Aluminum Door Systems
Aluminum Door Systems for Building Projects
Coordinate entrance, pivot, sliding, lift-slide and folding door systems around the opening schedule, panel configuration, threshold, glazing, hardware, finishes and project-specific documentation.
Door Configurations
Choose the Door Movement Before the Frame Series
The opening method affects clear passage, panel parking, floor tracks, drainage, operating hardware and surrounding finishes. Final feasibility depends on the selected system and project dimensions.
Entrance
Pivot & Hinged Doors
Review swing path, clear opening, floor and head support, closer position, locking, weather seals and adjacent finishes.
Linear Opening
Sliding & Lift-Slide Doors
Coordinate panel direction, track count, interlocks, handle clearance, threshold, drainage, screens and maintenance access.
Wide Opening
Folding Door Systems
Confirm panel quantity, folding direction, stacking area, traffic door position, floor support, seals and operating sequence.
Selection Criteria
Define the Opening Conditions Before Comparing Systems
A useful comparison begins with project information, not a generic catalogue. Record how each opening will be used, exposed and installed.
Application & Access
Identify entrance, terrace, balcony, internal divider or service opening, together with the required clear passage.
Opening Geometry
Provide structural opening sizes, floor build-up, head and jamb conditions, panel divisions and available stacking space.
Exposure & Drainage
Record external exposure, covered or uncovered position, drainage route and interfaces with waterproofing and finished floors.
Operation & Security
Clarify operating frequency, user access, locking expectations, closer or automation needs and maintenance access.
Threshold Coordination
Connect Access, Drainage and Floor Build-Up
A low or recessed threshold should be reviewed as part of the complete floor interface. The selected detail must account for exposure, drainage, waterproofing, accessibility requirements and installation tolerances.
- Finished floor levels on both sides of the opening
- Threshold profile and track recess dimensions
- External falls, drainage channels and discharge route
- Waterproofing termination and adjacent material interfaces
- Required clear passage and accessibility criteria
- Cleaning, inspection and future maintenance access
System Coordination
Review the Door as One Connected Assembly
Frame, panel, glass, hardware, seals and supporting construction should be checked together. Product-specific limits and compatible components must be confirmed for the proposed configuration.
- Frame and sash series with panel layout
- Glass build-up, infill or cladding selection
- Hinges, rollers, pivots, handles and locking
- Seals, brushes, gaskets and drainage components
- Finish code, texture, sheen and approved sample
- Substrate, anchors and installation interface
Door Schedule
Turn Every Opening Into a Reviewable Door Reference
Use one door mark across schedules, drawings, quotations, approvals, production records, packing labels and site coordination.
Door Mark & Location
Reference the plan, elevation, room or façade zone and confirm whether the opening is internal or external.
Size & Configuration
Record structural opening, overall unit size, panel divisions, operating direction and required clear opening.
Threshold & Interface
Coordinate floor levels, sill or track type, drainage, waterproofing and head and jamb interfaces.
Glass & Finish
Define glass or panel infill, coating reference, colour, texture and sample approval status.
Hardware & Access
List handles, locks, closers, restrictors, automation interfaces and any access-control coordination.
Revision & Approval
Track comments, revised information, approved references and production-release status for each mark.
Approval Information
Match Documentation to the Selected Door System
A certificate, test report or performance value should only be referenced when its holder, model, dimensions, glass, hardware, seals, installation condition, standard and validity apply to the proposed door configuration.
- Door schedule and coordinated opening drawings
- Product datasheets and proposed system configuration
- Glass, finish and hardware sample references
- Applicable test or certification documents, when available
- Threshold, drainage and installation details
- Approval comments, revisions and production release
Production to Site
Keep Door Marks Connected Through Packing and Installation
Inspection and packing references should follow the approved door schedule so panels, frames, glass and hardware can be identified at delivery.
Pre-Shipment Review
Check visible dimensions, operation, finish reference, hardware scope, labels and agreed inspection points against approved information.
Packing & Identification
Coordinate protection, package references, door marks, accessory boxes and delivery sequence for the project.
Site Interface Review
Confirm opening readiness, levels, supports, fixing zones, waterproofing interfaces and installation information before site work.
Related Resources
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Parent System
Aluminum Windows & Doors
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Planning Aluminum Doors for a Building Project
These answers describe the coordination process. Final product capability and documentation must be confirmed for the selected system and project configuration.
Which aluminum door configurations can be reviewed?
What information is needed for an initial quotation?
Can an aluminum door use a low or recessed threshold?
How are large panels or wide openings assessed?
Can access control, smart locks or automation be coordinated?
Do all aluminum doors carry the same performance values or certifications?
How are colours and finishes approved?
How are door units identified for delivery?
Start the Review
Send Your Aluminum Door Schedule
Share plans, elevations, door marks, dimensions, opening preferences, threshold details, finish references and any stated performance requirements. The available information can be reviewed before the next quotation step.