Door sections are 2″ thick and consist of extruded aluminum rails and stiles assembled with 5/16″ threaded rods and nuts. Glazing is sealed on all four sides and retained on all four sides with extruded aluminum snap-in beads. The end stiles have a visible width of 3 3/8″. Center stiles have a visible width of 2 3/4″. Top rail has a visible height of 4 1/4″. Bottom rail has a visible height of 4 1/4″ or 7 1/4″ depending on door size and weight.
Combined meeting rails have a visible height of 2 1/2″. Lower meeting rail has an integral reinforcing fin on doors over 12′ 2″ wide (Model 8100) or over 10′ 2″ wide (Models 8400 and 8500).
GLAZING
Sections can be glazed with 1/8″ glass or acrylic (Model 8100), 1/4″ glass (Model 8400), or 1/2″ insulated glass (Model 8500). Many glazing options are available including tempered glass, tinted glass, low E glass, or laminated safety glass. 0.062″ anodized aluminum panels can be used in any section.
FINISH
All aluminum parts are clear anodized, bronze powder coated, white powder coated, or black powder coated. Powder coated in custom colors available.
WEATHERSTRIP
Bottom section has a replaceable U type bottom astragal retained by an extruded aluminum retainer. Optional jambs and header weather-stripping is available.
STILES ATTACHED WITH RIVETS
Consult factory for available wind load rated options.