Framing Systems
Designed for folding doors and windows, Centor’s framing systems combine bifold hardware with heads, jambs, sills and built-in fly screens.
Manufactured in wood, Centor framing provides a unique system for joiners panels to be incorporated with. The built-in insect screen retracts into the system’s frame when not in use. It can be drawn across the opening from any height on the stile, and with no crude spring loading to fight against the screen remains firmly in any chosen position across the opening.
Allowing homeowners to enjoy fresh air, the durable insect mesh is sheer with no pleats or lines to detract from the view.
Centor hardware was utilised in the first tracked folding door system to be certified under Australian Standard AS2047, which specifies the weather performance required of external windows and sliding doors. Impressive water performance ratings are achievable from both outward and inward opening doors with the system achieving its superior rain and wind resistance in part from the way it allows door panels to close snugly against rubber weather seals. A floating wall pivot is used to control door stile deflection and bowing on tall doors caused by wind loads or climatic conditions.
Centor’s unique, retractable light-filtering and block-out shades are available in a choice of three stylish patterns and a range of colors to suit every home.
The shades also enhance the thermal properties of the door. When drawn across the opening, independent tests show a blackout shade improves the Uw value by 17%.
