What’s New
in Vinyl Patio Doors
Recent introductions offer new functionality, as well as higher performance and more design options
SOFT-LITE
Designed for comfort and durability, the Elements Thermal Glide Door
combines high performance features with a variety of designer options.
A fiberglass sill holds up well to traffic for many years, and, because
it’s not metal, won’t conduct cold, which makes the door more energy
efficient, the manufacturer notes. Fusion-welded sash have reinforced
stiles with .065 mm treated aluminum, while the vinyl walls of the sash
and frame extrusions are also very thick at .080 mm, it is noted. Other
features include Allerguard weatherstripping that incorporates a biocide
to fight against mold, mildew and bacterial growth between the fibers,
as well as a sliding screen door with heavy duty extruded aluminum and
mitered corners to resists twisting, warping and rack jumping. From Soft-Lite, all doors are placed in a jig prior to
shipment to ensure that it rolls, closes, and locks smoothly. Two panel doors are shipped assembled. The doors
come standard with a one-point locking mechanism and an optional four-point multi-directional locking system
upgrade. Decorative choices include numerous hardware finishes, exterior and interior laminates and colors, and
a choice of flat and contour grids.
330/528-3400 | www.soft-lite.com
VENTANA
Part of Ventana USA’s
new EuroView line of
windows and doors,
the company’s fold-and-slide door offers
contemporary style,
effective design, excellent reliability, superior
operating performance
and smooth integration into any architectural style and
space, the supplier states. Doors are manufactured
using high quality PVC profiles with hinge and locking
systems designed to deliver both security and weather
resistance. Glide rollers offer smooth and dependable
performance. Doors are offered in various configurations with two to seven operating panels and vinyl or
aluminum sill. They can be supplied in white vinyl, with
woodgrain laminates (such as mahogany, golden oak,
walnut or marcore), or in a variety of other painted colors. The EuroView line also includes tilt/turn windows
and swing, French and tilt/turn doors.
724/325-3400 | www.ventana-usa.com
SIMONTON
StormBreaker Plus
patio doors incorporate laminated glass,
enabling them to
provide both resistance to impact, and
a quieter home. With
homeowners looking for windows and
doors to do more, the
company’s StormBreaker plus line can
reduce energy bills, homeowner insurance premiums,
and unwanted noises penetrating into the home. The
company has also expanded its Decorum by Simonton
line with new seven new exterior color options. These
exterior colors can be combined with interior laminates
and premium hardware finishes to create a stylish, personalized look. The line responds to a growing consumer
trend to integrate the color of windows and patio doors
into the overall look of the home.
800/746-6686 | www.simonton.com
