Lakefront Residence
Morris County, New Jersey
Full window and door package featuring Alumil SMARTIA S560 lift-and-slide doors with floor-to-ceiling glazing on the lakefront elevation. Approximately 18 openings. RAL 9005 Jet Black powder coat. Triple-insulated solar-control Low-E glazing.
Design Challenge & Approach
This lakefront residence in Morris County required large glazed openings on the lakefront elevation — openings that needed to perform thermally, seal reliably against variable weather exposure from the water, and operate smoothly for the life of the building.
The design objective was minimal sightlines and maximum transparency toward the lake, while meeting thermal performance requirements and providing durable operation under the conditions typical of a waterfront site: wind, temperature swings, and humidity variation through the seasons.
NU Architectural specified the Alumil SMARTIA S560 thermally broken aluminum lift-and-slide system as the primary system for the lakefront elevation, complemented by tilt-and-turn casements and fixed glazing units throughout the remainder of the project.
Project Summary
- Region
- Morris County, New Jersey
- Project Type
- Custom Residential
- Primary System
- Alumil SMARTIA S560 Lift-and-Slide
- Scale
- Approximately 18 openings
- Finish
- RAL 9005 Jet Black powder coat
- Glazing
- Triple-insulated, solar control Low-E
- Opening Types
- Lift-and-slide (3-panel & 2-panel), fixed glazing, tilt-and-turn casements
System Selection & Technical Approach
System performance specifications are configuration-dependent. The values below reflect the S560 profile specifications as documented by Alumil and are subject to project-specific verification.
S560 System Specifications
| Sash Depth | 56 mm (approx. 2.20 in) |
|---|---|
| Max Sash Weight | Up to 300 kg (approx. 661 lb) |
| Thermal Break | Polyamide, separating interior and exterior aluminum faces |
| Sealing System | EPDM triple-seal perimeter |
| Glazing Range | 22–44 mm (approx. 0.87–1.73 in) configuration-dependent |
| Glazing Selected | Triple-insulated, solar-control Low-E |
Installation Approach
- Structural rough opening preparation coordinated with general contractor
- Recessed track installation for flush threshold transition at lift-and-slide openings
- Site measurement and shop drawing coordination completed prior to fabrication
- Large-panel configurations (3-panel and 2-panel lift-and-slide) installed using equipment appropriate for sash weights in the 200–300 kg (approx. 441–661 lb) range
- All openings field-verified against shop drawings prior to delivery
System Coverage Across the Project
3-Panel Lift-and-Slide
Primary lakefront openings. Two active panels slide behind one fixed panel. Provides maximum clear opening width with minimal visual intrusion.
2-Panel Lift-and-Slide
Secondary lakefront openings. Meeting-stile configuration with two active panels. Full clear opening when both panels retracted.
Fixed Glazing
Floor-to-ceiling fixed units flanking lift-and-slide configurations and in view-specific locations. Matched RAL 9005 finish and triple-insulated glazing.
Tilt-and-Turn Casements
Interior-facing and secondary elevations. S67 tilt-and-turn units providing ventilation control and inward-opening access without swing clearance requirements.
Related Systems
- SMARTIA S560 — primary lift-and-slide
- SMARTIA S67 — tilt-and-turn and casement
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