Case Study #3: Aligning Sliding Doors with Structural Beams

Bay Harbour Islands, FL

  • The Problem:
    Structural beams at multiple openings needed to align perfectly with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and clerestory glazing — but structural beam locations varied by up to 6".

  • My Recommendation:
    Use Fleetwood pocketing sliding doors with perfect alignment at door heads and precision detailing to preserve clean transitions.

  • Coordination & Execution:
    I made weekly site visits to verify field conditions, coordinate pocket framing, and adjust for beam height and location discrepancies in real time for the contractor.

  • Result:
    Delivered perfectly aligned door heads and glazing elements that maintained the architectural vision — despite significant structural challenges.

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