Window and door manufacturers are creating products that promote security, privacy, and indoor-outdoor living. Large-format windows and sliding doors remain popular, maximizing views to the outdoors and exterior spaces. Entry door products offer smart features for increased security while providing privacy with glass options that permit natural light.

Schlage
The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Lever is designed for standard single bore-hole doors, offering security and convenience in a variety of applications, from garages and side doors to guest suites. Ideal for any door that uses a knob or lever, the Encode Smart WiFi Lever is offered in traditional and contemporary designs in two trim styles and four lever styles. Supported by the Schlage Home App, which enables remote locking, the product features a built-in alarm that detects when forceful entry is being attempted and offers auto-lock, which can be set for various lengths of time. schlage.com

Therma-Tru
Therma-Tru’s Veris collection doors feature expansive glass to create seamless transitions to outdoor spaces. Veris pivot entry doors are available with options up to 5 feet wide by 10 feet tall, while hinged entry doors (pictured) are available in single and French door configurations. Folding glass doors, ideal for patios, decks, or enclosed porches, feature stainless steel wheels for easy operation in both top-hung or bottom-hung applications. Sliding doors, with optional built-in pocket doors for unobstructed views, offer polymer rollers and stainless steel bearings for quiet operation. thermatru.com

PGT Innovations
PGT Innovations and Corning collaborated on a lightweight glass technology that’s designed to improve home hardening performance and energy savings. PGT’s Thin Triple Insulated Glass Unit (IGU) and Diamond Glass both feature Corning Architectural Technical Glass (ATG). Thin Triple IGU uses two outer panes of traditional glass with an internal pane of ultrathin ATG. PGT says Diamond Glass weighs up to 45% less and is three times more scratch resistant than traditional laminated glass, and it will become the standard glass used for PGT’s WinDoor product portfolio. pgtinnovations.com

Weather Shield
Weather Shield’s Vue Collection Hinged Patio Doors can be hinged to swing to the inside or outside and are available in customizable heights up to 12 feet tall. The doors are constructed with a polyamide design that helps prevent thermal bowing while promoting “exceptional thermal and structural performances,” according to the manufacturer. Doors in the collection feature a stainless steel, multipoint lock system that secures the door panel in five places and an optional lock box that mimics the look of a steel door. weathershield.com

JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN’s LaCantina Doors brand launched the redesigned V2 Folding Door with ultrathin, 2 ⅛-inch stiles and rails to maximize natural light and improve views to the exterior. The door’s multipoint locking system automatically engages when closing the door, while concealed handles and hidden hinges promote clean aesthetics. The product is available with panels up to 4 feet wide and 12 feet tall with an aluminum exterior and choice of aluminum or real wood interior. The doors’ thermally controlled profiles provide year-round comfort and protection from the elements. jeld-wen.com

Simpson Door
Simpson Door Co. introduced pre-installed dog doors to the its 49971 Contemporary and 7008 Thermal Sash door styles in three sizes and finish options. Dog doors are made with heavy-duty aluminum frames and shatter-resistance K9 composite saloon-style panels featuring high-density industrial weatherseals to mitigate air conditioning and heat loss. Each dog door comes standard with a lock, key, and 20-gauge steel plate. Optional UltraBlock or WaterBarrier technologies can be added to protect the dog doors and promote longevity. simpsondoor.com

ODL
ODL’s new doorglass designs—Margate, Vilano, Bay Point, and Edgewood—highlight simplicity, clean lines, and modern looks to meet current home design trends. Each design provides high privacy without compromising the ability to allow natural light to enter the home. The four designs range from medium privacy—allowing 75% of outside light to enter the home—and maximum privacy—allowing 25% of outdoor light to enter. Edgewood (pictured) features pronounced borders, asymmetrical accents, and an etched-glass pattern along the edges and in the sidelites. odl.com

Kolbe Windows
Kolbe Windows introduced three- and six-panel multislide door configurations to its Forgent Series. The three-panel unit meets HVHZ impact requirements and can be configured to slide in either direction while the six-panel unit accommodates a maximum 23-foot-wide by 8-foot-tall opening. The end panels are stationary with a bi-parting operation. The multislide doors are available with four finish options for square handles and feature energy-efficient, dual-glazed solar low-E glass panels to provide unobstructed views to the outdoors. kolbewindows.com

Johnson Hardware
The 2066 Soft-Close Kit from Johnson Hardware can support extra-heavy doors weighing up to 330 pounds and is compatible with Johnson Hardware’s entire line of 200 Series I-Beam Track sets and its 2020 Door Hanger. The kit can be used for single-direction or bidirectional pocket door installations as well as wall-mount and bypass installations. The kit’s soft close mechanism prevents pinched fingers and reduces noise from doors when closing. Each kit contains an actuator arm, a dampener, a track stop-block, an adjustment wrench, and a steel connection pin. johnsonhardware.com