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The Andersen® 400 Series gliding patio door brings you the best overall blend of performance and style to satisfy just about any door need. With years of engineering and…
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Product Summary
Andersen® 400 Series gliding patio doors have one panel that glides horizontally and one stationary panel. They fit into tighter spaces than our hinged doors because their panels don't interfere with your room or patio. Their French door styling goes well with any home style. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior, it's our best-selling gliding patio door.
400 Series hinged patio doors make a dramatic statement and add great ventilation. Their French door styling goes well with any home style. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior, it's our best-selling hinged patio door.
Construction and materials
The Andersen 400 Series exterior doors are designed for durability and aesthetic appeal, offering a range of styles including patio-side hinged/French, patio-sliding, and gliding options. These doors are constructed with a focus on quality materials to ensure longevity and performance.
A key feature of the 400 Series is its robust frame construction. The frames are typically made from a composite material designed to resist moisture, rot, and insects, providing a stable and long-lasting structure. For certain models, such as the 400 Series French doors, solid wood cores are also utilized, offering a classic look and feel while being protected by a durable exterior cladding.
The exterior of the 400 Series doors is protected by a low-maintenance, weather-resistant composite material. This material is engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including UV rays and extreme temperatures, without peeling, flaking, or blistering. It is available in a variety of factory-applied colors, offering a finished look that requires minimal upkeep.
Glass options are a significant component of the 400 Series doors, contributing to energy efficiency and visual style. Andersen offers various glass packages, including options with Low-E coatings and argon gas fills to improve thermal performance and reduce energy costs. These glass units are typically double-paned for enhanced insulation. Decorative glass options and grilles are also available to customize the appearance of the doors.
Hardware for the 400 Series doors is designed for both functionality and style. Hinges, locks, and handles are constructed from durable materials, often in finishes like brushed nickel, polished brass, or oil-rubbed bronze, to complement the overall design of the door and the home's exterior. For patio-sliding doors, the operational hardware is engineered for smooth and easy movement.
The construction of the 400 Series patio-sliding doors incorporates features like heavy-duty roller systems to ensure effortless operation. The sashes are designed to provide a tight seal against the elements when closed, contributing to improved energy efficiency and security.
For the 400 Series French doors, the design often includes a traditional mortise-and-tenon construction for the door panels, ensuring structural integrity. The multi-point locking system, a common feature on these doors, provides enhanced security by engaging at multiple points along the door frame.
Features and Benefits
The Andersen 400 Series offers a comprehensive selection of exterior patio doors designed to enhance the beauty, comfort, and functionality of your home. Available in both hinged/French and sliding styles, these doors provide seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces while delivering exceptional performance and durability.
Features:
- Material Construction: The 400 Series doors feature a unique blend of materials for superior performance. Frames are constructed from Andersen's exclusive High-Performance™ composite exterior, which is engineered to resist wear, weather, and fading, ensuring long-lasting beauty. The interior is crafted from solid wood, offering a warm and natural aesthetic that can be stained or painted to match your home's décor.
- Glass Options: Andersen's commitment to energy efficiency is evident in the available glass packages. Standard Low-E4® glass is a highly efficient option that helps reduce heat transfer, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Optional Low-E4® ThermoBoost™ glass further enhances thermal performance, providing even greater energy savings. For added privacy and light control, decorative glass options are also available.
- Design Versatility: The 400 Series is available in a variety of configurations to suit any architectural style.
- Hinged/French Patio Doors: These doors open outward or inward, offering a classic and elegant appearance. Available in single or double configurations, they create a dramatic entryway and can be customized with grilles for a traditional look or left clear for unobstructed views.
- Sliding Patio Doors: Ideal for maximizing space, sliding patio doors glide smoothly on a track, allowing for easy access and expansive views. They offer a contemporary feel and are an excellent choice for smaller spaces or when a minimalist aesthetic is desired.
- Gliding Patio Doors: Similar to sliding doors, gliding patio doors offer effortless operation and wide openings, providing a smooth and convenient way to connect with your outdoor environment.
- Hardware and Finishes: A range of stylish hardware options and finishes are available to complement your door choice and home's interior design, allowing for personalization and a cohesive look.
- Durability and Security: Built with Andersen's renowned quality and craftsmanship, the 400 Series doors are designed for longevity and security, providing peace of mind for homeowners.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Energy Efficiency: The advanced glass technologies and frame construction contribute to significant energy savings by reducing heat loss and gain, leading to lower utility bills and a more comfortable indoor environment year-round.
- Increased Home Value and Curb Appeal: The elegant design and superior craftsmanship of Andersen 400 Series doors instantly elevate the aesthetic appeal of your home, making a positive impression and potentially increasing its market value.
- Improved Indoor Comfort: By minimizing drafts and fluctuations in temperature, these doors help maintain a consistent and comfortable living space, regardless of external weather conditions.
- Ample Natural Light and Ventilation: The expansive glass panels allow for an abundance of natural light to fill your home, creating a brighter and more inviting atmosphere. Both hinged and sliding styles offer easy operation for natural ventilation.
- Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Connection: The 400 Series doors are designed to facilitate a smooth and effortless transition between your living spaces and outdoor areas, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying your surroundings.
- Low Maintenance: The durable composite exterior requires minimal upkeep, resisting rot, corrosion, and insect damage, allowing you more time to enjoy your home and less time on maintenance.
- Long-Term Investment: Constructed with high-quality materials and backed by Andersen's reputation for excellence, these doors represent a lasting investment in your home's beauty, comfort, and functionality.
Hardware
The Andersen 400 Series offers a range of hardware options designed to complement the aesthetic and functional needs of its exterior patio doors. For the Hinged/French patio doors, you can expect to find robust and beautifully finished hardware. Key components typically include a multi-point locking system for enhanced security, ensuring the door is securely engaged at multiple points along the frame. The exterior handle sets are available in various styles and finishes, allowing for personalization to match your home's architectural design. Common finishes include:
- Polished Brass
- Antique Brass
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Nickel
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- White
- Black
These finishes are engineered for durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring they maintain their appearance over time. Interior trim and hardware will typically match the exterior options, providing a cohesive look throughout the entryway. For the Hinged/French doors, hinges are also a critical hardware component, available in finishes that align with the handle sets to ensure design continuity.
For the Andersen 400 Series Patio Sliding and Gliding doors, hardware focuses on smooth operation and secure closure. These doors often feature a sleek and unobtrusive handle design integrated into the door panel or frame. The locking mechanisms are designed for ease of use and security, often incorporating a thumb latch or a key lock option for added peace of mind. The rollers and tracks are engineered for a smooth gliding experience, minimizing effort when opening and closing the door. While specific hardware styles may vary slightly between sliding and gliding configurations within the 400 Series, the emphasis remains on providing reliable performance and a clean, modern aesthetic. Finishes for the hardware on these sliding and gliding doors generally align with those offered for the hinged options, including:
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Nickel
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- White
- Black
The selection of hardware for the Andersen 400 Series doors is intended to enhance both the visual appeal and the practical functionality of your entryway.
Glass Options
The Andersen 400 Series offers a variety of glass options designed to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and style for your exterior doors. These options are available across their Patio-Side Hinged/French, Patio-Sliding, Patio, and Gliding door types.
Low-E Glass: The cornerstone of Andersen's energy-efficient glass offerings is Low-E (low-emissivity) glass. This technology is applied as a microscopically thin, transparent coating on the glass surface. This coating works by reflecting solar heat, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This leads to reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills.
Multiple Low-E Options: Andersen provides different Low-E glass formulations tailored to specific climate needs:
- Low-E4® Glass: This is the standard Low-E glass offered. It provides a good balance of solar heat rejection and visible light transmission, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
- Low-E4® Sun Glass: For climates with intense sun exposure, Low-E4® Sun Glass offers enhanced solar heat gain control. It effectively blocks more solar heat, further reducing cooling costs in warmer regions.
- Low-E4® SmartSun™ Glass: This is Andersen's most advanced Low-E glass option. It maximizes solar heat gain blocking while allowing a significant amount of visible light into your home, offering the highest level of energy efficiency and natural light.
Tempered Glass: For safety and security, certain configurations of the Andersen 400 Series doors can be specified with tempered glass. Tempered glass is heat-treated to increase its strength. In the event of breakage, it shatters into small, relatively harmless pebble-like pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
Laminated Glass: Another safety and security option available is laminated glass. This type of glass consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together with a strong interlayer. If the glass breaks, the interlayer holds the fragments together, preventing them from falling out and providing an additional barrier.
Obscure Glass: For areas where privacy is desired, such as bathrooms or entryways, obscure glass is an option. This glass is designed to distort the view while still allowing light to pass through, offering privacy without sacrificing natural illumination. Various patterns and textures of obscure glass may be available.
Decorative Glass: The Andersen 400 Series may also offer decorative glass options to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your doors. These can include various etched, textured, or patterned glass designs that add a unique touch of style and personality to your home.
Gas-Filled Insulated Glass Units: In addition to the glass types, the 400 Series doors typically utilize insulated glass units (IGUs). These units consist of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer and sealed to create an airtight unit. The space between the panes is often filled with an inert gas, such as Argon or Krypton. These gases are denser than air and have lower thermal conductivity, which further improves the insulating properties of the glass, reducing heat transfer and enhancing energy efficiency.
Grids and Divided Lites: For a more traditional look, the 400 Series doors offer various grid and divided lite options. These can be installed between the panes of glass (between-the-glass grilles) for easy cleaning, or on the interior and exterior surfaces of the glass (simulated divided lites or true divided lites, depending on the product line and configuration) to mimic the appearance of multiple smaller panes.
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