This document provides an overview of Ply Gem's PH Tech Patio Doors program. It discusses the assembled patio door program, product offerings including glass specifications, grids, performance results, options, warranty, ordering and support, and labeling. The key points are that PH Tech offers high-end patio doors in wood or PVC frames with various glass, grid, and finish options that meet high performance standards at a competitive price and with low after-sale service rates.

1. Product Knowledge Course
Introductory Level
P.H. TECH PATIO DOORS 101

2. Patio doors are a staple in the
homebuilding industry. Ply Gem
distributes a full line of high-quality PH
Tech Patio Doors that are backed by
stringent performance testing.
The comprehensive program includes
a series of assembled, high-end patio
doors with a multitude of
configurations, glass and finishes.
Quality at an affordable price.
Objectives
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By the end of this course, you will
understand:
1. Assembled Patio Door Program
2. Product Offering
3. Glass Specifications
4. Grids
5. Performance Results
6. Options
7. Labeling
8. Warranty
9. Ordering and Support
P.H. Tech Patio Doors 101

3. High-end patio doors
- Quality of extrusion and assembly
- One of the most innovative and popular patio door systems
- Recognized for their smooth operation and durability
- Meeting the highest performance standards
At a competitive price range
With the lowest after-sale service rates in the industry
Assembled Patio Door Program

4. • Wood frame (S-800) or All-PVC (S-7800) with mechanically fastened sashes
• Blue white, cream white, or beige, painted or unpainted
• Fully assembled
• Base 800 door: 1-pt mortise lock, exterior cladding,
1" Low-E argon glass, 5 3/8" or 7 ¼" wood frame,
available in Standard heights of 79 ½” or 81 7/8”
(Option of 81 1/8” in blue white only)
• Base 7800 door: 1-pt mortise lock, jamb cover,
1" Low-E argon glass, 4 9/16" frame, available
in Standard heights of 79 ½” or 81 7/8”
(Option of 81 1/8” in blue white only)
Product Offering

5. Standard glass
• SG400/argon double glazing, 1", Intercept Ultra
 Surfaces of 20 sq. ft. and under: 3.3 mm
glass
 Surfaces of 20 sq. ft. and over: 4 mm (2400
doors)
• SG400/argon triple glazing, Low-E double, 1",
Intercept Ultra
• Bronze tinted glass available in 3 mm only (grey
does not meet zone A or B)
• Blinds available only in blue white for 5’, 6’, 9’,
and 12’ doors
Glass Specifications

6. Non-standard glass on doors and sidelites
• 4 mm double or triple glazing, LOE/argon, 1", Intercept Ultra
• Tinted glass not available
• Only rectangular grids available in 4 mm triple glass
Non-standard glass on transoms
• Annealed SG400 on transoms, 3mm
• Tinted glass not available
Glass Specifications

7. Standard options
• Regular 3 x 6, Prairie 3 x 6, and Partial 3
x 1 patterns
• Grids: White Georgian 5/16" x 5/8" and
white rectangular 1/4" x 5/8"
• White 45 mm Georgian grids available in
1 x 3 configuration.
Non standard options
• All other patterns including other grids.
• Beige grids - painted both sides.
• White Georgian grids painted on one side
or two sides
Grids

8. Glass description U-factor
(W/m²K)
U-factor
(Btu/h pi²
°F)
SHGC Visual
transmittance
Energy rating
(ER)
Zone
(2013)
Double, Low-e argon,
1'', Warm-Edge spacer
1.77 0.31 0.55 0.61 33 C
Triple , Low-e double
argon, Warm-Edge
spacer
1.33 0.23 0.43 0.53 36 D
Dimensions Harmonized standard Performance
1800 mm X 2080 mm
(72’’ X 82’’)
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 R-PG60-SD
Performance Results

9. Interior/Exterior Accessories
• S-800 door can be extended up to 11-¼" with
wood cladding
• S-7800 door can be extended up to 10 ½"
with wood cladding and up to 11-¼" with PVC
jamb extensions
• Brick mould with sill extension on S-800
• Brick mould with or without sill extension on
S-7800 (flashing required with brick mould)
Options

10. Security
• 2-point mortise lock (stainless steel available)
• Foot locks available in white 58, beige, black, clay, and bronze
• Security bars available in white 58 only
• Double C handle in white, beige and black with or without key
• Double C handle white on the interior and colored on the exterior
(beige, black, pebble, commercial brown, slate, maize)
Options

11. Transoms
• Transoms (with S-4200) available in S-800 and S-7800
• Door with transom no more than 103" in height due to shipping and
handling constraints
• Maximum height 22", min 12"’
• Maximum width 81-7/8" or 2080 mm.
Options

12. Sidelites
• Sidelites (with S-4100) available only in S-7800
• Transoms and sidelites cannot be installed together on S-7800
• Sidelite no larger than 24" x 96", min width 15"
Options

13. • Exterior paint – Wide choice of 30 colours
• S-7800 patio door available in
Doublenature® stained. Hybrid aluminum
doors also available.
• White decorative panels in S-800 only in
standard sizes, not available in cream white
for the 2400 door. No beige.
Finishes
Options

14. VINYL (Frame/Sash)
(Warrants against defects in materials - peeling, blistering,
flaking, corroding or rotting of any vinyl component)
FACTORY APPLIED PAINT FINISHES
(Warrants against blistering, peeling or flaking. Prorated)
GLASS
(Warrants against visual obstruction due to seal failure)
HARDWARE
(Warrants all hardware shall remain in operational condition)
20 years
1 year
15 years
20 years
Warranty

15. Ordering and Support
For product and technical support or for ordering, please contact your
local Mitten sales representative or Mitten’s windows and doors
administrator at 855-505-4717.

16. 3 labels placed on assembled patio doors
• Permanent label placed at the head: manufacturer’s code,
laboratory, and type of product.
• Energy Star label
• Installation instructions indicated on the largest label.
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