Make a Monumental Impression with Big Doors
Andersen Liftslide door
An advantage of living in Arizona is the expansive vista many homeowners have of their properties. The natural landscapes, often combined with visually appealing design features like patios and pools, make for an inviting combined living space. And for clients who embrace that indoor-outdoor lifestyle, there’s an ideal way to meet that need, no matter what the weather brings: big doors.
These dramatic features really impart a “wow factor” to a home, says Caitlin Dicks, Market Development Manager for APBS: “Big doors make for a grand first impression. They create a statement of style and sophistication.”
Framing the View with Moving Glass Walls
Andersen takes glass doors to another level with a range of moving glass walls that transcend the traditional. Blurring the line between windows, walls, and doors, these make for a truly remarkable and aesthetically appealing living experience. By designing a home with full walls of glass that open to the outside, builders are able to break the traditional boundaries of enclosed residential spaces.
These impressive doors enable residents to be both inside and outside at the same time, extending the living space to encompass an outdoor deck or porch. Clients can “frame their views” by selecting the landscapes they want visible and then choosing glass walls that provide unobstructed panoramas of those outdoor spaces. To transition outside, residents simply open the door, a nearly effortless operation made possible through Andersen’s precision engineering techniques.
How to Decide Between Big Door Options
One of the advantages of Andersen’s line of big doors is that they’re customizable. Whether the client wants multiple pieces of glass, a single large opening, stacking or pocketing doors, or even corner or curved designs to match their home’s aesthetic, Andersen has that capability. These products are available in dozens of exterior colors and are manufactured of wood, aluminum or aluminum wood-clad material, depending on the model.
“With the year-round beauty that Arizona has to offer, our multi-glide/multi-slide doors are loved by many designers and builders. With a gentle push, these doors open up a living space completely — a bedroom area, gym, you name it — to the outdoors,” says Dicks. “Our flush track design offers clean lines and barrier-free transitions, seamlessly joining inside and outside spaces. These doors are an integral part of a home’s design.”
Let’s take a quick look at the available options:
Multi-Glide™ doors. These straight stacking or pocketing doors are available for openings up to 50 feet wide and 10 feet tall. They’re ideal for both modern and traditional home designs.
Liftslide doors. These are customizable, and can be manufactured to fit corner or curved designs up to 60 feet wide and 16 feet high. These are easy to operate, and available as completely thermally controlled systems, ideal for Arizona’s climate.
Pivot doors. These ultra-modern doors rotate on precision pivots instead of hinges. When used as a front door, they make an impressive statement with their open threshold aesthetic.
Folding outswing doors. These top-hung panels can open from left, right or center, folding upon themselves to provide an open view of the outdoors up to a span of 48 feet wide.
Bifold doors. We call these “beefy” for a reason — they’re designed for large openings of up to 40 feet wide, yet they’re easy to operate due to their center-pivoting design.
Multi-slide doors. These aluminum doors are designed for enhanced energy efficiency, providing great value while affording a sleek design comprised of stacking panels.
The Benefits of Big Doors
While the customizable options of Andersen’s big doors are impressive, the hype isn’t just about aesthetics. Studies have shown that natural light is essential for both physical and mental health, resulting in less stress and improved mood. While a client may be focused on design options, it’s a good idea to remind them that more daylight is also better for their well-being. Andersen is a premier provider of big glass doors that not only maximize a home’s value and appeal, but also make for a healthier living space.
We all know that the Arizona heat can be intense, but even when it’s hot and the glass door panels are closed, homeowners can still enjoy the outdoors while inside their climate-controlled environments. Choosing a thermally improved door system from the available Andersen options ensures that clients stay comfortable and meet their energy efficiency goals without sacrificing their connection to nature. Dicks says, “We know from experience that this is how homeowners want to live.”
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