FIBERGLASS DOOR PANEL SPECIFICATIONS
6 1/2″ Pultruded fiberglass frame filled with wood reinforcement, injection moulded reinforced mitered corners with polyurethane foam fill and sealed with silicone sealant. An optional 4 1/2″ door frame is available for single doors only. Door slabs are reinforced fiberglass skin, available in woodgrain (beige) flush or embossed pattern. Door slab stile rails use weather resistant composite material.
SIZES AVAILABLE: Nominal slab sizes are 30″ (certain styles only), 32″, 34″, and 36″ wide by 80″ height and 96″ height. Fibertec manufactures to sizes specified + / – 1/8″ (3.17 mm) industry tolerance.
PAINT FINISH: Fibertec uses a Pultruded fiberglass frame with a standard finish using an Acrythane water based paint with UV protection. Stock colours include white, sandalwood, brown and black. The finish is rated environmentally friendly due to its low VOC (Volatile organic compound). Custom colours are available.
TEST RESULTS: All fiberglass doors have been tested and rated in accordance to CSA A440.0 and AAMA/NAFS 2008. (see energy ratings).
ONE LITE DOOR SERIES: Uses built in flush glazing bead, and can accept any standard size door lite glass. This optional slab style eliminates the traditional bulky door lite glass frame.
SILL:The inswing door system that has a thermally broken aluminum sill that is strategically placed for the drainage of water. The outswing door system uses a combination of aluminum sill with q-lon weather stripping to ensure a positive seal to the slab.
MULTI-POINT LOCKING: An optional multipoint locking system is available in a wide variety of different finishes. The multi-point lock provides added security compared to traditional lock systems. It is highly recommended to use the multi-point lock system on all 8ft doors.
MAINTENANCE: Occasional cleaning of glass and frame components with a non-abrasive detergent is recommended.
INSTALLATION: Shall be performed by experienced installers in accordance with manufacturer instructions and CSA A440.4 standards. The door shall be plumb and square after installation is complete and sealed to both interior and exterior wall with high quality sealant around the perimeter of the frame. If perimeter cavity is to be foamed, additional anchorage may be required to prevent bowing. It shall be the responsibility of the installers to make all necessary final adjustments to ensure normal and smooth operation.
Fiberglass Door Advantages