Double Outward-Opening Patio Door

Plan a double-leaf patio door for your own opening

Double-leaf, outward-opening patio door

Outward-swinging patio door in pine or oak, with an aluminium-clad version available, insulated glass, and specified glazing-bar and panel layouts.

Opening action

Outward-opening door leaf

Size selection

Made-to-measure available

Design

Colour and handle options available

Product marking

CE marked

01

Using the door day to day

Opening the door moves both leaves away from the interior. Reserve enough unobstructed exterior space for the full arc of each leaf. An unequal leaf arrangement is also possible when the proposed overall measurement satisfies its sizing rules. Reviewing leaf proportions, travel direction and usable patio space together at the outset makes the configuration easier to plan.

Close each leaf in a controlled motion, then operate the handle as required by the chosen locking arrangement. SPILKA fittings and ASSA hardware with 3-point locking form part of the specification. The handle can be coordinated with the measurements, timber, finish and layout. We can advise which handles are available once you identify the configuration you are considering.

The proportions of the leaves and the area they sweep through affect everyday convenience. Think about traffic between the room and patio, how frequently the doorway will be used, and whether planters, furniture or other objects might block it. These practical details help determine whether the proposed size and arrangement fit the site.

Move each leaf steadily and avoid letting it strike furniture or surrounding construction. Clean visible marks from the frame, glass and handle with mild care products intended for those surfaces. Check that every product used is appropriate for your door’s pine or oak timber, colour finish and, where selected, aluminium cladding.

02

How the door is built and measured

The construction choices are pine, aluminium-clad pine, oak and aluminium-clad oak. For an all-timber door, the outer-frame component measures 105 × 57 mm; the corresponding aluminium-clad component measures 115 × 57 mm. The leaf component is 76 × 78 mm for either construction. All three measurements describe specific parts of the assembly, not the finished door’s overall height, width or depth.

The specified mounting-hole dimension is 14 mm. It is a construction detail, not a basis for calculating the complete door size. Custom sizing is offered, but the building opening, the size placed on the order and the individual component sections each describe something different. Label every figure in your inquiry so its purpose is unmistakable.

An unequal double-leaf arrangement requires an overall size of at least 1080 mm, at which point the inactive leaf starts at 381 mm. As the complete width increases, the leaves scale in a 2:1 proportion, with the narrower leaf accounting for one share. This rule concerns only the asymmetric version. State both the complete required measurement and your request for unequal leaves.

SPILKA fittings and ASSA hardware with 3-point locking are included in the specification. The patio door is CE-marked and comes with a five-year warranty. To define a custom version, provide the required size, pine or oak selection, any aluminium cladding, 2- or 3-pane insulated glass, bar or panel layout, colour and handle choice.

05

Check the opening before specifying the door

A custom patio door should be specified from conditions at the actual installation site. Record its proposed position and the building surfaces that define the opening. Keep the verified structural opening, intended order size and any other project figures under separate labels. Component-section measurements cannot stand in for the complete door dimensions.

Both leaves need an unobstructed arc on the exterior side. Check the proposed sweep for steps, guardrails, walls, posts, planters, furniture and other obstacles, as well as regular routes across the patio or nearby outdoor area. In regions with winter accumulation, allow for snow or ice that could interfere with clearance. Reviewing these site conditions will help determine whether the proposed location and dimensions are practical.

Take extra care when recording dimensions for unequal leaves. The asymmetric arrangement begins at an overall measurement of 1080 mm, with an inactive-leaf starting size of 381 mm. Beyond that point, the division scales at 2:1, treating the narrower leaf as one share. A labelled sketch that identifies indoors, outdoors and adjoining construction can make the site conditions easier to understand.

Describe how the opening meets the wall, floor and neighbouring construction, and note any unusual site details. Mark figures that still require verification as preliminary. Maintaining a clear distinction among the structural opening, order size and component sections will make the initial inquiry easier to assess.

Map the usual movement between indoors and outdoors before finalizing the specification. The outward swing should not unnecessarily interrupt a frequently used path or conflict with the planned patio furnishings. Remember movable seasonal items, including garden furniture and containers. A detailed account of the site helps relate the requested measurements to the way the doorway will be used.

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Coordinating material, colour and layout

Treat colour as its own line item in the door specification. Describe the preferred finish in your inquiry and record the construction separately. This keeps the timber species, aluminium cladding choice and colour clearly distinguished from one another.

Select the species—pine or oak—and state explicitly whether the door should be all timber or aluminium-clad. Clear wording is especially helpful when several doors or companion elements are included in one inquiry. Record the desired colour separately after the construction choice.

Glazing bars determine how the door’s surfaces are visually divided. Leaving them out produces a broader expanse of glass, while successive horizontal divisions form a more pronounced grid. The mixed panel option introduces a vertical line as well, and the panel itself creates a solid portion. These alternatives span from a relatively open glazed view to a strongly divided composition.

Study the visible divisions in adjoining building elements and decide whether the patio door should follow those lines or use a quieter arrangement. Include the total dimensions and, for an asymmetric configuration, the relative leaf sizes in that assessment. Always identify the selected design by its complete name.

The handle contributes to the door’s finished appearance. Tell us the general look you prefer so available handles can be assessed against the timber species, finish and optional cladding. Its selection works with the chosen glazing-bar or panel pattern to complete the configuration.

07

Other doors, sidelights and fixed windows

Projects with several openings often require distinct product types. An “outward-opening exterior door” is a different product from this paired patio-door assembly. “Sliding doors” and “outward-opening folding doors” are separate categories in the range as well.

A fixed-glazed addition beside a doorway is available as the separate “single fixed-glazed door sidelight” product. The “outward-opening front door with panel” is intended for another application. For a project involving several elements, list each product’s full name, required dimensions and design preferences independently.

Although “interior doors with panels” are related, their purpose differs from that of this exterior patio door. The fixed-window choices include “fixed-glazed windows” and “fixed-glazed round windows.” Neither type can be opened; specify its size, material and colour independently when coordinating several elements.

Colours, materials and visible lines may be coordinated across the project, but a shared appearance does not establish technical compatibility among different products. Explain which items are actually required and which are being referenced only for visual coordination. This keeps every element clearly identified.

For other openings or design tasks, compare these related product categories: Outward-opening exterior door, Sliding doors, Outward-opening folding doors, Single fixed-glazed door sidelight, Outward-opening front door with panel, Interior doors with panels, Fixed-glazed windows, Fixed-glazed round windows.

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Preparing a well-organized inquiry

Start with the planned installation location and the measurements you need. Identify whether each figure represents the structural opening, an unverified project dimension or the proposed order size. Describe the outdoor swing clearance as well, noting nearby building elements and anything that might obstruct the leaves.

Then select the timber species and construction: oak or pine, in an all-timber or aluminium-clad version. Enter the colour as a separate choice and describe it specifically enough to guide the inquiry rather than using only a broad style label.

Specify the insulated-glass construction and surface pattern next. Choose 2 or 3 panes and give the full design name where possible. State plainly if the selected arrangement contains a panel. Recording the pane count, bar pattern and panel choice independently makes the requested design easier to interpret.

Add your preferred handle style, considering how it will look with the timber, finish and optional aluminium cladding. Once the rest of the configuration is known, the handle choices available for that particular door can be discussed with you.

Review the final summary for the installation location, meaning of each measurement, symmetric or asymmetric leaf arrangement, timber species, cladding, colour, 2- or 3-pane glass, complete design name, panel selection and handle preference. List every door, window or sidelight as a separate item when the project includes more than one element. A structured summary helps us follow the requirements for each product.

Are custom dimensions offered for this patio door?

Yes. Custom dimensions are offered. Send the measurements for the proposed opening together with relevant information about the surrounding construction. The final door specification should rely on checked site measurements and the actual installation conditions.

What frame materials are offered?

Choose either pine or oak for the frame. Both species are available in an all-timber construction or with aluminium cladding. After deciding on the construction, specify the colour, insulated glass, surface layout and handle.

Is a panelled layout available?

Yes. The available panel designs have either no additional bars, two or three horizontal bars, or two horizontal bars paired with one vertical bar. Include the full layout name so the requested division between glazed and unglazed areas is unambiguous.

Is the handle selectable?

Yes. The handle is one of the configurable details. Describe the appearance you prefer and how it should relate to the timber, finish and any aluminium cladding. We can confirm the choices available for the specified door when responding to your inquiry.

How does an unequal double-leaf arrangement work?

In this arrangement, one leaf is wider than the other. It is available from an overall size of 1080 mm, where the inactive leaf starts at 381 mm. Larger doors retain a proportional 2:1 division, with the narrower leaf forming one share. Include the complete required size and explicitly request the asymmetric version.

What glazing choices does the door have?

Select either 2-pane or 3-pane insulated glass. Both constructions contain argon, use CHR warm-edge spacers and have a heat-reflective coating; black rubber is specified for the seals. Include the pane count and complete bar or panel layout in the inquiry.

Does this door carry a CE mark?

Yes. This paired outward-opening patio door is specified as CE-marked. Its product specification also provides a five-year warranty.

What warranty period applies?

This patio door has a warranty period of five years. Keep the documents and configuration details from the order so the purchased door can be identified accurately if you need assistance later.

Discuss your custom patio-door configuration

Tell us about the proposed opening and the appearance you have in mind. Provide the dimensions, timber and cladding selection, insulated-glass choice, colour, handle preference and full name of the bar or panel design. With those details, we can identify the requested double-leaf patio-door configuration and discuss it with you.