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Revolutionizing Efficiency.
Introducing an aluminum thermal door that outperforms industry-leading triple glazed doors in thermal efficiency, water penetration resistance, and arrives promptly. Designed with a double thermal break, it achieves an impressive U-value of 0.27 Btu/h-ft2-F. Its innovative threshold design provides robust water resistance at 180 Pa while meeting ADA standards. It's not just a door, it’s a great door.
It all started with frustration.
Two years ago, Brent Friesen (President of Acro Aluminum) started the search to find a better door. He couldn’t find a door to match the thermal performance of the glazing system, resist water penetration, and arrive promptly without months of delay.
Recognizing the need for innovation, Brent set out to design and build something new. Following a couple of unsuccessful design attempts, Brent with father and business partner Bruce set out for GlassBuild 2022 hopeful for inspiration. Through connecting with a friend at GlassBuild, Brent and Bruce were introduced to a talented designer who designed an exceptional door that surpassed expectations.
Structure & Thermal Performance
The structure of the door is an interior aluminum u channel that uses polyamide shear blocks to support aluminum cladding around the perimeter of the door. This creates a double thermal break giving the door a u-value of 0.27 Btu/h-ft2-F with a double glaze LowE IGU.
This is better thermal performance than industry leading triple glazed aluminum doors.
In addition, an innovative threshold design gives it 180 Pa water penetration resistance while still meeting ADA requirements.
Other benefits include: no glass stops improving security with a sleek look, ability to easily accommodate different finishes on interior and exterior with slide in and out cladding, and no bowing due to unequal expansion when exposed to hot sun.
The door is being fabricated out of Acro Aluminum’s Vancouver warehouse. Acro Aluminum website can be found at www.acroaluminum.ca. Specializing in storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and various other aluminum glazing products, Acro Aluminum is dedicated to delivering exceptional products paired with outstanding service. Acro Aluminum is committed to ensure you receive the right products for your needs.
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