Product News

• Archetype II Latch: Our website and literature no longer reference "Archetype II" as the double latch system. The second latch is only available on the Series 3070-EX and Series 3050 and seemed to cause some confusion by its name implying a different system. We are therefore simply describing it as a second latch. (3/2013)
  

• Sill Pan Installation Instructions: We have recently amended our installation instructions to include the following qualifying statement:
  
  "An aluminum sill pan is provided to ensure that any water that penetrates the thermal break, mulled connection or water weeped through the sill is collected and directed to the exterior of the building. In extreme weather conditions Fleetwood recommends that the aluminum sill pan be substituted or covered with a nonconductive material to avoid frost or condensation from migrating to the interior of the building."
  
  In some cases the aluminum sill pan may aid in transferring frost, thus negating the thermal material. We therefore recommend alternative methods to collecting and evacuationg incidental water in climates that have sustained cold weather. (3/2013)
  

• New Stainless Steel Hinge: Within a few months, we will begin offering a stainless steel hinge option for the Westwood and Newport casement windows. The new hinge design is ideal for coastal applications and heaver vents. (2/2013)
  

• Optional Track Insert: Beginning January 1, 2013 we no longer offer the shorter height stainless steel track option for exterior rated doors. It will be the standard track on the 1/2" ADA sill for the Series 3050 and 1050 doors only. (1/2013)
  

• New Interlocks: We just completed designs on three new extrusion shapes for the Norwood 3070-CR and Glacier 3300 sliding door systems. The new thermal extrusions were designed with struts instead of poured-in-place thermal break. This makes them stronger and will help with higher wind loads. (12/2012)
  

• Glenwood 510 XX Handle: The secondary handle we have provided for many years is no longer available. Sales volume on XX configurations does not justify a new design so we are not providing a secondary handle. Customers can provide an after market product if a second pull is desired. (10/2012)
  

• NEW Interlockers: We just completed designs on three new extrusion shapes for the Norwood 3070-CR and Glacier 3300 sliding door systems. The new thermal extrusions were designed with struts instead of poured-in-place thermal break. This provides a stronger and more attractive part. Additionally, one of these is a high performance shape which will accomodate higher wind loads. We should have these ready in a few months. (10/2012)
  

• Sub Sillpan Test Results: We have posted the test results of the Series 3070-EX sub sillpan. Our staggered track acheived a 6 PSF water test result, which is equal to an HC-40 (Heavy Commercial) door. See the Norwood 3070-EX structural test page for full test reports. (9/2012)
  

• Steel Look Improvement: We are now offering a 1" glazing pocket instead of 5/8" so we can extend that extrusion to the full depth. This allows us to use beveled stops on all sides. (8/2012)
  

• Patent Granted! The process of getting a patent is painstaking and takes years. Just recently, Fleetwood received its patent on our Archetype Hardware. From its inception, this perfect blend of function and form continues to be the benchmark for quality sliding door hardware. It is common for consumers to choose it over typical sliding door hardware. (8/2012)
  

• Atlantic Series 3900 is in Full Swing: A few weeks ago we announced that the Atlantic hinged door was finally ready for production. As anticipated, the orders are streaming in and we want to thank our loyal customers for their patience as well as their passion for our products. The Design Commitee is moving forward with two new extrusions to expand the Atlantic's configurations because currently it is only available as a single or a pair. As soon as the new extrusions are completed, we can offer a vent TDL (horizontal and vertical) as well as a frame mullion for transoms or OH configurations. Until then, OH configurations can be accomplished using a jamb mullion to join a Kona to the Atlantic. (8/2012)
  

• Pacific Hardware Upgrade: Within a few weeks all Pacific door latching mechanisms will come standard with the Truth Hardware system instead of the Hoppe mechanism we have used for many years. Truth Hardware makes a similar mechanism but with better performance. Specifically, the Truth hardware has a more robust internal construction for greater durability. Another benefit to this change is the "American style" keyed lock location. It will be located above the active lever instead of beneath it. The FSB-brand lever and escutcheon hardware remains unchanged. (7/2012)