A panoramic door (sometimes called a pocket slider) is a multi-panel sliding system where every panel stacks inside a pocket in the adjacent wall. When it’s open, you don’t see any doors — just the opening.
How it differs from a regular slider
A standard slider has a fixed panel the moving panel glides against. A panoramic has no fixed panel — every leaf moves into a concealed pocket, giving you the full opening width with nothing in the view plane.
Typical configurations
- 3-panel pocket slider for 12–15′ openings
- 4-panel for 16–20′ openings
- Custom assemblies for larger spans — we’ve built 30’+
Build
- Top-hung hardened carriage, zero-load bottom guide
- 14-gauge steel panels with 1″ insulated glass
- Concealed multi-point locking at the lead panel
- Pocket depth = panel count × ~3″
Design considerations
The adjacent wall needs enough solid run to house the panels when stacked. Plan early — panoramic doors are easiest to integrate during framing, not as a retrofit.
What to expect
Lead time 12–16 weeks. Install is a 2-day job. Once in, panels slide under 10 lbs of manual effort even at 400+ lb panel weight.
Specifications
| Frame Material | 14-gauge welded steel |
|---|---|
| Glass | 1" insulated low-E, tempered |
| Panels | 3 – 6 leaves typical |
| Max Width | 30'+ custom |
| Pocket Depth | ~3" per panel |
| Hardware | Top-hung carriage, multi-point lock |
| Lead Time | 12–16 weeks |
