Aluminum
Bring the Outdoors In with a Lanai Doors⢠aluminum system.
Aluminum Folding Doors & Windows
Lanai Doors⢠aluminum folding door and window systems are proudly manufactured in the United States, ensuring superior craftsmanship and quality control. Unlike bottom-roller systems that can clog with dirt and debris, every Lanai system is top-hung, protecting the hardware from exposure and greatly extending the longevity of the doors. This design also makes maintenance easier and guarantees smooth, effortless operation for years to come.
Built with premium 6063-T5 architectural aluminum, our folding systems resist corrosion, warping, and deflection, delivering durability that stands up to even the harshest environments. With expansive panel sizes, hurricane certification, and compliance with Californiaâs Title 24 energy standards, Lanai Doors⢠aluminum bifold systems provide the perfect combination of strength, efficiency, and modern design â making them the trusted choice for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across the country.
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Aluminum Folding Glass Doors and Windows
Features
Lanai Doors⢠are manufactured in the United States using the best component parts available, worldwide. One critical part is the stainless steel, top-hung folding hardware. Unlike bottom roller systems that bind or clog with debris, Lanai’s aluminum top-hung system will open and close with ease for years. The strength of the hardware and our 3-inch wide stiles allow for more glass and keep a sleek, clean look to the panels.â¨â¨
With our enhanced designs, your aluminum bi-fold glass wall system can perform well and match your Modern or Contemporary Style.
Lanai Doors⢠top-hung aluminum folding door and window systems are a great alternative to traditional French doors, sliders, pocket doors and pass-thru windows in residential, hospitality and commercial applications. Our systems are installed from the Virgin Islands to the Hawaiian Islands; from The Hamptons to Costa Rica. Aluminum is a long-lasting low maintenance non-warping alternative to wood. Aluminum doors and windows give you more finishing alternatives with the retro look of clear anodized or the warmth of bronze anodized; and painted finish to match existing wood, clad or vinyl doors and windows. Aluminum doors and windows maximize your view when the system is locked down because of the narrow 3 inch wide styles and 3 ½ inch wide rails.
Quality; Flexibility; and Creativity
We use various southern California aluminum extruders to manufacture all of our aluminum bifolding system components. We design and maintain our own dies, which allow us to decide when and how we enhance and improve our folding system. As an example of our flexibility, in 2007, based on customer demand, Lanai Doors⢠now offers a low-rise threshold. We use the highest quality 6063-T5 aluminum, commonly referred to as the architectural alloy, which has a high degree of resistance to corrosion.
Extremely Large Openings and Multiple Configurations
The maximum size aluminum door panel is 4′ 3″ wide by 13′ 1″ tall, up to 350 pounds, and 1-ž” thick. A single system can be as large as 68 feet wide by 13 feet tall. With a 4′ 3″ wide by 13′ 1″ tall panel, 84 percent of each door would be made up of glass. In a 68 foot wide system, that would equate to nearly 60 feet of glass â what a view. Lanai Doors⢠aluminum folding door and window systems can be configured to stack outside or inside your house. You also have the option of any combination of panels stacking either to the left or to the right, neither direction to exceed eight folding panels. These industry leading options allow you to Bring The Outdoors In in a big way.
Standard Pricing
Lanai Doors⢠bi-folding glass systems are priced on a per panel basis and are built to either your actual rough opening dimensions, or we will calculate for you the size of rough opening required for a panel size of your choice. Lanai Doors⢠standard priced aluminum door and window system includes:
- Panel up to 36 inches wide and up to 96 inches high
- Clear / bronze anodized or 5 standard paint colors
- Standard / low-rise aluminum threshold / flush guide for a seamless transition
- One-lite IG clear tempered (dual glazed) or laminate glass
- Stainless Steel / Bright Gold / Bronze Hardware
- 3 inch style and 3 ½ inch rail; jamb width is 4 inches
In addition to the Lanai Doors⢠standard system, customers have various tinted and designer glass options, kickplates, true divided lites, custom paint, and panels up to 51 inches wide and up to 13 feet tall. We build our folding systems to your custom order!
Shipped Broken Down For On-Site Assembly
The frame and door panels are pre-drilled with hardware and weather stripping already attached. The frame is broken down into its four pieces (header, two jambs and threshold) and panels are shipped individually. Lanai Doors⢠provides detailed installation guidelines and you are able to use your own experienced installers.
Lanai Doors⢠is now Hurricane Certified. Please check out our Press Releases and our Hurricane Door and Window Pages for more information.
Not Thermally Broken
Lanai Doors⢠aluminum bifold door and window extruded aluminum systems are contiguous aluminum and are not thermally broken.
Customize
Lanai Doors⢠folding glass walls can be customized to fit the needs of your project. Do you want 3 panels stacking to the left and a swing door to the right, or all of them to the right? Maybe you want a stationary side-lite with 5 folding panels, or a zero post corner unit? If you have an idea, let us know, and we will try to make it happen. The following is a list of some of the many customizations that we can do for you:
- Panels sizes up to 51" wide by 157" tall
- Over 150 different configurations (3 left-1 right, 8 right, Inswing, Outswing, etc.)
- Optional oversized bottom and top rails (7-3/16" and 10-13/16")
- available, we will work with our suppliers to find the glass that you need for your project
- Hinge hardware finishes can be Stainless Steel or Dark Bronze PVD or Bright Brass (Gold)
- Aluminum finishes can be custom anodized, and custom painted to match any color and Kynar finishes
- Stationary side lite integrated with the folding panels
- Door and window combinations
- Accessibility control locking options
Performance
Lanai Doors⢠Aluminum Folding Door & Window Systems :
Lanai Doors aluminum folding glass doors and windows have been laboratory tested in accordance with industry standards. Our aluminum systems have been tested for energy performance, forced entry, wind loads, water tightness, and air infiltration. All of our systems have passed the ASTM forced entry test. There are many variables that enter into testing for energy performance, wind loads, water tightness, and air infiltration; so we have organized most of the information into tables.
Lanai Doors⢠is committed to Quality
ENERGY EFFICIENT
Our products have been NFRC tested and rated. One of our focuses is on providing the customer with the most energy efficient folding doors and windows.
THINKING GREEN
We are committed to a greener future. Looking to qualify a LEED project? Our products can help you achieve the LEED ratings for your next project.
Structural Integrity
Our focus has been on quality since day one. We design our products without compromise, and we follow through by testing to ensure our products to meet the strict testing standards for Air & Water Infiltration, Structural Design Pressures, and Forced Entry Requirements.
Structure & Infiltration testing results
Lanai Doorsâ˘
Tested Aluminum
| Title of Test | Results | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Leakage Infiltration per ASTM E 283 @ 1.57 psf | 0.03 cfm/ft2 | 0.30 cfm/ft2 |
| Air Leakage Infiltration per ASTM E 283 @ 6.24 psf | 0.07 cfm/ft2 | 0.30 cfm/ft2 |
| Water Penetration per ASTM E 547 and ASTM E 331 @ 9.19 psf | Pass | No leakage |
| Design Pressure per ASTM E 330 | +40 psf 125 mph winds -46.6 psf 135 mph winds | |
| Forced Entry Resistance per ASTM F 842, AAMA 1304, & CAWM Type: A - Grade: 10 300 lbs | Pass | No Entry |
| Operating Force per ASTM E 2068 | Initiate motion: 22 N (5 lbf) Maintain motion: 13.3 N (3 lbf) Latches: 26.7 N (6 lbf) Locks: 17.8 N (4 lbf) |
NFRC testing results
Lanai Doorsâ˘
Tested Aluminum
| Glazing Details | U-Factor | SHGC | VT | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8" SB60 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.57 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 16 |
| 1/8" SB70 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.57 | 0.21 | 0.45 | 16 |
| 1/8" RLE7036 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.57 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 16 |
| 1/8" SNX6227 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.57 | 0.22 | 0.43 | 16 |
| 1/8" 272 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.58 | 0.31 | 0.50 | 16 |
| 1/8" 366 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" | 0.57 | 0.21 | 0.45 | 16 |
| 1/8" 272 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.53 | 0.31 | 0.49 | 16 |
| 1/8" 366 | 5/8" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.53 | 0.21 | 0.44 | 16 |
| 1/8" SB60 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.26 | 0.43 | 16 |
| 1/8" SB70 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 16 |
| 1/8" RLE7036 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.26 | 0.42 | 16 |
| 1/8" SNX6227 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 16 |
| 1/8" 272 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.27 | 0.43 | 16 |
| 1/8" 366 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" 180 | 5/16" Argon | 1/8" i89 | 0.49 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 16 |