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I wish to hang a top suspension patio bifold door system from a 100mm x 100mm cedar beam supported at both ends by 100mm x 100mm uprights. The weight of the door system is 110Kg and the beam span is 3760mm. The door system will be suspended in an aluminium rail attached to a timber backing, all to be fixed to the beam. The door will have 5 folding sections. Will the beam support that weight?
The design and fitting instructions for the door system can be found at this link:

http://www.creativedoors.co.uk/pdfs/openvu_classic_folding_sliding_doors/NNV_46_T12-v2.pdf

I have some reasonably detailed photos of the property and area for the door system. Is it possible to email these for reference?
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Simon

Submitted: 11 years ago.Category: Structural Engineering

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No, a 100mm x 100mm beam is not even close to supporting that load

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You would need a 100mm x 175mm beam as a minimum

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