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Pocket doors are rare on trams due to the amount of space they take up relative to the vehicles size, and on high-speed trains due to the lowered aerodynamics, but historically were the de facto standard for metros and commuter trains due to their simple design and ability to open quickly. They have
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Installing a pocket door rather than a hinged door can free up an average of ten square feet (0.93 m) of floor space, according to building expert Tim Carter, who considers the pocket door "one of the top ten most overlooked items when many architects and builders plan a home". The doors were
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One downside to pocket doors is hidden parts and hardware, which can make them difficult to replace or repair when something goes wrong. Fixing the problem might require removing the door and trim and opening up the wall.
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