Sliding glass doors are a sleek, contemporary style that look beautiful and work well in most homes. These doors provide clear separation between rooms and let in lots of natural light.
LAS sliding doors are built with durability and longevity in mind. Welded frames are designed for rigidity and superior strength, while mechanically fastened frames offer robustness with flexibility for maintenance and repairs.
Durability
Sliding glass doors are designed to withstand physical stress, resist the elements, and maintain their beauty and function over time. LAS doors include multiple standard features to ensure durability, including a multi-point lock system that engages at several points along the frame to boost resistance to forced entry and a sturdy construction with tempered glass and durable frames.
Welded or mechanically fastened frames allow homeowners to select a frame type that meets their security and longevity needs. Welded frames deliver greater rigidity and airtight sealing, while mechanically fastened frames offer flexibility for maintenance and repairs.
LAS sliding glass doors offer superior energy efficiency, saving homeowners money on utility bills and contributing to environmental stewardship. Low E glass reduces infrared radiation, insulating homes to keep them warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Double continuous weatherstripping also maximizes insulation and energy efficiency, keeping conditioned air inside the home and outside elements out. Tandem ball-bearing rollers offer smooth operation and easy movement, reducing the risk of accidents caused by doors sticking or jamming.
Energy Efficiency
Sliding glass doors bring natural light to interior spaces and offer seamless access to outdoor areas. But they don’t just look beautiful – they also serve the environment by helping reduce energy costs and consumption.
All LAS sliding glass doors meet or exceed industry energy efficiency requirements, making them an excellent investment for homeowners. Welded or mechanically fastened frames are designed to provide superior insulation, reducing heat transfer and keeping your home comfortable throughout the year. Low E-glass and double continuous weatherstripping further enhance insulation and prevent air leakage that leads to energy waste.
For extra security, install side mount or overhead crisscrossing bars across inactive sliding panels to prevent unwanted entry. These bar locks keep prying tools out and lock the door securely when not in use. These additional features are a great complement to your home security system. They’re also easy to maintain and don’t interfere with the sliding door’s operation.
Security
Your entrance doors tell people a lot about your home. They also play a vital role in keeping you safe. That is why you should always be keen when choosing them and have them installed by an expert. A good entrance door will not only add beauty to your home, but it will also keep you safe from burglars and other intruders.
Unlike traditional doors, sliding glass doors offer increased privacy and security. LAS offers a multi-point lock system that secures the frame of the glass door at multiple points. This feature enhances resistance to forced entry and can only be opened with a key. It also helps protect your children from falling out of the door and ensures that your pets can’t escape through the door.
Sliding glass doors also provide superior insulation and energy efficiency. They have low-E glass that reflects infrared heat and UV light, reducing your heating and cooling costs. Moreover, their tandem ball-bearing rollers allow for easy operation.
Aesthetics
For homeowners, doors play an important role in shaping interior aesthetics and can have a significant impact on the overall look of the home. Whether the door is an exterior front door or one that leads to a patio, it must be tough against the elements and easy on the eyes. Sliding glass doors offer homeowners the beauty they want with the strength they need.
For commercial projects, sliding doors can also strike the right balance between architectural artistry and functionality by delivering a full range of aesthetic possibilities. For example, AD Systems sliding doors can be specified with a wide range of glazed opacities from fully transparent to fully opaque and every gradation in between, enabling healthcare spaces to transition between privacy and visual connectivity as needed.
The right window treatment solution can complement any style of sliding glass doors, blending form and function to create the ideal aesthetic. For contemporary spaces that emphasize clean lines, sleek roller shades or panel-track blinds are a great option that will help to maintain an uncluttered aesthetic. In more traditional settings, plantation shutters provide a polished aesthetic that complements vintage architectural features.