Eco-Guard™
Series 700

Standard sliding glass door with a dual-point lock. The 4.5-foot panel size is what most people are used to. Available with different sill risers depending on how much design pressure you need.

Specifications

Product Overview

Sliding glass doors define casual Florida Keys living, providing easy connections between indoor and outdoor spaces. The Eco-Guard Series 700 brings Florida Product Approval to this essential home feature, combining smooth operation with serious hurricane protection. Pino Windows of the Keys replaces aging sliders throughout the Lower Keys because the Series 700 delivers practical benefits homeowners immediately notice. The dual-point lock assembly and efficient design make these doors work hard for years.

Maximum panel sizing accommodates substantial openings with panels reaching 48″ x 108″ or 54″ x 96″ depending on configuration needs. These dimensions handle standard patio door applications while maintaining reasonable weight for smooth operation. Heavy-gauge aluminum T6 alloy construction resists corrosion from salt exposure while providing structural strength. Concealed installation screws create clean sight lines.

Performance & Engineering

Florida Product Approval covers both Large Missile and Small Missile impact ratings. Design pressure of +70/-75 psf meets code requirements for Lower Keys installations where tropical storms and hurricanes pose regular threats. The dual-point lock assembly engages at two locations, securing the door panel and preventing lift-off during wind events. This safety feature addresses a vulnerability older sliding doors exhibit when hurricane forces try to dislodge panels from tracks.

Double weather-stripping creates redundant seals against wind-driven rain. The sill riser options accommodate different installation situations and performance requirements. The 1″ sill riser provides minimal transition but isn’t water-rated. The 2″ sill riser achieves 47 psf water resistance. The 2 3/4″ sill riser reaches 70 psf, matching the door’s design pressure for complete weather protection. Choosing appropriate sill height balances access convenience against weather performance.

NFRC certification confirms verified energy performance through independent testing. The complete door assembly is tested rather than estimating performance from component specifications. When evaluating air conditioning costs for Lower Keys homes, this verified data matters more than theoretical claims. The 7/16″ heat-strengthened glass provides good impact protection while allowing optional upgrades to 1″ tempered laminated packages for enhanced performance.

Energy-efficient Low-E coatings reduce solar heat gain through the substantial glass area sliding doors provide. Without proper solar control, the heat transmission would create uncomfortable rooms and excessive cooling costs. Low-E reflects infrared radiation while transmitting visible light, keeping interior spaces bright without corresponding temperature increases that uncoated glass would cause.

Colonial muntin options allow traditional divided-light appearance when architectural style requires it. Profiles include flat-flat and ogee-flat configurations available in colonial, Brittany 6, and Brittany 9 patterns. Matching muntin specifications between sliding doors, French doors, and windows maintains consistency across your home’s exterior appearance.

Keys-Specific Benefits

The concealed installation screws demand careful mounting procedures but deliver clean finished appearance both inside and outside. Proper installation requires accurate measurement, level sill preparation, appropriate flashing details, and systematic weather barrier integration that protects rough openings from water intrusion during Florida’s intense rainfall events.

Sliding door operation depends on smooth track surfaces and properly functioning rollers. Lower Keys salt air and sand tracked in from outdoor areas stress these components. Regular cleaning prevents buildup that causes friction and wear. When replacing old sliding doors, homeowners notice immediate improvement in how effortlessly new doors glide. The Series 700’s roller system maintains that smooth action through years of daily use.

The dual-point locking addresses both security and weather sealing. One lock point secures the door in normal closed position. The second engages further up the panel, creating additional security while pulling the door tight against weather-stripping for improved infiltration resistance. During storms, this dual engagement prevents panels from rattling or bowing under wind pressure.

Lower Keys properties benefit tremendously from replacing old sliding doors with modern impact-rated products. The improvement in energy efficiency, weather protection, security, and operation quality transforms how homes function. Windows and doors that barely survived decades of coastal exposure give way to engineered products designed specifically for this challenging environment.

Installation timing matters in the Lower Keys where weather windows between fronts can be limited during certain seasons. Proper planning ensures door removal and replacement occurs when weather cooperates. At Pino Windows of the Keys, we schedule installations with realistic weather contingencies built into timelines so projects complete successfully without weather-related delays compromising home security.

Lower Keys homeowners replacing with Series 700 sliders gain smooth operation with dual-track systems, enhanced security through dual-point locking, full hurricane protection with dual impact ratings, verified energy efficiency via NFRC certification, and flexible sill options balancing access with weather protection. Get professional Series 700 replacements from Pino Windows of the Keys providing accurate measurement and specification, appropriate sill configuration selection, expert installation with weather barriers, and operational adjustment ensuring your Lower Keys home connects smoothly with outdoor living spaces while staying secure and protected.

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