AF-217
Pebble Grain Composite Fiberglass Door
The AF-217 Composite Fiberglass Door from Special-Lite® is chemically welded and has SpecLite 3 pebble grain face sheets and a choice of two different cores. The fiberglass construction and through-colored FRP face sheets provide scuff and scratch resistance, corrosion resistance, and easy cleaning in demanding environments. Paired with a pultruded fiberglass frame, this door offers a lightweight, economical solution for commercial and industrial applications.
Features
- Pultruded FRP stile and rail construction with mitered, bracketed corners and factory bonded face sheets for durability
- A variety of colors available in SpecLite 3 FRP UV-stabilized through-colored face sheets,face sheets are also available in custom colors
- Through color SpecLite 3 face sheets provide improved scratch/scuff resistance and eliminates field painting. Door edges and FRP lite kits are painted to match face sheet color. Class A face sheets and other door skins may be available. Contact Special-Lite for details
- Single doors and the active door in a pair have a beveled lock stile edge. The inactive door in a pair has a square lock stile edge. Square lock stile edges are also available as an option on any AF-217
- Choice of core materials: EPS (expanded polystyrene) or polypropylene honeycomb
- Solid polymer blocking at lock and closer locations provides secure hardware attachment
- Pultruded clamshell fiberglass lite kits in custom sizes for 1/4″ or 1″ glazing provide functionality and design flexibility
- Fiberglass louvers or wall applications are available
- Special-Lite aluminum lite kits are available in 1/4″, 1/2″ and 1″ sizes. EPDM lite kits may also be used
- All-Fiberglass is corrosion resistant
- Economical and easy to clean
- Available in singles or pairs up to 47 3/4″ x 95 3/4″ maximum net size per leaf to suit a majority of openings
Product Ratings and Performance
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Hurricane and Windstorm
Florida Product Approval Outside HVHZ
Florida Product Approval Inside HVHZ
TDI Approvals
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Additional Resources
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Thermal Performance and Sustainability
Expanded Polystyrene Core Thermal Transmittance, NFRC 100
- Opaque Swinging Door (< than 50% glass) U-Factor = 0.27 Btu/hr∙ft²∙°F
- Commercially Glazed Swinging Entrance Door (> than 50% glass) U-Factor = 0.46 Btu/hr∙ft²∙°F
PP Polypropylene Honeycomb Core Thermal Transmittance, NFRC 100
- Opaque Swinging Door (< than 50% glass) U-Factor = 0.28 Btu/hr∙ft²∙°F
- Commercially Glazed Swinging Entrance Door (> than 50% glass) U-Factor = 0.47 Btu/hr∙ft²∙°F