Aluminium Stacking Doors
in Westville.

Vistafold stacking door systems are fabricated in configurations from 3 panels up to 12 panels, with total system widths reaching up to 7.5 metres and heights custom up to 3000mm. Maximum leaf width is typically around 900mm. For Westville homes with expansive garden outlooks or estate properties designed for entertaining, 5 and 7-panel configurations are common, with 10 to 12-panel systems specified for the widest architectural spans. Odd-numbered configurations (3, 5, 7 panels) provide a key practical advantage: one panel operates as a daily traffic door, so you can let people or pets through without folding the entire stack. The panel count, stack position and corner arrangement are confirmed during the site measure.

The key difference is how much of the wall can be opened. A sliding door runs on one or two tracks and overlaps panels — the clear opening is usually limited to about half the total span, and some of the wall stays glazed when the door is open. A folding-stack door folds panels back on hinged joints into a compact stack at one or both ends, so the entire span can be opened. That makes stacking systems the better choice where the goal is to remove the wall between interior and exterior rather than simply provide a passage — which is exactly what most Westville patio and garden-facing properties are designed around. Sliding systems remain a good option where the opening is narrower or where a lower budget is the priority.

Aluminium stacking doors need very little maintenance, though properties in the Durban West corridor benefit from a slightly more regular routine. Keeping the bottom track free of grit and leaf debris helps the rollers and hinges run smoothly. A periodic wipe-down with a damp cloth and mild detergent keeps frames clean. Silicone-based lubricant on rollers and hinges helps with smooth operation. The perimeter and inter-panel seals should be checked once a year. The specific hardware fitted determines the exact routine.

Yes — corner configurations are available, including 90-degree corner stacks that fold and stack without a structural corner pillar. The corner post assembly allows panels from two sides to fold and stack independently, so the corner effectively disappears when the doors are open. This is a common request for Westville properties with views in two directions. Not every opening suits a corner arrangement; the structural support at the corner post position and the available floor area for the stacked panels both need to work. The corner arrangement is designed during the specification stage and confirmed during the site measure.

Safety glazing is a legal requirement in defined areas under SANS 10400 Part N — including doors, sidelights and glazing within 500mm of the floor. Standard laminated safety glass of 6.38mm PVB thickness is commonly specified for stacking door panels, with thicker laminated or toughened units available where the exposure or acoustic requirement warrants it. Double glazing can be specified up to 24mm total thickness for thermal insulation or acoustic control. Glass thickness is calculated per pane against wind-loading for the specific elevation and height above grade.

Custom aluminium folding door prices are driven primarily by four factors: panel count (more panels means more frames, hinges and hardware), total system width (wider openings need heavier top or bottom tracks), glass specification (6.38mm laminated vs thicker laminated vs double glazing up to 24mm), and finish (standard powder coat vs marine-grade upgrade). Structural requirements also matter — a top-hung system that requires lintel reinforcement will be more expensive than a bottom-rolling system that transfers load to the floor. The quote is itemised so you can see exactly what drives your specific installation cost.

After the site measure and written quote, fabrication typically takes 2–4 weeks depending on the system, panel count and finish. Stacking systems with more panels or corner configurations may take longer. Installation of a standard residential stacking door is often completed in a single day. A firmer timeline is confirmed with the quote.