Sliding & bifold patio doors · Dallas–Fort WorthPatio doors that open up the house and still seal tight.
A patio door is the biggest piece of glass in most homes. We replace worn sliding glass doors and install Glass Expanse slide-and-stack doors that open whole walls to the backyard, with Low-E glass and the same installation standard as our windows.
M-1500 Series sliding patio door
A thermally broken aluminum sliding door with a low-profile frame for the biggest possible view. Triple-layer Low-E tempered glass, four ball-bearing rollers on every moving panel, and interlocking panels for strength in North Texas wind.
- 4 3/8"Overall frame depth
- 7/8"Triple-layer Low-E tempered glass
- Up to 4Panels (XO, OX, OXO, OXXO)
- 6Finishes
Finishes
- White
- Tan
- Adobe
- Silver
- Bronze
- Black
What's built in
- Polyurethane thermal barrier separates the inside of the frame from the outside, cutting heat and cold transfer
- Triple-layer Low-E 7/8" insulated glass that blocks more heat and UV than hard-coat Low-E
- Tempered safety glass
- High-density weather-stripping with a mylar-fin barrier against air, noise and water
- Anodized aluminum sill that never rots or needs painting
- Four heavy-duty steel ball-bearing rollers on each operating panel, not two
- Interlocking panels for added strength and wind performance
- Reversible panels for left- or right-hand opening (XO or OX)
- Fasco handle set standard, with upgrade handle sets available
Specifications
- Series
- Genview M-1500
- Frame
- Extruded aluminum with a polyurethane thermal barrier; 4 3/8" overall frame depth
- Glass
- Triple-layer Low-E 7/8" insulated tempered glass
- Configurations
- XO, OX, OXO, OXXO and others, up to 4 panels
- Rollers
- Four steel ball-bearing rollers per operating panel
- Sill
- Anodized aluminum
- Screen
- Patio door screen with Phifer BetterVue® mesh
- Colors
- White, tan, adobe, silver, bronze or black
- Handle sets
- Fasco standard. Upgrades: Legacy in black; N1500 in oil-rubbed bronze, white or brushed nickel
- Options
- Keyed locks, internal grids, obscure glass, transom window above the door (special order)
- Installation
- Nailing fin or flush fin
- Sizes
- Stock and custom sizes
Stock sizes
| NOMINAL | ACTUAL (W × H) | PANELS |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0" × 6'8" | 59 3/8" × 80" | 2 |
| 6'0" × 6'8" | 71 3/8" × 80" | 2 |
| 8'0" × 6'8" | 95 3/8" × 80" | 2 |
| 9'0" × 6'8" | 107 1/4" × 80" | 3 |
| 12'0" × 6'8" | 143 1/4" × 80" | 3 |
Custom sizes are available for openings that don't match a stock size.
S3000 Slide-and-Stack Door System
More than just doors. Glass Expanse doors will change the way you think about your home: glass panels slide on a top-hung track and stack neatly to the side, opening a whole wall to the backyard.
- 5' to 40'Width
- 7'2" to 10'Height
- LoE–366Tempered double pane with argon
- 10-yearGlass Expanse warranty
Let your doors do the talking.
Show off and expand your home with beautiful slide-and-stack doors. What makes Glass Expanse different:
- The bottom track's so thin, you'd hardly know it was there.
- Slimmest panel frames in the industry for a clearer view.
- Flexible panels for multiple positions that fit the occasion.
- So easy to slide, you can do it with one hand.
- Manufactured in the USA, and backed by a 10-year warranty.
Configuration options viewed from the exterior
Specifications
- System
- Glass Expanse S3000 Slide-and-Stack Door System, top hung
- Width
- 5' to 40'
- Height
- 7'2" to 10'
- Framing
- Black anodized aluminum
- Glass
- Cardinal's tempered double pane LoE–366 with argon
- Configurations
- Door Out Left (DOL), Door Out Right (DOR), Door Out Split (DOS), viewed from the exterior
- Made in
- USA
- Warranty
- 10-year Glass Expanse warranty
Sliding door or slide-and-stack?
Both let in plenty of light. The difference is how much of the opening you get and what the opening needs.
| M-1500 Series | S3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| How it opens | One or more panels slide past fixed panels | Panels slide on a top-hung track and stack to one or both sides |
| Sizes | Stock 5' to 12' wide, 6'8" tall; custom sizes | 5' to 40' wide, 7'2" to 10' tall |
| Finishes | White, tan, adobe, silver, bronze, black | Black anodized aluminum |
| Clear opening | About half the width on a two-panel door | Nearly the full width, over an ultra-thin bottom track |
| Space needed | None beyond the door itself | Room for the stacked panels to sit when open |
| Fits an existing opening | Usually a direct replacement | Often needs a wider opening or a new header |
| Cost | Lower | Higher for the same width |
| Best for | Replacing an old slider, everyday use, tight patios | Covered patios, outdoor kitchens and entertaining |
Big glass only works if the door is built and set right.
A patio door that leaks air or water is almost always a door that wasn't set level, flashed or sealed properly. That's where installation matters.
Low-E insulating glass
Reflects the sun's heat while letting daylight through, which matters most on west- and south-facing patios.
Level, flashed sill
The sill is set level and flashed so rain drains out, not into the floor or subfloor.
Rollers, track and hinges
Smooth rollers on sliders and sturdy hinges on bifolds keep panels square, so the weatherstripping meets them all the way around.
Multi-point locking
Locks that pull the panels tight into the seals, for security and a tighter seal.
Sliding & bifold door FAQ
What sliding door do you install?
How much does a new sliding glass door cost?
Does a Glass Expanse door cost more than a sliding door?
Can a Glass Expanse door go where my sliding door is now?
What is the difference between bifold and slide-and-stack doors?
Can you match my new windows?
How long does a patio door install take?
Can I pay over time?
Don't see your question? Call 469.340.4780 or book a free home assessment.
Ready to open up the back of the house?
We'll measure the opening, show you the M-1500 and Glass Expanse options, and price it in writing. No pressure.