Design considerations for hinge and multislide doors
Portland, Oregon
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by Stephen Aki
Prescriptive building codes are constantly evolving, forcing manufacturers to engineer increasingly thermal-efficient, aluminum doors. This is not as straightforward a task as it would seem. Hinge doors and sliding doors each present design challenges.
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Photo: Kat Alves, courtesy of Fleetwood Windows & Doors