Hurricane Windows and Doors

NanaWall Systems as per their precision engineered solutions, provide operable glass walls that are weather-shield under harsh climatic conditions. But the most significant test for weather-shield is to withstand the fury of a hurricane. NanaWall Hurricane doors and windows were independently tested for weather resistantness and the NanaWall SL72 model is certified to withstand the punishing requirements of Miami, Florida's rigorous standards for hurricane strength.

NanaWall Hurricane doors and windows utilize both overhead and floor tracks, as well as two sets of gaskets/weather-strips, for superior weather resistance. It can withstand 18 pounds of water per square foot and five gallons of water per minute--all without leaking. The NanaWall SL72, Dade county Hurricane approved, folding, aluminum framed system are monumentally-sized, aluminum folding panel system designed to provide an opening glass wall up to 36' wide. Besides its elegant look it meets the code that provides protection to your property, when a hurricane strikes.

Miami-Dade County, Florida has approved of NanaWall SL72 for installation of both in-swing and out-swing applications in the hurricane belt till the year 2008. The SL72 System has also received statewide approval in Florida for hurricane resistance as it has successfully tested and passed 52 stacking configurations.

NanaWall model SL72 can also find its application in ATMs of banks as this model has been proved to be vandal-resistant. It can also serve as deterrent to air infiltration and forced entry requirements and therefore can be used for residential and commercial applications - in shops and offices; even in areas other than hurricane zones. This system is ideal for applications where load-bearing capability of the header is a concern. The system's main weight is carried by the floor track. The upper-track is merely a guide. The lower-running carriages ride on top of the sill track and lie above the water run-off level.

Independent tests conducted on NanaWall Hurricane doors and Windows confirm high resistance to water penetration and air infiltration not only when new, but even after 10,000 operation cycles. This has added to the durability and high structural performance of the product as it withstands rough weather conditions like Hurricane.