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Andersen® A-Series patio doors provide more than a convenient way to come and go. They open your home to a new world of light and beauty.
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Product Summary
With their wider panel style, Andersen® A-Series gliding patio doors give your home the old-world character of traditional French doors along with the convenience and space savings no hinged door can provide. Made of wood protected by fiberglass, it's our best-performing gliding patio door.
A-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 fiberglass, it's our best-performing hinged patio door.
Construction and materials
The Andersen Architectural A Series offers a premium line of exterior doors, focusing on exceptional craftsmanship, durable materials, and sophisticated design. These doors are meticulously constructed to provide both enduring beauty and reliable performance for your home.
The core construction of the A Series doors utilizes a blend of high-quality materials designed for longevity and energy efficiency. The frames are typically made from solid wood, offering a natural aesthetic and excellent insulation properties. This wood construction is then often encased in a protective exterior sheath of aluminum. This combination provides the warmth and natural beauty of wood on the interior, while the aluminum exterior offers superior protection against the elements, resisting corrosion, impact, and weathering. This fusion of materials ensures the door can withstand diverse climates without compromising its structural integrity or visual appeal.
The glass used in Andersen's A Series doors is engineered for optimal thermal performance and clarity. Standard offerings often include Low-E glass with Argon gas fill. Low-E (Low-Emissivity) coatings are microscopically thin, transparent layers applied to the glass surface that reflect infrared light, which is a primary source of heat. This helps keep homes cooler in the summer by reflecting solar heat and warmer in the winter by preventing interior heat from escaping. Argon gas, a colorless and odorless inert gas, is denser than air and further enhances insulation by reducing heat transfer between the glass panes.
Specific to their patio door offerings within the A Series, Andersen provides several styles, each with distinct construction details. Hinged/French patio doors, for instance, are built with robust wood interiors and protective aluminum exteriors, featuring strong multi-point locking systems for enhanced security. The panels are designed for smooth operation and are available with various glass options, including decorative and textured glass for privacy and aesthetic enhancement. Sliding patio doors also benefit from the same durable wood and aluminum construction, incorporating heavy-duty rolling systems that ensure effortless gliding for years to come. The frames are engineered for a tight seal, minimizing drafts and maximizing energy efficiency.
Hardware for the A Series doors is typically crafted from durable metals like brass or stainless steel, available in a range of finishes to complement any architectural style. These hardware components are designed for both aesthetic appeal and functional longevity, ensuring smooth operation of locks, handles, and hinges.
The Andersen Architectural A Series doors are a testament to advanced material science and manufacturing precision, delivering a product that is as beautiful as it is functional, designed to enhance the value and comfort of any home.
Glass Options
The Andersen Architectural A-Series collection offers a diverse range of glass options designed to enhance both the aesthetics and performance of your exterior doors. These options are available across their Hinged Patio Doors, Sliding Patio Doors, and Gliding Patio Doors, providing a consistent level of quality and customization.
Standard Glass: Energy Performance and Clarity
All Andersen Architectural A-Series doors come standard with Low-E4® glass. This type of glass is engineered for superior energy efficiency, helping to reduce heat transfer and minimize energy costs year-round. It's designed to block a significant portion of the sun's heat in the summer while allowing beneficial solar heat to enter during the winter. Furthermore, Low-E4® glass offers excellent clarity, ensuring unobstructed views of your surroundings.
Enhanced Performance with Low-E4® Suns in™ Glass
For even greater solar control, Andersen offers Low-E4® Suns in™ glass. This advanced option is ideal for climates with intense sun exposure. It provides enhanced protection against solar heat gain, further improving energy efficiency and contributing to a more comfortable interior environment. Like the standard Low-E4® glass, it maintains exceptional clarity and visual appeal.
Low-E4® Passive Sun™ Glass
The Low-E4® Passive Sun™ glass option is specifically designed to maximize passive solar heating in colder climates. This glass allows more of the sun's heat to penetrate the home during the winter, naturally warming your living spaces and reducing reliance on heating systems. It still incorporates Low-E coatings to help retain heat during cooler months.
Decorative Glass Options
Beyond performance-focused glass, the Architectural A-Series provides several decorative glass choices to add a unique touch to your doors. These options can significantly impact the architectural style and personality of your home:
- Seedy Glass: This textured glass features an irregular, bubbled appearance reminiscent of historic glassmaking techniques. It offers a vintage charm and diffuses light beautifully, adding a subtle decorative element without sacrificing too much natural light.
- Obscure Glass: Designed for privacy, obscure glass features a textured or frosted surface that significantly reduces visibility while still allowing light to pass through. It's an excellent choice for bathrooms, entryways, or any area where a higher degree of privacy is desired.
- Low-E4® Clear Glass: While Low-E4® glass is standard, you can opt for Low-E4® Clear glass for an unobstructed, pure view. This option still provides the energy-efficient benefits of Low-E4® technology.
- Low-E4® Textured Glass: This category encompasses a variety of patterns and textures that offer both decorative appeal and a degree of light diffusion or privacy. These designs can range from subtle patterns to more prominent textures, allowing for a personalized aesthetic.
Specialty Glass Options
For specific needs, Andersen Architectural A-Series doors also feature:
- Tempered Glass: Tempered glass is a safety glass that is treated to be stronger than regular glass. If it breaks, it shatters into small, blunt pieces, reducing the risk of serious injury. This is often required by building codes in certain locations or applications for safety reasons.
- Laminated Glass: Laminated glass consists of two or more panes of glass bonded together with an interlayer, typically PVB (polyvinyl butyral). This construction makes it highly resistant to impact and intrusion. If broken, the glass fragments adhere to the interlayer, holding the unit together and providing an added layer of security and sound dampening.
Grids and Divided Lites
Within these glass options, Andersen also provides various grid configurations to enhance the traditional or architectural appearance of your doors. These grids can be applied to the interior surface, between the glass panes (simulated divided lites and authentic divided lites), or as exterior grids, offering a wide array of design possibilities.
Features and Benefits
The Andersen Architectural A-Series offers a premium collection of exterior doors designed to elevate your home's aesthetic and performance. Crafted for those who appreciate exceptional detail and superior quality, this line embodies Andersen's commitment to innovation and timeless design.
Features and Benefits:
Unrivaled Craftsmanship and Design Flexibility: The A-Series is Andersen's most customizable collection, offering an extensive palette of styles, materials, and finishes to perfectly complement any architectural vision. From elegant French doors that invite the outdoors in to sleek, modern gliding doors, the A-Series provides unparalleled design freedom. Each door is meticulously constructed with attention to every detail, ensuring a sophisticated and enduring appearance.
Superior Material Options: Choose from a range of premium materials designed for both beauty and durability. Options often include solid wood interiors in various species like pine, oak, maple, and cherry, allowing for custom stain or paint finishes to match your interior décor. Exterior options typically feature a low-maintenance composite or aluminum-clad exterior, providing robust protection against the elements while retaining their beauty for years to come. This combination of interior warmth and exterior resilience ensures your doors not only look stunning but also perform reliably.
Exceptional Energy Efficiency: Andersen's commitment to energy conservation is evident in the A-Series. These doors are engineered with advanced technologies to minimize heat transfer, helping to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round. This translates to lower energy bills and a more environmentally friendly home. Features like High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass options, advanced weatherstripping, and insulated frames work in synergy to create a superior thermal barrier.
Enhanced Durability and Longevity: Built to withstand the rigors of daily use and varying weather conditions, the A-Series doors are constructed with robust materials and proven engineering. The A-Series’ robust construction ensures smooth operation and lasting performance, minimizing the need for frequent maintenance or replacement.
Advanced Glass Technology: The A-Series doors can be equipped with Andersen's innovative glass packages. These options provide enhanced insulation, UV protection, and sound dampening qualities. High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass is a standard or available option, offering excellent U-factor and SHGC ratings, contributing significantly to the door's energy efficiency. Specialized glass options may also be available to address specific needs, such as enhanced privacy or security.
Security and Peace of Mind: Andersen understands the importance of home security. The A-Series doors incorporate robust locking mechanisms and sturdy construction to provide a high level of security. Multi-point locking systems and reinforced frames are often available, offering homeowners peace of mind and protection for their families and property.
Variety of Styles: The Architectural A-Series encompasses a broad spectrum of door styles to suit diverse architectural preferences:
- Side-Hinged/French Patio Doors: These classic doors offer an elegant transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Available in single or double configurations, they can swing in or out, allowing for versatile placement and access.
- Sliding Patio Doors: Space-saving and stylish, sliding patio doors provide expansive views and seamless access to patios, decks, or gardens. They operate smoothly on a track system, making them a practical and aesthetically pleasing choice.
- Gliding Patio Doors: Similar to sliding doors, gliding patio doors offer a contemporary and streamlined look, often featuring larger glass panels for maximum natural light and unobstructed views.
Customization Options: The A-Series is defined by its extensive customization capabilities. From grille patterns and hardware finishes to interior wood species and exterior colors, every element can be tailored to create a unique door that reflects your personal style and architectural requirements. This ensures that each A-Series door is not just a functional element, but a significant design statement for your home.
Hardware
The Andersen® Architectural A-Series offers a refined selection of hardware designed to complement the elegant aesthetic and superior performance of their patio doors. This collection provides a range of options to suit various architectural styles and homeowner preferences, ensuring both beauty and functionality.
For hinged patio doors, the A-Series presents lever and knob hardware. These are available in several premium finishes, including Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, White, and Bright Brass. Each hardware set is crafted for durability and designed with a comfortable, ergonomic feel. Many of the hinged door hardware options are designed to integrate seamlessly with multi-point locking systems, enhancing security and weather resistance.
Sliding and gliding patio doors within the A-Series also feature thoughtfully designed hardware. These typically include robust handles and locking mechanisms engineered for smooth operation and dependable security. The available finishes often mirror those found on the hinged door hardware, allowing for a cohesive look across different door types within the same home. Specific details on the locking mechanisms for sliding and gliding doors highlight features like secure thumb latches and integrated key locks, providing peace of mind.
The A-Series hardware collection emphasizes quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Finishes are applied using processes that ensure longevity and resistance to tarnishing and corrosion, making them suitable for various environmental conditions. The design intent is to provide hardware that is not only functional but also serves as a sophisticated design element, enhancing the overall appeal of the A-Series patio doors.
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