Aluminium-wood lift-and-slide door HS2
The protection of aluminium, the warmth of wood and a lift-and-slide movement.
Frame 196 mm, sash 75 mm.
HS2 is the MOSCA thermally broken aluminium-wood lift-and-slide system, designed for those who want a large glazed opening without sacrificing the material quality of the interior.
Its identity stems from the meeting of two needs: protecting the window on the outside and making the inside warmer, more elegant and more welcoming. Aluminium offers strength and durability; wood brings a natural presence into the living space, closer to the world of interior furnishing.
The lift-and-slide system makes the sashes move more smoothly and allows large openings to be handled with greater comfort.
HS2 is suited to residential, hospitality and professional projects in which the glazing must be not just a way through, but an element capable of defining the relationship between home, light, landscape and materials.
Material
Aluminium and wood
HS2 combines aluminium and wood in a system designed to work on two different fronts.
On the outside, aluminium protects the window from the weather and contributes to the solidity of the structure. It is the material that enables the sliding door to cope with exposure, daily use and large glazed surfaces with greater reliability.
On the inside, wood changes the way the window is perceived. It makes it warmer, more tactile and better integrated with floors, furnishings, wall coverings and natural surfaces.
This dual nature allows HS2 to be technical on the outside and more domestic on the inside: a solution suited to those who want performance, but also aesthetic quality and visual comfort.
Design
A large opening with material character
HS2 interprets the sliding door as a liveable threshold between inside and outside.
The glazed surface lets in more light and opens the space towards terraces, gardens, courtyards, patios or outdoor areas. The wood on the inside prevents the large glazed area from feeling cold or purely technical.
The result is a sliding door that keeps the strength of the large opening, but adds a warmer, more refined quality to its relationship with the rooms.
The finishes can follow the language of the project, enhancing both contemporary settings and more traditional, hospitality or residential spaces.
Movement
Lift-and-slide system
The lift-and-slide system is what allows HS2 to handle large sashes more smoothly.
Turning the handle lifts the sash slightly so that it can slide with a more controlled movement. This makes the opening more convenient in everyday use, especially when the window connects indoor rooms with outdoor spaces that are used frequently.
HS2 is suited to settings in which the glazing is used every day: living areas, bedrooms overlooking terraces, communal lounges, hospitality spaces, professional studios and spaces opening onto gardens or outdoor seating areas.
The lift-and-slide movement combines generous dimensions, stability and practicality, turning the large opening into a simple, natural gesture.
Types
Available configurations
HS2 can be configured in various ways, according to the size of the aperture and the type of opening required.
The main configurations available are:
2-sash sliding door, with 1 fixed sash.
4-sash sliding door, with 2 fixed sashes.
Sliding door with 2 opening leaves.
Sliding door with 4 opening leaves.
These solutions allow the system to be adapted to different projects, striking the right balance between fixed panels, clear opening width, natural light and visual continuity.
HS2 can be specified with a standard or low threshold, depending on technical and design requirements.
Comfort
Thermal and sound insulation
HS2 is designed to ensure comfort even when the opening is of considerable size.
The thermal break helps to limit the transfer of heat and cold between outside and inside. The choice of glass and the configuration of the system also make it possible to improve acoustic comfort, better protecting rooms from outside noise.
The presence of wood on the inside adds a further sensory quality: not just technical insulation, but also a warmer, more natural feel in the everyday experience of the space.
In this way HS2 becomes a solution suited to projects in which efficiency, quiet, light and living comfort must coexist in the same door.
Sealing
Air, water and wind
In a large lift-and-slide door, weathertightness is a decisive requirement.
HS2 is designed to protect interiors from air, water and wind, contributing to the stability of the system and to its quality of use over time.
The correct integration of profiles, gaskets, glass and hardware makes it possible to manage the stresses typical of large openings, keeping the door reliable and comfortable.
This feature is particularly important in exposed projects, homes with open outlooks, hospitality venues and spaces in which the large glazed wall must provide protection as well as brightness.
Transparency
Glazing
HS2 showcases the glazed surface as the key element of the opening.
The large sliding leaves let in more natural light and create a more direct dialogue with the outdoors.
The system takes leaf glazing between 31 mm and 36 mm thick.
The glass configuration can be specified according to requirements for thermal insulation, acoustic comfort, security, brightness and energy performance.
Performance
HS2 is designed to deliver performance consistent with a thermally broken aluminium-wood lift-and-slide door: large openings, stability, comfort, weathertightness and interior aesthetic quality.
Key features
- Thermally broken aluminium-wood lift-and-slide system
- Aluminium outside, wood inside
- Lift-and-slide movement for large leaves
- 2- or 4-leaf configurations
- Standard or low threshold available
- Minimum visible frame width, inward opening: 45.5 mm
- Minimum visible leaf width, inward opening: 98 mm
- Minimum visible leaf-and-frame width, inward opening: 128 mm
- Total system frame depth: 196 mm
- Total system sash depth: 75 mm
- Visible width of central section: 120 mm
- Rebate height: 23 mm
- Leaf glass thickness: 31 mm to 36 mm
Performance values
- Thermal insulation, side section: 2.5 W/m²K
- Thermal insulation, central section: 3.1 W/m²K
- Airtightness, maximum test pressure: class 4
- Watertightness: class 5A
- Wind load resistance: class C2/B4/A5
- Sound reduction index: classification pending
- Thermal insulation Uf: 2.5–4.0 W/m²K
- Thermal insulation Uw with Ug = 1.0 and Ψ = 0.036: Uw = 1.6 W/m²K
- Thermal insulation Uw with Ug = 0.6 and Ψ = 0.031: Uw = 1.3 W/m²K
Performance values may vary depending on the technical configuration of the system, the type of glass and the size of the opening.
Customisation
HS2 allows the exterior and the interior to be treated differently.
On the outside, the aluminium can be configured in colours and finishes designed to blend with different façades, elevations and architectural settings.
On the inside, the wood creates a more direct relationship with the character of the rooms, enhancing the materials, furnishings and atmosphere of the project.
This makes HS2 particularly suitable for villas, private residences, hospitality venues, office spaces and projects in which the door must contribute to the overall quality of the interior design.
Customisation is not just about colour, but about how the sliding door is perceived: technical and protective outside, warm and distinctive inside.
Sustainability
HS2 approaches sustainability through durability, efficiency and the quality of its materials.
A well-designed lift-and-slide door helps to improve a building's energy performance and reduce heat loss, especially when installed in large openings.
The combination of aluminium, wood and glass creates a system designed to serve spaces over time, maintaining performance, stability and aesthetic value.
For MOSCA, sustainability means choosing solutions that are built to last and that contribute to the overall quality of the built environment.
Why choose HS2
Choosing HS2 means choosing a lift-and-slide door that does not merely open up the space, but defines its character.
For professionals, HS2 offers a solution suited to projects in which the large glazed wall must engage with the architecture and with the quality of the interiors.
For the end client, it means living in brighter rooms, with openings that are easier to use and interiors that are warmer, more elegant and more welcoming.
HS2 is MOSCA's answer for those seeking an advanced lift-and-slide door: protected outside, warm and tactile inside, smooth in movement and reliable over time.
To find out more about the configurations, finishes and solutions available, the MOSCA team is at the disposal of designers, dealers and end customers.
