Laboratory service

    Testing of windows and their accessories

    Ensayos de ventanas y sus accesorios

    We offer full characterisation of enclosures: windows, aerators, shutter boxes, louvres, awnings, hardware and accessories.

    We carry out fire tests, AEV tests, thermal insulation, sound insulation, protection and safety in use, structural safety, resistance to theft, etc.

    Services

    • Assessment of performance in accordance with EN, ISO, UNE, DIN, NF, BS, etc. standards and customer procedures.
    • Compulsory and voluntary certification: CE Marking, Ecological Label, etc.

    Tests

    EN 14351-1 Tests:

    • Air permeability EN 1026
    • Water tightness EN 1027
    • Resistance to wind load EN 12211
    • Capacity to withstand safety device load. EN 14019
    • Determination of thermal insulation through testing or computational simulation. EN ISO 10077-1
    • Determination of sound insulation. EN ISO 10140-2:2001
    • Reaction to fire and resistance to external fire EN 13501-1 and EN 13501-5
    • Durability
    • Impact resistance. EN 13049.
    • Operating forces. EN 12046-1
    • Ventilation of integrated devices EN 13141-1
    • Resistance to burglary / intrusion. EN 1628

    Weathering tests under American regulations:

    • Air permeability ASTM 283
    • Water tightness ASTM 331
    • Resistance to wind ASTM E330

    Tests on hardware for windows and door height windows EN 13126-1.

    Aimed at:

    • Construction companies.
    • Engineering Firms / Architecture Studios
    • Manufacturers of windows
    • Project Management
    • Developers
    • Public Administrations

    Accreditations and Recognition

    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,
    Laboratory certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 (ENAC certification No. 4/LE063)
    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,
    ENAC ILAC accreditation for the construction sector in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE024
    -	Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE063,
    ENAC ILAC accreditation for acoustics in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE456. Laboratory with certified management system in accordance with standard UNE-EN 9100:2010.
    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción
    Notified Body No. 1292 for the Construction Products Directive
    Organismo de Evaluación Técnica (OET) para la emisión de documentos de Evaluación Técnica Europea (ETE) para los Productos de Construcción
    Technical Assessment Body (TAB) for issuing European Technical Assessments (ETAs) for Construction Products.