Big doors

Moving glass wall systems

More than just oversized sliding glass doors, our moving glass wall systems create spectacular spaces for relaxing, entertaining or just being. Start by framing your view, then simply open the glass that separates you from it.

Learn how to embrace your outside and a healthy home with Architectural Collection Big Doors moving glass wall products.

Explore our big doors

Big sliding glass doors

MultiGlide™ Door

andersen multiglide door open to patio area from kitchen

Our oversized sliding glass doors are engineered for smooth and easy operation, giving you design freedom with the performance and innovation you expect from Andersen.

  • Straight stacking or pocketing sliding doors for a perfectly unobstructed view
  • Modern and traditional design
  • Sized for openings up to 50' wide and 10' tall with sliding glass panels up to 60" wide

Exterior Colors

Black
white color swatch option for andersen windows
Dark Bronze
+48

Seamless floor transition

Liftslide door

modern Livingroom with view of open liftslide andersen doors

Our premier moving glass wall door, designed with precision engineering for near effortless operation.

  • Corner or curved designs and custom configurations
  • Straight stacking or pocketing sliding doors for a perfectly unobstructed view
  • Door panels lift onto rollers for nearly effortless motion
  • Monumental panels up to 16' tall and door systems up to 60' wide
  • Complete thermally controlled door systems now available (Info Sheet)
  • Available with Stormwatch protection for coastal areas (Info Sheet)

Exterior Colors

Black
Dark Bronze
colony white color swatch option for andersen windows
+48

Unique opening architectures

Pivot door

view of wooden exterior entryway with andersen pivot door

Designed for a singularly sleek, modern look. Instead of swinging on a hinge, these glass doors rotate on a precision engineered pivot. Perfect for true design lovers — make a statement with a pivot front door.

  • A modern, sleek style for a different look (Info Sheet)
  • Huge heights as tall as 16', widths over 9' (dependent upon material and height)
  • A practically unblemished threshold
  • Available with Stormwatch protection for coastal areas (Info Sheet)

Exterior Colors

Black
Dark Bronze
colony white color swatch option for andersen windows
+48

Create a stately wall of light

Folding outswing door

Folding Doors

A different approach to removing the lines between indoors and out. When open, these moving glass walls fold up to beautifully frame your view. When closed, they create a stately wall of light.

  • Up to 10' tall and 48' wide
  • Top hung system allows for easy operation
  • Doors can open from left, right or center
  • Contemporary panel widths up to 48” wide
  • Available with Stormwatch protection for coastal areas (Info Sheet)

Exterior Colors

Black
white color swatch option for andersen windows
Dark Bronze
+48

Maximize large openings

Beefy bifold door

Beefy Bifold

Our exterior bifold doors maximize large openings with a robust designed hardware system that supports large panels without sacrificing ease of operation.

  • Up to 40' wide and 13' 6" tall, with panels up to 5' wide
  • Wood, aluminum or aluminum wood-clad construction
  • Center-pivoting design with internal shoot-bolt locking hardware

Exterior Colors

Black
terratone color swatch option for andersen windows
white color swatch option for andersen windows
+47

ANDERSEN ALUMINUM

Multi-slide door

pool home with andersen aluminum multi-slide door
  • Panel profile matches the Andersen Aluminum Sliding Door
  • Thermally improved option for increased energy efficiency
  • Sleek hardware design allows panels to be stacked, creating a wide-open view

Exterior Colors

black anodized color swatch for e-series andersen doors
Dark Bronze
Black
+5

ANDERSEN ALUMINUM

Pivot door

Pivot door
  • Built to fit large one-panel openings up to 12' tall and 5' wide
  • Available in non-thermally broken frame and panel
  • Sleek hardware design available

Exterior Colors

black anodized color swatch for e-series andersen doors
Dark Bronze
Black
+5

Big doors ideas and inspiration

An open Andersen big door with retractable screen facing a deck and oceanside views

Ideas

Retractable screens for Big Doors make indoor/outdoor living even better

Enjoy the views and fresh breezes — without the pests! 
Kid in front of gliding patio door coloring, Inspiration for Moms Patio Door 200 Series Blinds in Glass

Projects

Patio door refresh

From the door material to the blinds protection between panes of glass, this door was the perfect upgrade to make indoor outdoor living more achievable and hassle-free. 
A dog lays on the deck outside an open bi-folding door built into the back of a ranch home.

Tips

Sliding glass doors vs. bi-folding doors: How to decide between them

Wondering which one is right for your patio? We’ll walk you through five questions meant to help you figure it out.

Start pricing out your project

Open up a wall

If you're up for a bigger renovation, start thinking outside the box (or more specifically, outside your walls). See how designer Michelle Adams transformed her urban Midwest home into an airy California-like retreat by knocking out a wall and adding a Big Door and deck.

Products to consider: MultiGlide™ Door, Folding Outswing Door

Explore the endless possibilities and add even more living space to your home.

Michelle McAdams home renovation project, after inserting Andersen big doors.
AfterBefore

Materials

MultiGlide™ door

Blurring the line between inside and out

Aluminum-clad wood; all-aluminum

Folding outswing door

Bring the outside in and the inside out

Aluminum-clad wood*

Liftslide door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle

Aluminum-clad wood*; aluminum-clad wood; all-aluminum; all-wood

Bifold door

Opening a space to the outdoors effortlessly

Aluminum-clad wood; all-aluminum; all-wood

Maximum door size

MultiGlide™ door

Blurring the line between inside and out

50' x 10'

Folding outswing door

Bring the outside in and the inside out

48' x 10'

Liftslide door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle

60' x 16'

Bifold door

Opening a space to the outdoors effortlessly

40' x 13.5'

Maximum panel width

MultiGlide™ door

Blurring the line between inside and out

60"

Folding outswing door

Bring the outside in and the inside out

48" (Contemporary) or 39" (Traditional)

Liftslide door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle

168"

Bifold door

Opening a space to the outdoors effortlessly

60"

Minimum panel height

MultiGlide™ door

Blurring the line between inside and out

47.5"

Folding outswing door

Bring the outside in and the inside out

36.25"

Liftslide door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle

36"

Bifold door

Opening a space to the outdoors effortlessly

36"

Configurations

MultiGlide™ door

Blurring the line between inside and out

Stacking; pocketing; pass-through

Folding outswing door

Bring the outside in and the inside out

Folding outswing; pass-through

Liftslide door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle

Stacking; pocketing; curved & corner; barn door; pass-through

Bifold door

Opening a space to the outdoors effortlessly

Folding outswing; folding inswing

Big doors brochure

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