National Guard Products Saddle Thresholds

Key Features

• Multiple width options: available in 5", 6", 7", 8", 10", 12-3/8", and other standard commercial widths to match door frame specifications.
• Varied height profiles: ranging from 1/4" low-profile (for minimal tripping) to 1/2" higher rises (for better water drainage and weather sealing).
• Thermal break technology: select models like the NGP 8213-MILL include a thermal break to reduce heat transfer and improve energy efficiency.
• Fluted top surface: provides slip-resistant traction for foot traffic while channeling water away from the doorway.
• Standard commercial lengths: offered in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths for flexibility across single and double door applications.
• Mill finish aluminum: default mill finish (689) is available, with optional dark bronzeMex (695) or other finishes for aesthetic coordination.
• Fire-rated & ADA compliant: many NGP saddle thresholds are tested and listed for use on labeled fire doors and meet ADA maximum 1/2" rise requirements when properly installed.

Key Benefits

• Prevents water infiltration by creating a raised barrier that blocks rain, wind-driven moisture, and debris from entering the building.
• Improves energy efficiency, especially with thermal break models that reduce thermal bridging and air leakage at the doorway.
• Enhances safety & accessibility: ADA-compliant slopes and low-rise options reduce tripping hazards while accommodating wheelchairs, carts, and rolling equipment.
• Extends door system life by protecting door bottoms and frames from moisture damage, corrosion, and wear.
• Supports code compliance on fire-rated openings where labeled thresholds are required for fire and smoke protection.

Applications

• Commercial entrance doors in retail stores, office buildings, and shopping centers requiring weather-sealed ADA transitions.
• Healthcare & senior living facilities where smooth, slip-resistant transitions support patient mobility and housekeeping carts.
• Educational institutions (schools, universities) with high-traffic doors needing durable, fire-rated thresholds.
• Industrial & warehouse entries where heavy use demands robust aluminum construction and slip resistance.
• Thermal-sensitive buildings (energy-efficient offices, cold storage vestibules) benefiting from thermal break thresholds to minimize heat loss.

Popular NGP Saddle Threshold Products

• NGP 428E Saddle Threshold 8" Width: The NGP 428E is an 8" wide × 1/2" high aluminum saddle threshold with a fluted top for slip resistance. Built from 6063-T5 aluminum, it’s available in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths, is ADA compliant, and fire-rated for commercial steel frames. Ideal for standard exterior doors needing moderate rise and reliable weather sealing.
• NGP 1013 Saddle Threshold 10" Width: The NGP 1013 offers a 10" wide × 1/4" high low-profile design, perfect for applications requiring minimal trip hazard while still providing weather protection. Made from mill-finish aluminum, it’s ADA-compliant, fire-rated, and available in standard commercial lengths. Addresses wider door openings where a lower rise is preferred.
• NGP 8213-MILL Thermal Break Saddle Threshold: The NGP 8213-MILL features a thermal break for superior energy performance, with 12-3/8" width and 1/4" height in mill-finish aluminum. Designed for energy-efficient buildings, it’s available in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths and delivers reduced heat transfer while maintaining ADA compliance and weather resistance.

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