Tracked shutter doors are a specialist plantation shutter solution designed for large, wide, tall openings where standard hinged shutters aren’t practical. They are ideal for covering expansive glazed areas while still offering smooth operation, excellent light control, and a clean, architectural finish.

They are most commonly used on bifold doors, sliding doors, and French doors, particularly where the opening spans a wide area or reaches full height.

What Are Tracked Shutter Doors?

Tracked shutter doors are mounted on a roller system that runs along a discreet track at the top, with a guiding track at the bottom. The weight of the shutter panels is carried by the track, allowing even very large panels to glide smoothly and effortlessly.

Rather than opening on hinges like standard shutters, the panels slide along the track, making them perfect for spaces where wide openings need to remain practical and easy to use.

Where Tracked Shutter Doors Work Best

Tracked shutter doors are particularly well suited to:

• Bifold door openings • Sliding patio doors • French doors • Floor-to-ceiling glazed walls • Large openings between rooms

They allow you to cover substantial areas of glass without compromising ease of use or aesthetics.

Configuration Options

Bifold Configuration (Most Popular)

Bifold tracked shutters are the most commonly chosen option. The panels fold neatly together as they are opened, taking up minimal space and allowing maximum light through the opening.

• Smooth, easy operation even with many panels • Takes up less space when open • Allows more light through than bypass systems

We regularly install systems with 10 or even 12 linked panels, all operating just as smoothly as a smaller configuration.

Bypass Configuration

A bypass system allows shutter panels to slide past each other. While this can work well in certain layouts, it does require sufficient wall or recess space for the panels to stack.

• Requires more clearance space • Can reduce light when panels overlap • Less commonly specified than bifold systems

Your installer can advise which configuration best suits your space and how you use the doors day to day.

Shutter Ranges & Materials

Tracked shutter doors are available across all shutter ranges, but material choice is particularly important due to the size and everyday use of these installations.

For painted finishes, MDF shutters are often recommended, especially for lower panels where contact is more likely.

• More durable against light knocks • Better suited to high-traffic areas • Ideal where chairs or feet may brush the shutters

Solid wood shutters are made from lightweight hardwoods and are beautifully finished, but they are slightly softer and can be more susceptible to impact damage in busy spaces.

Solid Panel Tracked Shutters

For rooms where light control or privacy is a priority, solid panel shutters can also be fitted on a track.

This is a popular option for:

• Bedrooms with bifold doors • Balcony or patio doors in sleeping areas • Rooms where additional darkening is required

Solid panels offer excellent light blocking and create a calm, enclosed feel when closed.

Key Benefits at a Glance

• Are ideal for very large or wide openings
• Glide smoothly on a top-mounted track system
• Can be made with multiple linked panels
• Are available in bifold or bypass configurations
• Can be manufactured in MDF or solid wood
• Can include solid panels for improved light control