System Comparisons

G2 Aluminum Frame Sample

G2 ALUMINUM

G3 Aluminum Frame Sample

G3 & G3 LITE ALUMINUM

System Material Maximum panel size* NFRC approved Energy efficiency Acoustical Impact rated System wall depth Top or bottom load Stock finishes Grids Glazing infill Maximum number of panels Water performance** Closer Options
Folding Glass Wall G2 aluminum 3' x 10' Yes Better Varies with options selected Yes 21/4" Both White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 3/16" - 11/4" 20 Up to 15psf NA
G3 & G3 lite aluminum 3' x 15' Pending Better Varies with options selected Yes 3" Both White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 1/4" - 11/2" 20 Up to 12psf NA
Slide & Stack Wall G2 aluminum 3' x 10' No Better - No 21/4" Top White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 3/16" - 11/4" Unlimited (Based on engineering requirements) - NA
G3 & G3 lite aluminum 4' x 16' No Best Varies with options selected No 3" Top White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 1/4" - 11/2" Unlimited (Based on engineering requirements) - NA
Sliding Door G2 aluminum 5' x 10' Yes Better Varies with options selected Yes Varies with options selected Bottom White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 3/16" - 11/16" 10 - manual (motorized available) 6.0psf - 12.0psf NA
G3 & G3 lite aluminum 5' x 15' Yes Best Varies with options selected Yes Varies with options selected Bottom White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 11/4" - 13/8" 10 - manual (motorized available) 6.0psf - 12.0psf NA
Lift Slide G3 aluminum 5' x 15' Yes Best Varies with options selected Yes Varies with options selected Bottom White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 11/4" - 13/8" 10 - manual (motorized available) 12psf and higher NA
Pivot G2 aluminum 5' x 10' No Better - No 21/4" Bottom White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 3/16" - 11/4" Unlimited (Based on engineering requirements) - Floor & head
G3 & G3 lite aluminum 6' x 12' No Best - No 3" Bottom White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 1/4" - 11/2" Unlimited (Based on engineering requirements) - Floor & head
Swing Door G2 aluminum 31/2' x 10' Yes Better Varies with options selected Yes 21/4" NA White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 3/16" - 11/4" NA 6.0psf (Up to 12.0psf with high performance sill) NA
G3 & G3 lite aluminum 5' x 15' Yes Best Varies with options selected Yes 3" NA White, Bronze, Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized*** Yes 1/4" - 11/2" NA 6.0psf (Up to 12.0psf with high performance sill) NA

* Custom configurations, oversized panels, and variations are available with engineering approval. Please contact a Solar Innovations® sales designer to discuss options.
** Water performance depends on sill type, outfold vs. infold, configurations and up-leg height.
*** AAMA 2603-04-05 custom options are also available.
**** Can also be laminated, veneered, or custom painted.