Description

Pultruded fiberglass creates exceptional strength and stability providing a wide range of sizes and combinations of sliding glass doors (custom sizes of over 8 feet tall and over 16 feet wide are available). Add sidelights and transoms to create window walls with extraordinary luminance and ventilation qualities.

Product

The Fiberglass sliding door frame is 5 3/4" (146 mm) deep frame and 1 3/4" (45mm) deep glazed panel inserts. The exterior panel is fixed and the interior panel is operating. The sliding glass door assemblies are in compliance with CAN/CGSB-82 and CSA A440.2 standards. Rating [CSA 440- A3/B4/C4] [AAMA- R-55].

Materials

All frames and sash profiles are made from Pultruded Fiberglass, having a nominal of wall thickness of 0.090" (2.3 mm), with minimum glass content of 60%. Nonstructural accessory members are permitted to be in vinyl or aluminum and are identified as such.

Construction

Frame and panel corners are connected with molded reinforced polymer shearblocks and mechanically secured. All joints are factory sealed and neatly fitted together. The perimeter of open-back frames shall be filled with insulation.

Hardware

The sliding panel and flyscreen are equipped with two adjustable, double, tandem rollers by TRUTH fitted with nylon wheels for silent operation. Locking handle is an attractive, die-cast zinc assembly with double hook. Frame sill member shall include stainless steel track liners. Door travel limit bumpers shall be provided at head and sill of jambs, for fully open and closed positions as well as anti-lift blocking to provide resistance to forced entry. A sill mounted foot lock by TRUTH and/or a cylinder lock, is available as an option.

Finish

All exposed surfaces are coated with durable lsocynate-free 2 part Polymer Enamel with minimum dry film thickness of 1.5 mils and medium gloss of 25.55. Finish shall resist chipping, blistering, chalking, discoloration and aging under all atmospheric conditions. Conforms to AAMA 603 and 613 Organic Coatings. Standard colors are White and Commercial Brown. Custom colours and split frame painting is available.

Weather-Stripping

Double line of silicone coated woven pile with integral fin at interior to provide air and vapor seal.

Glass

Operating and Fixed Panels are glazed with standard 22mm (7/8") or alternatively, 25mm (1") or 36mm (1 7/16") for triple glazing, insulating glass units. Glass thickness and type shall comply with local National Building codes, but not less than 3 mm (1/8"). Units are assembled with a dual seal (polysulphide/Butyl) to CGSB and Certified by inspection by the Insulated Glass manufacturers Association.

Glazing Method

The fixed sidelight utilizes laid-in glazing using polyethylene closed cell tape on the exterior and PVC glass stop locked-in from the interior provides a secure and positive seal for the glass. The operating panel is pocket glazed into a flexible PVC channel with the end joint(s) sealed with mastic.

Insect Screens

A heavy-duty extruded frame with Fiberglass mesh provides Standard Duty performance.

Maintenance

It is recommended that the glass and the frame components be washed occasionally with non-abrasive detergent solution. An occasional coating with silicone spray of the internal weather-strips and areas indicated on the maintenance sheet will promote smoother operation.