Norwood
3070-EX Exterior Multi-slide and Pocket Door System
The “EX” was created to blend with timeless
architecture.
Insulated 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.
Slim Vertical Lines:
Our 2-1/8” wide interlockers are sleek but strong enough to handle heights up
to 14’ tall.
Crisp, Linear Shapes:
Our design intention is for our product to meld into the home design instead of
sticking out. Our simple lines allow the door to blend and compliment rather
than overpower.
Tall & Wide:
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.
One
of the nice things about being earth sensitive is that you benefit too!
Longevity: 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. As well, imagine the wasted
energy on redundant manufacturing of short-lived wood and vinyl windows and
doors.
Recycled Glass: 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 uses significantly less energy than manufacturing from virgin materials, and also substantially reduces the production of carbon dioxide.
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.
GREEN 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.
Fire Induced Toxic Fumes:
If a fire were to occur in your home your aluminum will not be emitting toxic
fumes. Other window products incinerate quickly and add to the flames by
only windows and doors made from metal will not burn. Also, vinyl
products are petroleum based and therefore pose a great fire hazard and emit
toxic fumes. In fact, some rural communities prohibit vinyl window
products. This product is not fire rated.
Remnants Recycled:
Manufacturing produces waste destined for the world’s landfills. In order to combat this inefficient discarding of materials, 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.
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.
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.
Stop VOCs From Releasing:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical compounds that outgas from many
materials and can pollute the air in your homes. 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.
Sustainable Vs. Green:
Wood windows and doors, which are prevalent in luxury homes, are commonly touted as "green" products.
Although wood is technically green, don't be misled - wood is only sustainable if harvested in compliance with a sustainable forest plan. 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.
The “EX” is far and away the finest
aluminum sliding door on the market today. Below are just a few reasons why.
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.
High
Tech Glass! On all of our doors and windows we offer thousands of glazing
choices. From painted glass to decorative glass we offer any material 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 most of the light and cuts out most of the heat.
Leak
Prevention? We offer numerous water performance choices and allow you to
select the sill pan height to meet your project’s needs. Although many prefer
the 3/4” pan height because of the “flush” feature, you can specify a deeper
pan for more water performance. Tell us your requirements and we will construct
the door to meet those needs.
Low Maintenance:
For general applications where regular maintenance of your windows is expected,
our standard anodize finishing is an excellent choice for durability purposes.
However, for those who may not be able to provide as strict a regime of
maintenance, we strongly recommend Edge Armor. It is a finish
procedure option that involves total fabrication of your products BEFORE
painting so all edges are armored with the same
protective finish as the rest of the door. This significantly reduces the
amount of required maintenance and extends the finish warranty to 10 years!
Keeping your home safe should be the most important
design consideration.
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 whereas our extruded aluminum
retains its form at over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit thereby protecting your home.
Security Benefits:
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 a roller and track system
equal to Fleetwood, they should not attempt this heavier glass.
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. To
accommodate these situations, we offer all of our products with sound abatement
glazing.
Hurricane Glazing:
The Norwood 3070-EX 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.
We believe “little things make a big difference”
so we have included many of these in our standard door package.
Fit
& Finished: 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, Head Closers, and Sill Closers. These “small
things” complete the package.
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.
Patent Pending “Recessed Latch”:
In 2005 we began a two-year design project to create a better door latching
system. The hardware market choices failed to meet Fleetwood’s quality level so
we needed to design our own. The net result is the Archetype latching systems.
An image of this hardware is provided below but we strongly encourage you to
experience it first hand.
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.
Robust
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.
True energy savings should be computed over the life of your door, not the
short term “test results.” The 3070-EX was created to last a lifetime and to
perform exceptionally well during that long life.
Preserving Art: 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.
Weather-stripping Balance:
In window and door manufacturing there is a balance that must be maintained
with the type, size and quantity of weather-stripping. Too much and the door is
hard to operate; too little and the door rolls well but does not keep out water
and wind effectively. The Series “EX” is perfectly balanced.
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 presence of more natural light is an
immediate saving on your energy bill.
Huge Glass = Savings:
Because of its strength, the “EX” can be made in large sizes. Using our high
performance glass, the overall energy savings from that door opening is better
because the glass is more efficient than the framing.
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.
Rating/Performance Choices:
In the Product section of our website we list several test results
with varying types of glass, from standard insulated glass to high performance
glass.
Thermal Education I:
Aluminum transfers energy very easily. This has wrongly been considered a
negative trait but the fact is that very little energy is lost through the
frame material. Other door materials absorb heat and cold into the frame,
causing that material to fail prematurely. One might say that aluminum is a
more intelligent building material in that it deals with such stress in a
positive way by releasing the energy that would normally cause material failure
as it does in vinyl and wood.
Thermal Education II:
Aluminum is thermally stable in that it does not swell and shrink when the
temperature or humidity levels change. The fact is that very little actual
energy is lost through the frame material but in the case of wood and vinyl
(expand and contract at high levels) MUCH energy is lost through the frame and
vent seams.
During the design stage we considered
several important areas such as energy efficiency, hardware and aesthetics but
one area was most important: We demanded that the 3070 be built to perform well
for its entire life.
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.
Unique Track Design:
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.
Garage Door Strength:
Several customers have used the EX as a garage door. Imagine the possibilities
of multiple panels coming out of a pocket. Even better, add automation!
Air Leakage: Wood and vinyl swell
and shrink as the weather changes. And like an old house they can creak and groan.
DO NOT be fooled by those windows and doors that tout “U-value = energy
efficiency.” To understand the U-value test is to know it is a misleading
rating. Were you aware that during the test all weep holes, seams, etc are
sealed shut? No wonder wood and vinyl perform so well in this “test” because
only material is tested and not the product. Real conditions cause expansion
and contraction, which allows energy to come right through the frame. Aluminum
has infinitesimal movement during weather change, which causes it to be
efficient year in, and year out.
Track Finish Protection:
Our door threshold design is unique in many aspects, one of which is its built
in protection against damage. Notice that the stainless steel track insert sits
a little higher than the aluminum sill, protecting the finish from damage
caused by foot traffic and daily wear and tear. Other door manufacturers
provide a different color sill to mask such damage but Fleetwood’s beauty
extends all the way to the floor.
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.
MAMMOTH Rollers! Fleetwood
maintains the industry reputation as having the best rolling doors. To keep that prominence we have designed the
Mammoth. 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.
Trouble-free Care
An enduring trademark of Fleetwood products is longevity and
has been carefully designed into the entire product line.
One Source: The 3070-EX is
most likely one of many window and door products for your home. We offer several window and door products so
your home is a Fleetwood home. This has many benefits of course, one of which is
that it simplifies warranty issues. You have one source instead of many. Make
sure our dealer is not only providing a complete Fleetwood package but that
your products are factory glazed.
Replaceable Stainless Steel Track: 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.
Durable Materials: The
Norwood 3070-EX consists only of the highest-grade stainless steel rollers and
latch assemblies. As well, we use only stainless steel fasteners to attach
these components to the aluminum framing and we provide only stainless steel
installation screws.
Simple Upkeep: Fleetwood
has published a simple set of procedures to ensure the long life of your
Fleetwood doors and windows. It is conveniently located on the Homeowners
section of our website.
Your door can be built with your choice
of thousands of colors and sizes. With the “EX”, the bigger the better!
Made to Order: Every “EX” is
made to order and custom sizes are encouraged.
Thousands Of Color Choices: Every
“EX” is available in two stock finishes. Our Clear Anodized finish reveals the
natural character of extruded aluminum and our Dark Bronze Anodize 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.
How BIG? We LOVE architects and
designers for many reasons. At the top of the list is their relentless
challenge for Fleetwood to make products bigger. A common door panel is 6’ wide
by 12’ tall but we are providing door panels as tall as 14’ and door panels as
wide as 10’. Glass is usually the determining factor for size limitations but
muntin bars allows us to “break up” the glass so the large sizes can be
provided.