Sherman Oaks Residence ,
Los Angeles , California
Thermal break aluminum sliding doors and windows for Southern California:
solar heat gain, wide temperature swing and wildfire-zone glazing.
- Location
- Sherman Oaks,
Los Angeles, California - Scope
- Multi-panel sliding doors,
fixed lights and a hinged
entrance door - Systems used
- TY120 thermal break sliding
TY150 thermal break sliding
PRO110 casement and fixed - Glazing
- Tempered insulated glass
throughout
Local Climate
Southern California, San Fernando Valley. Hot dry summers with strong year-round sun, mild wet winters, and a wide day-to-night temperature swing. Hillside sites fall within the state's wildfire hazard zones. No hurricanes.
Key Challenges
Solar heat gain through large west and south-facing glazing. California Energy Code limits on U-factor and SHGC. Tempered glazing required for exterior openings in wildfire hazard zones. Long sliding spans that still have to run smoothly and seal.
EMD Solution
Thermal break aluminum with Low-E glazing options to hold down solar heat gain. Tempered insulated units throughout, as required for wildfire-zone openings. Multi-panel sliding systems set out for the openings on this house.
Final Result
Multi-panel sliding doors, corner glazing, full-height fixed lights and a hinged entrance door,
installed across the house and the pool terrace.
Product Specifications
TY120 Thermal Break
Sliding Doors
| Profile Wall Thickness | 2.0mm |
|---|---|
| Frame Width | 120mm |
| Opening Options | Push-And-Pull |
| Glass Configuration | 5mm+20A+5mm Tempered Insulated Glass |
| Hardware System | EMD System |
Typical Performance
| Wind load resistance | 1,600 Pa, EN 12210 Class C4 |
|---|---|
| Water tightness | Class 6A, 250 Pa, EN 12208 |
| Air permeability | Class 3, EN 12207 |
| Max sash size | 1,500 × 2,700 mm, up to 150 kg per panel |
| Finish | Powder coating to AAMA 2603 PVDF to AAMA 2605 for coastal exposure |
TY150 Thermal Break
Sliding Doors
| Profile Wall Thickness | 2.0mm |
|---|---|
| Frame Width | 150mm |
| Opening Options | Push-And-Pull |
| Glass Configuration | 5mm+27A+5mm Tempered Insulated Glass |
| Hardware System | EMD System |
Typical Performance
| Wind load resistance | 1,800 Pa, EN 12210 Class C4 |
|---|---|
| Water tightness | Class 7A, 300 Pa, EN 12208 |
| Air permeability | Class 3, EN 12207 |
| Max sash size | 1,800 × 2,800 mm, up to 200 kg per panel |
| Finish | Powder coating to AAMA 2603 |
Drawings
Every opening drawn to a numbered schedule that matches the architect's plans.
Drawings cover elevations, sections and installation details.
Production starts only after the client signs off on the drawings.
Production & QC
Every unit passes four inspection points before packing, and quality control photos are sent to the client during production.
Packing & Shipping
Units are crated on timber pallets with edge protection and film wrap, then loaded into containers at the factory.
Installation
EMD technicians attended site to supervise installation, working alongside the client's local crew.
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