Folding Systems Comparison
- Wood
- Aluminum Clad
- Aluminum
| WD65 | WD66 | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile thickness | 2 5/8" (66 mm) | 2 5/8" (66 mm) |
| Maximum panel sizes possible rank with # 1 being largest (See Maximum Size Charts) | 1 | 2 |
| weather resistant #1 being best | 2 | 1 |
| Flush sill option | ![]() |
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| Running carriage support | Top hung | Top hung or floor supported |
| Inward Opening | ![]() |
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| Outward Opening | ![]() |
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| Some panels inward & some outward opening |
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| Center pivoted | ![]() |
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| Possibility of unhinged paired | ![]() |
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| Possibility of 90° & 135° turn | ![]() |
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| Segmented angles between each folding pair | ![]() |
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| Option of lever handles on swing panel | ![]() |
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| Adjustable hinges and running carriages | ![]() |
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| Approximate price comparison of standard unit without glass if SL 35 is 100 |
125 | 140 |
| NFRC Certified and Labeled | ![]() |
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| SL35 | SL45 | SL60 | SL70 | SL72 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile thickness | 1 3/8" (35 mm) |
1 3/4" (45 mm) |
1 15/16" (50 mm) |
2 3/4" (70 mm) |
2 3/4" (70 mm) |
| Maximum panel sizes possible | 35/s - 5*** | 45/s - 2 | 50/o - 4**** | 3 | 3 |
| rank with # 0 being largest (See Maximum Size Charts) | 35/d - 6 | 45/d - 3 | 50/u - 7 | 0 with horizontal mullion | 1 |
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| Width of polyamide thermal break material | n/a | n/a | 9/16" (14 mm) | 3/4" (18.5 mm) | n/a |
| Weather tightness - # 1 being highest | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structural load deflection - # 1 being highest | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sound control - # 1 being highest | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Type of traffic suitability for swing door(s) | Careful | Normal | Careful | Normal | Normal |
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| Running carriage support | Top hung | Top hung | 50/o - top hung 50/u - floor supported |
Floor supported | Floor supported |
| Inward opening | ![]() |
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| Outward opening | ![]() |
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| Center pivoted | ![]() |
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| Possibility of unhinged paired panels | ![]() (not recommended) |
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50/o**** (not recommended)50/u - ![]() |
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| Feature for easy cleaning of balcony units | ![]() |
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| Possibility of different finishes on inside & outside | ![]() |
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| Possibility of 90 ° turn | ![]() |
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| Segmented angles between each folding pair | ![]() |
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| Option of lever handles on swing panels | ![]() |
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| Option of incorporated tilt/turn panel | ![]() |
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| Approx. price comparison of standard unit without glass if SL 35 is 100 NFRC Certified and Labeled | 100![]() |
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* Not Dade County approved
** Supplied with impact glass only
*** s = single glazing
d = double glazing
**** o = top hung system
u = floor mounted system
| WA67 | |
|---|---|
| Profile thickness | 2 5/8" (66 mm) |
| Maximum panel sizes possible | 35/s - 5*** |
| rank with # 0 being largest (See Maximum Size Charts) | 35/d - 6 |
| Thermally broken | ![]() |
| Width of polyamide thermal break material | n/a |
| Weather tightness - # 1 being highest | 2 |
| Structural load deflection - # 1 being highest | 4 |
| Sound control - # 1 being highest | 3 |
| Type of traffic suitability for swing door(s) | Careful |
| Flush sill option | ![]() |
| Running carriage support | Top hung |
| Inward opening | ![]() |
| Outward opening | ![]() |
| Some panels inward & some outward opening | ![]() |
| Center pivoted | ![]() |
| Possibility of unhinged paired panels | ![]() (not recommended) |
| Feature for easy cleaning of balcony units | ![]() |
| Possibility of different finishes on inside & outside | ![]() |
| Possibility of 90 ° turn | ![]() |
| Segmented angles between each folding pair | ![]() |
| Option of lever handles on swing panels | ![]() |
| Option of incorporated tilt/turn panel | ![]() |
| Approx. price comparison of standard unit without glass if SL 35 is 100 NFRC Certified and Labeled | 100![]() |




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