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Andersen Big Doors Liftslide Door Corner Unit

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Liftslide Door

Create the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle with the Andersen Liftslide. With a seamless floor transition and panels that can reach up to 16′ tall, the Liftslide maximizes your view and can be built in countless configurations such as corner, curved, and pocketing units.

Create an expansive view with fewer, bigger panels
Aluminum wood-clad, all aluminum or all wood construction
Straight, corner, curved and pass-through window designs available
Thermally controlled frames and panels available
Integrated insect screen system available
Flush bottom track sits only 3/16” above finished floor

Blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors

Built in countless configurations, offering unique and creative architectural possibilities.

Doors can be built straight, curved, or in a corner, while panels can slide against a jamb, into a wall pocket, or along an outside wall. Screens are available on most configurations.

What's it made of?

Aluminum Wood-Clad offers a robust aluminum sash with wood interior cladding. All Aluminum door profiles are made with 6063 aluminum. All Wood liftslide doors are also available.

Materials

Energy efficiency

Aluminum Wood-Clad and All Aluminum doors are available as Thermally Controlled door systems. Both the frame and panels are thermally broken helping to maximize energy efficiency goals.

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Product options

Configurations and sizes

Colors & wood species

Hardware

Glass

Grilles

Coastal

Info sheet

Straight

Designed to accommodate large openings, creating expansive glass walls with unusually large panels up to 16 feet tall.

Andersen Liftslide door with views of nature

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Pass-through windows

Andersen pass-through window flush track

Pocket

Pocketing Door panels have the option of sliding into a pocket or along an outside wall like a barn door.

Corner

Our corner liftslides create incredibly large openings and can accommodate almost any angle. With no need for a corner post, our corner doors create fluid and seamless spaces.

Curved

Curved liftslide doors are dramatic and iconic. With curved panels sliding along a curved track, this system has all the same great features of our straight liftslides and has been built as tall as 12 feet.

Hardware

The liftslide hardware is engineered for dependability, durability, and smooth operation. Andersen works closely with European vendors, some with over 100 years of history, to provide the best components available. Backed by rigorous testing and experience with custom applications, our hardware choices give liftslide doors the feel of luxury and effortless operation.

Hardware styles and finishes

Florence

Permanent or Removable

Satin Nickel, Rustic Umber, Matte Black

Oslo

Permanent or Removable

Satin Silver, Rustic Umber, Bright White

Telluride

Flush Mount

Dark Bronze, Medium Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, White Bronze Brushed, White Bronze Rustic

Loma

Flush Mount

Matte Black, Rustic Umber, Alpine Frost

Removable handles

Removable handles allow design flexibility. With a narrower pocket, panels can be stacked flush to the pocket or side jamb. For custom finishes.

Rollers

Our custom hardware lifts the door panel by engaging the wheels and allowing it to roll smoothly along the flush track. This way there's no friction caused by the dragging and wearing of weather stripping seen in conventional sliding doors. And unlike conventional sliders, liftslide panels only rest on the wheels when they are being moved, so that the wheels remain in great shape for a long time.

Features

Edge pulls

Exterior aluminum finger pulls are standard and painted to match the sash color. Stainless steel is available on request at no additional charge. Edge pulls used for pocketing systems are stainless steel and available in either black or satin silver finish.

Protection & security

Our multi-point locking system is designed to secure the door panel in a locked position and meets ASTM F 588. Having multiple locking points results in increased security compared to standard door locks with only one point of contact. Keyed cylinders are also available with certain configurations.

Glass performance options

	U- Factor How well a product prevents heat from escaping.	Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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 Co-efficient 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.

Learn more about glass options. Center of glass performance only.

Decorative and specialty glass

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

Art Glass
Andersen® art glass is available in a wide variety of patterns adding uncommon elegance to any home style.

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

Grille types

	Profile width	Profile picture
Ovolo	Profile width 7/8” & 1 1/4"	Profile picture
Contemporary	Profile width 1 1/4"	Profile picture
E-Series Contemporary Full Divided Light	Profile width 7/8”	Profile picture
Squared	Profile width 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2", 2 1/4", 2 1/2", 3" & 4"	Profile picture

Intermediate rails

	Rail width	Profile picture
Intermediate Rail for Aluminum Wood-Clad (AWLS)	Rail width 2 7/8”	Profile picture
Intermediate Rails for All Aluminum (ALS-T & ALS)	Rail width 2 7/8”	Profile picture
Intermediate Rail for Thermally Controlled Liftslide Doors (AWLS-C & ALS-C)	Rail width 3 5/16”	Profile picture

Liftslide coastal doors

Embrace spectacular ocean views in unprecedented ways with huge sizes and multiple configurations that offer unique and creative architectural possibilities for any coastal application.

Options Include: straight wall, pocketing, 90° corner
Panels built as tall as 12’ with AAMA ratings, FL Product Approvals, and Hallmark rated
Rough openings as wide as 43’, panels up to 60 feet
Panels up to a maximum of 7’ wide with FL#17559
Tested to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) at a PG 45 Level
Tested to TAS and ASTM Impact standards at PG80 (DP +80/-80) for 8’ tall and smaller doors and PG45 (DP+45/-55) for 12’ tall doors
Coastal ratings for oversized panels to TAS (Miami-Dade protocol) and ASTM standards

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Coastal Glass Options

Low-E4® Impact-Resistant Glass provides all the benefits of monolithic impact-resistant glass, while adding an insulating air space that helps keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Impact-Resistant Glass delivers the benefits of Low-E4 glass, plus it helps shield homes from the sun's heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays while letting the sunlight shine through.

Low-E4 Sun Impact-Resistant Glass is tinted for maximum protection from the effects of intense sunlight and provides all the benefits of Low-E4 glass.

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Monolithic Impact-Resistant Glass is reinforced with a clear plastic laminate sandwiched between two panes to resist impact, forced entry and unwanted noise. Choose from clear or gray.

See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Performance Grade Data

Performance Grade Data for Andersen products

Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)

Hallmark Certification for Andersen products

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Florida Building

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Andersen Liftslide Door Informational Sheet

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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Coastal 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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Performance

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Flush tracks

Our tracks are made of hardened, anodized aluminum and have withstood the test of time in harsh weather environments. Andersen's standard and patented drainage flush track systems are tested and meet AAMA performance standards, making them reliable and secure in severe weather conditions.

Our tracks integrate with your design ideas. The first thing that stands out about our two flush track options is that they project only 3/16″ above the finished floor, creating a seamless transition from inside to outside, with no obstacles to trip over. Additionally, the flush tracks on multi-panel units are staggered, avoiding the railroad track look of most other door systems

Flush Track with Transverse Drains

The Andersen standard flush track was tested as part of a five panel pocketing, 16′ tall liftslide system and certified under AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1.S.2/A440 testing protocol for operating force, air leakage resistance, water penetration resistance, uniform load deflection, uniform load structural, and forced entry resistance.

Patented flush drainage track

Andersen has a tested 12' tall panel pocketing & non pocketing Liftslide Systems that meet Florida and Hallmark Hurricane Rated requirements using Andersen's patented full drainage track. The flooring used in both test systems was a smooth surface at exactly 3/16″ below the top of the track, extending into the pockets.

Liftslide Doors

Product	Description	Material
AWLS Clad Liftslide Interior Stacking _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
AWLS Clad Liftslide Pocketing _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
ALS Aluminum Liftslide Interior Stacking _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum
ALS Aluminum Liftslide Pocketing _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum
AWLS-C Thermally Controlled Clad Liftslide Interior Stacking _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
AWLS-C Thermally Controlled Clad Liftslide Pocketing _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	One Direction without Screens One Direction with Multiple Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Multiple Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
ALS-C Thermally Controlled Aluminum Liftslide Interior Stacking _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum
ALS-C Thermally Controlled Aluminum Liftslide Pocketing _{^{(3 1/2" stiles and rails)}}	One Direction without Screens One Direction with Multiple Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Multiple Screens Full Drainage Flush Sill Options and Accessories	Aluminum

Detailed drawings

Product	Description	Material
AWLS-C Aluminum Wood-Clad Thermally Controlled	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
ALS-C Aluminum Thermally Controlled	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens	Aluminum
AWLS Aluminum Wood-Clad	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Exterior Wall Stacking Interior Wall Stacking Radius (curved)	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
ALS Aluminum	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens 90° with Screens Exterior Wall Stacking Interior Wall Stacking Radius (curved)	Aluminum
AWLS-I Aluminum Wood-Clad Stormwatch	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens One Direction with Screens Two Direction without Screens Two Direction with Screens 90° without Screens	Aluminum Wood Clad Interior
WLS All Wood Liftslide	Stacking & Pocketing 1 Panel Stationary "O Door" One Direction without Screens Two Direction without Screens 90° without Screens Exterior Wall Stacking Interior Wall Stacking	Wood

Installation Guides

Installation instructions include preparing the rough opening, sealing, shimming, fastening, flashing, and water management.

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Site prep guides

Set-up guide to support the door’s opening preparation and installation instructions, and assists in the construction of the rough opening.

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Built-in jacking screws

Built-in jacking screws make installation easier. Jacking screws positioned within side and head jambs serve as built-in shims enabling fine adjustments during installation. Precision adjustments enable frame and panels to interact as designed during initial installation and throughout the life of the product for smooth operation.

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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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See a project featuring this product:

Sands Point Residence

Long Island, New York

As an artist, the owner of this high-end modern home in the Hamptons wanted space to paint, as well as entertain. An open floor plan that maximized the ambient light became a primary goal, so vaulted ceilings with a light and airy decor were key elements in its design.