Enhancing Modern, Independent Living Through Smart PVC Doors

The Collaboration Between Deceuninck North America and Autoslide

In an era where technology is increasingly woven into the fabric of our daily lives, home automation is emerging as a key trend in residential living. When faced with a challenge, builders and homeowners too often consider only traditional solutions, materials, or methods. They can fail to realize that automation offers a more efficient and sophisticated answer. These technologies address a wide array of needs that might not be immediately apparent when constructing a home, providing solutions that enhance convenience, security, and accessibility.

The rise of smart homes represents a significant shift in how we interact with our living spaces, offering a more intuitive and responsive home environment that adapts to occupant needs. When this convenience is paired with durable, energy-efficient building materials, such as high-performance PVC windows and doors, the possibilities for creating the most advanced home systems are limitless.

The collaboration between Deceuninck North America and Autoslide has made it clear that automation is not just a luxury, but the next step for modern, independent living.

Intelligent Home Enhancements

Recognizing a growing demand for more accessible door systems in independent living facilities, retirement communities, and multifamily buildings, Deceuninck responded by developing its ADA-compliant door sill. Additionally, they sought out a partner to integrate automatic technology into their doors to enhance accessibility and convenience.

The combination of Autoslide’s technology with Deceuninck North America’s sliding patio doors is a home automation enhancement that benefits every user. This shift not only enhances convenience but also introduces the concept of a “smart door.”

On the software side of things, the concept is not just taking a manual door and making it motorized. The technology can be combined with sliding doors as one component of the larger picture of creating a smarter home, integrating with other intelligent technologies that simplify and streamline homeowners’ daily processes.

Smart Doors, Enhanced Comfort

Deceuninck’s eos^® product line, which stands for energy optimized system, is designed to be highly energy efficient, easy to operate, and keep homes at comfortable temperatures. In fact, eos earned ENERGY STAR’s “Most Efficient Window” designation the year it was launched. When used for door systems, eos is the ideal pairing with smart technology, representing the pinnacle of PVC door performance from the outset.

When coupled with Autoslide’s innovation, these smart doors can be controlled through voice assistants such as Alexa and Siri, allowing users to change modes, have secure and unsecure doors, and even set pet-specific settings.

Security is paramount in home automation, and Autoslide’s systems integrate seamlessly with smart lock technology: its iLock mechanism. For sliding doors, the motorization system includes built-in locks that automatically secure the door. These locks can be operated using numeric keypads, proximity tags, or through Autoslide’s own app, which offers e-keys.

Autoslide’s automatic pet access allows users to customize the transmitter’s range and sensitivity based on pet size, ensuring the door senses the pet only within a couple of feet, preventing unnecessary activations and providing seamless access.

Once paired with high-performance PVC patio doors, these benefits from the Autoslide technology can be integrated with other smart home systems, such as outdoor lighting.

Ultimately, smart home benefits combined with the performance advantages of PVC patio doors from Deceuninck make the two products a highly effective pairing. Deceuninck patio doors offer high design pressure (DP) ratings – which consider structural load, water resistance, and air infiltration resistance – and come in impact-capable models ideal for hurricane-prone regions. Deceuninck has a solution for every climate from coast to coast.

Enhancing Accessibility with ADA Sills

Accessibility is another crucial aspect of Autoslide’s technology, and it is further enhanced when incorporating Deceuninck’s innovative ADA-compliant sill that meets the most recent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Specifically, Deceuninck’s two-, three-, and four-panel patio doors that utilize this flatter, ADA-compliant thermally broken aluminum sill allows for easier ingress and egress. The sill rises no more than three-quarters of an inch to meet ADA standards and is designed to maximize structural performance and resist the weight of dollies and wheelchairs while also thermally broken to maximize thermal performance. In addition, the sill is a unique component separate from the door jamb, making it flatter and more efficient for users.

“At Deceuninck, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation to enhance accessibility and convenience in residential living,” said Jon Hauberg, director of product development at Deceuninck North America. “Our ADA-compliant sills, combined with Autoslide’s cutting-edge technology, offer a seamless and comfortable experience for all users, setting a new standard in the industry.”

Combined with Autoslide technology, these doors provide the pinnacle of accessible residential design, providing easy access for individuals with mobility challenges and enhancing independent living. Whether it is for someone experiencing age-related mobility issues or a person with a disability, the ADA-compliant sill and Autoslide technology make everyday activities more manageable. Traditional doors often have a lip that can be a barrier for wheelchair users. ADA sills provide a smooth transition, eliminating the need for ramps and making it easier to move in and out of the house for effortless passage.

Looking Ahead

The partnership between Deceuninck North America and Autoslide is driven by a shared vision of making living spaces more accessible, convenient, and secure. By combining advanced technologies with high-performance PVC doors, homeowners are equipped with smart home elements designed to last, featuring industry-leading weather resistance and thermal efficiency that Deceuninck PVC doors provide.

As we continue to embrace the advancements in home automation, it is clear that these technologies are no longer just luxurious additions, but essential components of modern, independent living.