Cordless Drill (w/ 5/16″ and 7/16″ drives)
Electric Drill (corded w/bit asst. up to 9/16″)
4 1/2″ Grinder with Grinding Wheels, Cutoff Wheels, and a Wire Wheel
Extension cords

Welding Supplies

Welder/Generator with at least 6600 Watts (220V/30 Amp)
1/8″ 7018 Welding Rods or
1/8″ 6011 Welding Rods
Slag Hammer

Other Tools

2 people to help install
15-20′ Log Chain
Come-a-longs with straps
6000 lb. Telescoping Forklift (Doors weigh about 4.75 lbs. / sq. ft. You may need more than one lift for larger doors.)
All Terrain Scissor Lift
Telescopic Ladder
Red oxide primer (Spray Cans)

Safety Equipment

Safety Glasses
Welding Mask
Hearing Protection
Work Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Safety Harness

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