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Bifold Door Configurations

Views of installed bifold doors

Bifold Door Configurations

The diagram below shows common OUTSWING bifold door configurations. Due to the nearly limitless configurations available, if you have any questions please reach out to us at info@parrettwindows.com for guidance.

See Below for descriptions of these hardware systems for popular panel configurations and see “Bifold Hardware Information” for hardware styles and finishes. 
 

  "3L - 1R" Outswing Bifold Configuration

explanation of bifold door function and operation  
This unit features multipoint locking hardware on only the active sash (A), with manual flushbolts on the semi-active sash (B). This allows the multipoint locking handle equipped sash (A) to function independently as seen in “Function #1”, similar to a single swing door. The semi-active panel can then also be opened, similar to a French door as seen in “Function #2”. Lastly, the remaining two panels with manual flushbolts can be slid down for full opening as seen in “Function #3”. Note that dual multipoint handles are available as shown in the 3L-3R Inswing Door (reference lower right bottom of page).
 

  "4 Left" Outswing Bifold Configuration

explanation of bifold door function and operation  
This unit does not have multipoint locking hardware due to the panel configuration (all sashes are fully hinged into unit tracks). This unit will require the flushbolts in sash (A) to be retracted prior to unit opening. In this case, the unit can be operated with two sashes collapsed as seen in “Function #1.” Then by retracting the flushbolts in sash (C), the sashes can then be fully collapsed to provide a full unit opening as seen in “Function #2”.
 

"3 Left" Outswing Bifold

explanation of bifold door function and operation  
This unit functions similar to the “3L-1R” unit on this page. Sash (A) can be operated independently. To collapse the other two sashes, the flushbolts on sash (C) must be retracted.

Bifold doors can be ordered with or without a handle to the unit exterior depending on your needs for accessibility and security.
 

"3L - 3R" Inswing Bifold Door

explanation of bifold door function and operation  
Inswing unit function is basically identical to outswing bifolds. As seen in this photo, both center panels can be opened without the need to collapse the next two panels on each side. The ACTIVE panel can be operated totally independently.

Bifold window and door units are very similar in overall unit operation.