Multi-slide doors
Multi-slide doors turn a wall into an opening. Each panel runs on its own track and slides behind the next, stacking at the side or disappearing into a pocket built in the wall.
How it works
Each panel has its own track. When you open the door, the panels nest behind one another. In a stacking system the stack stays visible at one end. In a pocketing system the panels slide into a cavity inside the wall and the opening is completely clear.
Panels can open from one side, from both sides, or meet at a corner with no post. Because each panel is a large piece of glass with fewer frames, the view when closed is cleaner than a folding door.
Pocketing needs wall depth and framing planned from the start, so it's easiest on new construction and major remodels.
What we check on every install
- Pocket framingThe wall cavity is framed straight and deep enough, with access for service later.
- Track level and straightEvery track runs level for the full length including the pocket.
- Header over a long spanLong openings need a stiff header so panels don't bind as the house settles.
- Drainage at the sillMulti-track sills need planned drainage and a full-length pan.
- Panel stops and interlocksAdjusted so panels pull each other along and seal where they meet.
Questions we hear
Can a pocket be added to an existing wall?
Sometimes, if the wall isn't structural or carrying utilities where the pocket goes. It usually means opening the wall and reframing, so we look at it on site.
How many panels do I need?
It depends on the width and the maximum panel size for the product. The opening planner on our home page gives a rough count.
Are multi-slides secure?
Quality systems use multi-point locks on the operating panel and interlocks between panels.
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