Panda Windows & Doors Details: Featuring monumental panels with frame heights up to 10 feet and widths up to 5 feet, the PandaSelect multi-slide door system has a 3/16-inch stile and rail profile and allows for stackable or pocketed configurations with a maximum of five panels per side. The new collection is offered in aluminum and aluminum wood clad frames, which can both be thermally broken by a 24-millimeter polyamide insulation bar to reduce thermal conduction. Six standard AAMA-2604 compliant powder-coat finishes are readily available. In-stock wood species include pine, poplar and Douglas fir. Selling Points: PandaSelect was developed in response to home builders’ requests for contemporary in-line sliding door solutions that excel in quality and aesthetics at high-volume-based prices. With four different frame material choices, PandaSelect multi-slides complement any architectural style, helping design professionals meet the design goals, performance criteria and budgetary constraints of their projects, according to the company.
MI Windows and Doors Details: MIWD’s multi-slide door incorporates the Slide Works frame system, available in two-, three- and four-track options. Door panels are made with MikronWood solid core material and low-emissivity 366 glass for energy efficiency. It features a Truth three-point locking system and stainless steel keeper, roller system with machined composite wheels and precision bearings, and recessed exterior handle for a clean aesthetic. Selling Points: Classically styled door panels from MIWD feature tall bottom rails and wide stiles. Made from MikronWood, every multi-slide door panel features a solid core that combines the beauty of wood with the durability and no-maintenance advantages of composite. These doors are rot-proof and impervious to insects, moisture and humidity, according to the company. Available in white, adobe or bronze with color-matched trim. Details: Soft-Lite's Kingsroyal Glide Sliding Patio Doors feature a foam-filled master frame, rails and stiles for improved thermal efficiency and metal reinforcement in all four sash stiles for strength and durability.
UltraSmart triple-fin weather stripping helps to minimize drafts, the company reports, and an aluminum-capped threshold is said to offer durability and longevity. It has a heavy-duty, ball-bearing DuraRoller and two-point mortise locking hardware. The doors achieve air infiltration values as low as .06, carry the AAMA label and are Energy Star certified. Selling Points: Superb thermal efficiency and improved comfort, burglar-resistant safety and security are combined with long-lasting durability in the Kingsroyal patio doors, according to the company. These doors are offered with an array of options, such as the new Lift & Tilt mini-blinds that are sealed between the glass panes, which allows for customization in terms of appearance and thermal efficiency. Details: Seaway's Prima Vista sliding patio doors are constructed of heavy-duty, multi-chamber uPVC vinyl extrusions, offering superior thermal efficiency and strength, according to the company. It features fusion welded sashes, a strong, multi-point locking system to protect against forced entry, and is constructed with steel reinforcement at both the interlock and the meeting rail.
It is said to be installer-friendly and field reversible. Selling Points: Tested against the most stringent industry standards for air and water infiltration, wind-load resistance, ease of operation, forced entry, and more, Seaway's Prima Vista sliding patio doors achieve exceptional results and are built to perform beautifully in the toughest conditions, according to the company, which says the doors are premium performers designed to maximize security, durability, energy efficiency and lifetime satisfaction. They are also offered in a number of configurations and popular design choices. Prima Vista features a patented sliding system for easy and quiet operation and its steel reinforcement and superior locking system yield an impressive structural rating, the company reports. Details: LaCantina’s new vinyl door panels feature a narrow 2 15/16-inch stile and rail profile to provide more glass and light. The vinyl system’s exclusive new hardware package is available in stainless or bronze finish.
Concealed multi-point locking provides added security and standard low-E glass improves energy efficiency. Standard color options include white or tan. Selling Points: LaCantina Doors’ new Vinyl Folding Door system features contemporary styling with clean profiles and an exclusive hardware package. It is energy efficient, low maintenance and performs well in all environments, according to the company. The door system is available in standard and custom door sizes up to 8 feet tall and 18 feet wide in a wide range of popular configurations. Details: RSL’s dual sliding patio doors are made with maintenance-free vinyl and are offered in a 6-foot 8-inch standard height, with an 8-foot height available upon request, and 5-foot and 6-foot standard widths with 9-foot and 12-foot widths available upon request. Available in two-, three- or four- door panel options. A screen door is included with each slider. The doors incorporate a multi-point locking system. Selling Points: RSL’s Majestic vinyl patio door system is available in four series.
The 100 Series Low E & Argon Dual Sliders Safety tempered glass panels provide protection against air and water infiltration. The 200 Series Low E & Argon Dual Sliders with Grills offer grills between the glass, a low-maintenance option for easier cleaning. The 300 Series Low E Dual Sliders with Blinds Between Glass are safety tempered and energy efficient. And, the 400 Series Dual Sliders with Decorative Glass offers a decorative accent. The company offers a lifetime warranty. Details: ProVia offers its Endure sliding glass patio doors in two-, three- and four-panel configurations that are made with galvanized steel reinforced panels and sills to ensure rigidity and stable operation. The doors incorporate a patented water draining system, and its multi-chamber profiles with Neopor insulation and 5 3⁄8-inch frame depth are said to offer greater thermal efficiency and increased sound abatement. The patented sliding system features four adjustable 1-inch wheels per operating panel for smooth, easy and quiet operation.
Selling Points: Multiple options for patio door, including interior and exterior colors, deluxe hardware, glass designs and interior grids, provide the opportunity for a high degree of customization. The patio doors meet stringent industry standards on energy efficiency, storm protection, ease of entry and forced entry, according to the company. Details: The Orchestra Patio Door lift and slide platform’s single-action handle lifts the sliding door up from its airtight/watertight position. It allows oversized panel doors up to 144 inches wide and 96 inches high in two panels. The door is Energy Star qualified, with 1-inch low-E double, or 1 3/8-inch triple high-energy glass options, and features a multi-chamber all-vinyl frame and a multi-point lock. Frames are 7 ¼ inches deep to accommodate 2-inch by 6-inch wall construction. Sashes are 3 ½ inches wide, backed by reinforced stiles. Selling Points: The Orchestra Patio Door is a platform that provides maximum flexibility in various configurations and models including the Lift & Slide model.
The Orchestra Lift & Slide handle lets users operate the sash effortlessly: a single-action handle lifts the sliding door up from its airtight/watertight position, which reportedly allows the door to slide with ease. Gerkin Windows and Doors Details: The Rhino Series has a fully factory assembled frame, oversize stainless steel rollers, extruded aluminum roller track, thermal-bar thermal break, 1-inch insulated glass with super spacer, and a commercial extruded screen. In clear anodized and dark bronze anodized colors, it is available in sizes 96 inches by 96 inches, 72 inches by 96 inches, 96 inches by 80 inches, 72 inches by 80 inches, 60 inches by 80 inches, and in custom sizes. The 96-inch by 96-inch and 72-inch by 80-inch two-lite doors are tested to meet AAMA Gold Label certification. Selling Points: The air infiltration rate of the door is .06 cfm per square foot at a 25 mph windload, which is 500 percent more than what architectural specifications call for, according to the company.