Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial sliding, folding, and stacking glass walls, doors, windows, and screens; sunrooms; greenhouses; conservatories; skylights; and curtain walls; completes testing on its G3 Multi-Track 90° “No Post” Sliding Glass Door.
June 1, 2015 – Solar Innovations, Inc. recently completed air, water, structural, and impact testing for the G3 Multi-Track 90° “No Post” Sliding Glass Door system. The G3 Multi-Track 90° “No Post” Sliding Glass Door system recently received a Florida Approval Product Number FL#17268.3 and can be found on the http://www.floridabuilding.org website.
The tested units were glazed with 1¼” IGUs containing a .090 SGP interlayer and manufactured using thermally enhanced aluminum framing in the panels, head, jamb, and sills.
Multi-Track 90° “No Post” Sliding Glass Door:
Tested
Panel Height: 114.34″
Panel Width: 60.5″
Air Infiltration: @1.6psf = 0.12cfm/ft^2
Water Penetration Resistance: 8.0psf
Design Pressure: +55.14/-60.15psf
Uniform Load Deflection: +55.14/-60.15
Overload (Uniform Load Structural Test): +82.71/-90.23psf
Impact and Cycling: +60/-60psf
Solar Innovations, Inc.’s in-house test lab provides the company with the unique ability to quickly complete testing and provide nationally recognized third party certification. Solar Innovations, Inc. has many different products with approved Florida Product Numbers including folding glass walls, terrace doors, a variety of windows with different operations, and more.
The “no post” system consists of two sliding glass doors that join together at a 90° corner, without the use of a structural corner post as a connection point. A no post corner configuration creates a truly unobstructed, panoramic view when opened. Solar Innovations, Inc.’s sliding doors are available in six standard paint finishes, two anodized options, and multiple wood or metal cladding options. Custom colors are also available for an additional charge. Various glazing options are available (depending on testing requirements) and multiple LoE coatings can be applied to achieve optimal performance.
If you would like more information on Solar Innovations, Inc.’s sliding glass door systems or are interested in receiving an updated brochure, please contact the marketing department at [email protected] or call 800-618-0669.