Compliance & Intended Use

• Exterior application with dedicated sill and head flashing details for weather management.
• ADA approach/operability supported when adjusted per A117.1.
• IBC storefront entrance assembly practices for non-fire-rated openings.
• Hardware: Grade 1 where applicable; UL Listed and ANSI/BHMA certified components (A156 series).
• Standard-duty construction suitable for moderate-traffic commercial entrances.

Aluminum storefront systems are generally non-fire-rated. For rated egress, select a listed hollow metal/fire-rated assembly.

What’s Included

• Pre-glazed door leaf: 36" x 84" RH, medium stile (typ. 3-1/2" vertical stiles), 1/4" tempered safety glass; clear anodized.
• Transom frame section: integrated above the door; ships KD and assembles in the field.
• Transom glass: 1/4" tempered safety glass, crated separately and field installed after frame is anchored and sealed.
• Exterior sill package: commercial threshold plus sill flashing to integrate with masonry and help prevent water intrusion.
• Head flashing/drip edge components for the transom/head to direct water away from the opening.
• Primary hardware set: Grade 1 closer (A156.4), entry lock/latch (A156.5), interior push bar and exterior pull (A156.6), top and bottom pivots/hinges.
• Perimeter gaskets/weatherseals per system design.
• Installation instructions and packing list.

Key Specifications

Wall Type & Exterior Weatherproofing - Brick Masonry

Designed for brick masonry (solid brick or brick veneer with structural backup). The included threshold, sill flashing, and head flashing/drip edge integrate with commercial sealants to help shed water at both the sill and transom head.

• Prepare a flat, level, structurally sound sill; bed threshold in continuous sealant; slope to exterior.
• Integrate sill flashing with the wall’s drainage plane; coordinate end dams and weeps where detailed.
• Install head flashing/drip edge above the transom; tie into the WRB/flashing above; maintain positive laps.
• Shim jambs and transom mullions to maintain plumb, level, and square; verify clear opening and reveal uniformity.
• Anchorage: use sleeve/wedge anchors or engineer-approved masonry fasteners sized to the brick/backup system.
• Perimeter-seal with backer rod and commercial-grade sealant compatible with masonry substrates.

Substrate anchors are by installer so diameter, embedment, and material match the specific brick and backup conditions per engineering.

Typical Installation Sequence

1. Verify rough opening and layout; confirm system frame size 39-1/2" x 121-3/4".
2. Dry-fit components; assemble the pre-fabricated frame (KD) including transom section per instructions.
3. Install pan/sill flashing; bed threshold in continuous sealant; set and plumb the frame.
4. Anchor jambs, head, and transom mullions to masonry; seal perimeter joints.
5. Install head flashing/drip edge above transom; integrate with WRB and masonry flashing.
6. Adjust closer and hardware to ADA parameters; verify smooth operation and latch engagement.
7. Field glaze the transom: set blocks, install glass from the crate, apply glazing, secure stops; verify weatherseals.
8. Final QA: check clear opening, sweep/latch speeds, and water-shed at sill and head.

Popular Options & Upgrades

• Insulated, laminated, tinted, or low-E glass for door/transom.
• Keyless entry, electric strike (non-rated), access control prep.
• Alternate anodized or painted finishes.
• Enhanced weatherseal packages for higher exposure zones.
• Pull/push hardware upgrades (ladder pulls, crash bars, custom grips).

Shipping & Packaging

• Door ships pre-glazed; transom glass ships in a separate crate for field glazing.
• Frame components protected and crated for freight with clear labeling.
• Hardware packaged with fasteners for door and frame components.

Quotes & Technical Support

Need a different transom height, insulated glass, or custom width? We will configure the right exterior-compliant entrance system for your brick wall application.

• Call: 866-232-5673
• Text: 210-275-8966

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