10 New Window and Door Products With Good Looks and Great Functionality

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Bifold Door System by All Weather Architectural Aluminum

(Pictured, above.) The newly released Series 9200 Bifold Door System from All Weather Architectural Aluminum features a contemporary, narrow 2 1/16-inch stile and rail profile and 2 3/8-inch-thick panels for structural integrity. The system also uses thermal struts with 1-inch insulated glazing units for thermal performance in all climates. The doors can be opened flush against the home’s exterior to create seamless indoor/outdoor living. Click for more info

Interior Doors from MandiCasa

MandiCasa’s latest interior door designs include glass, metal-framed glass, and wood options with customizable finishes and accessories. All glass interior doors are resistant to impact, bending, and scratching, the company says, and are available with swing or sliding mechanisms in different frame styles and several finishes, including clear, lacquered, mirrored, and frosted glass. The units feature ​​10mm-thick panels in tempered glass for added UV protection, noise control, impact resistance, and safety. Wood doors come in swing, pivot, and sliding options. Click for more info

Serge Ferrari Group Protective Window Shade

Designed by composite fabric manufacturer Serge Ferrari Group, Soltis Touch is a protective window shade made from a fire-retardant, phthalate-free fabric that is GreenGuard Gold certified for indoor air quality and is also recyclable. Soltis Touch offers thermal performance, energy savings, light management, and interior comfort, the maker says, with 28 color options. Each shade is available in openness factors from 1% to 5% for customizable acoustical absorption, glare control, and natural light filtering and transparency. Click for more info

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Soundproof Doors by Noise Barriers

Known for its noise-control products, Noise Barriers QuietSwing QuietFold Bi-Parting Doors are available with four- or six-hinge leaves in single-leaf, double-leaf, and bifold designs, allowing for openings of 12 to 40 feet. Available with STC (sound transmission class) acoustical ratings of 50, 52, and 54, the doors arrive with acoustic seals, all hardware, and glazing, if requested. Made
in the U.S.A. Click for more info

Endura Multipoint Lock

Endura’s PanoLock is a multi-point locking system compatible with most off-the-shelf handle-sets, offering enhanced perfor-mance with three locking points using tapered bolts and adjust-able roller strikes for smooth operation. Winner of a Best Window and Door Product award at the 2022 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the lock comes in a range of styles at an affordable price point, the maker says. Click for more info

Pantry Door From Murphy Door

The Flush Mount Pantry Door by Murphy Door offers a hidden storage solution for kitchens and earned the Best Indoor Product award at IBS 2022. The unit can be finished with etched glass, mirror, or chalkboard, while the back of the door features adjustable spice-rack shelves, an adjustable standard shelf, and a fixed standard shelf, which, combined, add 15 cubic feet of storage space. The flush pantry door also utilizes a pivot hinge system to fit into any standard opening and comes in a variety of colors and styles. Click for more info

Schweiss Doors' Hydraulic Garage Door

The newest hydraulic garage door from Schweiss Doors was first constructed to house a 23-foot fishing boat for a harbor pilot in Charleston, S.C. Rather than sliding open on a track, the garage door lifts outward with the help of two powerful hydraulic cylinders and a hydraulic pump. Schweiss bifold liftstrap doors can be custom made to fit any entryway, and the company also offers a cable-to-liftstrap conversion package. Click for more info

Dog Door Patio Door Insert From PlexiDoor

When a patio door also is the ideal location for a dog door, the PlexiDor Glass Series French Door Insert offers a solution. PlexiDor’s insert adapts any patio or French door to include a fully functional dog door. The product is shipped fully assembled and ready for replacement of an existing glass panel. The insert includes safety-tempered, shatterproof clear or low-E glass, and its saloon-style panels are lined with an industrial weather seal for energy efficiency. Click for more info

Weather-Tough Doors and Windows by Insulgard Security Products

Insulgard Security Products’ StormDefend window and door systems for residential use offer a durable choice for homes at risk of extreme weather emergencies. The systems are UL-certified for use in tornado and hurricane safe rooms and shelters and are capable of withstanding winds of up to 250 mph, the company says. Units are framed with glazed aluminum and are available in standard glass or tinted options. Click for more info

ADA Door Glass From ODL

ADA Doorglass from ODL is designed for use with ADA-compliant doors with a 10-inch bottom rail that helps provide access for individuals with physical disabilities. The product is available in 22-by-60-inch or 22-by-76-inch sizes in either the Evolve frame, which features low-E glass, or the impact-rated Severe Weather frame with low-E+ laminated glass. Click for more info