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Topic Terms: Product Spotlight, Fire-rated glass, Storefronts and entrances

Entrance systems

The T Series Entrance Systems are designed to provide a clean aesthetic with a narrow sightline.They exceed U-factor requirements for even the highest-performing buildings.The family of T Series Entrance Systems is composed of three entrances: the 25T (narrow), 35T (medium) and 50T (wide). Each entrance features a number of options, including:

  • 2” door leaf thickness;
  • 10” bottom rails with seven various options for mid-rails;
  • 1” IGU standard; up to 1-¼” available; and,
  • Mill-free transom kits.

Thermally broken entrance

Dawson's Transcend thermal system utilizes internal pour and de-bridge extrusions using Azon Structural Thermoset Polyurethane, which acts as the door’s skeleton. A door pan is custom laser cut and bent to fit every project’s exact specifications and is then affixed to the sub-structure. Transcend thermal entrances do not have any visible seams on the door or frame’s face. Transcend offers improved overall thermal performance compared to non-thermally broken entrances. Dawson Thermally Broken Entrances have an NFRC U-value less than the current energy requirement of .77. Transcend Thermally broken doors have a higher condensation resistance factor, which reduces the opportunity for interior frost build-up. Dawson factory glazes all Transcend thermally broken doors and frames using one-inch thick low-E insulated glass. This helps conserve either heating or cooling costs.

Thermally broken entrance

Dawson's Transcend thermal system utilizes internal pour and de-bridge extrusions using Azon Structural Thermoset Polyurethane, which acts as the door’s skeleton. A door pan is custom laser cut and bent to fit every project’s exact specifications and is then affixed to the sub-structure. Transcend thermal entrances do not have any visible seams on the door or frame’s face. Transcend offers improved overall thermal performance compared to non-thermally broken entrances. Dawson Thermally Broken Entrances have an NFRC U-value less than the current energy requirement of .77. Transcend Thermally broken doors have a higher condensation resistance factor, which reduces the opportunity for interior frost build-up. Dawson factory glazes all Transcend thermally broken doors and frames using one-inch thick low-E insulated glass. This helps conserve either heating or cooling costs.

Storefront system

YHS 50 TU by YKK AP is a pre-glazed or field-glazed storefront system designed for insulating glass 1 inch to 1 5/16 inch thick and tested to meet demanding conditions. With varied infill and components, YHS 50 TU can meet the requirements for impact resistance, blast mitigation or both. YHS 50 TU is thermally broken by means of a poured and debridged pocket that employs ThermaBond Plus to improve the adhesion of the polyurethane to the extruded aluminum. The system features the Model 35H entrance door with maximum-security deadbolts or optional exit devices for egress requirements. A pre-glazed option is now available along with the field-glazed system.

Storefront system

YHS 50 TU by YKK AP is a pre-glazed or field-glazed storefront system designed for insulating glass 1 inch to 1 5/16 inch thick and tested to meet demanding conditions. With varied infill and components, YHS 50 TU can meet the requirements for impact resistance, blast mitigation or both. YHS 50 TU is thermally broken by means of a poured and debridged pocket that employs ThermaBond Plus to improve the adhesion of the polyurethane to the extruded aluminum. The system features the Model 35H entrance door with maximum-security deadbolts or optional exit devices for egress requirements. A pre-glazed option is now available along with the field-glazed system.

Portal structure

SLIMPACT Portal is the newest addition to Faour Glass Technologies' SLIMPACT frameless impact glazing portfolio. SLIMPACT Portal is a custom-engineered stand-alone three-sided steel portal structure engineered for single and paired door options with Allowable Design Pressures up to +/-90 pounds-per-square-foot. It complements the growing SLIMPACT Door family, joining the Manual, Panic, and Automatic Entrance doors. SLIMPACT Portal allows the integration of SLIMPACT Doors into Jumbo SLIMPACT window walls or other traditional curtain walls.

Portal structure

SLIMPACT Portal is the newest addition to Faour Glass Technologies' SLIMPACT frameless impact glazing portfolio. SLIMPACT Portal is a custom-engineered stand-alone three-sided steel portal structure engineered for single and paired door options with Allowable Design Pressures up to +/-90 pounds-per-square-foot. It complements the growing SLIMPACT Door family, joining the Manual, Panic, and Automatic Entrance doors. SLIMPACT Portal allows the integration of SLIMPACT Doors into Jumbo SLIMPACT window walls or other traditional curtain walls.

Entrance system

FHC will highlight its Aspire Thermally Broken Insulated Glass Door Entrance System along with the “VDS” Vertical Door Stile System. These new products bring next-level industry standards to air, water infiltration management and thermal performance, meeting the nation’s ever-evolving energy and building codes. Features include: thermally broken door rails and vertical door stiles utilizing polyamide strut thermal barriers; door handle hardware connects directly to the glass; narrow vertical door stiles with a unique clamping mechanism with unitizing gaskets for fast, durable installations; and more

Entrance system

FHC will highlight its Aspire Thermally Broken Insulated Glass Door Entrance System along with the “VDS” Vertical Door Stile System. These new products bring next-level industry standards to air, water infiltration management and thermal performance, meeting the nation’s ever-evolving energy and building codes. Features include: thermally broken door rails and vertical door stiles utilizing polyamide strut thermal barriers; door handle hardware connects directly to the glass; narrow vertical door stiles with a unique clamping mechanism with unitizing gaskets for fast, durable installations; and more

Entrance system

FHC will highlight its Aspire Thermally Broken Insulated Glass Door Entrance System along with the “VDS” Vertical Door Stile System. These new products bring next-level industry standards to air, water infiltration management and thermal performance, meeting the nation’s ever-evolving energy and building codes. Features include: thermally broken door rails and vertical door stiles utilizing polyamide strut thermal barriers; door handle hardware connects directly to the glass; narrow vertical door stiles with a unique clamping mechanism with unitizing gaskets for fast, durable installations; and more