I want to install a 36 bifold door at the top of a stairway going to the basement.
Bi fold door top of stairs.
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For a door to swing outwards you would need to have a landing at the top of the stairs.
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A bifold door was installed but in reverse so that it hinges over the top step.
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It s a long way down that flight of stairs.
How to install a door at the top of the stairs.
A door swinging over the stairs will not meet residential building codes.
Conclusion landing is not needed.
I had not seen this before and am mainly concerned for anyone who leaning on the door might cause it to open and possible injury occur.
On either side of the opening are doorways with casing leading to other rooms.
This allowed for more room in the small entry way.
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The ceiling is on a pitch the degree i have not checked yet.
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Installing bifold door at top of stairs to basement.
You noted the ceiling being a possible issue with doors.
This could occur with a swing out door but not a side shoving bi fold.
It looks like the slope would not accommodate a barn door not enough room to the side before it would run into the ceiling.
The fear s worse when.
The purpose or intent of needing one should be examined if no example really exists for a bi fold door.
I am dealing with plaster walls.