Model 8000 – Premium Aluminum Full View Garage Doors

It is a premium pick for those who want a door that is both pretty to look at, natural-light friendly and reliable. Because it’s engineered to be adaptable, you can install this door in residential, commercial or retail areas. Because of its clean aluminum frame and many glass panels, the design looks very modern and admits much natural light into the space. For homes, storefronts or retail places, using this door adds style and is a practical design choice.
With various choices for transparency, energy costs and privacy, the Model 8000 suits any room well. No matter the type—ultra clear, tinted or frosted—each choice helps the area look better and is still strong.

Overview

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FEATURES

Door Sections

Door sections are 2″ thick and consist of extruded aluminum rails and stiles assembled with 5/16″ threaded rods and nuts. Glazing is sealed on all four sides and retained on all four sides with extruded aluminum snap-in beads. The end stiles have a visible width of 3 3/8″. Center stiles have a visible width of 2 3/4″. Top rail has a visible height of 4 1/4″. Bottom rail has a visible height of 4 1/4″ or 7 1/4″ depending on door size and weight. Combined meeting rails have a visible height of 2 1/2″. Lower meeting rail has an integral reinforcing fin on doors over 12′ 2″ wide (Model 8100) or over 10′ 2″ wide (Models 8400 and 8500).

Glazing

Sections can be glazed with 1/8″ glass or acrylic (Model 8100), 1/4″ glass (Model 8400), or 1/2″ insulated glass (Model 8500). Many glazing options are available including tempered glass, tinted glass, low E glass, or laminated safety glass. 0.062″ anodized aluminum panels can be used in any section.

Finish

All aluminum parts are clear anodized, bronze powder coated, white powder coated, or black powder coated.

Weatherstrip

Bottom section has a replaceable U type bottom astragal retained by an extruded aluminum retainer. Optional jambs and header weather-stripping is available.

Windload

Consult factory for available wind load rated options.