Origin Sliding Doors are completely bespoke, whereby you specify your overall size, number of doors and configurations, so you can easily find the right solution for your home and spatial requirements. The flexibility Origin offer makes it easy to find a configuration of panels that’s right for you. One thing to consider is that there are different minimum and maximum individual panel sizes for each sliding door model or system.
Many people choose to have the biggest panel size available to minimise the number of doors required to open and maximise the amount of light coming into the home. Therefore, understanding the minimum and maximum panel sizes Origin Sliding Doors are available in is vital in ensuring you choose the best solution for your home.
The right sliding door panel size depends on how much light you want to let in the room & the configuration options. Read our guide to understanding panel sizes.
In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about the different sliding door panel sizes.
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Read how panel configurations work and your options when choosing configurations.
Find out what the minimum and maximum panel sizes are for Origin Sliding Doors.
Read what determines whether you need a small or large panel size.
Read more about your options of panel sightline, glazing, weather resistance and thermal ratings.
We answer frequently asked questions on sliding door panel sizes.
Understanding sliding door panel size restrictions
All Origin Sliding Door systems allow for two, three, four and six-panel configurations. However, each of the sliding door systems will offer different minimum and maximum sized panels.
Choosing your own Origin Sliding Door is simple. Our flexible range of configurations means no matter whether you're creating the extension of your dreams, moving into a new build, or refreshing the patio of a townhouse, you'll be able to find the perfect combination of panels.
Once you know your opening size, it's easy to find out the possible panel options. We produce a handy table to help you roughly understand the amount of doors that could be specified according to the size of the aperture. Our patio door glazing gives you a wide range of different configurations and options:
| Opening size | Panel options |
|---|---|
1.4 metres to 4.2 metres | Two panels |
2.2 metres to 6.2 metres | Three panels |
3 metres to 8.6 metres | Four panels |
4.6 metres to 13.2 metres | Six panels |
OS-20 size guide
OS-44 and OS-77 size guide
However, you can choose how many doors you want to go into the aperture (dependent on their minimum and maximum individual panel sizes sliding door). So, for example, if you have an aperture of 3 metres, you could choose to have a two, three or four panelled slider – it is completely down to you.
Origin Sliding Doors: Options of panel sizes
Our Origin Artisan Slider features ultra-slim sightlines of just 20mm. It is made from premium grade aluminium and can accommodate panel sizes of up to 2200mm wide and 3000mm tall (or up to 6sqm overall in panel size). This combination means less door frame and more natural light is achieved. It provides a truly breathtaking spectacle. The minimum individual panel size for the Origin Artisan Slider is 550mm wide and 1600mm tall.
The Origin Patio Slider is a modern take on the traditional patio door. It provides the perfect fit for every type of home, as it is made completely bespoke, with two sightline options available – 44mm or 77mm. The Origin Patio Slider can accommodate a maximum individual panel size of 2000mm wide and 2520mm tall, or a minimum size of 710mm wide and 1925mm high per door.
The OS-44 - the slimmer of the two doors - has sightlines of just 44mm. This maximises the glass and the level of natural light which floods in. The OS-77 - with marginally larger sightlines of 77mm - creates an elegant and more traditional style of patio system.
You can choose to have some doors sliding or fixed, or a combination of both. The configuration can be decided by the layout of your space. For example, if it's easier to enter your garden from one particular side, or if there’s something in the way on one side, then the doors can be configured to suit. You should also bear in mind that some configurations will come with an interlocker which will have an additional profile if the doors meet and lock in the middle.
Should I choose a small or large panel size?
The panel size you choose depends on the style and view you want, as well as the sliding door system chosen and the configuration you would like. If you choose panel sizes that are the maximum height and width, your view will be maximised, and there will also be fewer doors to open. However, you may prefer to have more doors to make the individual panels a little bit lighter to operate. Despite this, our running gear ensures that whatever option you go for, the operation will be flawless.
You can read more about the benefits of large panel sliding doors here.
You can choose a completely bespoke door system tailored to your requirements, customising your door down to every last detail. When working with one of our trade partners, they will guide you through the simple personalisation process and enable you to design your dream doors. From there, we will expertly manufacture them, and your chosen partner will install them.
Our trade partners can help with advice on the system, configuration, size, frame colour, and handle colour options that will enable you to get a sliding door system that’s tailored to your aesthetic and practical requirements.
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What are the different systems available?
Origin Sliding Doors are available in 2 systems and have a total of 3 sightline options. The things that vary are:
- Sightline options: The OS-20 Origin Artisan Slider has ultra-slim sightlines of 20mm, the OS-44 has sightlines of 44mm, and the OS-77 has sightlines of 77mm.
- Glazing options: The OS-20 will come with glass structurally bonded to the frames. For the OS-44 and OS-77, your chosen installer will talk you through the glass options available. Choose from standard, toughened, and laminated glass.
Maximum sizes:See Origin Sliding Doors: Options of panel sizes section in this article.
- Weather resistance: Your external sliding doors are resilient to flexing and warping, even in adverse weather conditions.
- Thermal ratings: By optimising the system’s thermal efficiency, thermal break and weatherproofing seals, our patio doors will help keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. The OS-20 offers a U-Value of 1.4, and the OS-44 and OS-77 offer U-Values of 1.2 with triple glazing and 1.6 with double glazing.
Origin Sliding Door panels
Whatever Origin system you choose, all Origin Sliding Doors are completely bespoke in nature, and each door set is made from high-quality aluminium that is energy-efficient and lightweight yet strong. Origin Sliding Doors are also virtually maintenance-free, depending on where the doors are installed.
The doors are made to stand the test of time, as the best material is combined with outstanding craftsmanship, as all doors are made at our Buckinghamshire-based factory.
Our sliding doors are also incredibly security conscious, featuring a minimum of six locking points, providing you with an ultra-secure system.
There is also a colour shade to suit every home, as we can manufacture in a huge range of colours. You can find out about the popular colours for our sliding door frames here. Our doors are made in Britain, so we are able to oversee every aspect of production and impose stringent quality control.
You can explore our full range of sliding doors here.
FAQs
How many panels do you need for a sliding glass door?
Origin Sliding Doors allow for two, three, four and six-panel configurations.
What should I look for when buying a sliding patio door?
The main aspects to consider when choosing a sliding patio door include the dimensions of the sightline, the colour, the security options, the material, and the cost.
How do you measure a sliding glass door to replace it?
Your chosen Origin installer will do this for you as they will be undertaking and guaranteeing the install. They will usually start at the inside of the side jamb, extending the tape measure to the centre stile at the opposite end to measure the width. To determine the height, they will measure from the top track to the centre of the bottom door sill. If you do this, this will give you a rough idea of the size you're working towards - however; your chosen installer will do this professionally for you, should you decide to go ahead.
Can sliding doors match other windows and doors?
You can choose sliding patio doors to match your existing windows and doors, as we have such a huge array of colour options, but they don't necessarily have to. They can also complement each other to look aesthetically pleasing.
How does a three-panel sliding door work?
You can either have all doors moving, or you can choose to have one panel fixed. If you went for the latter option, the fixed panel could be placed on the right (so your doors would lock and open from the left) or on the left (so your doors would open from the right). If you went for the fixed door option with a three-panel sliding door configuration, you will get roughly an opening of 66%, give or take the sightline and door sizes when the sliding panes are fully open.
Can glass be replaced in patio doors?
If your door is a dry glazed system, panes of glass can be replaced. If it is a wet glazed system, this means that the glass is structurally bonded to the frames, and so you would have to replace the whole panel. Origin do not provide glass, so you’d need to speak to an installer of your choice to look at this.
Should I choose double or triple glazing?
The lower the U-Value figure, the better insulating the door is. On the OS-44 and OS-77, double glazing can offer a U-Value of 1.6, while triple glazing can be as low as 1.3, which can reduce the heat loss through the glazing. The OS-20 can offer a U-Value of 1.4. At the end of the day, it is down to personal choice.
