Sliding Windows

Key Features

■ Uses the sliding door frame but generally have smaller interlocker stiles, mullions and bi-parting meeting stiles

■ The sill frame has both sloped and flush track options

■ The sloped sill option has a smaller top and bottom rail

■ Interlocker stiles are flush in the closed position

■ Ideal for non-projecting or servery windows

■ Wide opening is possible in bi-parting or stacking configurations.

Flush sill option with

Specifications

Dimensions

Bi-parting meeting stiles. 90° corner meeting stiles. The sliding window roller is rated to 150kg so windows of 300kg can be carried.

Design Considerations

Sliding windows can be made to large sizes because they are based on the sliding door system. Panels of 2000mm high x 2000mm wide. Panel weight maximum, 300kg/panel

Maximum Glass Thickness

28mm IGU

Thermal Values

Consult APL Technical Department

Performance

Tested to Specific Design applications in wind pressures of 2.2kPa serviceability (3.4kPa UWP)

■ Sliding windows are good for applications where wide opening, non-projecting windows are wanted

■ Consider the ease of reaching to the window catch if the sliding panel is placed beyond a bench.

Sliding Doors

Key Features

■ The sill frame has both sloped and flush track options

■ Interlocker stiles and mullions are flush in the closed position

■ A bypass slider is available where two or three panels can be moved independently without a fixed panel

■ Corner sliding doors (90°) are available with no corner post (exterior and interior corners)

■ Three sliding doors can stack over a fixed panel

■ Overwall and cavity sliding options are available

■ Wide opening is possible in bi-parting or stacking configurations

■ Two sill options are available, one sloped and the other with a flush plane.

Specifications

Dimensions

Recommended maximum panels of 3000mm high and 2000mm wide. Rollers are rated to 150kg each i.e. 300kg/ panel.

Maximum Glass Thickness

28mm IGU

Thermal Values

Consult APL Technical Department

Performance

Tested to Specific Design applications in wind pressures of 2.2kPa serviceability (3.4kPa UWP)

Design Considerations

■ Sliding doors allow wide opening without the danger of slamming shut in windy conditions

■ Multi sliding doors allow approximately threequarters opening

■ Narrow stiles and large glass expanses maximise views in the closed position

■ For enhanced flush indoor-outdoor levels consider recessing the sill into the floor pad to minimise or eliminate upstand

■ Not all sill options are suitable for use in Extra High wind zones.

Minima Sliding Doors

Key Features

■ A high performance sliding door with minimal sightlines and flush sills

■ Can be made to 4000mm high in Very High wind zones

■ Panel widths are only limited by glass availability

■ In order to minimise the appearance of aluminium the frame is designed to be recessed into floor, walls and ceiling for clear sightlines

■ The track system is completely hidden beneath a threshold that allows for suitable flooring materials to be laid, leaving only an 11mm wide slot

■ A bottom rail of only 22mm height, with glass lines flush with frame at jambs and head

■ 90° corner sliding doors available with no corner post (external and internal corners)

■ Vertical members between panels are a slender 28mm wide, with two different fin sizes to suit the application.

Specifications

Dimensions

Suitable for Extra High wind zones and Specific Design applications. Maximum panel of 4000mm high and widths as wide as glass availability allows.

Maximum Glass Thickness

38mm IGU

Thermal Values

Consult APL Technical Department

Performance

Tested to Specific Design applications in wind pressures of 2.2kPa serviceability (3.4kPa UWP)

Design Considerations

■ Careful detailing is required to allow for deeply recessed frame at sill, jambs and head

■ Some stacking slider configurations are possible

■ Due to heavy panel weight and the need for perfectly level sills floor sag cannot be tolerated; ground level applications are optimum. Geotechnical engineering is important

■ Installation to be by an approved installer.