FOR CENTURIES, BARNS HAVE USED SLIDING DOORS because they provide stability and save space. The iconic “X” or diagonal bracing you see on barn doors is what helps make the doors strong and hold sturdy against harsh winds. Barns need large doors in order to accommodate animals and machinery, but a swinging door sometimes takes up too much surface area, and can slam in the wind. Sliding doors avoid these problems. Only in the last few years have sliding barn doors become popular as an interior feature. They’re easy to install and allow you to effortlessly incorporate farmhouse style into your home without compromising on utility.
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PURCHASE A PRIVACY LOCK IF YOU’RE INSTALLING A BEDROOM OR BATHROOM DOOR. MANY SLIDING BARN DOORS DON’T COME WITH THIS FEATURE, BUT IT’S AFFORDABLE, EASY TO SET UP AND CONVENIENT.
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