Total system weight capacity: 220 lbs combined across all doors.
Door thickness: 1-3/8 in to 2 in. The wider thickness range — up to 2 in — is one of the advantages of the adjustable double bypass bracket over single bypass configurations.
Ceiling clearance above door: 8 in required. In a double bypass system, the bracket holding the outer track must arch up and over the rollers of the inner track so both systems don't interfere. That bracket height above the inner track's rollers is what requires more ceiling clearance than a single track installation.
Door gap when closed: A minimum 2 in gap between doors is recommended when closed. There is no mandatory overlap — the doors sit on separate tracks and can be positioned independently.
Wall header: A solid header above the opening is required for track mounting. If there is no existing header or backing in the wall, we recommend installing a minimum 1×6 hardwood board (3/4 in thick × 5-1/2 in wide) that extends past the length of the track to the next stud or structural support point on each side. No solid header and cannot install one? See ceiling mount hardware.
Door width: Each door must cover roughly half the opening, plus the chosen wall overlap on the outer edge, plus the planned overlap between the two doors at center. For standard rooms plan for 2 in of wall overlap on the outer edge; for bedrooms and bathrooms, 3 in gives better privacy. See our measuring guide for full door sizing formulas.
Door height: Measure from finished floor to the top of the rough opening and add 1 in. The extra inch covers the top of the opening while leaving 1/2 to 1 in of clearance at the bottom for the door to slide without dragging. If you have thick carpet, check that clearance is adequate along the full travel path before ordering.
Track length: Depends on whether you need pass-through access or a fully clear opening — see the track length section below.