A sidelite is a narrow fixed window next to the main door, framed in the same steel profile. Most of our sidelite doors run either one side or both, with widths from 8 to 18 inches per panel.
How we build them
- Active door + one or two sidelites in a single continuous frame
- Same 1″ insulated low-E glass throughout
- Matching grid pattern between door glass and sidelite glass
- Sidelites are structurally fixed — no hardware visible
Configurations we do most
- 36″ door + 12″ sidelite (single-side)
- 36″ door + 12″ sidelites on both sides (symmetric)
- 42″ door + 14″ sidelite (wider entry)
Glass considerations
If privacy matters, seedy, reeded, or frosted glass in the sidelites keeps the daylight but blocks line-of-sight. Clear glass with a curtain rod above the sidelites is another common approach. All glass in doors and sidelights is tempered to meet Texas building code.
Finish match
Because the door and sidelites share a frame, powder-coat and glass are applied to the whole assembly at once — there is no color seam between the door and the sidelites.
Specifications
| Frame Material | 14-gauge welded steel, shared frame |
|---|---|
| Glass | 1" insulated low-E, tempered |
| Sidelite Width | 8" – 18" per panel |
| Configurations | Single-side, both-sides, asymmetric |
| Finish | Powder-coat, matched door + sidelite |
| Warranty | 10-year finish, 25-year structural |
| Lead Time | 8–10 weeks |
