Heritage-Style Patio Door with 2 Outward-Opening Leaves

Two-leaf patio entrance with a traditional design character

Heritage patio door, 2 leaves, opening to the exterior

A custom-sized patio door with 2 outward-swinging leaves, a choice of named muntin and panel layouts, and selectable colours and handles.

How it opens

Door leaves swing to the exterior

Timber choices

Oak or pine

Glass specification

Insulating glazing with coating, argon fill and a warm-edge spacer

Product marking

CE marked

01

Planning the swing and daily operation

Both leaves move toward the outdoor side of the opening. Nothing swings into the room, but the exterior arc must remain unobstructed. Arrange furniture, planters and other movable objects beyond that path. In locations where winter accumulation is relevant, account for snow or ice when assessing the clearance rather than considering only fair-weather use.

The entrance is divided between 2 leaves. If an asymmetric arrangement is wanted, its dimensions follow the specific proportional rule set out below. Review that division against the intended total size, the usual route through the doorway, nearby furnishings and the exterior space available for movement.

Specified fittings include SPILKA and ASSA components together with a 3-point lock. A handle can be chosen from the offered selection. Since it affects both operation and appearance, assess the handle with the timber, finish and chosen muntin or panel layout.

Before finalizing the choices, picture the doorway during normal routines. A busy route calls for particular attention to circulation and loose objects on either side. If the traditional appearance is more important, give greater emphasis to the pattern of muntins and any panel included in the design.

02

Profiles, fittings and component measurements

Use the construction figures as component data when specifying the unit. The outer frame profile measures 105 × 57 mm, while the leaf profile measures 76 × 78 mm. They are not overall door depth, width or height. The separate 14 mm measurement applies to the mounting boreholes.

The asymmetric 2-leaf configuration has its own sizing relationship. At the 1080 mm minimum overall size, the inactive leaf measures 381 mm. As the total dimension increases, this leaf increases proportionally according to a 2:1 relationship, with 1 identifying the narrower leaf. Apply this rule only to the asymmetric configuration and read it with the proposed overall measurement.

SPILKA and ASSA fittings and the 3-point lock form part of the door specification. The handle remains a separate selectable item. List the fittings, locking system and preferred handle independently in the request so the decorative and operational handle choice is not mistaken for the specified construction hardware.

The unit carries CE marking and a 5-year commercial warranty. Its timber may be pine or oak. Size, glazing, finish and named design complete the main configuration details. Only layouts identified as panel designs contain a panel; the remaining options use full glazing, either uninterrupted or divided by muntins.

Treat the overall unit, its individual profiles and its leaf proportions as separate measurement categories. Frame, leaf and borehole figures do not define the building opening. Likewise, the minimum dimension and asymmetric ratio are not a substitute for a complete site survey. Record the opening independently and indicate clearly whether the requested arrangement is asymmetric.

05

Recording and evaluating the opening

Begin a custom-door brief by documenting the building opening carefully. Take readings at several positions instead of using only 1 span, as walls, floor build-up and adjoining construction affect the usable space. Keep these site measurements apart from profile dimensions so component data is not mistaken for the required overall unit size.

Exterior clearance deserves a separate check because both leaves swing outside. Trace their complete travel past furniture, railings, steps, planters, lighting and fixed construction. Do not judge the space only with the door closed: an unobstructed threshold does not establish that the leaves have room to complete their swing.

Document the indoor surroundings too. The leaves do not enter the room, but wall returns, floor transitions and the normal path of travel may still affect the project. A basic drawing that labels the indoor and outdoor sides can clarify a frequently used entrance. Add the viewing direction so the requested leaf arrangement cannot be interpreted from the wrong side.

For an asymmetric pair, show the division and measurements in the same elevation. Choose a convention such as “view from outside” or “view from inside” and retain it on every sketch. This keeps the intended proportions, dimensions and leaf positions aligned without reversing the arrangement.

Photographs of an existing doorway can communicate its surroundings, but accurate measurements are still required. Record anything near the opening that could interfere with the exterior arc. The resulting brief will then describe both the structural opening and the usable space through which the outward-swinging leaves must travel.

06

Coordinating colour and visible details

Use the offered finishes to relate the door to nearby windows, the façade and other architectural elements. Give the exact finish name in the request wherever possible. A named selection is less ambiguous than a general description such as “light,” “traditional” or “dark.”

Assess finish, muntin geometry, panel and handle as one composition. Uninterrupted glazing establishes a different rhythm from several horizontal rows. A panel introduces a solid area, while a vertical muntin changes the proportions of the glazed fields. Together, these decisions determine which lines and surfaces draw the eye.

The specified timber choices are oak and pine. Identify the selected species in the request so it remains tied to the correct size, pattern and finish. Images can help compare shapes and divisions, but the colour should be recorded by its precise name from the offered range.

Although compact, the handle is both a frequent touchpoint and a visible detail. Select it with the timber, finish, muntin arrangement and panel composition in mind. Copy the handle’s exact option name into the request to avoid relying on a visual description alone.

When relating the new door to existing windows or façade details, compare line direction, spacing and finish rather than simply maximizing ornament. A clear, muntin-free layout or a lightly divided design may suit one building, while another may benefit from several divisions and a panel. Select the appropriate named pattern first, then settle the finish and handle.

07

Other opening types to consider

A project with several openings may call for more than 1 operating style. Sliding and folding doors, fixed glazed sidelights, panelled doors and non-opening windows can serve different functions and shapes. Review each related product on its own merits rather than treating every position as another patio door.

“Sliding doors” and “Siegenia lateral-sliding doors” travel sideways instead of swinging toward the terrace. “Folding doors opening outward” use connected leaves that fold to the exterior. Each of these 3 product groups can be requested to size in oak or pine, with an aluminium-clad version also available, along with selectable finishes and handles.

A “Single-section glazed door sidelight” is fixed glazing intended to sit beside a doorway. An “Exterior-opening entrance door with panel” uses an MDF panel in a leaf that swings outside. “Panelled interior doors” are intended for indoor use and are offered with right-hand or left-hand hinging. These are distinct products with their own configurations.

For glazing that is not intended to open, consider “Fixed windows” or “Fixed round windows”. Both can use 2-pane or 3-pane insulating glazing. The round format supplies a strong geometric feature, while the conventional fixed window can be ordered with several horizontal and vertical muntin arrangements.

When several openings form part of the project, assign the correct product category to every location. The links below lead to the related records and their individual specifications. Side-sliding doors, Folding doors opening outward, Single-section glazed door sidelight, Exterior-opening entrance door with panel, Panelled interior doors, Siegenia lateral-sliding doors, Fixed windows, Fixed round windows.

08

Building a complete enquiry

First, assign a clear location name to the requested door. Where the project includes several units, labels such as “living-room patio door” or “addition patio door” help connect each measurement, drawing and finish choice to the proper opening without suggesting an unconfirmed technical specification.

Next, document the opening and prepare a sketch that states the viewing side. If the leaves will be asymmetric, draw their division from that same viewpoint. Mark railings, stairs, fixtures, planters and anything else that may affect exterior movement. Photographs can add useful spatial context.

Record the selected layout by its complete option name. Make clear whether the glass is uninterrupted, divided by true muntins or combined with a solid panel. Where muntins are used, retain both their count and orientation. Avoid shorthand that could point to a different arrangement.

Specify a 2-pane or 3-pane insulating-glass build, then record the finish and handle as independent choices. Use the formal option names from the available ranges. Add oak or pine as the selected timber so the material, glazing and visible details remain separate entries in the brief.

Review the finished schedule for contradictions. The viewing side, asymmetric division, option name and panel information must describe the same configuration. Keep site-opening figures apart from frame and leaf profile data. A practical summary lists the location, opening measurements, leaf arrangement, pattern, glass build, finish, handle and timber species.

Can the door be produced to my measurements?

Yes. It is made to the requested size. To prepare the enquiry, provide the intended opening measurements and identify the desired pattern, finish, glass build and handle.

Are different finishes offered?

Yes. Select from the available colour range and use the precise option name when discussing the required finish with us.

May I select the handle?

Yes. The handle is a separate choice alongside the finish. Name the preferred option in the request so it can be paired with the selected dimensions, glazing and door pattern.

What timber is specified for this product?

The available species are oak and pine. Include the chosen timber in the configuration summary with the measurements, finish and design layout.

Do any layouts include a solid panel?

Yes. Several named options contain a panel. Depending on the layout, it may be used alone, with horizontal muntins, or with horizontal and vertical muntins.

How is the glass constructed?

Choose insulating glazing with either 2 or 3 panes. Both builds use heat-reflective coating, argon fill and a CHR warm-edge spacer. Black rubber forms the glazing seals.

Does the door swing indoors or outdoors?

Its 2 leaves swing outdoors. Preserve the full exterior travel area and check nearby furniture, planters, stairs, railings, lights and seasonal obstructions.

What should be included with a request?

Provide the opening measurements, chosen layout, glass build, finish and handle. State explicitly if the configuration is to contain a panel. Photographs may explain the surroundings, but they are supplementary to accurate dimensions.

Prepare your heritage patio-door specification

Collect the opening measurements and select the timber, finish, handle and named pattern. Indicate whether a panel is required and choose the 2-pane or 3-pane glass build. These details give us a clear basis for discussing the custom-sized patio door and its outward-swinging arrangement.