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Andersen - 400 Series
The Andersen® 400 Series gliding patio door brings you the best overall blend of performance and style to satisfy just about any door need. With years of engineering and…
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Product Summary
Andersen® 400 Series gliding patio doors have one panel that glides horizontally and one stationary panel. They fit into tighter spaces than our hinged doors because their panels don't interfere with your room or patio. Their French door styling goes well with any home style. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior, it's our best-selling gliding patio door.
400 Series hinged patio doors make a dramatic statement and add great ventilation. Their French door styling goes well with any home style. Made of wood protected by a vinyl exterior, it's our best-selling hinged patio door.
Hardware
The Andersen 400 Series offers a range of hardware options designed to complement the aesthetic and functional needs of its exterior patio doors. For the Hinged/French patio doors, you can expect to find robust and beautifully finished hardware. Key components typically include a multi-point locking system for enhanced security, ensuring the door is securely engaged at multiple points along the frame. The exterior handle sets are available in various styles and finishes, allowing for personalization to match your home's architectural design. Common finishes include:
- Polished Brass
- Antique Brass
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Nickel
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- White
- Black
These finishes are engineered for durability and resistance to corrosion, ensuring they maintain their appearance over time. Interior trim and hardware will typically match the exterior options, providing a cohesive look throughout the entryway. For the Hinged/French doors, hinges are also a critical hardware component, available in finishes that align with the handle sets to ensure design continuity.
For the Andersen 400 Series Patio Sliding and Gliding doors, hardware focuses on smooth operation and secure closure. These doors often feature a sleek and unobtrusive handle design integrated into the door panel or frame. The locking mechanisms are designed for ease of use and security, often incorporating a thumb latch or a key lock option for added peace of mind. The rollers and tracks are engineered for a smooth gliding experience, minimizing effort when opening and closing the door. While specific hardware styles may vary slightly between sliding and gliding configurations within the 400 Series, the emphasis remains on providing reliable performance and a clean, modern aesthetic. Finishes for the hardware on these sliding and gliding doors generally align with those offered for the hinged options, including:
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Nickel
- Oil-Rubbed Bronze
- White
- Black
The selection of hardware for the Andersen 400 Series doors is intended to enhance both the visual appeal and the practical functionality of your entryway.
Construction and materials
The Andersen 400 Series offers a distinguished collection of exterior doors, including hinged/French patio doors, sliding patio doors, and gliding doors. This series is recognized for its blend of craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and enduring style, designed to enhance the aesthetic and functional appeal of any home.
Construction:
- Frame: The frames are constructed from a composite material designed for durability and resistance to rot and decay. This material is often engineered to provide structural integrity and support the door system effectively.
- Sash: The sash, which holds the glass, is typically made from a blend of wood and other durable materials, offering both strength and a refined appearance. This construction aims to provide excellent thermal performance and structural stability.
- Core: Many 400 Series door components feature a solid wood core, providing inherent strength and insulation properties.
Materials:
- Glass: Andersen 400 Series doors are available with a variety of High-Performance™ Low-E insulating glass options. These include Low-E4® glass, Low-E4® tempered glass, and Low-E4® thermal glass, all designed to improve energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer and blocking harmful UV rays. Optional features like Vanceva® decorative glass and insect screens are also available.
- Exterior Cladding: For enhanced weather resistance and low maintenance, the exterior of the 400 Series doors is often clad in a vinyl or aluminum material. This cladding protects the underlying wood components from the elements, preventing rot, corrosion, and fading, and is available in a range of colors.
- Interior Finishes: The interior can be finished in natural wood species such as pine, oak, or maple, allowing homeowners to match their interior décor.
- Hardware: The hardware options, including handles, locks, and hinges, are crafted from durable materials like brass, nickel, or oil-rubbed bronze, designed for longevity and aesthetic appeal.
Door Types Available within the 400 Series:
- Hinged/French Patio Doors: These doors swing outward or inward, offering a classic and elegant entry to patios and outdoor living spaces. They can be configured with multiple panels for expansive views.
- Patio Sliding Doors: Designed for spaces where swing clearance is limited, these doors glide smoothly along a track, providing easy access and a generous view of the outdoors.
- Gliding Doors: Similar to sliding patio doors, these offer a space-saving solution with their ability to slide past a fixed panel.
Features and Benefits
The Andersen 400 Series offers a distinguished collection of exterior doors designed to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your home. This series provides a range of options for patio entryways, including the elegant Side-Hinged/French, the space-saving Sliding, and the classic Gliding styles. Crafted with Andersen's renowned commitment to quality, these doors are built to provide enduring beauty, reliable performance, and excellent energy efficiency.
Features and Benefits
- Durable Construction: Built with a blend of materials designed for longevity and resistance to the elements, ensuring your investment stands the test of time.
- Energy Efficiency: Engineered to help reduce energy consumption and costs. Options may include advanced glass packages and weatherstripping to minimize heat transfer and air leakage, contributing to a more comfortable home environment year-round.
- Design Versatility: Available in multiple styles to complement any architectural design, from traditional to contemporary. Choose from a variety of panel configurations, grille patterns, and hardware finishes to achieve your desired look.
- Smooth Operation: Designed for ease of use. Patio-sliding and gliding doors feature robust track systems for effortless opening and closing, while French doors offer reliable hinge mechanisms.
- Enhanced Natural Light: Large glass panels allow for abundant natural light to flow into your living spaces, creating a brighter and more inviting atmosphere.
- Low-Maintenance Materials: Select 400 Series options utilize materials that require minimal upkeep, allowing you to enjoy their beauty without extensive cleaning or painting.
- Security Features: Equipped with robust locking mechanisms to provide peace of mind and enhance the security of your home.
Core Advantages
The primary advantage of the Andersen 400 Series lies in its exceptional balance of enduring style and proven performance. These doors are a testament to Andersen's legacy, offering homeowners a sophisticated and dependable solution for their patio access needs. The series excels in providing:
- Superior Craftsmanship: Andersen's dedication to quality manufacturing ensures that each door is meticulously constructed for lasting durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Exceptional Energy Savings: By incorporating advanced technologies, the 400 Series actively contributes to lower energy bills and a more sustainable home.
- Timeless Design Options: The versatility of the 400 Series allows for seamless integration into any home's existing architectural style, enhancing its overall curb appeal.
- Reliability and Ease of Use: The thoughtful engineering behind these doors guarantees smooth, trouble-free operation for years to come.
Whether you are looking for the classic charm of French doors, the practical convenience of sliding doors, or the expansive views offered by gliding doors, the Andersen 400 Series provides a premium choice that delivers on beauty, efficiency, and lasting value.
Glass Options
Andersen Windows & Doors, a leader in window and door manufacturing, offers a range of premium glass options for their Andersen - 400 Series exterior patio doors. These options are designed to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and aesthetics.
The primary glass offering for the Andersen - 400 Series is High-Performance® Low-E4® glass. This standard option provides a balance of performance and value. It features an invisible coating that helps reduce the amount of solar heat gain during the summer and minimizes heat loss during the winter, contributing to a more comfortable indoor environment and potential energy savings.
Advanced Glass Options
For enhanced performance, Andersen offers several advanced glass packages:
- Low-E4® SmartSun™ Glass: This option offers the highest level of energy efficiency. It significantly reduces solar heat gain, keeping interiors cooler in the summer. It also blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays, which helps protect furniture, flooring, and artwork from fading.
- Low-E4® Sun & Privacy Glass: Designed for areas with intense sun exposure, this glass provides excellent solar heat gain reduction and privacy. It features a tint that can offer a more muted exterior appearance while still allowing ample natural light indoors.
- Low-E4® Glass with Heat Mirror®: This specialized glass utilizes advanced insulating technology to further improve thermal performance. It incorporates a transparent film suspended between two panes of glass, creating an insulating air gap that dramatically reduces heat transfer.
Specialty Glass Features
In addition to the standard and advanced Low-E4® options, Andersen - 400 Series patio doors can be further customized with specialty glass features:
- Tempered Glass: Available for safety purposes, tempered glass is stronger than regular glass and shatters into small, blunt pieces when broken, reducing the risk of serious injury. This is often a requirement in certain building codes, especially for doors.
- Laminated Glass: This type of glass is constructed with a layer of plastic between two panes of glass. It offers enhanced security as it is more difficult to break through and also provides sound dampening properties.
- Decorative Glass: For aesthetic enhancement, Andersen offers a selection of decorative glass patterns. These can add a unique visual appeal and personal touch to the patio doors, allowing for customized style and light diffusion.
- Obscure Glass: This option is ideal for areas where privacy is a priority. Obscure glass diffuses light and obscures the view, providing a significant level of privacy while still allowing natural light to enter.
All glass options are designed to be compatible with the robust construction of the Andersen - 400 Series, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance.
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Andersen - Replacement Solutions
Andersen® offers various styles of replacement patio doors including traditional French doors and gliding or sliding patio doors, along with a wide variety of beautiful…
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Product Summary
Andersen® offers various styles of replacement patio doors including traditional French doors and gliding or sliding patio doors, along with a wide variety of beautiful hardware and accessories. These well-crafted doors are the perfect combination of all the best qualities of a window and a door. They let in the warmth and light of a window while also serving as a patio entryway.
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Construction and materials
Andersen Windows & Doors, under their Andersen - Replacement Solutions brand, offers a comprehensive range of exterior doors designed to enhance home aesthetics and functionality. Their product lines include Patio-Side Hinged/French doors, Storm/Screen doors, Patio-Sliding doors, and traditional Patio doors, as well as Patio-Sliding/French door combinations.
While specific material breakdowns for each individual door type are not detailed in a generalized overview, Andersen is renowned for its commitment to quality materials and innovative construction. For their patio doors, you can expect construction that often incorporates their proprietary Fibrex® composite material. This engineered material is a blend of wood fibers and thermoplastic polymer, offering the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance qualities of vinyl. It is designed to resist warping, corrosion, and cracking, making it a durable choice for exterior applications.
Wood-clad options are also a hallmark of Andersen's premium offerings. This construction typically features a solid wood interior for a warm, natural look, protected by a strong exterior material like aluminum or Fibrex® to shield against weather elements. This combination provides the best of both worlds: the beauty of wood indoors and the resilience of advanced materials outdoors.
For their storm and screen doors, Andersen often utilizes aluminum and other weather-resistant metals. These doors are engineered for durability and protection, designed to withstand varying weather conditions while providing ventilation and security. The construction emphasizes robust frames and secure hardware to ensure longevity and ease of use.
Glass is a critical component in all Andersen patio doors. They offer a variety of glass options designed for energy efficiency and comfort, including double-pane and triple-pane configurations. These often incorporate Low-E coatings and inert gas fills to reduce heat transfer, thereby improving insulation and contributing to lower energy bills. Impact-resistant glass options may also be available for enhanced safety and security in areas prone to severe weather.
The hardware and components used in Andersen doors are selected for their durability and performance. This includes high-quality locking mechanisms, handles, hinges, and rolling systems (for sliding doors) that are designed for smooth operation and long-term reliability. Finishes are typically engineered to resist tarnishing and corrosion.
The overall construction philosophy behind Andersen's Replacement Solutions doors prioritizes energy efficiency, durability, security, and aesthetic appeal. Their engineering and material selection aim to provide homeowners with long-lasting, low-maintenance solutions that complement their home's style while delivering reliable performance through all seasons.
Features and Benefits
Andersen Replacement Solutions offer a comprehensive collection of doors designed to revitalize your home's entryway and outdoor living spaces. Focusing on ease of installation and enhanced performance, these doors are crafted to fit existing openings, minimizing disruption and maximizing value.
For those seeking elegant access to their patios and gardens, Andersen offers a range of Patio-Side Hinged/French Doors. These doors provide the timeless appeal and classic charm of traditional French doors, allowing for abundant natural light to flood your home while offering seamless transition between indoor and outdoor environments. Their hinged design ensures secure closure and easy operation, bringing both aesthetic beauty and functional convenience.
Enhance your home's energy efficiency and security with Andersen's Storm/Screen Doors. These versatile doors serve a dual purpose, providing an added layer of protection against the elements during harsh weather conditions while also offering the flexibility to enjoy fresh air when desired. They are designed to complement your primary exterior door, adding both curb appeal and practical benefits such as improved insulation and ventilation.
Maximize natural light and enjoy expansive views with Andersen's Patio-Sliding Doors. These doors are engineered for smooth operation, gliding effortlessly to open up your living space to the outdoors. Their design maximizes glass area, creating a bright and airy atmosphere within your home. Built with durability and performance in mind, they offer an excellent balance of style and functionality for everyday use.
Combining the spacious feel of sliding doors with the sophisticated look of French doors, Andersen's Patio-Sliding/French Doors offer a unique blend of benefits. These doors provide the expansive glass and easy operation of a sliding door, while incorporating the elegant panel design of French doors. This hybrid design offers a beautiful and practical solution for creating a grand opening to your patio or deck, enhancing both the aesthetic and the flow of your home.
Andersen Replacement Solutions are constructed with quality materials and innovative technologies to ensure longevity and superior performance. While specific materials and technologies may vary across product lines, the brand is known for its commitment to energy efficiency, durability, and low maintenance. This focus ensures that your investment in Andersen doors will provide lasting comfort, security, and beauty for your home.
Glass Options
Andersen Windows & Doors, through their Andersen - Replacement Solutions brand, offers a selection of glass options designed to enhance the performance, comfort, and aesthetic of their exterior patio doors.
The primary glass offering is Andersen's High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass. This advanced glass is engineered to significantly improve a home's energy efficiency. It is designed to reduce heat transfer, helping to keep homes cooler in the summer by reflecting solar heat and warmer in the winter by preventing heat from escaping. This leads to potential energy savings on heating and cooling bills.
Beyond standard energy efficiency, Andersen offers variations of their High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass tailored for specific climates and needs. One such option is High-Performance™ Low-E4® tempered glass. Tempered glass is a safety glass that is four to five times stronger than standard glass and designed to break into small, relatively harmless pieces when fractured. This makes it a suitable choice for doors where safety is a primary concern, such as those in high-traffic areas or where proximity to the floor may increase the risk of impact.
Another key glass feature available is High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass. This option offers the highest level of energy efficiency within the Low-E4® family. It is designed to block 95% of UV rays, which helps to protect interiors from fading caused by sun exposure, including furniture, carpets, and artwork. SmartSun™ glass also provides excellent solar heat control, making it an ideal choice for warmer climates or homes with significant sun exposure.
For those seeking enhanced privacy and a softer aesthetic, Andersen also provides High-Performance™ Low-E4® textured glass options. These glass patterns diffuse light and obscure views, offering a decorative element while still allowing natural light to enter. The specific textures available may vary and are designed to complement different architectural styles.
Additionally, Andersen offers Low-E4® glass with a built-in feature designed to assist with cleaning. This feature, often referred to as an easy-clean surface, utilizes the sun's UV rays to break down dirt and grime on the exterior surface of the glass. When rain washes over the glass, the loosened dirt is rinsed away, leaving the glass cleaner and reducing the frequency of manual cleaning.
The specific glass options available may also be dependent on the particular Andersen - Replacement Solutions patio door style selected. Customers should consult detailed product specifications for each door model to confirm available glass types and their associated benefits.
Hardware
Andersen Windows & Doors, under their Andersen - Replacement Solutions brand, offers a variety of hardware options designed to complement their extensive range of patio doors. These hardware collections are crafted to provide both functional excellence and aesthetic appeal, ensuring a seamless integration with your home's style and your specific needs.
For their Hinged French Doors and Patio Doors, Andersen provides a selection of elegant and robust hardware. These typically include multipoint locking systems, ensuring enhanced security and smooth operation. The handles and levers are available in a range of finishes to match diverse interior and exterior design schemes. Common finishes might include polished brass, brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze, and white, offering choices from classic warmth to modern sophistication. The interior and exterior trim pieces are designed for durability and visual harmony, contributing to the overall premium feel of the door system.
When it comes to Sliding Patio Doors, Andersen offers specialized hardware designed for ease of use and reliable performance. This often includes robust locking mechanisms that are easy to engage and disengage, providing security without sacrificing convenience. The rolling systems are engineered for smooth gliding, allowing for effortless operation even on larger door panels. Hardware for sliding doors may feature similar finish options to those for hinged doors, allowing for consistent design throughout the home. Additionally, some sliding door hardware might incorporate features like foot locks or supplemental security bolts for an added layer of protection.
The Storm/Screen Door hardware from Andersen is focused on durability and ease of maintenance, essential for these exterior-facing products. These typically include strong and weather-resistant handles, locking mechanisms, and closers. The finishes are chosen for their ability to withstand the elements while maintaining their appearance. The focus here is on reliable functionality that ensures the storm or screen door operates efficiently and securely, protecting the primary entryway while providing ventilation or an additional layer of security.
Across all their Replacement Solutions door categories, Andersen emphasizes the quality of materials and the thoughtful design of their hardware. This commitment ensures that each component not only performs its intended function flawlessly but also enhances the overall aesthetic of the Andersen door system. The hardware is designed to be an integral part of the door's performance, contributing to its security, energy efficiency, and longevity.
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