LACANTINA DOORS’ ALUMINUM THERMALLY CONTROLLED FOLDING DOOR SYSTEM ACHIEVES HURRICANE IMPACT RATING OF DP70
New Impact Rated System now available from LaCantina Doors
SAN DIEGO, CA – (February 1, 2012) – LaCantina Doors (LaCantina) are not only stylish and functional but they are built to stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws at them. A strong testament to its exhaustive design process, the company recently received an overall performance rating of DP70 for its Aluminum Thermally Controlled product line.
Pending approval from Miami Dade County, LaCantina’s Impact Rated system met and exceeded the performance requirements set forth by the organization which tests products designed and manufactured to comply with requirements of the Florida Building Code including the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
- Large Missile Impact test procedures
- Uniform Static Air Pressure Loading testing for impact and non impact resistant building envelope components
- Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading test procedures
- Water Infiltration and Resistance test procedures, dynamic and passive
- Forced entry test procedures
LaCantina Doors’ new Impact system is available exclusively with the Aluminum Thermally Controlled bi-fold doors. LaCantina Doors Impact Rated Aluminum Thermally Controlled system defines contemporary design while providing the ultimate performance in HVHZ conditions and other wind-borne areas with an outstanding DP70 rating.
LaCantina’s Impact Rated system is offered in a range of configurations, multiple sill types and two glass options – all suited for the most severe climates and weather conditions. The Aluminum Thermally Controlled bi-fold door, LaCantina’s first to include the impact rated system, is the result of an extensive design process focused on energy efficiency, structural and water resistance performance, versatility and value. LaCantina’s Aluminum Thermally Controlled doors will transform and blur the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces and traditional architectural lines for any home, room or office.
“LaCantina Doors is able to provide homeowners and businesses with a trusted and dependable alternative to create new, aesthetically pleasing indoor and outdoor spaces,” noted Lee Maughan, General Manager, LaCantina Doors, Inc. “LaCantina Doors will enhance lifestyles by creating spectacular living areas and innovating open spaces. Living in the Southeastern and Atlantic Coastal areas of the United States, doors need to be built to withstand the harsh elements and the unpredictable weather. We can offer style, without sacrificing substance, to our customers”.
As a result of their DP70 rating, LaCantina Doors are designed to comply with the stringent Florida Building Codes and for use in other wind-borne areas outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
“LaCantina has always been a leading manufacturer of bi-folding doors with their innovative designs and engineering, but now having the DP70 rating from Miami-Dade County on their doors will further set them apart from the competition,” added Greg Holland, Partner, Seaview Building Solutions, “This is big news and exactly what our clients have been waiting for in Florida!”
LaCantina Impact Rated System for its Aluminum Thermally Controlled doors offer:
- Innovative sill design for maximum water resistance and performance
- Improved structural integrity
- High performance glass
- Optimal weather sealing
- Thermal breaks throughout the panels and frame proving enhanced energy efficiency
- Concealed multi-point locking throughout and is suitable for both residential and commercial projects
- Additional hardware and hinge gaskets to achieve its industry leading DP70 rating
- Proprietary core and fascia technology allowing you to choose different colors for the interior and exterior fascias
Media Contact:
Don Williams
Williams Group Public Relations
don@williamsgrouppr.com
(760) 201-8961
About LaCantina Doors
Since its founding in 1993, LaCantina Doors has remained a pioneer in designing and manufacturing folding door systems. With established popularity for its products in Australia, LaCantina Doors recognized a need in the USA for more choices to the products then available, both in terms of style and value. In 2003 LaCantina Doors moved its headquarters to San Diego, California, where it continues to innovate from its dedicated folding door manufacturing facilities. Creating new “space” for indoor/outdoor living is a common desire, not only for five-star resorts or high-end developments but also for the simple backyard. LaCantina Doors are available across North America and Internationally. For more information on LaCantina Doors please visit www.LaCantinaDoors.com.
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