Advantages Of Aluminum Frames

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Kawneer & Traco Leading Distributor of Standard 190 Aluminum Doors and frames- 1600 Curtain Wall systems(1-4)- Trifab VG 450, 451, 451T framing systems as well as Storefront Framing and Sliding Door systems.

Kawneer & Traco has been providing high quality commercial doors for over 50 years. As the oldest manufacturer of flush aluminum doors in the country, Cline prides itself on manufacturing quality doors and frames that withstand the harshest environments. The Series 100BE Aluminum Flush Door sets the industry standard with our experience in the commercial arena. Cline, expanding on this success, introduced the Series 200BE FRP Flush Door, the Series 400SE Heavy-Duty Screen Door, and the Series 500SE Stile and Rail Door. These different door series all facilitate in meeting or exceeding the demands from architects, owners, and contractors. Cline Doors is the perfect fit for your commercial, governmental, educational, industrial, recreational, or transportation applications.

Slim Profile
Durable
Narrow sight lines
Low Maintenance
Light yet strong, aluminum windows and doors can ...
... be configured into a wide variety of combinations. The narrowness of the frame places the focus is on the glass and subsequently, the view it offers. Multi-panel door systems are often made with aluminum frames to facilitate indoor/outdoor living. Milgard aluminum frames are available in anodized or baked-on finishes for long lasting color. Sealed, mechcanically joined corners stay square and true over years of use.

Aluminum is not recommended in beach homes for while the material is water resistant, it can suffer corrosion from salt water and salt air. The corrosion affects hardware operation and frame performance.

Compared with vinyl, fiberglass and wood frames, aluminum conducts heat and cold the least well. To reduce heat flow, Milgard offers a Thermally Improved Aluminum frame in select regions. Thermally Improved Aluminum windows and doors are equipped with thermal breaks to separate the interior and exterior surfaces and improve energy efficiency.