The Origin Bi-fold Door can be completely tailored to your needs, with all of the details exactly as you want them.
All elements are bespoke and made to measure to your individual requirements and style.
Overall size
System
Number of doors
Configuration
One or dual colour
Threshold option
Accessory finishes
Open in or out
Handle model
All the products from the Origin Home range are sold via a network of local installers who will source the glass, as well as undertake and guarantee your installation.
These installers are completely separate to Origin, meaning your contract will be with them and, therefore, any remedial work required would be carried out by your installer.
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Once you have found your local installer, you will be able to work with them to configure your door set to your requirements.
However, to get you started on this journey and provide an overview of the options available to you, please see the bespoke elements below.
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1. Material
The material of the bi-fold door you choose is an important factor to consider. All Origin Bi-fold Doors are made from premium grade aluminium, and we only use prime billets.
This means that none of the aluminium we use has been made up from re-melting scraps, giving us more control over the overall formation of the doors and allowing a greater
finish to be achieved.
This innate strength means we can provide bi-fold doors that are physically secure, energy efficient and extremely durable.
Aluminium frames can easily accommodate complex door layouts, such as moving corner posts and bay setups, without being too heavy.
Configurations, Sizes and Options
The configuration you choose for your bi-fold doors will depend on the space you’re looking to fill and the size of the opening you have available.
They can be configured in a number of different ways, so knowing about the options can help you to make the right choice for your home.
2. System / Sightline Options
The Origin Bi-fold Door is available with a 49mm or 72mm sightline.
OB-49With sightlines of just 49mm, the OB-49 is our slimline door system which offers a more panoramic view of the outside world.
OB-72Offering sightlines of 72mm, the OB-72 provides a more traditional style.
Start configuring your door by choosing the sightline option that’s right for your home and the purpose you want the door to serve.
3. Size
With Origin, you have complete freedom over the size and configuration of your doors. Once you have an overall size, you can choose your
preferred configuration and how many individual door leaves and direction of opening you want.
For example, you may want fewer, wider doors to maximise the view, or, to accommodate a desired configuration, you could opt for more leaves.
In this instance, the individual leaves would be narrower.
At Origin, the minimum width of one door leaf for even-number configurations is around 700mm. For odd-number configurations, it’s around 400mm.
The maximum size an individual door panel can be for Origin Bi-fold Doors is 1.2m wide. But, when it comes to the width of a full set,
10 is usually the maximum number of panels we can provide. However, we have worked to create a door set with 22 panels, which spanned almost 20m,
so get your installer to work with us to see what’s available for oversized options.
Explore the Bi-Fold Configurations
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Feet
Configurations shown are approximate sizes. Contact your installer to discuss what's right for you.
1 door configurations
1 door (1+0)
1 door (1+0) with midrail
2 door configurations
2 door (2+0)
2 door (1+1)
3 door configurations
3 door (2+1)
3 door (3+0)
4 door configurations
4 door (1+1) with sidelights
4 door (1+3)
4 door (4+0)
5 door configurations
5 door (2+3)
5 door (4+1)
5 door (5+0)
6 door configurations
6 door (3+3)
6 door (5+1)
6 door (6+0)
7 door configurations
7 door (1+6)
7 door (3+4)
7 door (5+2)
7 door (7+0)
8 door configurations
8 door (1+7)
8 door (3+5)
8 door (8+0)
9 door configurations
9 door (1+8)
9 door (2+7)
9 door (4+5)
9 door (9+0)
10 door configurations
10 door (3+7)
10 door (5+5)
10 door (7+3)
10 door (9+1)
10 door (10+0)
12 door configurations
12 door (7+5)
4. Configuration
In order to configure your door, you’ll need to specify whether you want them to open inwards or outwards. As with all tailored elements,
the choice is yours and will be dependent on the space you have available as well as your individual preference.
Number of doors/panels and opening options
Bi-fold doors are available with a huge range of panel options and opening options, and the choice you make will depend on the space you have
available and the best functioning for your home. Configurations for our Bi-fold Doors can be found in our product brochure.
Configurations are available up to twelve doors. Above sizes are for guidance only and subject to glass specification
Optimum door sizesWide door leaf sizesNarrow door leaf sizes
Options include:
Two panels
Three panels
Four panels
Five panels
Six panels
Seven panels
Origin Bi-fold Doors can be fitted with a traffic or access door. A traffic door is part of the overall bi-fold set, but can act as a traditional
single door when the doors are closed. This door is a hinged door that opens and closes on its own to provide easy access in and out of your home,
without having to open your bi-folds all the way. A traffic door is also fitted with a built-in locking mechanism.
We usually recommend choosing a configuration with an odd number of panels as this would allow for our unique multi-point lock to be used and provide
you with an everyday access door. However, if you choose a configuration with an even number, you can incorporate a traffic door within it.
e.g. If you have a 4 door set, you can choose a 3+1 configuration. Your local installer will be able to talk through the options with this.
5. Colour Options
RAL 1000
RAL 1001
RAL 1002
RAL 1003
RAL 1004
RAL 1005
RAL 1006
RAL 1007
RAL 1011
RAL 1012
RAL 1013
RAL 1014
RAL 1015
RAL 1016
RAL 1017
RAL 1018
RAL 1019
RAL 1020
RAL 1021
RAL 1023
RAL 1024
RAL 1026
RAL 1027
RAL 1028
RAL 1032
RAL 1033
RAL 1034
RAL 1035
RAL 1036
RAL 1037
RAL 2000
RAL 2001
RAL 2002
RAL 2003
RAL 2004
RAL 2005
RAL 2007
RAL 2008
RAL 2009
RAL 2010
RAL 2011
RAL 2012
RAL 2013
RAL 3000
RAL 3001
RAL 3002
RAL 3003
RAL 3004
RAL 3005
RAL 3007
RAL 3009
RAL 3011
RAL 3012
RAL 3013
RAL 3014
RAL 3015
RAL 3016
RAL 3017
RAL 3018
RAL 3020
RAL 3022
RAL 3024
RAL 3026
RAL 3027
RAL 3028
RAL 3031
RAL 3032
RAL 3033
RAL 4001
RAL 4002
RAL 4003
RAL 4004
RAL 4005
RAL 4006
RAL 4007
RAL 4008
RAL 4009
RAL 4010
RAL 4011
RAL 4012
RAL 5000
RAL 5001
RAL 5002
RAL 5003
RAL 5004
RAL 5005
RAL 5007
RAL 5008
RAL 5009
RAL 5010
RAL 5011
RAL 5012
RAL 5013
RAL 5014
RAL 5015
RAL 5017
RAL 5018
RAL 5019
RAL 5020
RAL 5021
RAL 5022
RAL 5023
RAL 5024
RAL 5025
RAL 5026
RAL 6000
RAL 6001
RAL 6002
RAL 6003
RAL 6004
RAL 6005
RAL 6006
RAL 6007
RAL 6008
RAL 6009
RAL 6010
RAL 6011
RAL 6012
RAL 6013
RAL 6014
RAL 6015
RAL 6016
RAL 6017
RAL 6018
RAL 6019
RAL 6020
RAL 6021
RAL 6022
RAL 6024
RAL 6025
RAL 6026
RAL 6027
RAL 6028
RAL 6029
RAL 6032
RAL 6033
RAL 6034
RAL 6035
RAL 6036
RAL 6037
RAL 6038
RAL 7000
RAL 7001
RAL 7002
RAL 7003
RAL 7004
RAL 7005
RAL 7006
RAL 7008
RAL 7009
RAL 7010
RAL 7011
RAL 7012
RAL 7013
RAL 7015
RAL 7016
RAL 7021
RAL 7022
RAL 7023
RAL 7024
RAL 7026
RAL 7030
RAL 7031
RAL 7032
RAL 7033
RAL 7034
RAL 7035
RAL 7036
RAL 7037
RAL 7038
RAL 7039
RAL 7040
RAL 7042
RAL 7043
RAL 7044
RAL 7045
RAL 7046
RAL 7047
RAL 7048
RAL 8000
RAL 8001
RAL 8002
RAL 8003
RAL 8004
RAL 8007
RAL 8008
RAL 8011
RAL 8012
RAL 8014
RAL 8015
RAL 8016
RAL 8017
RAL 8019
RAL 8022
RAL 8023
RAL 8024
RAL 8025
RAL 8028
RAL 8029
RAL 9001
RAL 9002
RAL 9003
RAL 9004
RAL 9005
RAL 9006
RAL 9007
RAL 9010
RAL 9011
RAL 9016
RAL 9017
RAL 9018
RAL 9022
RAL 9023
With a choice of over 150 RAL colours, including dual colour options and two woodgrain colours, you can tailor your Bi-fold Door to your personal taste and style.
If you opt for one of our popular colours, this will be available on a shorter lead time, so once you have configured your doors, you could have them sooner
than you originally thought.
Find out more about lead times on specific colour choices.
6. Glazing
When you buy an Origin Bi-fold Door, the glass is sourced and installed by your local installer, but they can be specified to
accommodate either double or triple glazing - whatever suits your needs.
The tolerances on each component of our Bi-fold Doors are tested to make sure they can bear the weight of the glazing option you choose.
Double Glazing
Weighs less than triple glazing so does not put as much pressure on the frames
Good sound insulation
Sufficient energy efficiency for the UK climate
Triple Glazing
More thermally efficient
Allows less heat to escape for your home
Superior noise reduction and acoustics
Lower U-Value than double glazing
7. Threshold Options
When configuring your door, you will have the choice of a weathered or non-weathered threshold. You should consider where you are planning to install
the doors as well as how exposed to the elements they will be.
Weathered Threshold
includes an upstand which provides protection and keeps a home watertight.
Non-weathered threshold
option creates a seamless, flush transition and is recommended for internal use or sheltered outside areas.
8. Handle Options
The finishing touch to your door configuration is your handle choice. Choose from modern and elegant handle styles to match your tailored design.
You can decide on a standard aluminium or stainless-steel finish, and some of our handles can even be colour coordinated, so you can match or contrast
with your chosen door colour.
Premium stainless-steel range
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280)
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 251/280)
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 301/280)
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 303/280)
Solid stainless steel lever handle with long back plate (Style 253/270)
Our OB-72 Bi-fold Door is available with an ultra-secure aluminium handle as standard which is available in three finishes.
The handle can also be upgraded to a handle in our stainless-steel range which can be finished as stainless steel or colour matched to your doors.
Popular aluminium handles
White aluminium lever handle
Chrome aluminium lever handle
Black aluminium lever handle
Deluxe handles
Black Soft-touch lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280)
Anthracite Soft-touch lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280)
Rose Gold Soft-touch lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280)
9. Lock Systems
Lock
Depending on the configuration you choose, Origin Bi-fold Doors can be fitted with our unique 8-point locking system – this is across both the OB-49 and OB-72.
This lock meets all of the latest security standards including PAS 24:2016 and the police preferred Secured by Design accreditation.
Barrel Options
Our OB-49 range comes with a 3-Star Diamond, British Standard Kitemark locking barrel as standard. These barrels are proven to protect against snapping, picking,
drilling and bumping to help prevent intruders from gaining access to your property.
Our OB-72 range can be upgraded to include a 1-star barrel which will make forced entry difficult.
Hinges
The hinges fitted to Origin Bi-fold Doors are specially designed to help withstand attacks and lessen the chances of intruders being able to access your home.
10. Accessory Finishes
The hinges, running gear, D-handle and slave handles of an Origin Bi-fold Door can be colour coded to your door colour, can be contrasted or are available in stainless steel.
For the lever handles, those in the popular aluminium range are available in black, white or chrome. Handles in the stainless steel range are also available to be
colour coded or specified in any RAL.
The Q-Lon seal is also available to be specified to match your requirements. 8 colours are available, and here, we have listed the most popular colour door sets they go with.
Your local installer can advise on the recommended colour options available, but the end result is tailored to you.
Performance
At Origin, we continuously learn, evolve and improve our products to ensure we provide the best levels of quality, as well as service and efficiency.
11. Security Ratings
As mentioned in the locking system section, Origin Bi-fold Doors can be Secured By Design (SBD) accredited which is a police-backed standard,
associated with security and levels of performance for weather, operation and quality on domestic properties.
This standard recognises that our doors have not only been tested to the standard security requirements, but that they also adhere to
the rigorous test standards required by the police.
In addition, Origin Bi-fold Doors meet the following standards:
PAS 24:2016 (Enhanced Security)
BS EN 6375 Part 1 (Weathertightness)
BS EN 6375 Part 2 (Operational and Strength Characteristics)
BS EN 6375 Part 3 (Basic Security)
This is further backed by Origin collectively holding the following accreditations for overall operations:
ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
ISO 45001 (Health and Safety Management)
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
12. Weather Resistance and U-Values
Origin Bi-fold Doors exceed British Building Regulation requirements for optimal thermal efficiency. Each door is engineered for superior weather rating,
security and aesthetic appeal.
With triple glazing, our doors can offer the following U-Values:
OB-49 – 1.1
OB-72 – 1.1
They are also fitted with weathertight seals to protect your home and doors from the elements. This means your doors will help to keep your energy
bills lower and make the room useable all-year round.
13. Location Options
Bi-fold doors can be installed in a range of locations throughout your home. Their bespoke nature means they can be tailored to meet the size and needs of your home.
Here are just some of the locations in your home where you could consider installing bi-fold doors:
Patio
The key benefits of bi-fold patio doors include:
Easy access to patio and garden from inside your home
Using bi-fold doors to open up your extension will allow you to enjoy the benefits of open plan living and will connect your patio
or garden to the inside of your home. Here are some of the best uses for bi-fold doors within your extension:
At Origin, we pride ourselves on the high-quality of all of our products. We’re able to back this up with a guarantee of up to 20 years on our bi-fold doors,
depending on the product and its placement.
Some of our competitors offer guarantees of up to 25 years, but this can be misleading and often doesn’t cover every element of the doors.
Our 20 year guarantee covers the door and each of its manufactured parts, making our offering unique in the market.
Should it be required, your installer will be the one to undertake any remedial work and they will work with us for ancillaries and do the labour themselves,
so be sure to check out the guarantee on their installation and the glass they have sourced.
House renovation aided by Origin’s slimline Origin range
Having moved in the property in 2021, Dan wanted to refurbish the whole property to create a fresh and new start. From windows, doors to floor plans; the project was a full renovation.
Bi-fold and gable combine to take a wall of glass to the next level
Light, space and easy access were key to keen gardeners, James and Laura, in this house transformation. Having moved into their home three years ago with a plan to refurbish the property, their biggest aspiration was to knock down, rebuild and extend the kitchen to incorporate their love of high ceilings and bring a modern twist to this older style property.