NORWOOD
3050 "Hidden Threshold" MULTI-SLIDE & POCKET DOOR SYSTEM
The 3050 offers even more excellent aspects.
Distinctive Performance Glass:
On all of our doors and windows we offer thousands of glazing choices. From
painted glass to decorative glass we offer most materials that will fit within
our glazing capacity. A great deal of interest has been directed at specialty
glass such as "self cleaning" and the latest low e glazing that
allows more light and less of the sun’s heat.
Vermin Resistant: When
consideration is being made for the type of doors you want for your home;
rodents, termites and vermin (especially the human variety) are often not
factored into the decision. Invaders can easily destroy wood or vinyl but our
6063-T6 extrusions are vermin and termite resistant. The 6063-T6 designates the aluminum alloy used in our
extrusions and the tempering level.
Pass-Though
Window:
The Series 3050 is ideal for unobstructed pass-through window applications.
We highly recommend taking advantage of the pocket option for these
applications. Imagine the alfresco flow of your patio to the kitchen.
Customizing
Operation:
Because each panel can have its own track, you can create hundreds of custom
systems such as PXXXXX, OXXXXXO, PXXP, XXXXXXX, etc. Just ask your dealer or
contact Inside Sales at the factory to help you design your custom system.
Glare: Another added benefit
to selecting high performing glass is that glare is radically reduced, allowing
you to enjoy your view all the more. Our spectrally selective low e glass is a
great start and by adding tinted glass even more glare is repelled.
Saving More Money: Larger doors
mean more natural light, saving you money. If you choose one of our higher
performing glass systems the light is conditioned for greater comfort.
Destructive elements such as UV Rays are filtered out, which improves your
comfort and protects your flooring, furnishings and art.
Glass Spacer: Our standard
spacer is a dark bronze anodized color. Other products use a silver spacer,
which reflects light as a mirror and is often distracting.
Hidden Track System:
Our unique track distinguishes the Series 3050 from all other doors in its
category. It is a 1-˝” tall aluminum sill that was designed to be buried to
achieve a flat track. A popular feature of this system is to stagger each track
so when the panels are in a closed position, the track is concealed even
more. We also offer an optional 1”
track.
Passive Solar Energy:
Because we have engineered our products for strength, larger sizes are
possible. Huge glass expanses not only accentuate your view but also welcome
more natural light into the room.
The “3050” was created to blend with timeless architecture
and make the view king.
Big Doors: Strength and beauty are
demonstrated by Fleetwood’s unique ability to produce HUGE doors. For example,
it is common for us to provide 6’ wide by 12’ tall panels.
Narrow Lines:
Our interlockers are 2-1/8” yet strong enough to handle heights above 11’ tall.
Simple Shapes: The
extrusions were designed to focus attention away from the product and toward the
view. Many doors made today are “too busy” with fat lines that stifle the
landscape and architecture.
Consider a few features of the Norwood 3050 which cause it
to operate better than any other door made.
Tighter Interlockers:
Notice how the interlockers on all Fleetwood doors “wedge” into each other?
This makes a rattle free union. Cheaper models rely solely on the brush
weather-stripping. This causes more noise and air infiltration because the
brush wears out.
Roller Science! Fleetwood
maintains the industry reputation as having the best rolling doors. To keep that prominence we have designed theMammoth. It is a stainless steel tandem roller comprised of two
3" diameter wheels with authentic precision bearings produced by
our partner in Switzerland. It is so good our competitors turned from scoffers
to imitators.
Roller/Track Union:
If you will take the time to study the roller track you will see a unique
design. Our track is a solid aluminum base that receives a heavy gauge stainless
steel insert. Cheaper designs offer an aluminum runner and a metal cap. Our
track will last longer, can handle more weight and is easily replaced.
Design Balance: In window and door
manufacturing there is a balance that must be maintained with the type, size
and quantity of weather-stripping. The Series 3050 is perfectly balanced.
You benefit too when you are
friendly to the earth.
Sustainable Design:
Aluminum is a fantastic building product for those concerned about
sustainability. It is naturally plentiful and perpetually surviving
(recyclability). Moreover, aluminum rates very high in Life Cycle Assessment
and leaves a small ecological footprint.
Safer: If a fire were to
occur in your home your aluminum would not be emitting toxic fumes. Other
door products incinerate quickly and add to the flames but only windows and
doors made from metal will not burn. Also, vinyl products are petroleum
based and therefore a great fire hazard and emit toxic fumes. In fact, some
rural communities prohibit vinyl door products for this very reason. This
product is not fire rated.
VOCs: Volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) are chemical compounds that outgass from many materials and
can pollute the air in your home. Since Fleetwood’s painted finishes are
factory cured at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, these compounds are safely removed.
Neither wood nor vinyl can provide factory baked coatings.
Remnants Recycled:
Manufacturing often produces waste destined for the world’s landfills. In an effort to practice effective waste minimization, 100% of our
aluminum remnants are collected and melted down to make new windows and doors.
This severely reduces energy input because aluminum production from scrap uses
95% less energy and limits the waste stream.
Made Of Recycled Metal:
Every aluminum window and door is made up of components (rollers, latches,
weather-stripping...) as well as extrusions and glass. These extrusions
are comprised of virgin aluminum and, on average 40% - 50% of post consumer
recycled content to provide the world with products whose supply is nearly unlimited.
Glass Sustained: In
addition to the high percentage of recycled aluminum used on all Fleetwood
products, the glass we use comes from vendors who practice waste reduction by recycling remnants and glass scrap for future use.
The recycling of glass minimizes demand for raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise
be landfilled.
Preserving Rainforests:
Wood windows and doors are prevalent in luxury homes but the harvesting of
their materials has a dire affect on forested regions. On the other hand,
aluminum is an abundant and sustainably harvested resource. In fact, about 8% of the earth's crust
consists of aluminum bauxite. This bountiful supply exceeds global
demands and because of its recyclable nature, aluminum is the material for the
next century. Additionally, 94% of the world’s supply of bauxite is mined
in non-forested regions minimizing global environmental impact.
Goes The Distance: All windows and doors eventually must be replaced BUT aluminum windows and
doors last decades longer than wood and vinyl. Consider the impact on the
world's landfills with all the wood and vinyl waste. Furthermore, imagine
the wasted energy on redundant manufacturing of short-lived wood and vinyl
windows and doors.
Inert Coatings & Finishes:
We offer two types of finishes on our aluminum windows and doors, which are
paint and anodizing. Both processes result in environmentally safe
products that do not require refinishing. Because Fleetwood
products are factory finished for life, you need only keep them
clean. Can you imagine how much toxic waste would be prevented if
everyone chose aluminum? See the inside
cover of our brochure for more information regarding painting and anodizing.
Environmentally Preferred:
Because aluminum is a relatively lightweight building product, we can ship our
windows and doors all over the world with little logistical waste. Even better,
our windows and doors are created in such a way that far reaching markets can
purchase glass locally and avoid the glass transit costs.
Keeping your home safe should be the primary
objective when considering windows and doors.
Security Advantages:
Because Fleetwood endeavors to make its products better instead of cheaper; we
can provide specialty products that others should not. The best glass for
high-security is “laminated glass”. It is two sheets of glass sandwiched to a
polyvinyl interlayer, just like your car windshield that must withstand severe
impact for your safety. Unless our competitors have an operating system equal
to Fleetwood, they should not attempt this heavier glass.
Hurricane Glazing:
The Norwood 3050 is offered with factory glazed hurricane resistant glass. This
specialty glazing is made with a thicker interlayer than standard laminated
glass. This interlayer was designed to resist a wood missile impacting at 50’
per second.
Noise Control: Some homes are
located in areas where the ambient sounds are wanted. In some cases however,
exterior noises such as traffic are best if kept out. We offer all of our
products with sound abatement glazing.
We believe discriminating customers will appreciate the
time and attention we have put into the “little things.”
Precision Bearing Rollers: The MAMMOTH roller comes standard with authentic precision bearings.
Many doors claim precision but only Fleetwood partners with a Switzerland based
manufacturer that specializes in precision bearings for other industries.
Super-Duty
Screen:
So many other doors are provided with a flimsy screen. Our standard screen is the best sliding
screen door made, period! Why? Because we use the same parts as we do on
the glass panels.
“Recessed Latch”:
In 2005 we began a two-year design project to create a better door latching
system. The market offered several types but all failed to meet the Fleetwood
quality so we needed to design our own. The net result is the Archetype I and
Archetype II systems.
ADA Lever:
One outstanding feature of the Archetype hardware is its ability to quickly convert a standard door lock into one that meets ADA requirements. The optional ADA Lever comes in its own packet and takes only a few moments to install.
Finish Details: We have gone to great lengths to
make the appearance of this door exceptional. We provide free upgrades that
other manufacturers think are a waste of money, such as: Pocket Closers, Jamb
Closers and Head Closers. These “small things” complete the package.
Tying Together:The series 3050 is most likely one of many window and door products for your home. We offer many other products to compliment this fine door so your home consists of the same product family. This has many advantages, one of which is warranty simplification. Make sure our dealer is not only providing a complete Fleetwood package but that your products are factory glazed.
Lasts A Lifetime
An enduring trademark of Fleetwood products is longevity,
which has been carefully designed into the entire product line.
Track Replacement: Most
every other door on the market cuts corners when it comes to the rollers and
the track. Our doors roll on a heavy
guage stainless steel insert. This optimizes operation because the convex
relationship of the track fits perfectly with the concavity of the wheel. Most other manufacturers have an aluminum
sill and strap on a thin cap. Like most
short cuts, this cap will deform and eventually come off.
Fasteners: We provide only
stainless steel installation screws so the finished product remains attractive
despite the harshest environments. Many brands save time and money by skimping
in this area. Steel fasteners are less malleable and thus easier to work with
BUT they will rust, whereas stainless steel is resistant to corrosion.
Longevity: Fleetwood has
published a simple set of procedures to ensure the long life of your Fleetwood
doors and windows. It is readily available from the Homeowners section
of our website.
Finish Upgrade: If your
home is within 5 miles of salt water we strongly recommend Edge Armor. It
is a finish procedure option that involves total fabrication of your doors
BEFORE painting so all edges are armored with the same protective
finish as the rest of the door. This option costs a little more but the value
is well worth it! As well as the aesthetic benefit, Edge Armor comes
with a 10-year warranty. It is only
available in painted applications (no anodizing).
Corrosion Resistant: The
Norwood 3050 consists only of the highest-grade stainless steel rollers and
latch assemblies. In addition, we use only stainless steel fasteners to attach
these components to the aluminum framing and we provide only stainless steel
installation screws.
Fire Heat Resistance:
There are window and door products designed and rated to resist the impingement
of actual flames but these steel framed products are limited in function and
design. Aluminum doors and windows offer great performance and style and
actually help maintain wall integrity during a fire. The real enemy which often
incinerates houses is heat or flying embers. Typical residential windows (wood
or vinyl) are quickly damaged by heat and embers. Our extruded aluminum retains
its form at over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, helping to protect your home.
Track Damage: The track has
two components: An aluminum base and a stainless steel track insert. The insert
is removable and thus easy to change without destroying the flooring. Other
doors attempt a hidden track but track damage will require a total removal of
the track and flooring.
Your door can be built with your personal selection, or even
creation, of thousands of colors. We are also eager to make your door to fit
your specific opening sizes.
Special Sizes: Every 3050 is
made to order and custom sizes are encouraged.
The Largest 3050? Architects
and designers are a big help to Fleetwood because they challenge us to “push
the envelope”. The Series 3050 door can
be provided with very large door panels. Glass is usually the limitation but
there are methods we can employ to get you the glass you desire in the size you
want.
Finish Options: Every
Norwood 3050 door is available in two stock finishes. Our Clear Anodized finish
reveals the natural character of extruded aluminum and our Dark Bronze Anodized
is similar to a matte black finish. We encourage custom colors and offer
thousands of paint colors and a handful of earth tone custom anodized choices.
Our website offers more information on colors and the difference in paint and
anodizing.