Transition
Between
Spaces
Spaces
Bifold Windows seamlessly connects interior spaces such as a kitchen and a bar to the outdoors. An optimal solution for a homeowner looking for smooth transition over a counter surface area between the interior and exterior of their home. Window sash are configured to stack in either one direction or in both directions creating a large clear opening.
Bifold Windows open and close accordion style. Clad Exterior/Wood Interior or Wood Exterior/Wood Interior available. Extensive selection of wood species. Bifold Window units available as outswing or inswing. A wide number of configurations available including radius and corner meet units.
Warranty +
Bifold Windows open and close accordion style. Clad Exterior/Wood Interior or Wood Exterior/Wood Interior available. Extensive selection of wood species. Bifold Window units available as outswing or inswing. A wide number of configurations available including radius and corner meet units.
Warranty +
hardware
Handles, Hinges
All Southland Bifold windows are built with Centor™ bifold hardware that is manufactured in architectural grade stainless steel offered with Powder Coat Bronze, Bronze, PVD Brass and Stainless Steel finish options
All Centor™ hardware components have undergone extensive testing for structural integrity, corrosion and finite element analysis resulting in superior quality and performance
Centor™ bifold hardware allows sash to close tight against weather seals providing superior resistance to rain and wind infiltration
Southland offers two window operating options: Manually operated face-fixed drop bolts at top and bottom of window sash or Twin point - central handle operated concealed top and bottom bolts
Window sash are top hung providing unparalleled performance and smoothness of operation
Magnetic catches fasten open sash together keeping them securely stacked
All Centor™ hardware components have undergone extensive testing for structural integrity, corrosion and finite element analysis resulting in superior quality and performance
Centor™ bifold hardware allows sash to close tight against weather seals providing superior resistance to rain and wind infiltration
Southland offers two window operating options: Manually operated face-fixed drop bolts at top and bottom of window sash or Twin point - central handle operated concealed top and bottom bolts
Window sash are top hung providing unparalleled performance and smoothness of operation
Magnetic catches fasten open sash together keeping them securely stacked
glass panes
Cardinal
Southland uses Cardinal Glass Industries™ quality glass products exclusively on our Bifold window units
Cardinal is considered one of the world's leading providers of glass used in top-of-the-line residential windows and doors
Cardinal LoE Insulated glass is available as LoE272, LoE366, LoE340, and i89 with argon in the air space; capillary tubes included for high altitude specified projects
LoE glass, especially LoE366, offer an excellent combination of high visible light transmittance, neutral color, low U-value and low solar transmission
Cardinal LoE patented, state-of-the-art sputtered coatings deliver optimal energy efficiency
Cardinal's "Endure" stainless steel dark bronze spacer ensures longevity and optimal thermal performance
Preserve™ protective film is standard on Southland units with LoE IG products and protects glass in transit and on the construction site
Neat™ coating ensures windows clean easier and stay clean longer is standard on LoE366. It is optional on all other LoE Cardinal glass products
Specialty, tinted and obscure/decorative glass available
Cardinal is considered one of the world's leading providers of glass used in top-of-the-line residential windows and doors
Cardinal LoE Insulated glass is available as LoE272, LoE366, LoE340, and i89 with argon in the air space; capillary tubes included for high altitude specified projects
LoE glass, especially LoE366, offer an excellent combination of high visible light transmittance, neutral color, low U-value and low solar transmission
Cardinal LoE patented, state-of-the-art sputtered coatings deliver optimal energy efficiency
Cardinal's "Endure" stainless steel dark bronze spacer ensures longevity and optimal thermal performance
Preserve™ protective film is standard on Southland units with LoE IG products and protects glass in transit and on the construction site
Neat™ coating ensures windows clean easier and stay clean longer is standard on LoE366. It is optional on all other LoE Cardinal glass products
Specialty, tinted and obscure/decorative glass available
sash & frame
Wood Species
Clad exterior/wood interior or wood exterior/wood interior available
Virtually limitless wood species including Vertical Grain Douglas Fir, Accoya, Pine, Clear Alder, Knotty Alder, White Oak, Red Oak, Teak, White Maple, Western Red Cedar, Cherry, Walnut, Sapele, African Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Hemlock and more
Factory primed interior (and primed exterior for wood units) available
1 ¾" and 2 ¼" sash options
Standard 6 ¼" jamb with wider jamb options available
Flush U-channel sill for counter applications, standard sill or ADA sill options
Simulated divided lites with dark bronze glass spacer as ⅞" and 1 ⅛" bars with traditional or contemporary profiles
All wood treated in Wood Life™ preservative to promote longevity
Our extruded aluminum clad, thick wall 6063 T-5 hardness, components are uniquely tooled for and owned by Southland Windows & Doors
Clad frames are constructed with heavy extruded aluminum using engineered corner key inserts with acrylic injected sealant and are mechanically fastened
Frame and head include structural nailing fin
On clad exterior/wood interior units, all wood is covered by aluminum cladding leaving no wood exposed to exterior elements
Virtually limitless wood species including Vertical Grain Douglas Fir, Accoya, Pine, Clear Alder, Knotty Alder, White Oak, Red Oak, Teak, White Maple, Western Red Cedar, Cherry, Walnut, Sapele, African Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Hemlock and more
Factory primed interior (and primed exterior for wood units) available
1 ¾" and 2 ¼" sash options
Standard 6 ¼" jamb with wider jamb options available
Flush U-channel sill for counter applications, standard sill or ADA sill options
Simulated divided lites with dark bronze glass spacer as ⅞" and 1 ⅛" bars with traditional or contemporary profiles
All wood treated in Wood Life™ preservative to promote longevity
Our extruded aluminum clad, thick wall 6063 T-5 hardness, components are uniquely tooled for and owned by Southland Windows & Doors
Clad frames are constructed with heavy extruded aluminum using engineered corner key inserts with acrylic injected sealant and are mechanically fastened
Frame and head include structural nailing fin
On clad exterior/wood interior units, all wood is covered by aluminum cladding leaving no wood exposed to exterior elements
clad finish
Coating
Clad finish options to customer specification include Kynar wet coating, Anodize and Powder Coat
Southland clad standard finish - AAMA 2605 70% Kynar wet coating, high performance exterior specification resistant to moisture, ozone, UV radiation and weathering and is considered the ultimate for performance and longevity
Standard colors or virtually limitless custom color options available to match a customer supplied color sample
Anodize colors: Clear, Light Bronze, Medium Bronze, Dark Bronze, Champagne, Extra Dark Bronze, and Black - specialty anodize copper also available
Powder Coat available in virtually limitless custom colors
Specialty textured and metallic finish options available
Southland clad standard finish - AAMA 2605 70% Kynar wet coating, high performance exterior specification resistant to moisture, ozone, UV radiation and weathering and is considered the ultimate for performance and longevity
Standard colors or virtually limitless custom color options available to match a customer supplied color sample
Anodize colors: Clear, Light Bronze, Medium Bronze, Dark Bronze, Champagne, Extra Dark Bronze, and Black - specialty anodize copper also available
Powder Coat available in virtually limitless custom colors
Specialty textured and metallic finish options available
screen
Mesh
Southland Bifold windows are available with an optional screen system manufactured by Centor™
The horizontal retractable insect screen creates an effective and unobtrusive means of screening large openings and is operated with the touch of a fingertip
Screens are available for openings up to 12' in width and up to 10' in height for single screen and up to 24' in width and 10' in height for a bi-parting unit
The screen cartridge mounts flush with the jamb allowing for a seamless, complete Bifold window and screen unit
A shade can be added to the screen system for certain configurations giving the discerning homeowner the means to screen for insects and also shade from sun
The horizontal retractable insect screen creates an effective and unobtrusive means of screening large openings and is operated with the touch of a fingertip
Screens are available for openings up to 12' in width and up to 10' in height for single screen and up to 24' in width and 10' in height for a bi-parting unit
The screen cartridge mounts flush with the jamb allowing for a seamless, complete Bifold window and screen unit
A shade can be added to the screen system for certain configurations giving the discerning homeowner the means to screen for insects and also shade from sun
installation
Centor
Centor™ Bifold hardware system installation instructions are provided with delivery of custom Southland Bifold window units and can also be found at the Centor™ click here »
