Patio Doors

Multi-Slide & Folding Doors

Multi-slide, lift-and-slide and folding doors turn a wall of glass into an opening, so the living room and the patio become one space. With East Bay weather, it’s the upgrade that changes how you use your home most of the year.

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How They Work

A Wall That Opens

A multi-slide door has several large panels that slide past each other and stack to one side, or disappear into a pocket in the wall. A lift-and-slide version lifts each heavy panel off its seal so it glides easily, then lowers it to seal tight. A folding, or bi-fold, door has panels that hinge together and fold like an accordion to one side.

These are big, heavy systems, so the opening, the header above it and the floor below all have to be right. That’s why we look at the structure first and plan the job around it.

Terrace opened to a dining room with multi-slide doors
Pros and Cons

Is a Glass Wall Right for You?

The honest trade-offs, from the crew that installs them.

Why people choose them

  • ✓Opens most or all of the wall
  • ✓Indoor-outdoor living for most of the year
  • ✓Huge glass area when closed
  • ✓Stacking, pocket and folding options
  • ✓Big impact on how a home feels and sells

Worth knowing

  • •Often needs a new header or structural work
  • •Highest cost of the patio door options
  • •Longer lead times for large custom panels
East Bay Homes

Where Glass Walls Work Best in East Bay Homes

Where we recommend them most.

Great rooms opening to a pool in Danville or AlamoPool and patio living
Hillside homes with a deck and a viewOrinda, Lafayette, Moraga
Remodels already opening up the back wallStructure gets done once
Covered patios and outdoor kitchensUse them most of the year
Modern homesSlim frames, big panels
Replacing a pair of old slidersOne wide opening

See how we approach homes in Danville, Alamo, Orinda, Lafayette.

Brands We Install

Glass Wall Systems From the Brands We Install

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Milgard VX350 vinyl and AX450 and AX650 aluminum glass walls that stack, pocket or fold. Milgard options → Windsor Pinnacle lift-and-slide, multi-slide and bi-fold doors. Windsor options →
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Common Questions

Multi-Slide and Folding Door FAQ

Straight answers from the people who install them.

Multi-slides have fewer, larger panels and a cleaner look when closed. Folding doors open the full width but leave the folded panels visible. We’ll show you both for your opening.
Often, yes. A wide opening needs a properly sized header. We assess the wall at the estimate and include any structural work and permit in the quote.
A system where each panel lifts off its seal to slide easily, then lowers to seal tightly when closed. It makes very large panels easy to move.
With a pocket configuration, yes. It takes more construction, so it’s easiest during a remodel.
Size, material, panel count, glass and hardware all change the price, and so does any structural work on the opening. We measure first, then give you a fair, detailed written quote for free, and the quote is the price you pay.

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Get a Free Quote on a Glass Wall Door

Tell us about the opening and how you use it. Alex or Leon will measure, help you choose the door, brand and glass, and send a fair written quote. We usually reply within 48 hours.

  • Free, no-pressure estimates
  • Our own crew, no subcontractors
  • 5.0 on Google, 28 reviews
  • 4-year workmanship warranty

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