Case 1: Commercial Vs. Residential

Which systems are best suited for residential use, which systems are best suited for commercial use?

Nana Wall Systems offers 14 different systems to create large openings. Although all systems are similar in many respects, each system has been designed to solve specific problems. Hence, the features and benefits of each system are different.

Light Commercial Systems

For light commercial applications, the main considerations are often the ability to meet accessibility requirements and the ability to serve heavy traffic usage. Both folding systems and individual panel sliding systems can provide solutions. Within the folding systems family, the standard aluminum SL45 system, the thermally broken aluminum SL70 system, and the wood WD65 system are more appropriate. Within the individual panel sliding systems family, the thermally broken aluminum HSW 50 provides more options and perhaps the best solution. The HSW 50 system also offers the option of including incorporated swing panels in the system.

Residential Systems

In residential applications, the main consideration is often weather tightness. With a raised sill option all thesystems compare favorably in weather tightness with other high quality french and sliding doors on the market. See details of each system for performance level.

With the WA67 aluminum clad wood folding system, the warmth of wood on the inside is combined with maintenance free extruded aluminum on the outside.