Consider sightlines, panel stacking, clear opening width, sill accessibility, weather management, glass safety, thermal performance, structural pressure, and installation tolerances. Early coordination between the architect, contractor, manufacturer, and installer helps prevent design conflicts.
Maximum panel size depends on the specific system, glass make-up, panel weight, hardware capacity, wind load, and structural design. Topbright should review the project dimensions and performance requirements before confirming a maximum size.
Pocket configurations may be available depending on the selected system and design. The project team should confirm cavity dimensions, wall construction, drainage, access for maintenance, and the system's approved configuration before finalizing the design.
Topbright manufactures aluminum sliding door systems for residential and commercial applications, including large-format panoramic designs. The appropriate system depends on panel dimensions, glass weight, structural requirements, track design, and project conditions.
Start with the opening size, indoor-outdoor transition, sill and drainage details, thermal requirements, glass specification, design pressure, accessibility, and local code requirements. Then confirm which system and configuration meet those needs.
