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Whether you are looking to open up your living space to the outdoors or expand the capabilities of your business, ActivWall Horizontal Folding Doors are a high-quality American made solution.
The ActivWall Operable Wall System is a commercial grade, aluminum door and window system designed for large openings. The system features glazed panels that can be opened and closed to connect interior and exterior living spaces.
Designed for weather resistance and structural performance, ActivWall’s folding doors are either top-hung or floor-mounted using proprietary motion hardware.
• Adjustable hinges allow for fine adjustments between panels to ensure smooth operation and a tight weather seal
• Available in Thermally Broken Aluminum, Wood Clad, or All Wood
• Units are available in a variety of folding configurations with up to 12 panels, and in widths up to 40’ and 12’ tall
• For Residential or Commercial Use
• For Interior or Exterior Applications
• Endless Glazing Options
• Custom Configurations and Finishes
• Customizable Panel Composition
• Integrated Panic Hardware
• Simulated Divided Lites (Grilles)
• Top-Hung or Floor Mounted Systems
• Fixed Glass Panels
• Express Sizes are Available
To create a seamless opening, our folding doors and folding windows can be integrated into the same unit.
ActivWall’s products are extensively tested by an independent lab specializing in architectural testing. Test reports are available upon request detailing Design Pressure, Air & Water, and Uniform Structural Load performance. Unit heights, widths, and folding configurations determine performance levels and individual unit performances may differ compared to the basis of design.
The ActivWall Horizontal Folding Door is available in the following systems:
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When there is not enough structural support in a building’s header to install a top-hung system, we can build floor-mounted systems which support 90% of the unit’s weight at the base.
ActivWall Folding Doors can be designed in a variety of configurations to suit your needs. The diagrams below are examples of some of our configuration options.
More examples are at the bottom of this page. Jump to Section.
A variety of recessed structural sill options are available including raised, saddle, and flush sills to cover a wide range of applications and requirements. Low-profile sills are available for interior-only applications and require minimal trenching for recessed-sill applications.
Use the guide below to select the best sill for your project.
Standard insulated glass is fully-tempered and features Solarban 60 Low-E with argon fill. Single pane, alternative Low-E options, and hurricane resistant impact-rated glazing are available on request.
Ask us about designing custom fixed glass panels to coordinate with your folding door.
Select from a wide variety of standard and premium architectural powder-coated finishes or our selection of standard anodized finishes, all meeting AAMA specifications for longevity and durability. Custom finishes and wood-grain finish options are available on request. We also offer a coastal powder-coat finish for units installed near pools or the ocean.
Standard Powder Coat Finishes
• Classic White
• Satin Black
• Dark Bronze
Visit our Product Customization page for full details on options for finishes, colors, and wood options.
Standard multi-point keyed mortise locks for operable swing doors ensure optimal security, and shootbolt locking for intermediate panels controls operation of the system.
Custodial locking, interchangeable-core mortise locks, and panic-bar assembly options are available for commercial applications.
ActivWall Folding Doors are specialty products that require particular care during installation. Avoid costly mistakes and construction delays by reviewing our AL62 – Installation Guidelines and Product Data.
The examples below are arranged by number of panels and width. Folding configurations are named from the inside looking out, based on the number of panels that fold to the left (L) and right (R). Each photo links to expanded content on that particular project.