Andersen - Architectural A Series
Doors - Exterior
A-Series Gliding and Hinged Patio Doors
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.
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.
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.
Construction and materials
The Andersen Architectural A Series offers a premium line of exterior doors, including hinged/French patio doors, sliding patio doors, and gliding patio doors. These doors are designed with a focus on superior craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and aesthetic versatility, catering to discerning homeowners and architects.
Construction and Materials:
The defining characteristic of the Architectural A Series is its robust construction, featuring a core of solid wood protected by an exterior layer of durable, low-maintenance aluminum. This combination provides the warmth and beauty of wood on the interior while offering exceptional protection against the elements on the exterior.
- Interior Frame and Sash: Solid wood construction. Andersen offers a selection of wood species, typically including pine, maple, and oak, allowing for customization to match interior décor. This wood can be finished to a high standard or prepared for painting or staining.
- Exterior Cladding: Extruded aluminum, which is known for its strength and resistance to corrosion and weathering. This cladding is securely attached to the wood core, creating a dual-material design.
- Glass: High-performance glass is standard. This typically includes double-pane or triple-pane configurations for enhanced insulation. Options for Low-E coatings and Argon gas fill are available to further improve energy efficiency and reduce UV transmission.
- Hardware: Available in a range of finishes to complement the door style and architectural aesthetic.
- Seals and Weatherstripping: Designed for optimal performance, utilizing advanced materials to prevent air and water infiltration.
Product Offerings:
The Architectural A Series encompasses several distinct door types to suit various design needs:
- Hinged/French Patio Doors: These doors open inward or outward on hinges, providing a classic and elegant entryway to outdoor spaces. They can be configured with multiple panels, including stationary and operational units.
- Sliding Patio Doors: Designed for space efficiency, these doors glide smoothly along a track, allowing for unobstructed access and ventilation.
- Gliding Patio Doors: Similar to sliding patio doors, these offer a sleek profile and ease of operation, often characterized by their substantial glass panels.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Durability: The combination of solid wood and extruded aluminum ensures long-lasting performance and resistance to warping, rot, and insects.
- Energy Efficiency: Advanced glass packages and robust construction contribute to superior thermal performance, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: The interior wood can be finished to match any design palette, while the exterior aluminum cladding is available in a variety of colors.
- Performance: Engineered for excellent resistance to water and air infiltration, ensuring comfort and protection from the elements.
For detailed specifications, material options, and customization choices, further exploration of Andersen Windows & Doors' official website is recommended.
Hardware
The Andersen® Architectural A-Series collection offers a distinguished selection of exterior doors, including hinged and sliding patio doors. These premium doors are designed to complement the architectural integrity of your home while providing exceptional performance and aesthetic appeal. The hardware options available for the A-Series line are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship synonymous with Andersen Windows & Doors.
For the hinged patio doors within the A-Series collection, a variety of hardware styles and finishes are available to suit diverse design preferences. These options are designed to enhance both the functionality and the decorative aspect of your entryway. Key hardware components include:
- Locking Mechanisms: Robust and secure locking systems are integral to the A-Series doors. Options typically include multi-point locking systems for enhanced security and ease of operation.
- Handles: A selection of lever and knob styles are offered. These handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and durability, available in a range of finishes to match your home's exterior and interior aesthetics.
- Finishes: The available finishes for A-Series door hardware are chosen for their longevity and visual appeal. Common finishes include polished brass, brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, and black. These finishes are resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, ensuring lasting beauty.
The A-Series also features gliding patio doors, which offer a space-saving and elegant solution. The hardware for these doors is engineered for smooth, effortless operation and sustained performance. The hardware for A-Series gliding patio doors typically includes:
- Handles: Designed for intuitive use and a comfortable grip, the handles on A-Series gliding doors are both functional and stylish. They are available in finishes that complement the overall door design.
- Locking Systems: Security is paramount, and A-Series gliding doors are equipped with reliable locking mechanisms that are easy to operate.
- Roller Systems: The gliding action is facilitated by high-quality roller systems that are built for smooth movement and durability, ensuring years of reliable performance.
- Finishes: Similar to the hinged door hardware, the finishes for gliding door hardware are designed to withstand the elements and maintain their aesthetic integrity.
Andersen Windows & Doors provides a comprehensive warranty for their hardware, underscoring the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Specific warranty details can be found on the manufacturer's website.
Styles
The Andersen Architectural A-Series offers a sophisticated selection of exterior door styles designed to enhance any home's aesthetic. Focusing on premium craftsmanship and timeless design, this collection provides both beauty and exceptional performance.
Style Options
- Casement French Doors: These hinged patio doors combine the elegant look of French doors with the superior ventilation of casement windows. They open outward, offering unobstructed views and a sense of spaciousness.
- Gliding French Doors: For a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, gliding French doors provide the classic appearance of French doors with the space-saving functionality of sliding doors. They glide smoothly on a track, making them ideal for areas where swing clearance is limited.
- Gliding Patio Doors: These doors offer a clean, contemporary look and are designed for ease of operation. Their large glass panels maximize natural light and provide expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Each style within the Architectural A-Series can be customized to complement your home's unique architectural character. This includes a range of materials, finishes, and hardware options, allowing for a truly personalized look.
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Windows & Skylights
A-Series Windows
Andersen® A-Series products are designed to work together with consistent profiles and accent windows that allow architects the ease of choosing different styles of windows…
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Product Summary
A-Series products are designed to work together with consistent profiles and accent windows that allow architects the ease of choosing different styles of windows for the same home without sacrificing the overall look of the architectural style.
A-Series trim is made of Fibrex® material, a proprietary wood fiber and vinyl composite material. Fibrex material never needs painting and won't flake, rot, blister, peel, pit or corrode.
Features and Benefits
The Andersen Architectural A-Series is a premium line of windows and doors designed to meet the highest standards of architectural integrity, performance, and aesthetic appeal. This collection offers a comprehensive range of styles, materials, and customization options to complement any architectural vision, from historic renovations to modern constructions.
Window Styles: The A-Series provides a diverse selection of window types to suit any need and design preference.
- Awning Windows: Hinged at the top and opening outward, awning windows offer excellent ventilation and protection from rain when open.
- Casement Windows: Hinged at the side and operated by a crank, casement windows provide unobstructed views and superior air sealing when closed.
- Double-Hung Windows: Featuring two operable sashes that move independently up and down, double-hung windows offer classic styling and versatile ventilation.
- Picture Windows: Fixed windows designed to maximize natural light and provide expansive views, picture windows are ideal for showcasing landscapes or architectural features.
- Specialty Windows: This category encompasses a wide array of unique shapes and configurations, allowing for unparalleled design flexibility to create striking architectural statements.
Material Options: Andersen's A-Series is built with a focus on durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic versatility, offering several core material combinations.
- Wood Interior: Choose from a variety of fine wood species for the interior of your windows, providing warmth and natural beauty that can be stained or painted to match your decor.
- Fiberglass Exterior: The exterior of A-Series windows is crafted from durable, low-maintenance fiberglass, known for its strength, resistance to warping and cracking, and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.
- Perma-Shield® Exteriors: Select models feature Andersen's proprietary Perma-Shield® exteriors, a vinyl-like material that is highly resistant to fading, chalking, and peeling, offering long-lasting protection and minimal upkeep.
Performance Benefits: The A-Series is engineered for exceptional performance, contributing to a comfortable, energy-efficient, and secure home.
- Energy Efficiency: Advanced glazing options, including Low-E glass with Argon or Krypton gas fills, help to reduce heat transfer, keeping homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, leading to potential energy savings.
- Durability: The robust construction and high-quality materials ensure longevity and resistance to the elements, providing a lasting investment for your home.
- Weathertight Sealing: Innovative design and sealing techniques minimize air and water infiltration, protecting your home from drafts and moisture.
- Security: Multi-point locking systems and robust frame construction enhance home security.
Customization and Aesthetics: The A-Series stands out for its extensive customization capabilities, allowing homeowners and architects to achieve precise design objectives.
- Color Options: A wide palette of interior and exterior colors is available, including custom color matching to perfectly complement your home's facade and interior design.
- Hardware Finishes: A variety of elegant hardware styles and finishes are offered, adding a refined touch to the window operation.
- Grille Profiles and Patterns: Choose from numerous grille profiles and patterns to replicate historic aesthetics or create a contemporary look.
- Glass Options: Beyond standard energy-efficient glass, decorative, textured, and tempered glass options are available to enhance privacy, light diffusion, and aesthetic appeal.
The Andersen Architectural A-Series represents the pinnacle of window and door craftsmanship, offering unparalleled quality, performance, and design freedom for discerning homeowners and architects. Its commitment to superior materials, energy efficiency, and extensive customization options makes it an ideal choice for projects where beauty and longevity are paramount.
Glass Options
The Andersen Architectural A Series offers a variety of premium glass options to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your windows and skylights. These options are designed to cater to diverse needs, from energy efficiency and comfort to privacy and style.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Glass: This is the standard glass option for the Architectural A Series and is engineered for exceptional energy efficiency. Low-E4® glass significantly reduces heat transfer, helping to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This translates to lower energy bills and increased comfort year-round. It also helps to block a significant amount of the sun's UV rays, which can fade furniture, flooring, and artwork over time.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun Glass: For climates with intense sun exposure, High-Performance™ Low-E4® Sun Glass offers enhanced solar control. This glass further reduces solar heat gain, making it an excellent choice for reducing cooling costs in warmer regions. It effectively filters out a higher percentage of solar heat while still allowing natural light to enter your home.
High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ Glass: This is Andersen's most energy-efficient glass option. Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass is designed to maximize energy savings by reflecting more solar heat in the summer and retaining heat in the winter. It achieves a remarkable balance of blocking heat while allowing visible light to pass through, offering superior comfort and energy performance. It also provides excellent UV protection.
Tempered Glass: For safety and security purposes, especially in areas where breakage might pose a hazard (such as near doors, low to the floor, or in bathrooms), tempered glass is available. When broken, tempered glass shatters into small, relatively harmless pieces, reducing the risk of injury.
Laminated Glass: Laminated glass provides enhanced security, sound reduction, and UV protection. It consists of two panes of glass bonded together with a layer of plastic interlayer. This construction makes it more resistant to breakage and can help deter intruders. The interlayer also acts as a sound dampener, reducing exterior noise transmission into your home. Additionally, it blocks nearly all UV rays.
Obscure Glass: Obscure glass options are available for areas where privacy is a concern, such as bathrooms or entryways. These textures or patterns diffuse light, obscuring the view from the outside while still allowing natural light to enter.
Decorative Glass: For a touch of personalization and architectural flair, Andersen offers various decorative glass options. These can include etched, frosted, or patterned glass designed to complement the style of your home and add a unique visual element to your windows.
All glass options are available with the Architectural A Series awning windows, casement windows, double-hung windows, specialty windows, and picture windows, allowing for a cohesive look and feel across your entire home.
Construction and materials
The Andersen Architectural A Series represents Andersen Windows & Doors' premier line of windows, designed to offer unparalleled craftsmanship, performance, and customization for discerning homeowners and architects. This collection focuses on high-performance windows built with premium materials to meet the most demanding design and energy efficiency requirements.
Construction of the A Series windows centers around a robust frame and sash design that prioritizes durability and thermal performance. Key construction elements include:
- Core Material: The structural integrity of A Series windows is built around a composite core. This material is engineered for strength and stability, providing a solid foundation for the window unit.
- Exterior Cladding: For superior weather resistance and low maintenance, the exterior of the A Series windows is clad in a proprietary blend of materials. This cladding is designed to withstand the elements, resist fading, and eliminate the need for painting.
- Interior Construction: The interior of the A Series windows offers a choice of natural wood species, providing a warm and premium aesthetic. This allows for customization to match interior décor.
The materials utilized in the Andersen Architectural A Series are carefully selected for their performance, aesthetic appeal, and longevity:
- Wood Interior: Customers can select from a range of premium wood species for the interior surfaces, including Pine, Maple, Oak, Cherry, and Mahogany. These woods offer natural beauty and can be stained or painted to suit specific design needs.
- Fiberglass Exterior: The exterior of the A Series is protected by a robust fiberglass composite. This material is known for its exceptional strength, durability, and resistance to moisture, warping, and corrosion. It requires minimal maintenance and retains its appearance over time.
- High-Performance Glass: The A Series features advanced glass packages designed to enhance energy efficiency and comfort. Standard offerings include Low-E glass with Argon gas fill, which helps to reflect solar heat in the summer and retain heat in the winter, reducing energy costs. Various options are available to meet specific climate needs and performance requirements, such as specialized coatings for enhanced UV protection or sound dampening.
- Hardware: Window hardware is crafted from high-quality, durable materials, often including solid brass or stainless steel components, ensuring smooth operation and long-lasting performance. Finishes are available to complement the overall aesthetic of the window.
The Architectural A Series is available in a variety of window types to suit diverse architectural styles and functional requirements:
- Awning Windows: Hinged at the top and opening outward, providing excellent ventilation and weather protection.
- Casement Windows: Hinged at the side and cranked open, offering unobstructed views and secure locking.
- Double-Hung Windows: Featuring two operable sashes that slide up and down independently, combining traditional aesthetics with modern functionality.
- Picture Windows: Fixed windows designed to maximize natural light and offer expansive views, often used in combination with operable windows.
- Specialty Windows: A broad category encompassing unique shapes and configurations to meet specific design challenges and create architectural focal points.
Frame Options
The Andersen Architectural A Series offers a sophisticated selection of frame options to complement any architectural style and homeowner preference. These windows are designed for superior performance and aesthetic appeal, with frame materials chosen for durability and beauty.
Frame Materials
- Wood Interior: Available in various wood species for a classic, natural look. This option allows for staining or painting to match interior décor.
- Fiberglass Exterior: A highly durable and low-maintenance material known for its strength and resistance to warping, cracking, and corrosion. It's an excellent choice for longevity and minimal upkeep.
- Aluminum Exterior: Offers robust protection against the elements and is particularly suited for climates with extreme weather conditions.
Finishes and Colors
The Architectural A Series provides a wide array of color and finish options for both interior and exterior frames, ensuring seamless integration with your home's design. Specific color palettes and finishes vary depending on the chosen frame material.
Grilles
For enhanced visual appeal and a traditional aesthetic, grille options are available. These can be integrated between the glass panes for easy cleaning or applied to the interior and exterior surfaces for a more authentic appearance.
Hardware
Complementing the frame options, a range of hardware finishes is available to match the overall style of the window and the home's interior design. These hardware components are designed for both function and form.
Styles
The Andersen Architectural A-Series offers a comprehensive suite of window styles designed to meet the demands of discerning homeowners and architects. Each window type within the A-Series is meticulously crafted to provide exceptional performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, allowing for seamless integration into a wide range of architectural designs.
The available style options include:
- Awning Windows: These windows are hinged at the top and open outward, providing excellent ventilation while offering protection from rain when partially or fully open. Their design makes them ideal for placement in areas where upward ventilation is desired, such as above sinks or in basements.
- Casement Windows: Hinged at the side, casement windows swing outward to offer unobstructed views and superior ventilation. They are known for their tight seals when closed, contributing to enhanced energy efficiency.
- Double-Hung Windows: A classic choice, double-hung windows feature two operable sashes that slide vertically past each other. This allows for ventilation from both the top and bottom, offering versatility in controlling airflow and maintaining security.
- Specialty Windows: The A-Series also includes a variety of specialty window shapes and configurations designed to make a unique architectural statement. These can include geometric shapes, transoms, and other custom designs that add distinctive character to a home.
- Picture Windows: Designed for maximum light and an expansive view, picture windows are fixed and do not open. They are perfect for showcasing scenic vistas or bringing the outdoors in, enhancing the sense of space and natural light within a room.
Each A-Series window style can be further customized through a selection of materials, finishes, and hardware options to perfectly complement the overall architectural vision of a project.
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