Bi-Fold Door Restrictor

[eltax91]

Hello all, looking for a bit of help

We have a 3-panel bi-fold door. with one end opening outwards in the traditional way, which can then fold back 180 degrees and allow the bi-fold to open fully as normal.

Problem is, we've recently acquired a canine friend and so wedging the door partially open has become a nice to have. I ideally don't want the full effect of the outside wind so don't want to open the door fully, but similarly it would be nice to allow the door to open 30-45 degrees or so and be fixed in place, so I don't have to get up from my desk mid call, everytime the puppy wants outside!!

Is there such a device that'll let the door open slightly and lock in place, which i can then disengage when i want to fully open the door/ use the full opening of the bi fold?

Thanks

[dickymint]

eltax91 said:

Hello all, looking for a bit of help

We have a 3-panel bi-fold door. with one end opening outwards in the traditional way, which can then fold back 180 degrees and allow the bi-fold to open fully as normal.

Problem is, we've recently acquired a canine friend and so wedging the door partially open has become a nice to have. I ideally don't want the full effect of the outside wind so don't want to open the door fully, but similarly it would be nice to allow the door to open 30-45 degrees or so and be fixed in place, so I don't have to get up from my desk mid call, everytime the puppy wants outside!!

Is there such a device that'll let the door open slightly and lock in place, which i can then disengage when i want to fully open the door/ use the full opening of the bi fold?

Thanks

Bookmarked as we need exactly the same

[Zetec-S]

We had the same problem. My initial solution was a rubber door stop wedge screwed to a block of wood to give it enough height, and a piece of rubber matting glued to the bottom of the wooden block to stop it slipping. Worked well but only stopped the door opening, it would still blow shut sometimes in a stronger breeze.

So, I built another door stop and wedged from the other side. Perfect, held the door open at the exact angle you wanted.

I'd offer to take a photo of my solution, unfortunately I didn't account for our youngest dog being a bit of a dick and chewing them to pieces when I wasn't looking

So following this thread as well in the hopes for something better

[dickymint]

Just found this that is easy enough to make and play around with..................

https://nwco.co.uk/products/door-stop-with-a-slot-...


Stuff paying 120 quid though

[Gixer968CS]

https://nwco.co.uk/products/door-stop-with-a-slot-...

[x type]

Door restrictor any good ?

https://www.toolstation.com/door-restrictor/p87548...

[andyxxx]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EYCFSJ-Barrel-Stainless-T...

[addey]

We have the exact same issue and usually resort to either using the patio chairs, or a couple of kettlebells (weights) to prop the door open. Have never even thought of looking for a proper solution! Those slotted blocks look ideal but not at £120!!

[eltax91]

Thanks all. Slotted block seems ideal to me too! And it’s portable to the other doors

Guess who’s got a bit of leftover chunky oak worktop from a kitchen refit years ago.