Testing Results

  • Testing Results
  • Wind Charts
Low Profile Saddle Sill, Flush Sill
Type of Test Inward Opening Units Outward Opening Units

* Air Infiltration:
ASTM E-283, ft.3/min/ft.

@ 1.6 psf (25 mph): 0.25 @ 1.6 psf (25 mph): 0.25
@ 6.2 psf (50 mph): 0.78 @ 6.2 psf (50mph): 0.78

*Water Penetration: ASTM E-547 and E-331

Not applicable for flush sill

No Uncontrolled water entry '@ 3.76 psf (38 mph) subject to the following adaptations of the sill in the field by others:

  1. Remove the gaskets covering the inner channel.
  2. Drill weep holes through the bottom of this channel (about one 1" x 1/4" weep slot per panel).
  3. Drill weep holes through the bottom of the sill or lower front face of the sill to drain water collected to a lower point (about one 1' x 1/4" weep slot per panel or equivalent circular weep holes).

Please note that due to varying site requirements and conditions, these sills will not be prepared for drainage by NanaWall Systems, Inc. If this drainage system is desired, we recommend that a qualified professional construct this system on the project site. Stictly in accordance with NanaWall® instructions and good waterproofing techniques. If drain connections are not made or are not possible, unit may leak with wind driven rain No uncontrolled water entry @ 5.43 psf (46 mph) with the following additional adaptations by others: Open cell baffles covering weep holes in item (2) above.

*Structural Load Deflection ASTM E-330: pass
See design windload charts for other sized panels.
Note that the structural test pressures were 50% higher than the design pressures

Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (117 mph)

Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (117 mph)

Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (117 mph) Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (117 mph)
Thermal Performance: With 20 mm (.78") thick Insulated Glass With 20 mm (.78") thick Insulated Glass
Summary of NFRC U-Factor Computer Simulation Report prepared by Architectural Testing - not NFRC certified
  U-Factor U-Factor
Clear (air filled) .71 .71
Low E (air filled) .60 .60
Low E (argon filled) .57 .57

1/4" Single Glazed

1.16 1.16
* Forced Entry Resistance In accordance with AAMA-1304 requirements.
*Excerpts of results of a 9' 6" W x 8' 6 1/2" H three panel unit with saddle sill tested by Architectural Testing, Inc., Fresno, CA, an independent testing laboratory in August 2006.
Standard Sill
Type of Test Inward Opening Units Outward Opening Units
**Air Infiltration: ASTM E-283, cu ft/min/ft @1.57 psf (25 mph): 0.27 @ 1.57 psf (25 mph): 0.27

Structural Load Deflection ASTM E-330: pass per engineering letter based on saddle sill testing.
See design windload charts for other sized panels.
Note that the structural test pressures were 50% higher than the design pressure

Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (117 mph)

Design Pressure Positive @ 35 psf (117 mph)
Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (117 mph) Design Pressure Negative @ 35 psf (117 mph)
Thermal Performance: With 20 mm (.78") thick Insulated Glass With 20 mm (.78") thick Insulated Glass
Summary of NFRC U-Factor Computer Simulation Report prepared by Architectural Testing - not NFRC certified
  U-Factor U-Factor
Clear (air filled) .71 .71
Low E (air filled) .60 .60
Low E (argon filled) .57 .57
1/4" Single Glazed 1.16 1.16
* Forced Entry Resistance In accordance with AAMA-1303.5 and CAWM 300-96 requirements.
**Excerpts of results of a 10' 9" W x 8' 2" H three panel unit with saddle sill tested by Architectural Testing, Inc., Fresno, CA, an independent testing laboratory in November 1999.

Updated 12/17/2007

Brochures

wireframe image

General Brochure (pdf) General [esp] [fr]
Residential Brochure (pdf) Residential
Hospitality Brochure (pdf) Hospitality
Education Brochure (pdf) Education

Learn

wireframe image

Exhilaration
Peace of Mind
Satisfaction
Green Design

Contact NanaWall®

image of phone

Contact us directly, online, or to reach our sales reps.

Template Image