Easy to Operate Impact Doors
Lift slide doors by Solar Innovations® are your one-stop solution for strength and durability. With panels that rise off the track and move with ease, these doors are an upgrade from your traditional sliding glass doors. The door handle is the home of our lift slide technology; the gaskets in the door are lifted when you turn the handle, which then lifts the panels and allows them to smoothly travel across the track. Once the panels are in place, you turn the handle once more, and the door locks into place.
Standard lift slide units consist of two, three, and four panel units, with a maximum panel size and weight of 440 pounds and 50 square feet. Despite the size, these doors can still be opened with one hand and closed with just the push of a finger. With the best seals available on the market, you won’t have to worry about water or harsh winter drafts entering your home or business. In addition, the aluminum profile of the lift slide system allows these doors to provide superior thermal performance.
Unbeatable Options
Lift slide doors provide an alternative to traditional patio doors. These units are controlled with a simple turn of the wrist and a push or pull motion. Turning the handle allows the unit to move by lifting the door and removing the pressure on the gaskets for easy mobility. Simply rotating the handle down reseals the door and provides superior security and thermal performance.
Also available in window sizes, each lift slide panel is constructed out of a thermally isolated aluminum frame that will not rot, warp, rust, or require constant finish maintenance. Pocketing doors are also an option with lift slide doors and can be implemented on one side or both left and right sides.
Lift Slide Doors vs. Sliding Glass Doors
The following are differences in a lift slide system as compared to a traditional multi-track sliding door.
- Much less effort is required to slide the panels on a lift slide door. Each door glides smoothly over the track with less physical strength required.
- Every panel is thermally insulated and uses a minimum of a 20mm strut.
- The handle operates the lift slide technology. When you turn the handle, gaskets are lifted and then the panel is lifted which allows the panel to smoothly slide left or right.
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PLEASE NOTE: All hardware is subject to vendor availability. Custom finishes may be available upon request at additional lead time and/or cost. Solar Innovations® reserves the right to discontinue any hardware option at any time.
Paint
STANDARD – AAMA 2603*
SI Black
SI White
SI Sandstone
SI Natural Clay
SI Bronze
SI Hartford Green
Powder Coat Solids
STANDARD – AAMA 2605§
Black
FRSL 11618
White
FRSL 83247
Sandstone
FRSL 46647
Natural Clay
FRSL 47591
Bronze
FRML 97138
Hartford Green
FRSL 32872
Anodized
Additional cost
Class 1 Clear Anodized
Dark Bronze Anodized
Powder Coat Solids
PREMIUM – AAMA 2605§
Apollo White
FRSL 82908
Bone White
FRSL 82909
Ivory
FRSL 46646
Charcoal
FRSL 74654
Military Light Blue
FRSL 21709
Burgundy
FRSL 62496
Seawolf
FRSL 46645
Fashion Gray
FRSL 74652
Colonial Gray
FRSL 74653
Antique Bronze
FRSL 46648
Wood Veneering (Unfinished)
STANDARD¶
Douglas Fir
White Oak
Walnut
Mahogany
Wood Veneering (Unfinished)
PREMIUM¶
White Pine
Pecan Pine
Cherry
NOTE: WOOD VENEERING IS FOR INTERIOR APPLICATIONS ONLY. AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS DUE TO VENDOR SUPPLY.
Wood/Glulam
STANDARD¶
Red Oak
White Ash
Hard Maple
White Oak
Wood/Glulam
PREMIUM¶
Douglas Fir
Cherry
Sapele Mahogany
Walnut
*5 year warranty (finishes available while in stock).
†5 year warranty. Scratch & fade resistant; contains no VOCs. Lead times subject to availability.
§10 year; up to 20 year warranty. Scratch & fade resistant; contains no VOCs. Lead times subject to availability.
¶Lead times subject to availability.
‡Special order.
PLEASE NOTE: Depending upon color selection, additional charges and increased lead times may apply. Extended warranties and service plans are available for an additional charge. Examples are shown as accurate as photography and printing processes allow. Final finish selection should be made from a physical sample; contact Solar Innovations® for samples. Product and finish options are subject to vendor availability. Solar Innovations® reserves the right to discontinue any option at any time without notice. Additional options, including custom color match, are available; contact Solar Innovations® for details.
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Achieving Performance and Style on a Large Scale with Lift Slide Doors Case Study Using Lift Slide Systems to Protect from the Elements Case Study |
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CASE STUDY: ACHIEVING PERFORMANCE AND STYLE ON A LARGE SCALE WITH LIFT SLIDE DOORS
An architect designing a glass clad high-rise hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii required a series of high performance sliding doors suited for exposure to harsh ocean air and hurricanes while maintaining high thermal performance.
CASE STUDY: USING LIFT SLIDE SYSTEMS TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS
As charming and captivating as coastal residences may be, they bring distinct challenges to the architect and builder. These inherent challenges are offered by few other environments and must be reconciled in the design phase of the structure.
CASE STUDY: TRANSFORMATIVE LIVING WITH OPERABLE DOORS
Solar Innovations was contacted to build two sets of operable doors that would open up the living areas to the outside lounge areas. Our lift slide doors opened up the kitchen to an outdoor dining experience.
TESTIMONIALS
“I hope all is well. I wanted to let you know that the project went very well. We were all very happy with the quality and the very easy installation-friendly design of the doors. We were able to install the door without any issues or complications due to both quality workmanship in its fabrication and the smart design.”
Benjamin Mendible, Vista Impact Windows & Doors, Coral Gables, Florida
“I can’t tell you how helpful everyone has been at Solar Innovations, they made the entire process so simple!”
John Paul Skarupa, von Thaden Builders, Inc., Massachusetts