February 2015: Updated Brochure
In addition to the latest product facts and updated pictures, the latest version includes a new format for hardware pages....
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January 2015: Stainless Steel Butt Hinges
Our slimmest casement window is now even leaner. The standard butt hinge is a 3” base stainless steel hinge with an even smaller barrel than the optional aluminum hinge....
December 2014: Product Name Changes
Beginning 1-1-15 all products will only be identified by the series number. For example, the Norwood Series 3000 will simply be the Series 3000. Thermally broken products will be designated with a -T, e.g. Series 3300-T. Additionally, extensions such as "EX" have been removed, e.g. Series 3070-EX is now Series 3070....
November 2014: Revit Drawings
To assist architects, Fleetwood has created an ever-expanding library of Revit files. The following products have been created: Series 3070 (Pocket/Multi-Panel Sliding Door) Series 3070-T (Pocket/Multi-Panel Sliding Door) Series 3050 (Pocket/Multi-Panel Sliding Door) Series 3000 (Traditional Sliding Door) Series 3200 (Hinged Door) Series 3800-T (Window-Wall Fixed) Series 250-T (Casement/Awning/Hopper) Series 2000 (Casement/Awning/Hopper)...
October 2014: Expanding Archetype Narrow Part II
The Archetype Narrow is now available in the thermally broken Premium door series products (3070-T and 3300). Much of the delay stemmed from our desire to create a new extrusion for the lock stile. We wanted to use modern techniques, e.g. polybide struts, instead of pour and de-bridge thermal breaks....
September 2014: Energy Code Compliance
We have recently posted a document that should answer many questions regarding IECC 2012. Energy Code Compliance...
August 2014: Extreme Height Sliding Doors
How is Fleetwood able to provide 18' sliding doors in the Series 3070 and 12' sliding doors in the Series 3070-T? Aside from the unique tracking system and rollers (Swiss Bearings) these doors come equipped with High Performance (HP) verticals that do not widen the sight-lines but provide exceptional rigidity. HP 3070 HP 3070-T...
July 2014: Expanding Archetype Narrow Part I
The Archetype Narrow is now available in the non-thermally broken Premium door series products (3070, 3050 and 3000). The options are electro-polished, brushed stainless steel and black painted stainless steel....
June 2014: Slimmer Hinged Door
The newest addition to the Fleetwood product family is the Series 3200-T hinged door. The Tahoe is a slimmer version of the Series 3900-T yet offers tremendous strength and the quality that comes with all Fleetwood products....
May 2014: Stainless Steel Butt Hinge
The standard butt hinge for Series' 250-T and 2000 casement windows are made of aluminum. Fleetwood just released an optionally, even stronger hinge. Though 25% smaller than the standard hinge, the new design is considerably stronger, making it the right choice for larger vents. Moreover, since it is constructed of #316 alloy stainless, it is a better choice near salt spray. Each hinge is available in a painted black finish or an electro-polished brushed stainless....