Schweiss Bifold Liftstrap Doors Have Captured the Designer Door World

by Marcy Marro | August 2, 2021 12:00 am

Ask any Schweiss Designer Door owner: Chances are very good that they’ll say purchasing a Schweiss bifold liftstrap door was one of the best investments they ever made. Schweiss Doors has been an industry leader for over 40 years and has been applauded for its many design improvements over that time span.

The Superstructure Triple Leg Stand-Alone Door design option newly offered by Schweiss Doors is the only one of its kind. This trailblazing tripod leg design transfers the door weight to the footings that support both Schweiss Door models, eliminating the need for additional side columns from the building manufacturer—a real cost saver that significantly reduces building costs.

Designer doors are all about versatility, offering many choices of decorative door coverings that can be clad on the exterior or interior of the door to blend in with adjacent walls or buildings. You have the option to choose from glass, metal siding, decorative wood, translucent panels, custom windows, vinyl siding, stucco and more to give your door its own unique style.

These custom-made doors have all-steel framing that can support the weight of metal, wood, glass or even walk-through doors and windows. Schweiss bifold doors have been creatively disguised on residential RV garage door applications to sidestep zoning regulations where the bottom half looks like a regular garage door and the top is covered with siding to match the rest of the home—so what appears to be an 8-foot-tall door, is actually a 16-foot-tall door.

Architects and contractors from coast-to-coast, Canada and overseas look to Schweiss Designer Doors for structural integrity that also provides strong security, ease and simplicity of operation with a nice clean look. As one architect said, “If a world-class architect specifies Schweiss, it must be for a good reason!”

Schweiss door aesthetics are one factor, but what really matters is quality of construction and door longevity with reliable efficient performance and service after the sale for years to come. Schweiss patented liftstrap doors operate fast and quietly and they seal and lock-in tight to your building in all types of weather.

Bifold doors are installed above the building header, resulting in no loss of valuable headroom. It lifts from the bottom, folds outside the building at the middle putting less stress on the building. Because the bottom of the door stays within the doorframe, less room is needed outside of the door enabling you to park closer during opening and closing. When in the fully open position a slight slop allows for proper drainage. A detailed set of easy-to-follow instructions is provided for anyone wanting to save money by installing their own door.

Customers appreciate the built-in safety features. Schweiss can also provide liftstrap conversions, photo eye sensors, warning horns and lights, remote openers, keyless lock entry and backup systems in case of power outages.

Schweiss has long been known for its design flexibility. Every Schweiss door is custom-made; there are no restrictions or size limitations. An experienced Schweiss design team will work with architects, contractors, dealers and building suppliers to make sure the door you order will precisely fit your clear opening.

Schweiss will answer your questions and provide AutoCAD shop drawings, door weights, loadings, hinge locations, specs and fine details. All doors carry two-year warranties and liftstraps are guaranteed for 10 years.

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Pat Schmidt is the feature and technical writer for Hector, Minn.-based Schweiss Doors. For more information, visit www.bifold.com[1].

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