IBP Information and Availabale Colors

Insulated glass:
You already know about the protection that results from using
laminated glass. Additionally, when laminated glass is used as
part of an insulated glass unit, the benefits go beyond just
impact protection. The result is lower energy costs, better
condensation resistance and significantly less transmitted noise.

Delrin' tandem wheels:
Our engineers have specifically designed these wheels with stainless
steel housings and stainless steel ball-bearings to be whisper quiet.
Delrin is an ABS/acetal co-polymer and has excellent dimensional
stability. The wheel has been designed so that it's contoured to
perfectly match the aluminum track that it rides on. This results
in a wheel that tracks perfectly without lateral vibration and
contributes significantly to the ease and smoothness of operation.

Dual interlocks at the meeting rails:
Imagine two tubes parallel to one another, such as the vertical panel
stiles of our sliding glass door panels. If they are not physically
linked together in some way a force or load on them will cause them
to separate or roll apart. Two rows of INTERLOCKS have been
incorporated into our panel stiles so they combine to form one strong
element. The interlocks assure that the panels actually lock together
to resist any force that is placed upon them. Now imagine that this
force is one created by the wind from a hurricane and you can
appreciate the importance of this structural feature.

Should design pressures require product reinforcing to meet the loads,
you will appreciate that we use concealed aluminum bars inside our
vertical stiles. As a result we maintain our products appearance whether
reinforced or not. As a long term consideration, unlike those who use
steel for this purpose, you will not experience pools of rust under
your doors.

Two part sill and hidden fasteners:
The two parts are the SILL PAN and the SILL TRACK or COVER PLATE.
The sill pan is anchored to the floor while the jambs and head are
attached to the rest of the opening. At this point the fasteners
are exposed, allowing a building inspector to verify that they are in
their proper locations. Because the sill track covers the sill pan,
the installers can apply extra sealant over the fasteners, ensuring a
water tight installation. Another advantage of this two part system is
the clean appearance of the sill track and jambs, the finished product
really looks finished.

Sill risers and protection from water:
Our door sills have unique designs to meet stringent water test pressure
requirements. The AAMA 101 standard prescribes that a door's water test
pressure must be a minimum of 150/o of its positive design pressure. We
have developed a unique sill for our Sliding Glass Door. Because each
application requires a different design pressure, we have a variety of
sill heights to meet or exceed these various conditions.

Weather-stripping:
The benefits of using silicon impregnated wool pile, separated by a Mylar
film, are well documented and it enjoys wide usage throughout our industry.
The key to superior design and performance is in the placement of this
weather-striping. WinDoor uses double rows along all four edges of each
glass panel. The result is superior resistance to air infiltration. We
have succeeded in that, not only do you see nothing of the
weather-striping but you hear nothing of the wind blowing outside.