Bi-folding Door Configuration Options

Browse our bi-fold door configurations to find the perfect solution that matches your style and space.

Aspect Windows offer various bi-fold door configurations. Bi-fold doors are a versatile solution that allows you to choose the configuration that best suits your style.

The space you have available to you within your home or renovation project will influence the number of panels you choose for your bi-fold door, and how you choose to use them.

Bi-fold door configurations options include:

  • The number of door panels.
  • The direction the doors open.
  • Whether all panels open the same way or not.
  • A master door, configured so one door panel operates independently to act as a master door. This independent panel can then be treated as a conventional back door, allowing you to go in and out without fully opening the bi-fold.
  • Inward or outward opening panels; this is usually space-dependent. Most people choose an outward opening configuration, due to having more space outside, as well as ensuring the doors don’t drip inside if opened after it has rained.
  • Open corner configurations are also available.
  • Thresholds – low thresholds, weathered or non-weathered

2 panel bi-fold door configuration

A stylish and unique solution to replace French doors.

3 panel bi-fold door configuration

With a master door, and all doors opening out the same way. A popular choice for many homes.

4 panel bi-folding door set – 3+1 bi-fold door configuration

Configured with a master door opening out to the left and 3 panels opening out to the right.

4 panel bi-fold door configuration

4 panels opening out to the right with no master door.

View Origin’s advice on door sets with an even number of panels here.

5 panel bi-fold door configuration

Configured with a master door opening out, with all panels opening in the same direction.

5 panel bi-folding door set – 4+1 bi-fold door configuration

Configured so that the master door opens to the left, with the other four panels stacking to the right.

5 panel bi-folding door set – 2+3 bi-fold door configuration

The 2+3 configuration means two doors slide to the left and three doors slide to the right, giving an element of symmetry, with a master door which can be used year round.

6 panel bi-folding door set – 3+3 bi-fold door configuration

A six door, opening out configuration, with a master door to the middle and three doors sliding right and three doors sliding left.

7 panel bi-fold door configuration

With an opening out master door, and all seven panels opening in the same direction.

6 panel corner opening bi-folding door set – 3+3 bi-fold door configuration

Opening the entire corner of a room, this 3 + 3 configuration opens the room to the garden with no boundaries.

How to Achieve a Flush Threshold for Bi-fold Doors

Looking to achieve a flush threshold? Explore the difference between a weathered threshold and a non-weathered threshold and the key to getting a flush threshold without putting your home at risk of leaks and drafts.

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