https://anotepad.com/notes/r48353qb https://therkildsen-wu-3.mdwrite.net/10-unexpected-bifold-door-glass-replacement-cost-tips-1729651719 Bi Folding Door Repair Tips Bi-fold doors are an excellent method of connecting your indoors and outdoor. They are perfect for letting the sun and fresh air in, but they need to be maintained in a timely manner to avoid damage. There are a variety of common issues you might face with your bifold door. Fortunately, they are usually simple to fix. Cracked Pivot Pins If you've recently added carpeting or changed flooring material in your home, you could be noticing that your bi-folding doors scrape at the bottom. This is an easy fix. The first step is removing the screw from the bracket on the bottom and moving it horizontally. Then, you need to adjust the pivot pin. This will raise the door and stop it from scraping against the floor. If the door is still scraping on the floor, then you'll need to loosen and slide the screw in the top bracket. Another common problem with bifold closets is that the corner of the door continues to slide off the track. This is often caused by a broken or loose pivot pin. You can either use a drill to enlarge the hole, or use wood glue to fix the crack. If you choose to apply glue, make sure you moisten the area first before you apply it to both sides of the crack. This will give it more strength and stop the crack from happening again. Usually, the crack at the pivot point is caused by the stress being put on the pin in a high stress area. This can result in back tension, which eventually cracks or delaminates the thin wood frame of the door. It's often not noticeable when you look at the door from outside. It is crucial to begin with a pivot pin that's solid and secure, as this is the place where the hinge system is the most stressed. Save the original cover of your pivot pin and find an industrial machine shop that can duplicate the dimensions. You could also save a damaged pin by drilling out the da