🚪Building and installing sliding barn doors can be a challenging but rewarding project.
🌲Preserving the wood with shou sugi ban not only protects it but also enhances its appearance.
💪Installing heavy barn doors requires extra support and help from others.
🛠️Choosing the right hardware, including tracks, handles, latches, and roller stops, is essential for smooth operation.
🔨Using tongue and groove boards and angle iron for reinforcement ensures durability and a clean, finished look.
How much do the sliding barn doors weigh?
—The sliding barn doors weigh between 250 and 300 pounds.
What is shou sugi ban?
—Shou sugi ban is a Japanese technique of preserving wood by charring its surface.
Do the barn doors slide smoothly on the tracks?
—Yes, the doors slide smoothly on the black tracks.
What additional hardware is required for installation?
—Handles, latches, and roller stops are necessary for proper installation.
What materials are used for reinforcement?
—Tongue and groove boards and angle iron are used for reinforcement.
00:00We begin by preparing for a day of building and installing sliding barn doors in our barn.
08:08Using the shou sugi ban technique, we burn the wood for both protection and added aesthetic appeal.
15:59The heavy doors are carefully lifted and aligned with the tracks.
26:22We install additional hardware, including handles, latches, and roller stops, for functionality and convenience.
28:49The finished doors look impressive and function smoothly as they slide on the tracks.
