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A-Series
Gliding Patio Door

With their wider panel style, Andersen® A-Series gliding patio doors give your home the old-world character of traditional French doors along with the convenience and space savings no hinged door can provide. Made of wood protected by fiberglass, it's our best-performing gliding patio door.

Our best-performing gliding patio door
Wood protected by fiberglass
Designed for architectural authenticity
Available in standard sizes as single panel, 2-panel, 3-panel and 4-panel configurations. Custom sizes also available.

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Architectural Style Made Easy

Our best-performing gliding patio door

Designed for architectural authenticity

What's It Made Of?

Made of wood with a fiberglass exterior to resist water and seal out the elements

Materials

Energy Efficiency

It's built into every door. We have options to help you meet the performance level you need.

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features

Low-Maintenance

Frame constructed with a wood core and a fiberglass exterior. This construction produces a rigid frame and a low-maintenance, durable exterior. Wood frame is treated with a water-repellent preservative for long-lasting protection and performance.

One-piece non-conductive fiberglass sill enhances energy performance, and its superior strength eliminates the need for a sill support. Innovative sill design provides superior water management.

Smooth Operation

Dual ball-bearing rollers on door panels provide smooth gliding operation with self-contained leveling adjusters.

Enhanced Security

The multi-point locking system features a unique reachout design that pulls the door panel tightly closed for a weathertight seal and enhanced security.

colors

hardware

Hardware Styles

Albany

Black, Gold Dust, Stone, White

Tribeca®

Stone, White

Anvers®

Bright Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel

Newbury®

Antique Brass, Bright Brass, Brushed Chrome, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel

Covington™

Antique Brass, Bright Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze

Whitmore®

Antique Brass, Bright Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel

Encino®

Distressed Bronze, Distressed Nickel

Yuma®

Distressed Bronze, Distressed Nickel

Additional Options

Exterior Keyed Lock

A six-pin key cylinder lock is available in styles and finishes that coordinate with hardware and allows the door to be locked and unlocked from the exterior.

Auxiliary Foot Lock

Provides an extra measure of security when the door is in a locked position. Lock can be set so the door is fully closed or partially open to provide a secure venting position.

grilles

Grille Types

Full Divided Light

Give your window an authentic look with grilles that are permanently applied to the interior and exterior of your window with an aluminum spacer between the glass.

Spacer Option for Greater Energy Efficiency

The Energy Spacer option is available to help A-Series products with full divided lights and SmartSun™ glass be ENERGY STAR^®certified in the Northern climate zone. Its narrow design creates a 3mm gap around the spacer, helping to lower U-Factor values.

Simulated Divided Light

Simulated divided light offers permanent grilles on the exterior and and a choice of permanent or removable wood interior grilles, with no spacer between the glass.

Removable Interior Grille

Removable interior wood grilles are secured via a fastener or grille clip and can be removed enabling you to easily clean the glass surface.

Finelight Grilles Between-the-Glass

Finelight™ grilles are suspended between the panes of glass, allowing you to easily clean both the inside and outside of your windows and doors.

Grille Patterns

Queen Anne

Diamond

Prairie

Colonial

Modified Colonial

Modified Colonial - Simulated Check Rail

Short Fractional

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Short Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Tall Fractional

$tall fractional grilles$

Tall Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Specified Equal Light

Custom Patterns

Andersen gives you complete flexibility to design your own custom grille style. You sketch it, our craftsmen will create it.

glass

Glass Performance Options

	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
SmartSun™	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
SmartSun with HeatLock™ Coating	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Low-E4®/Low-E	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Low-E4 with HeatLock™ Coating	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Sun	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
PassiveSun®	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.
Triple-Pane (with Low-E coatings on two surfaces)	U- FACTOR How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.	VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE How much visible light comes through a product.	UV PROTECTION How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

Center of glass performance only. Ratings based on glass options available as of June 2015.

Art Glass

Andersen art glass panels come in a variety of original patterns. Learn more about Andersen art glass.

Classic Series

The four styles included in our Classic Series panels represent major architectural design themes from the late 1800's through the 1930's. Their symmetric patterns are available in distinctive color schemes as well as colorless glass, and their caming may be finished with a gold tone, silver tone or antique patina.

Artisan Series

Two designs influenced by 20th century American and European architectural schools feature striking visual patterns that evoke an extraordinary blend of art and nature.

Historic Series

Decorative and Specialty Glass

Safety Glass
Tempered safety glass is available on all products, and comes standard on all patio doors.

Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is also available, for added strength, enhanced security and sound control.

Sound-Reducing Glass
This glass helps reduce the volume of outside noise. Available with Low-E, SmartSun and HeatLock coatings.

Patterned Glass
Let in light while obscuring vision and adding a unique decorative touch to your home.

Size & Panel Options

Single Panel (stationary)

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Two Panel

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Three Panel

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Four Panel

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INSECT SCREENS

Insect Screens

All insect screens have a long-lasting fiberglass screen mesh with a charcoal finish and are color matched to the exterior of the door unless otherwise specified.

Gliding Insect Screen

Patented square corner joints add considerable strength to the frame members. The insect screen is available in a conventional gliding or a premium top-hung gliding design. The conventional insect screen has bottom rollers with self-contained leveling adjusters. The premium top-hung insect screen has silicone-embedded glide hooks that hang from the top of the screen track, allowing it to glide smoothly and effortlessly. Alignment rollers on the bottom of the insect screen keep it in place on the track while the perimeter bug seal helps ensure insects stay on the outside.

Retractable Insect Screen

The retractable insect screen is installed on the exterior of the door and opens side-to-side across the width of the opening. When the insect screen is not in use, it neatly retracts into a small canister mounted on the exterior of the door. The retractable insect screen canister is available for two-panel patio doors. Please note, retractable insect screen track reduces clear opening height by 1".

Smart Home

The Smartest Technology for the Smartest Homes

VeriLock® Security Sensors detect when your window or patio door is open or closed, as well as locked or unlocked. The Wireless Open/Closed Sensors detect whether your window or patio door is open or closed.

VeriLock® Security Sensors

With the most advanced technology in the industry, patented VeriLock® sensors not only indicate whether your windows and patio doors are open, they even tell you if they are locked or unlocked.* No other sensors can do that.

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Wireless Open/Closed Sensors

When you want the peace of mind of knowing whether your windows and patio doors are open or closed, these sensors are a simple, reliable solution.

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trim

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim adds a finishing touch to your windows or doors and is often essential in achieving authentic architectural style. You can match the color of your windows or doors, or complement them with a different color.

Trim Styles

2" Brick Mould

3.5" Flat

4.5" Flat

Head Trim Profiles

Decorative Drip Cap

2" Cornice

3 5/8" Cornice

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Threshold

An oak or maple threshold is available for finishing the interior of the sill.

Remodeler Sill Clip

Allows for easy installation in replacement applications with a finished interior floor. This clip fastens to the subfloor and the sill snaps into the clip, providing a secured structural installation.

Sidelights & Transoms

Andersen Frenchwood patio door sidelights and transoms feature elegant lines that match our A-Series patio doors.

Available with Stormwatch® protection for coastal applications. For more information, contact your Andersen supplier.

Design Your Own

Use our easy step-by-step design tool to create your own A-Series gliding patio door. Explore and select from a wide variety of options including interior and exterior colors, hardware styles and finishes, grille patterns and trim.

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Product Info Sheet

Use this quick reference guide to learn about the available colors, finishes, glass, and hardware options for this product.

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Product Comparison

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Series Brochure

View our A-Series brochure online for an overview of options, accessories and performance details for this series.

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A Warranty You Can Trust

At Andersen, we pride ourselves in crafting durable, long-lasting products. That resilience allows us to offer some of the best warranties in the industry. They're even transferable should you sell your home. With our exclusive Owner-to-Owner® limited warranties, you get peace of mind, plus real added value.

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Technical Library

Browse our extensive technical library for performance ratings, installation guides, operation instructions and care and maintenance guides.

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Replacement Parts

We believe so strongly in our products that we still offer parts for some windows and doors built decades ago.

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ENERGY STAR®

Learn about ENERGY STAR® and certification requirements where you live.

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A-Series Product Guide For Professionals

Created for trade professionals, product guides provide high-level overviews of the features and options available with each Andersen® product series. Additionally, they include detailed information on the construction of each type of A-Series window and door, along with sizing charts and section details. Product performance data is also included.

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Architectural Style Made Easy

What's It Made Of?

Energy Efficiency

Learn More About A-Series

Low-Maintenance

Smooth Operation

Enhanced Security

Interior Wood (Available Unfinished or Finished)

Interior Wood (Available Unfinished Only)

Interior Stain Options

Painted Interiors

Exterior Colors

Hardware Finishes

Hardware Styles

Albany

Tribeca®

Anvers®

Newbury®

Covington™

Whitmore®

Encino®

Yuma®

Additional Options

Exterior Keyed Lock

Auxiliary Foot Lock

Grille Types

Full Divided Light

Simulated Divided Light

Removable Interior Grille

Finelight Grilles Between-the-Glass

Grille Patterns

Queen Anne

Diamond

Prairie

Colonial

Modified Colonial

Modified Colonial - Simulated Check Rail

Short Fractional

Short Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Tall Fractional

Tall Fractional - Simulated Check Rail

Specified Equal Light

Custom Patterns

Glass Performance Options

U- FACTOR

How well a product prevents heat from escaping.

SOLAR HEAT GAIN COEFFICIENT

How well a product blocks heat caused by sunlight.

VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE

How much visible light comes through a product.

UV PROTECTION

How well a product blocks ultraviolet rays.

SmartSun™

U- FACTOR

A-Series
Gliding Patio Door