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SL-19-1 Woodgrain FRP/Aluminum Hybrid Door
Special-Lite, Inc
08 17 43 Integrated Composite Door Opening Assemblies
The Special-Lite SL-19-1 features contemporary wood grain finishes
in aluminum chassis with Class A fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) face sheets.
This construction, including our high-density, closed-cell, foamed-in-place
core, provides superior flexural strength and extremely long life. Four
contemporary wood finishes are available. Each one is made-to-order in sizes up
to 1067 mm (42 in.) wide and 2540 mm (100 in.) tall. This is a high-performance
door, durable enough for high traffic entrances in education, religious,
retail, healthcare, and municipal facilities wanting the classic appearance of
a wood door. It can be specified with custom vision lites and hardware of choice
to create just the functionality and style desired. The fibreglass surface
offers a degree of resistance to stains, scuffs, and impacts that would easily
damage wood. It is also resistant to the elements and corrosive environments—even
coastal salt spray—and offers excellent cleanability.
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