July 15, 2010

Sun, wind, snow and rain – virtually nothing can stop our Builders clad-wood sliding patio door from performing, even in the toughest conditions.

The ability to affordably protect against a wide variety of weather conditions makes this door system exceptional: To control sunlight, the doors offer an option of either blinds between the glass or Low-E glass panels, which are filled with argon and thermally sealed, to reduce fading of interior furnishings and provide increased energy efficiency.

For maximum water and rain resistance, we use a double punch of protection, including our proprietary solid pine AuraLast^® Wood, which offers an industry-leading warranty against wood rot and termite infestation. The patio doors also feature a fiberglass sill with corner key construction to create a tight seal and raise wood components above the water line to further prevent water saturation. Fiberglass provides an exceptional thermal barrier and the integrated concealed sill anchoring system reduces bowing.

Wind is no problem for our clad-wood sliding patio doors. Manufactured with sweep system seals to prevent water from entering during heavy winds, these doors can meet a DP 50 code requirement.

For overall low-maintenance performance, the exterior frame and panel surfaces are completely covered with extruded aluminum cladding with integral nailing fins. Cladding is available in several popular colors, including Brilliant White, French Vanilla, Desert Sand, Mesa Red, Hartford Green, Chestnut Bronze and Black.

All this toughness comes beautifully easy. The Builders clad-wood sliding patio doors are built to be exceptionally smooth and simple to operate. Stainless steel rollers are adjustable for effortless gliding. The blinds between the glass are easy to raise, lower and tilt, with a special control that moves precisely with minimal manipulation.  As an added benefit, the door system can meet ENERGY STAR^® qualifications.

JUST THE FACTS

• Proprietary AuraLast Wood
• Fiberglass sill
• Blinds between the glass (option)
• Low-E energy efficient glass with argon gas fill (option)
• Factory assembled
• Exterior aluminum cladding
• 4-9/16" jambs (with 1/16" jamb depth increments available as option)
• Wood interior finish options
• Up to DP 50 rating
• ENERGY STAR qualified

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