There are many modern door systems on the market today—from pivot doors to stackable systems and more. Each offers distinct advantages and trade-offs in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and resilience. With so many options available, selecting the right door system often requires careful evaluation and thoughtful discussion among design teams and project owners.
To support door specifiers, Euro-Wall is launching a blog series that explores several different types of modern door systems and their applications. Beginning with folding doors, this series will examine climate considerations, aesthetic versatility, and the role proper installation plays in ensuring optimal performance.
Select the right folding door system for a project’s climate
A home on the Gulf Coast will have different insulation and weather-resistance requirements than a commercial project in the Midwest.
In colder northern climates, projects may benefit from folding door systems that incorporate thermal breaks. This type of folding door features a thermal barrier that effectively reduces heat transfer, maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures while minimizing energy consumption.
Alternatively, a commercial or residential project in Miami-Dade County, a High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) with stringent building code requirements, may need a folding door that meets or exceeds the requirements for a Florida Product Approval. These requirements may include:
· Air Infiltration: ASTM E283-04
· Water Infiltration: ASTM E331-00
· Wind Load: TAS 202-94
· Large Missile Impact: TAS 201-94
· Cyclic Load: TAS 203-94
· Forced Entry: ASTM F842-14
Euro-Wall’s Vista Fold™ system meets these standards and is also available in a thermally broken configuration to support projects across a wide range of climates.
Fit multiple architectural styles with design-forward folding door systems
When it comes to all the different types of modern door systems on the market, design teams may wonder which ones best harmonize with a project’s overarching design style.
Folding glass door systems from Euro-Wall not only feature some of the narrowest framing profiles available, but they also are highly customizable. Spanning heights from 20 to 168 inches and widths between 20 and 52 inches, Vista Fold™ is available in multi-directional configurations and postless corner systems to accommodate a wide range of opening dimensions and architectural styles.
Due to its versatility, this folding door system has placed a modern twist on traditional coastal architecture and improved versatility to European-inspired storefronts.
Maximize door system performance with professional installation
Understanding a door system’s documented performance capabilities and how it integrates into a project’s design aesthetic are essential considerations. However, it is also crucial that these openings are installed correctly. Doing so not only ensures they are aesthetically pleasing but that they also perform as intended.
Licensed, insured, and manufacturer-trained installers help to ensure the long-term success of a folding door system. These professionals understand how the small details add up to their optimal performance and have proven experience in supporting a project’s ability to resist damage from extreme weather.
Look forward with innovative folding door systems
When installed correctly, industry-leading folding doors can solve design challenges and elevate aesthetics in many project types and locations. That said, Euro-Wall’s offerings do more than meet current design trends and requirements.
Engineered to deliver some of the largest, strongest panels with exceptionally narrow sightlines, Euro-Wall’s folding door systems are designed not only to meet current requirements but to anticipate future architectural priorities—whether improved energy efficiency, unobstructed visual connection, enhanced accessibility, forced-entry resistance, or a combination of these objectives.
To discover all the benefits of Euro-Wall’s windows and doors, contact us today!