NanaWall’s WA67 folding glass wall uses a spacer bar fastening system and proprietary evaporation chamber to mount an extruded aluminum frame to a solid wood core. The WA67’s aluminum cladding is attached to the door using a back-ventilated rainscreen principle, which protects and isolates the cross-grained, triple-laminated wood on the inside. According to the manufacturer, this allows both materials to expand and contract at different rates, avoiding the warping or cracking issues that can arise in areas with extremely hot, humid, or cold temperatures. The design and energy-efficiency performance of the WA67 are suitable for projects aiming for Passive House standards, according to the manufacturer. nanawall.com
CertainTeed released the newest component in its QuickSpan Locking Drywall Grid System: the QuickSpan Support Clip. The suspension system accessory enables ceiling installations with longer, unsupported spans. The QuickSpan Support Clip’s load-bearing support allows for hanger wire spacing up to 78 inches for spans up to 16 feet. With longer ceiling spans, the QuickSpan Support Clip also allows for wider spanning tee spacing at 24 inches on center. According to the manufacturer, the QuickSpan Support Clip offers savings in both time and labor costs. certainteed.com
Icynene-Lapolla’s Lapolla Foam-Lok 750 Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation aims to meet insulation needs of high-performance homes as well as strict building and energy codes. The spray foam can help achieve R-22 in 2×6 wall assemblies, and it is air impermeable, with a 0.75-pound core density. It has a more controllable rise during application, according to the manufacturer, which reduces time needed for trimming or cleaning up. The product is designed to maintain a continuous air seal, even after seasonal expansion and contraction, and to offer sound control and noise reduction. lapolla.com
Stone Harbor Hardware’s swing-clear hinges offer a cost-effective, alternative solution to widening doorways in homes. When a door is opened, swing-clear hinges move the door out of the opening and create an unobstructed path for walkers and wheelchairs. The hinges can be installed in place of standard 3 1/2-inch hinges. Stone Harbor now offers its swing-clear hinges with 1/4-inch and 5/8-inch radius corners. Both versions come in a variety of finishes. Hinges are sold in pairs and include screws. stoneharborhardware.com
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Sky-Frame’s Sky-Frame Hurricane impact-resistant glass doors and windows are permitted for design pressure up to 75 pounds per square foot (psf). The 91-inch (wide) by 138-inch (high) panels exceed stringent hurricane-impact testing and are compliant with the high-velocity hurricane zone criteria defined by the Florida Building Code. Its frameless sliding doors have also passed water-resistance testing up to 22 psf. The doors can be motorized or operated manually. Multiple tracks allow an unlimited number of sliding doors and windows to be installed next to each other. sky-frame.com
