Need advice - folding doors design

[Dusty Britches]

I finally got around to building and assembling my sliding barn doors to cover my 5' windows. (I'll post the project later.) I'd like to build a matching door for a window that is angled and will not accept a sliding design. It will have to be hinged.

So, should I just plan a single hinge design with 2 or 3 hinges on one side or split the barn door and double hinge on both sides? If I go with the double hinge, how should I address the match up in the center? The cedar planks are 5/8" thick.

Here's a photo of where I'm at now. The window is 5' tall by 36" wide.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

To keep the same look but not the same functionality, you could attach the barn door casters and bracket to the top, and use some barndoor hinges on one side so it can still open.

[2B4Him]

I saw a design on line to make a 'bi-fold' barn door. Basically, two panels with a hinge in the middle of each and keep the top/outside roller for the barn door stationary. So, open from the middle and the two sides fold out instead of sliding,.

[Dusty Britches]

Interesting -- but I'm struggling to "see" that 2B.

[Sidro]

Look for Polson Bi-Fold Barn Door Hardware that will show you what he is talking about.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

I saw a design on line to make a 'bi-fold' barn door. Basically, two panels with a hinge in the middle of each and keep the top/outside roller for the barn door stationary. So, open from the middle and the two sides fold out instead of sliding,.

I see that but would you still be able to open them the entire way without hindrance from the casters or support bar?

[Dusty Britches]

Oh, now I like that! Thanks!

Could I follow the same pattern, built the exact same way and just split it down the middle?