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A-SERIES

FEATURES

FRENCHWOOD PATIO DOOR FRENCHWOOD PATIO DOOR
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SIDELIGHTS TRANSOMS
Frame Frame
Frame constructed with a wood Frame constructed with a wood
core and a fiberglass exterior. This core and a fiberglass exterior. This
construction produces a rigid frame construction produces a rigid frame
and a low-maintenance, durable exterior. and a low-maintenance, durable exterior.
Wood members are treated with Wood members are treated with
a water-repellent preservative for a water-repellent preservative for
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long-lasting protection and performance. long-lasting protection and performance.
The interior wood jamb has an extension The interior wood jamb has an extension
jamb kerf, making it easy to add interior jamb kerf, making it easy to add interior
extension jambs matching wall thicknesses. extension jambs matching wall thicknesses.
Sill Sash
One-piece fiberglass design provides Interior panel surfaces are constructed Available in direct-set or sash-set
superior water management. The from premium wood veneer available in construction. Direct-set transoms have Frenchwood ® Patio Door Overview
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nonconductive fiberglass construction pine, maple, oak, cherry, mahogany and glass glazed directly into the frame
enhances energy performance, and its vertical grain douglas fir. All prefinished and maximize glass area. Sash-set A-Series
superior strength eliminates the need interior options use water-based paints transoms feature a stationary sash and
for a sill support. and stains. provide common sight lines with A-Series
Slip- and wear-resistant poly bead finish The exterior of the wood panel is patio doors.
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available in either neutral gray or dark protected with a Flexacron paint Frenchwood patio door transoms feature
bronze color. system; this stabilized polyester paint is elegant lines that match the Frenchwood
electrostatically applied to penetrate all patio doors. Available in pine, maple, oak,
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Panel exterior surfaces for maximum protection cherry, mahogany and vertical grain
Panel stiles and rails are constructed of and a lustrous, low-maintenance finish. douglas fir.
an engineered LVL core. This LVL core Glass Glass
provides strength and helps prevent
warping for consistent smooth operation. See below for details. See below for details.

COMMON FEATURES

Glass Additional glass options are available. Performance Grade (PG) Upgrade
Panels are silicone bed glazed and finished Contact your Andersen supplier. Optional Drop-Nose Channel
with an interior wood glass stop. A removable translucent film helps shield Frenchwood patio doors are available
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the glass from damage during delivery with Stormwatch protection. For a copy
High-Performance dual-pane glass and construction and also simplifies of the Andersen Coastal Product Guide,
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options include:
finishing at the jobsite. go to andersenwindows.com/coastal or
• Low-E4 tempered glass contact your Andersen supplier.
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• Low-E4 HeatLock tempered glass Patterned Glass
• Low-E4 Sun tempered glass Patterned glass options are available. A factory-applied, patented drop-nose
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• Low-E4 SmartSun tempered glass See page 18 for more details. channel is available when higher
• Low-E4 SmartSun HeatLock product performance is required. Drop-
tempered glass Taller Heights nose channel provides enhanced water
For even greater energy performance, A-Series Frenchwood patio doors and performance without increasing interior
sill height. Shown on a Frenchwood
triple-pane glass is available in these patio door sidelights are available in hinged inswing patio door. Details shown
glass options: 10' (3028) heights.
for hinged outswing door on page 146.
• Low-E4 tempered glass
• Low-E4 Enhanced tempered glass
• Low-E4 Enhanced HeatLock
tempered glass
• Low-E4 SmartSun tempered glass
• Low-E4 SmartSun Enhanced
tempered glass
• Low-E4 SmartSun Enhanced HeatLock
tempered glass * Visit andersenwindows.com/warranty for details.
** Actual wood species is either Sapele or Sipo, both non-endangered species grown in Africa,
with color and characteristics similar to Central American mahoganies.
“Flexacron” is a registered trademark of PPG Industries, Inc.
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