Technical Info

Ready to order your Estrada barn door system? Our technical information provides installation guidelines and calculators to help you complete your order with confidence.

Recommended track length

When calculating track length, a general rule of thumb is to calculate twice your door width. However, this measurement usually ends up slightly longer than required. Use our track length calculator to determine which track size is best suited for your door.

Note: This calculation is specific to Estrada Systems only.

Track joiners

Estrada stocks a range of track lengths depending on your requirements, and the above recommendation is a good guide. Selecting a track that is significantly too short or long may result in Soft Close kits that must be modified to fit.

Track lengths above 2.4m are manufactured in two sections. A hidden joiner plate is secured behind the track creating a clean and minimal join.

Clearance spacers

Adequate clearance on any sliding door is crucial. You can use our Clearance Spacer kits to increase the clearance, ensuring your door can slide past any light switches, architrave, skirting, or other items protruding from the wall.

Clearance will differ between each installation based on your door style, door thickness, and skirting or architrave dimensions.

Use the calculator below to determine the correct size Clearance Spacer Kit.
Recommended Clearance: 10mm (Minimum: 8mm)

Note: This calculation is specific to Estrada Systems only. Spoke Rollers have a narrow profile so standard clearance is less than Flat & Curve Rollers.

GIB inserts

We recommend GIB Inserts for doors over 50kg. These will eliminate sagging of the track system over time due to compression of the plasterboard. GIB inserts are available for standard 10mm plasterboard and thicker, less commonly used 13mm plasterboard.

GIB inserts are fitted into the plasterboard behind each standoff. Simply drill out a piece of plasterboard using a 35mm spade bit (sold separately).

Contact us for more information.