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Competitively Priced Storefront Framing for New Construction or Retrofit
Special-Lite® Storefront Framing is a competitively priced solution for adjoining glass areas not requiring heavy-duty frames. Our Storefront Framing is fully assembled at our factory with minimal knock-down for shipment to ensure correct fit and reliable performance. Storefront Framing is available in the following standard sizes:
| Model | Size |
| SL-450 | 1-3/4" x 4-1/2" (44mm x 114mm) |
| SL-450T | 2" x 4-1/2" (51mm x 114mm) |
| SL-600T | 2" x 6" (51mm x 152mm) |
Features and Benefits
- .080" (2mm) minimum wall thickness with .125" (3.2mm) intermediate door frames
- Thermally-improved and non-thermal versions for 1/4" (6.4mm) glass
- Shear block or screw spline assembly, or a combination of the two
- Thermally-improved immediate door frames for energy efficiency
- Internal reinforcements at closer, strike, and mullion/center post
- Frame extrusions are 6063-T5 aluminum alloy
- Internally reinforced with aluminum bar stock at the closer, mullion, and locking strike attachment point to reduce metal fatigue and prevent component loosening
Additional Storefront Framing Information
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