Folding Windows
Open Up Your Space with ActivWall
An ActivWall Folding Window is a high-performance, multi-panel, fold-and-slide window system designed to open up large spans of wall in both commercial and residential installations. When open, panels fold and stack to the side to create a wide, unobstructed opening. When closed, the system seals against the weather, locks securely, and provides insulation.
Engineered for weather resistance and structural performance, ActivWall’s Folding Windows are either top-hung or counter-mounted using proprietary motion hardware. Adjustable hinges allow fine adjustments between panels to ensure smooth operation and a tight weather seal.
Whether used for a restaurant’s bar, a kitchen’s serving window, or a sunroom divider, Folding Windows bring style, durability, and versatility.
Why Choose an ActivWall Folding Window?
- Fully Customizable
- Energy-Efficient Design
- Hardware Included
- Commercial Grade Durability & Weather Resistance
- Multiple Structural Sill Options Available
- Impact Tested for Safety in Hurricane Zones
- Retractable Screens Available
- Backed by a 10-year Residential or 2-Year Commercial Warranty
Combo and Corner Units Available
Our Folding Windows can be customized with combo units that integrate both windows and doors into a single system, and we also offer open-corner designs that create a dramatic, unobstructed transition between spaces.
Want to discover more? Schedule a free consultation to learn more about ActivWall Folding Windows and how they can enhance your space, or plan to visit a showroom to experience ActivWall in person.
Ready to Customize Your Folding Window?
If you’re ready to plan your Folding Window, here’s how we guide you through selecting the right specs. Each unit is built to order, to your dimensions and preferences.
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.
1. Select your System
ActivWall Folding Windows, are available in four frame systems, depending on whether the unit will be used in an interior or exterior setting.
Exterior Use
- Thermally Broken Aluminum (standard): Frame components provide strength, durability, and flexibility for unique design possibilities. Each unit gets commercial-grade aluminum, even in residential settings. This standard system features thermal breaks for maximum energy efficiency.
- Wood-Clad Aluminum: This system combines the warmth and beauty of wood on the interior with the strength and low maintenance of thermally broken aluminum on the exterior. Combining various wood species on the inside with aluminum finishes on the outside makes design possibilities virtually limitless. The modified aluminum profile accepts a snap-in wood component that can be painted or stained according to the customer’s preference.
Interior Use
- Aluminum: This aluminum system offers the same high-quality frame material as our standard system without thermal breaks. This option is best suited for interior room dividers or other environments that don’t require climate control or insulation.
- Wood (interior applications only): The ActivWall wood system uses real hardwood and softwood profiles, not veneered wood. It features precisely engineered stiles and rails for stability, along with an aluminum spline system and adjustable hinges for added strength. Carefully selected solid wood materials on the outside are combined with an engineered core to form a highly stable system that resists wood’s natural tendency to expand, contract, and warp.
2. Select your Size
Each ActivWall Folding Window is custom-designed for your unique space. Sizes start at 5′ wide and 3′ high. For wide openings, choose to have multiple smaller units or one continuous opening up to 40′ wide.
How to Measure:
The width of the “rough opening” is the measurement used – from stud to stud. For the height, the measurement begins at the header and runs to the bottom of the sill channel (or the countertop if no sill is chosen). If there is currently another window in place, the inside measurements of the current window frame (not the glass) will typically work, although be sure to speak to your ActivWall sales rep about this – images of the opening may be needed to determine the correct measurements.
3. Select your Structural Design & Configuration
ActivWall Folding Windows can be made as a single panel or with horizontal or vertical mullions for added style. They can be made with your choice of an in-swing or out-swing configuration, and center-fold and paired panel configurations are also available.
Configurations for each of our folding products are named from the inside looking out, based on the number of panels that fold to the left (L) and right (R).
Some examples are shown below. Note: Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) options are covered under Glazing.
Four Panel Bi-Parting 2L-2R with SDLs and GBGs
Dual-Tone, Three Panel Out-Swing 3R with SDLs and GBGs
Six Panel Out-Swing 3L-3R
Three Panel Out-Swing 3L
4. Select your Sill
We offer five structural sill options for the ActivWall Folding Window. Additional information regarding the benefits of each sill option is available here.
5. Select your Glazing Options
The aesthetic of your space is important. Our relationship with several trusted vendors enables us to offer a wide variety of glazing options, and the possibilities are nearly limitless.
Our Insulated Dual-Pane Low-E Argon-Filled Glass comes standard, offering superior thermal efficiency and comfort, crafted to meet the highest standards of modern living. For interior installations where energy efficiency is not a priority, we also offer single-pane glass, providing elegant simplicity for spaces such as sunrooms, offices, and partitions.
For those who desire an elevated level of personalization or performance, we offer premium glass enhancements, including:
- Tinted Glass
- Frosted Glass – Designed for privacy. It can also be used as a writable dry-erase surface.
- Textured Glass
- Printed Glass – Whether it’s a monogram, logo, house number, or a custom design, this option makes a statement uniquely yours.
- Bird-Resistant Glass – This option combines safety with sustainability, reducing bird collisions while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
- Impact-Resistant Glass – Engineered for strength and peace of mind in coastal or hurricane-prone regions.
- Simulated Divided Lites (SDL) – narrow metal grids on the outside of the glass mimic the look of traditional divided light windows.
- Grille Between Glass (GBG) – narrow metal grids sandwiched between two layers of glass.
No matter your style or setting, our glass options are more than a material choice; they’re reflections of taste, innovation, and intention.
6. Select your Handles and Add-Ons
ActivWall Folding Windows come with standard multi-point keyed mortise locks for operable swing doors, ensuring optimal security, and shootbolt locking for intermediate panels. Handles can be finished in the same color as your frame or in a contrasting color for added interest.
You can also customize your Folding Window with the following add-ons.
- Additional Fixed Panels
- Retractable Screens
- Custodial Locks
- Interchangeable-Core Mortise Locks
7. Select your Finish
Standard finishes of white, black, and dark bronze are available at no additional charge. Depending on your frame style chosen, ActivWall products can be customized with various other powder coat, anodized, simulated wood-grain, and wood-clad finishes.
Crafted with durable materials, ActivWall Folding Windows are energy efficient, ensuring your space stays comfortable and energy bills remain low. Contact us today for a free quote to enhance your home or business with this stylish solution.
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You’re one step away from a show-stopping Folding Window built just for you. Contact us today for a free quote and let us help you transform your space.
