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Folding Glass Wall System Meets Passive House Standards

NanaWall Systems, the industry leader in opening glass walls, announces its newest product for architects and builders: NanaWall WA67 with triple glazing and a foam layer to meet Passive House Standards.

The Passive House Institute, an independent consulting and research firm that performs research and development of high energy systems, says, “A Passive House is a comprehensive system. ‘Passive’ describes well this system’s underlying receptivity and retention capacity. Working with natural resources, free solar energy is captured and applied efficiently, instead of relying predominantly on ‘active’ systems to bring a building to ‘zero’ energy. High performance triple-glazed windows, super-insulation, an airtight building shell, limitation of thermal bridging and balanced energy recovery ventilation make possible extraordinary reductions in energy use and carbon emission.”

The NanaWall WA67 with argon filled Low E triple glazing has a NFRC certified U-value of .17 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of .26. It meets Energy Star requirements for all areas of the U.S. and Canada.

The NanaWall WA67 also provides high water and air resistance. For inswing and outswing models with a raised sill, independent testing indicates that there was no water leakage at 12 psf or 68 miles per hour. Air infiltration is also well below the allowable limit.

The WA67 provides flexible solutions to architectural openings from three to 39 feet. It is available with more than 50 stacking configurations.

The NanaWall WA67 with triple glazing is available in more than 200 aluminum finishes for the outside and different wood choices for the inside including FSC wood.

“NanaWall Systems is the first folding door company to meet Passive House Standards,” said Ebrahim Nana, president of NanaWall Systems. “Along with our partner Solarlux, Germany, NanaWall Systems is committed to developing opening glass wall systems for large openings for our customers in the harshest climate conditions – whether a hurricane zone or the coldest spot in Alaska.”

About NanaWall For over 25 years, NanaWall Systems has provided operable glass wall systems for large architectural openings from three to 320 feet. The NanaWall is a custom-made operable glass panel system that opens wide to blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Easily opened, the panels stack or stow away out of sight, opening the room to the outside. When closed, the panels provide a weather-resistant barrier protecting against wind, rain, snow, and cold temperatures. NanaWalls are used in single-family homes, condominiums, multi-family buildings, restaurants, schools, hotels, stadiums, hospitals, and wineries or any location that benefits from a large opening glass wall.

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Bi fold doors are an alternative to standard closet doors and standard sliding door systems. These doors fold in or fold out to open up a space in a desired location. Bi fold doors have found application specifically where spaces are limited such as in laundry rooms, pantries, and closets. You will be surprised to know that the earliest mention of bi fold doors dates back to the Temple of Solomon around 953 BC. Popularity of these doors has fluctuated since then. But, nowadays, more and more people are rediscovering its benefits, especially those wanting to add a touch of flair and functionality to their homes. Bi fold doors are very popular with the people who are undertaking home remodeling projects. The reasons are not far to seek. Apart from its suitability for small areas, bi fold doors offer flexibility in design for any kind of modern home d��cor. It adds great functionality to a home, not to mention the artistic decorative touch. You can blend the design of the door to any style of your home whether it is colonial, classic, retro, or modern. Another significant advantage is the cost-effectiveness of these doors that allow you to save good money. You can choose from a wide variety of material and optional features depending on your budget. Here are a few examples. You can easily get addresses of well-known suppliers of bi fold doors by surfing through the net. You will get an exhaustive listing on any good bi fold supplier directory.

ClearSpan is a manufacturer of sky lights, windows, and bi fold doors made of high-quality glass structures. The company specializes in making thermally broken aluminum profile and frames, double-glazed units, and window and door security features.

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