Timber - Scandinavian AS2 & AS3 Lift & Slide Door

Our AS2 (double glazed) and AS3 (triple glazed) Lift & Slide doors offer everything you would expect from a Scandinavian sliding door. Engineered timber is used for greater strength, stability and longevity together with the renown lift and slide mechanism to allow individual panels of up to 300kg and ensure effortless, smooth sliding. The unique design and clever engineering allows the system to be glazed with units of up to 40mm creating a double and triple glazed system with equal appearance. The Scandinavian AS2 and AS3 are suitable for both residential and commercial application and also commonly used in schools and public buildings due to its quality, versatility and security.

AS2

Scandinavian quality & reputation.
Lift & Slide technology.
Widths up to 9000mm in 4 panels & 5900mm in 2 panels.
Heights up to 2600mm.
Double glazed Overall frame & glass 1.4W/m²K.

AS3

Scandinavian quality & reputation.
Lift & Slide technology.
Widths up to 9000mm in 4 panels & 5900mm in 2 panels.
Heights up to 2600mm.
Triple glazed Overall frame & glass 0.9W/m²K.

Features & Benefits:

Appearance

Slim, consistant sightlines (sliding panel lines through with fixed panels).
Manufactured from engineered knott free Nordic pine as standard. Class A1.
Matching windows and doors available.
Designer stainless steel handles as standard.
Available in various configurations.
Supplied factory finished and glazed.

Thermal Efficiency & Weather Tightness

Officially tested and certified to ensure they really do keep bad weather outside. One of the most weather tight multi track sliding systems available.

Scandinavian AS2 Double glazed

Overall U-Value of 1.4W/m²K.
Accommodates a glazed unit thickness of 24mm.
Acoustic performance tested at Rw=33dB. Further upgrades available.

Scandinavian AS3 Triple glazed

Overall U-Value of 0.9W/m²K.
Accommodates a glazed unit thickness of 40mm.
Acoustic performance tested at Rw=34dB. Further upgrades available.

Weather ratings vary dependant upon configuration but the system has been tested to achieve up to;

Water tightness Class E 750 - 600Pa - EN 12208:2001.
Air tightness Class 4 - 600Pa - EN 12007:2000.
Wind load Class C4 - 2400Pa - EN 12210:2001.

A good U-Value does not mean a door keeps out the wind and the rain. Make sure you check out a doors weather test results before you buy.

High Security

High security as standard.
Running gear and locking mechanisms are fully concealed.
Multipoint locking mechanism engages in 4 points.
Key locking cylinder.
Sliding panels cleverly utilise there own weight as a further security enhancement.
Internally beaded glass.

Many people opt for no handle or cylinder externally and only request a finger plate to allow easy operation of the sliding sash from outside. This takes away any direct means of attempting to gain access through the sliding door and acts as a major deterrent. Glass is beaded internally for added security.

Built In Design

Multiple configurations available.
Widths from 1999mm up to 9000mm.
Heights from 1440mm up to 2600mm.
Maximum panel weight is 300kg.
Available with a choice of transoms, mullions, glazing bars or insulated panels.
Supplied factory finished and factory glazed to ensure optimum performance.

Wide Range Of Finishes

Frames

Class A1-A3 engineered slow grown timber - No wood knots, no visible finger joints.
All timber parts are vacum impregnated using GORI treatment prior to finishing.
None toxic water based finishes only.
Choose from over 200 RAL paint colours.
Wood stain finishes also available.
Dual colour finish available (different internal and external colours).
Marine protection available.

Handles

Offered with a specifically designed brushed stainless steel handles.
Cleverly designed to operate the lift and slide technology.

Threshold Options

Bottom track can be recessed in to the floor for a seamless connection between inside and outside. Unlike other systems this low level track does not reduce the weather tightness of the doors.
A sill section with varying projection options can be used below any of these tracks. Please see downloads for the section details.