For this 500m² residence in North Carolina, the homeowner wanted a consistent look for the entire front facade. The main challenge was to ensure that the garage door and the main entrance didn’t just “look similar,” but appeared as a single, unified design element using the same wood-grain texture.
The materials were selected to handle the specific humidity and temperature shifts found in the North Carolina area, while providing a stunning, tech-forward entry.
Project Scope
Location: Lake Norman, NC 28117
Property Size: 500m² Private Villa
Building Type: Custom Wood-Grain Entrance Door & Coordinating Garage Door
Core Challenge: Accommodating expansive, custom-sized layouts while maintaining superior thermal efficiency and coastal durability.
1. 50 Non-Thermal Break Fixed Windows
Profile Thickness: 1.4 mm
Glass Spec: 5mm+9A+5mm double clear tempered glass (standard upgrade to 6+12A+6)
Features: 45° corner cleat with glue injection for robust structural stability and crisp visual geometry. Heavy-duty stainless steel load-bearing hardware ensures prolonged operations without deformation.
2. 100 Non-Thermal Break Sliding Windows
Profile Thickness: Heavy-duty 2.0 mm structural aluminum profile
Glass Standard: Double clear tempered hollow glass (5+9A+5 / 6+9A+6)
Hardware & Mesh: ZEKIN precision hardware and 0.4 mm Diamond Net screen
Installation System: Compatible with timber framing and aluminum sub-profile systems
3. Australian 100 Triple-Track Sliding Doors
Profile Thickness: Robust 2.0 mm aluminum profile
Glass Standard: Double clear tempered hollow glass (5+9A+5 / 6+9A+6)
Hardware & Mesh: ZEKIN heavy-duty sliding hardware and 0.4 mm Diamond Net screen
Advantage: The triple-track design allows maximum clear opening width so indoor living areas seamlessly connect with outdoor patios.
4. Australian 85 Thermal Break Awning Windows
Insulation: Thermal Break technology for superior energy retention
Profile Thickness: 1.4 mm (key load-bearing sections reinforced to 2.8 mm)
Features: Smooth hand-crank operator allows precise ventilation control and keeps rain out. Flexible screen configurations.