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Annex 14

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2. MYT 7 2122772112424 VINA A Cross sectional view of jamb head and casement Note For laminated items each laminate in the hatched area must meet the requirement of min 6046 heartwood Check beads and similar beads may be manufactured from declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement E Declaration covered pine Declaration covered pine Uy with min 60 not subject to A heartwood heartwood requirements Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 5 of 6 Cross sectional view inward opening doors 7 C477 22421421 Wp A COLLEY PEINE T 2A vot m LL 4 444 7 4 iM SS Cross sectional view of jamb head and casement Note For laminated items each laminate in the hatched area must meet the requirement of min 60 heartwood Declaration covered pine with min 60 heartwood Check beads and similar beads may be manufactured from declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement Declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood requirements Technical Requirements a Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 6 of 6 Cross sectional view In principle the interface between declaration covered pine with min 60 heartwood and pine not subject to
3. 9 9 Glass panels and installation of glazing units No certificate on sealed glazing units V 9 9 Insufficient slope in horizontal traces in fibreboard panels V 9 9 1 Insufficient rounding off of edges on fibreboard panels V 9 9 Insufficient surface treatment of fibreboard panels V 9 9 Non approval cf section on installation of glazing units V 9 9 2 Distortion defects in glass or impurities exceeding Annex 20 Visual y 9 9 1 deviations in quality in insulated glass units Cracked glazing unit K 9 9 2 Glazing unit not cleaned B 9 9 2 Glazing bead short of length Gap at individual end 0 5 mm 1 mm Gap at individual end in excess of 1 mm Linear misalignment of glazing bead joint gt 0 5 mm Mitre joints See Annex 8 page 11 Blocking of sealed glazing units Block insufficiently thick Block not fixed Incorrect diagonal blocking Covering of glazing unit spacer bar Spacer bar visible by up to 1 mm Spacer bar visible by more than 1 mm Insufficient burglary resistant installation of sealed glazing units Glazing gaskets Missing completely Weak compression Lack of contact Lack of contact at bottom glazing bead Up to 1 mm too short More than 1 mm too short Luce eeeagu 0 1 1 1 1 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 9 OC Curve Probability of critical defects being approved The probability of approval 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Defective units
4. Fasteners must be designed and function so as to ensure correct tightening against the seals The fastener including strike plate etc must also be designed so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to surrounding parts even when the unit is being closed with operating handles in the wrong position If the casement area exceeds 1 2 m tilt turn hardware must incorporate a device to stop the unit being operated wrongly The area is calculated on the basis of the width and height of the rebate in the casement When in the closed position opening casements or ventilation hatches must be secured at a minimum of 4 points including hinges If the hinges are located in the centre of the casement pivot turn windows there must however be at least 4 fastening points located near the corners in addition to the hinges If the dimension of the casement at the closing side is less than 0 6 m one fastening point will suffice in addition to the hinges Other fastening systems which provide all year uniform weathertightness along all casement edges may be approved Pivot and top hung windows must be equipped with a device securing the casement when turned to the cleaning position In this position the upper glass edge must not rise above the internal reveal of the head by more than 0 15 m Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 8 2 Page 110 Hardware and screws made of non corrosion resistant materials and which are fitted outs
5. If the company has failed to complete weight tables giving density data this will be recorded as a significant defect for the sample at the inspection visit Spruce Spruce may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 8 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 8 3 4 Timber density must be at least 450 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment system 5 Alternatively treatment systems 1 or 2 may be used There are no specific requirements regarding penetration and retention when applying base coat in accordance with systems 1 and 2 but the process must be the same as for the application of base coat to pine Each supplier sawmill must provide a declaration giving details of the spruce used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 12 On receipt of the timber the company must perform a wood density check on 5 of the planks received The selection of the planks must be evenly distributed over the entire batch the density may be determined using sawn timber The results must be recorded in weight tables and be kept with the tables recording data from in house inspection of finished units At ea
6. instructions Fasteners including strike plate etc must also be designed so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to surrounding parts even when the unit is being closed with operating handles in the wrong position If the casement area exceeds 1 2 m tilt turn hardware must incorporate a device to stop the unit being operated wrongly The area is calculated on the basis of the width and height of the rebate in the casement When in the closed position opening casements or ventilation hatches must be secured at a minimum of 4 points including hinges If the hinges are located in the centre of the casement pivot turn windows there must however be at least 4 fastening points located near the corners in addition to the hinges If the dimension of the casement at the closing side is less than 0 6 m one fastening point will suffice in addition to the hinges Other fastening systems which provide all year uniform weathertightness along all casement edges may be approved Pivot and top hung windows must be equipped with a device securing the casement when turned to the cleaning position In this position the upper glass edge must not rise above the internal reveal of the head by more than 0 15 m Hardware and screws made of materials which are not corrosion resistant and which are fitted outside of the external face of the unit must be hot galvanized or protected by other surface treatment to ensure resistance meeting Corrosion Clas
7. A subsequent increase in the load to 600 Newton must not cause failure in hinges or hardware their fixing or in door and casement corner joints Operating handles must have a strength and fixing adapted to their function and must be designed to avoid fingers getting caught during operation Fasteners must be designed and function so as to ensure correct tightening against the seals Fasteners including strike plate etc must also be designed so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to surrounding parts even when the unit is being closed with operating handles in the wrong position If the casement area exceeds 1 2 m tilt turn hardware must incorporate a device to stop the unit being operated wrongly The area is calculated on the basis of the width and height of the rebate in the casement When in the closed position opening casements or ventilation hatches must be secured at a minimum of 4 points including hinges If the hinges are located in the centre of the casement pivot turn windows there must however be at least 4 fastening points located near the corners in addition to the hinges If the dimension of the casement at the closing side is less than 0 6 m one fastening point will suffice in addition to the hinges Other fastening systems which provide all year uniform weathertightness along all casement edges may be approved Pivot and top hung windows must be equipped with a device securing the casement when turned to
8. Cracks and checks must be graded in a manner where in addition to the functional the visual impression of each workpiece is also taken into account Pith Visible narrow and firm pith may only be present in timber for frames in the following lengths Length of pith in sills approx 20 of workpiece length Length of pith in jambs approx 30 of workpiece length Length of pith in heads approx 40 of workpiece length Pith in wood for casements must not be present on visible surfaces when a unit is closed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 3 5 Page 31 Finger joints Finger jointing of end jointed profiles is permitted on the following conditions The profile of the joint must comply with DIN 68140 or a similar recognized standard The adhesive employed must meet all the requirements of Class D4 in EN 204 as well as the requirements regarding resistance and strength at 80 C in accordance with EN 14257 Inspection and testing The manufacturer must conduct continuous in house inspections comprising at least e checking the moisture content of the timber e checking glue line iodine testing e checking the tightness of the joint testing with extraction liquid e testing the stability under moisture conditions water bath and acclimatization e bending strength testing The above inspection and testing activities must meet or exceed the following requirements as regards frequency and performance requiremen
9. Frame depth 116 mm 3 Hardware Term for hinges and fasteners 323 Fastening function Single hand operation 2 fastening points number of casement fasteners 3 3 Childproofing Standard as per agreement 3 4 Burglary prevention Yes No if Yes further description required 4 1 Application of base coat Vacuum treatment 4 2 Surface treatment Opaque paint treatment reference to Annex 14 4 3 Maintenance Cf User manual 5 1 Functional testing Yes No If Yes state test method and class in accordance with EN 14351 1 For each type a vertical and horizontal cross section is shown on an appropriate scale Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 2 Product description Data sheet example Company name Unit function and description Material Module size M w x h Min Max Max casement measurement Corner joints jointed using Adhesive make and type Welding system Corner plates make and type Weather seals Make and type Fixing Planned compression Hardware me a a Ventilation position Childproofing Random O Yes O No O Glazing units Make and type Installation system materials Application of base coat Method and type of solution Surface treatment Method and product description Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 3 Drawing and measurement example 45 45
10. e Timber moisture content is measured using an electrical resistance gauge with insulated needles which are at least 30 mm in length e Welding mirror temperatures are measured using an electronic thermometer whose sensor is protected by a tube ensuring uniform pressure of touch on the surface e The layer thickness of painted surfaces on timber is measured using Paint Scope type 450 e The layer thickness of anodized or coated surfaces on metal is measured using an eddy current probe with a set of calibrated foils approximately gauge 25 50 and 250 um e Differences in the colour and sheen of surface treatments are usually graded by visual inspection under the light conditions described in the Technical Requirements e In case of substantial doubt samples may be selected for testing measurement at an accredited laboratory e Cross sectional dimensions and similarly small dimensions are measured with a calliper gauge e Outer measurements of frames casements and similar measurements are taken with a tape measure e The size of cracks and similar fissures are determined using a feeler gauge e Surface roughness and similar insignificant and indefinable characteristics are rated by trained staff Tape measure calliper gauge timber moisture meter thermometer and calibration foils for eddy current probe must be traceably calibrated in accordance with the national or international standard Equipment deviation must not exceed the valu
11. 6 3 paragraph b and Table 3 of EN 599 1 including blue stain testing The preservative used must further be approved by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency The impregnation process must be performed in an impregnation plant subject to in house and external inspection under the rules listed in NTR document number 3 1998 Nordic Requirements concerning quality control and labelling of preservative treated timber Surface treatment must be performed using products and methods resulting in a treatment meeting the following requirements including performance requirements under EN 927 1 e The use classification must be stable cf 4 1 and Table 1 suitable for use on a stable base such as windows and doors e The coat must have an average thickness greater than 60 um cf 4 2 1 d e The treatment must be opaque or semi transparent cf 4 2 2 a and b The surface must further meet the performance requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements It must be possible to trace the product used back to the tests on which the manufacturer s product classification is based The wet film applied must be subject to systematic checks and the results recorded Treatment system 2 The base coat may consist of a solvent or CO based preservative with the application method employing vacuum or supercritical impregnation Absorption must meet the requirements regarding critical value in accordance with EN 599 1 Penetration
12. Similarly the way inspection data is recorded must be approved by the external inspection body All data record forms must be kept for at least 10 years and be accessible to external inspectors In house testing The strength of glue lines must be tested in house This can take the form of shear testing or splitting of glue lines Shear testing must be conducted in accordance with EN 392 and the breaking stress recorded The splitting of glue lines is conducted on 40 mm long test samples using a chisel or wood chisel and the percentage of wood failure recorded Sampling must be conducted at least twice per working day shift each time selecting at least 3 samples per bonding process line Performance requirements Shear testing must produce a mean breaking stress value for glue lines of at least 6 N mm for each test sample When splitting glue lines the split surfaces must exhibit at least 90 wood failure Both test methods are subject to the stipulation that dated tests from the previous five days production must be kept and be accessible to external inspectors The requirements in respect of test results the extent and frequency of testing as well as the recording of test results must be specified in procedures approved by the external inspection body External inspection The external inspection must comprise at least the following e checking and if required testing the accuracy of the manufacturer s measuring equipmen
13. Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 4 Form for use in in house inspection of TIMBER WINDOWS Unit no Unit type Order no Unit no 1 Inspection item please tick Do outer measurements agree with the order Do frame and casement measurements agree Is the gap between casement and frame correct and uniform Is the surface finish satisfactory Have edges been rounded off in accordance with the Technical Requirements Is the timber quality in accordance with the Technical Requirements Are all corner joints in casement and edges weathertight jointed sealed Have glazing units been installed correctly and are they free from defects Have glazing beads been cut to the correct length and are sealant tapes completely tight and correctly compressed Is the ventilation drainage below sealed glazing units correct Are joints in weather seals and sealant tapes tight and have they been fitted correctly Are the number of fastening points and the compression of weather seals as planned Have screws in hardware been tightened correctly Is timber moisture content 12 3 Has the unit been labelled in accordance with the Requirements Is the surface treatment if any in accordance with the Technical Requirements If the answer to any of the questions is no please write letter and descr
14. Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 6 2 Page 94 Anodizing of aluminium Overall anodizing is based on Dansk Standard EN ISO 7599 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Anodizing General requirements of anodized layers on aluminium Prior to chemical pre treatment must mask scratches and stripes to such an extent that after anodizing has been completed they are not visible when looking at the surface from a distance of 3 metres with the incident light at less than 45 In the absence of instructions to the contrary mechanical pre treatment must be in the form of grinding Measurements to be completed using induction effect apparatus in accordance with ISO 2360 All profiles must receive a finishing treatment to achieve a surface sealing which when tested according to ISO 3210 involves a loss of mass reduction in weight of less than 30 mg dm of anodized surface The anodized profile must be free from visible defects on surfaces which can be seen from the inside or outside in normal use The colour of profiles in the same order must not deviate so much as to be immediately apparent when looking at the surface from a distance of 3 metres with incident light perpendicular to the surface The light must be diffuse daylight coming from a northerly direction For contractual documentational and control purposes of this reference sheets showing minimum and maximum colour may be used For outdoor use the minimum p
15. be used for glazing beads The heat treatment may count as the base treatment There are no specific requirements regarding penetration and retention when applying base coat in accordance with system 1 and 2 but the process must be the same as for the application of base coat to pine The manufacturer must provide a declaration from each supplier sawmill giving details of the spruce used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 12 On receipt of the timber the company must perform a wood density check on 5 of the planks received The selection of the planks must be evenly distributed over the entire batch the density may be determined using sawn timber The results must be recorded in weight tables and be kept with the tables recording data from in house inspection of finished units At each inspection visit the weight tables which have been completed since the previous visit are examined if cases of too low density are found these are registered in the inspection report If the company has failed to complete weight tables giving density data this will be registered as a significant defect for the sample at the inspection visit Larch Larch may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions e All timber material which is external to the wet line must be 100 heartwood e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the ta
16. 1 mm This applies to the laminate both lengthwise and crosswise The dosing of adhesive must comply with the adhesive supplier s instructions The lamination process must comply with the instructions which must be provided by the suppliers of lamination equipment and adhesives Inspection frequency Climatic conditions must be recorded twice per working day shift Timber moisture content must be recorded on taking delivery and again prior to further processing The moisture content of laminates ready for bonding must be recorded twice per working day shift Laminate thickness must be checked at least twice per working day shift Additional checks must be performed after each tool change and resetting for different dimensions Adhesive dosing must be checked at least once per working day shift The lamination process must be checked at least twice per working day shift Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 82 Checking and registration of individual sub processes must follow the instructions which must be provided by the suppliers of adhesive and lamination equipment The extent of in house checking and inspection activities and the number of items checked as well as the frequency of checks for each individual activity must comply with the procedures approved by the external inspection body Similarly the way inspection data is recorded must be approved by the external inspection body All data record forms
17. 4 2013 Annex 7 Form for use in in house inspection of TIMBER ALUMINIUM WINDOWS Unit no Unit type Order no Unit no Inspection item please tick Do outer measurements agree with the order Do frame and casement measurements agree Is the gap between casement and frame correct and uniform Are profile surfaces of uniform colour and free from scratches Are mitres and butt joints tight and flush at the surface Are outward opening casement corners free from sharp edges Are glazing bead corner joints and the mounting of beads satisfactory Have glazing units been installed correctly and are they free from defects Have glazing beads been cut to the correct length and are sealant tapes if any completely tight and correctly fitted Have frame transoms been finished with drainage Are all joints in and the fixing of weather seals and glazing gaskets tight and in order Are the number of fastening points and the compression of weather seals as planned Have screws in hardware been tightened correctly Is timber moisture content 12 3 Has the unit been labelled in accordance with the Requirements Is the surface treatment if any in accordance with the Technical Requirements If the answer to any of the questions is no please write letter and description of remedial action here or on the re
18. 5 9 1 Page 47 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Glass and panels Sealed glazing units must be manufactured to EN 1279 and the manufacturer of the units must be affiliated to an accredited certification scheme such as Dansk Rude Verifikation DRV Danish IGU Verification Individual panes of glass must not cause visual distortion or contain defects or impurities in the glass in excess of the criteria described in Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Panels require the use of materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity to ensure the panel construction remains permanently flat and tight As regards surface finish please consult the respective sections on materials The following applies to panels constructed from wood fibreboard The fibreboard material must meet or exceed all symbol H requirements use in humid conditions cf EN 316 and EN 622 5 for MDF fibreboards When machining the fibreboard material moulding and profiling all horizontal traces must have an outward slope of at least 7 All edges also non visible ones resulting from grooving moulding profiling must have their corners rounded to a minimum radius of 1 5 mm this also applies where part of the original surface of the board has been cut away See example in Annex 16 Units incorporating wood fibreboard panels must always be supplied with a completed surface treatment The surface treatment requirements als
19. 6 mm 7 4 2 8 4 2 in excess of 0 6 mm Fibre strands burrs where profile has been machined or cut to length 7 4 2 8 4 2 Loose shavings in rebates or on weather seals 7 4 2 8 4 2 Drainage area deficiency 7 4 2 8 4 3 meets between 100 and 70 of requirement B meets between 70 and 30 of requirement totally absent or meeting requirement by less than 30 Holes slots too small 7 5 and 8 6 Surface treatment Average layer thickness on coated surface of individual item below 40 um 7 5 11 8 6 1 for wet application of paint and 50 um for powder coating V Average layer thickness on coated surface of entire sample falls outside of 50 120 um for powder coating and 40 70 um for wet application of paint 7 5 1 8 6 1 recorded as 1 defect for the entire sample Average layer thickness on anodized surface below 18 20 um outside or V 7 5 2 8 6 2 15 um inside recorded as 1 defect for the entire sample Insufficient adhesion V 7 5 1 8 6 1 Paint runs 7 5 1 8 6 1 considerable occurrence of large droplets V limited occurrence of large droplets U small droplets B Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 20 Description of defect Longitudinal paint runs on profile edges extensive moderate insignificant Paint wrinkles severe wrinkling moderate wrinkling Impurities and blisters in paint Up to 2 per m 4 per m Defects exceeding 2 0 mm Defects in the range 0 0 5 mm 2 0
20. 8 digit code in DS EN 1906 and DS EN 1935 the last digit is used to describe the function of the hardware The standard describes how e In the 9 digit code in DS EN 1527 the 8 digit is used to describe the category of the door window and the 9 digit describes the allowed starting friction Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 24 Burglary prevention Standard EN 1627 1 Edition 2011 06 01 Burglar resistance Requirements and classification check Product name Test report no For instance Eus Window Resistance class EN 1627 RC 3 with glazing unit PSA Installation guide no Drawing no Data sheet specifications Data sheet product description as Annex 2 All relevant information as stated in the test report including suppliers with product references must be given EN 1627 Indbrudsheemmende vindue Modstandsklasse RC 2 DANSK VINDUES Certificeringsmeerke nr 00001 VERIFIKATION INDBRUD Assigned certification label no The external inspection shall include a monitoring of compatibility with above mentioned information stated in test report installations guide drawings and data sheet specifications External inspection performed by Inspection date Stamp Technical Requirements ru Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 25 Interprentation Windows and curtain walling kits Source FAECF Guidance Sheet FAECF MC 06 13_REV 1
21. Annex 19 Glazing tape and joint fillers Joint fillers must be able to absorb movements caused by wind load moisture and variations in temperature without subsequent breakage or reductions in the performance of the seal against the glazing unit Applied joint fillers and fitting materials must have been tested and approved according to a recognized standard For glazing tapes the standard may be EN 12365 1 and for joint fillers it may be EN 15651 2 Alternatively a MTK approval may be acceptable with the supplier s acceptance Joint sealants used for fitting glazing units or for top or bottom sealing must not affect disintegrate or change the properties of the glazing unit edge seal The joint filler supplier s instructions as to preparation compression lowest operating temperature and other operating conditions must always be followed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 100 FRP fibre re inforced polymer windows and doors Dimensioning and weathertightness Note Large opening casement windows may be affected by functional problems It is therefore advisable not to manufacture opening casements with an area in excess of 1 7 m and to restrict the length of the longest edge to 1 5 m If exceeding these dimensions particular attention should be paid to e g casement dimension fitting of hardware hinge design and number of fastening points Furthermore in the case of side hung casements the height width sid
22. Class 3 e Recovery characteristics meeting or exceeding Class 2 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 6 2 7 7 7 7 1 Page 66 For duplex profiles extruded using two or more different materials the use class for recovery characteristics after ageing in accordance with EN 12365 4 will be added following a future revision of the standard The weather seals must not disintegrate nor display a tendency to stick in connection with the treatment carried out at the factory Weather seals must be resistant to common solvents and cleaning agents Brochure and user manual must contain instructions on whether subsequent surface treatment requires the use of particular paints to avoid disintegration of weather seals The seals must be designed for mechanical fixing and or insertion into a groove Also seals must be designed and fixed in a manner which allows them to be replaced It is a condition of the use of hollow profiles that the edge which the seal abuts is rounded to create a smooth face Finishing requirements Weather seals between casements and frames must be fitted to the unit in a manner which suits their design and construction and so as not to expose them to damaging lateral forces when the casement is opened and closed The distance between casement and frame must be adapted to the mean compression rate of the seals Seals must be fixed in a manner which ensures that their position does not change transversal
23. DKK 10 000 Any one claim under product liability 10 000 DEE ingredients components Any one claim under pollution liability 5 000 DKK Any one claim under risk avoidance costs Please note Any one claim for damage loss caused by 25 000 DKK Any one claim under recall cover Treatment processing The insurance shall be extended to include cover for damage to items which the insured has undertaken to finish mount repair fit or to treat or process in some other way irrespective of whether the damage occurs during or after the performance of the task Care and custody Notwithstanding article 2 2 b and article 3 2 e of the general insurance terms this insurance shall cover the liability of the insured for loss of or damage to property for which the insured is liable because these items are in his custody or have been entrusted to the insured in some other way as part of his business Warranty The warranty shall cover window door units delivered over a period of time up to no more than five years retrospectively The warranty shall cover individual window door units for five years from the date of delivery The warranty shall comprise run off cover with unchanged sums for window door units which were supplied in the preceding five years Liability Commercial liability applies solely to companies with sales production and or processing in Denmark Inspection date Inspe
24. MEMECO CEN 6 3 1 Quality control system documentation seen 6 3 2 Requirements concerning inspection of finished goods 9 Rules concerning product certification e eeeee ceci ee eese ee eee estne tn eate tasa teen etas 10 SE MEG ci c 10 4 Continuous monitoring inspection visits eese 11 4 1 T Inspection Irequeno Visio siete ues QU seated TERM a ke TEM iaaa 11 4 1 2 Sampling basis and SCONE deett eee adh casas Facete has eee ae 12 4 1 3 Defect category desceriptlODA s oec seres eoe ope quis on len dea acteesess epee 13 4 1 4 Criteria for approval or rejection eseseeeeeeeeenenee enne enne 13 Timber windows and doors ccsccccssssssssssscscsscsesersssersssesscsesesssserssseseesesecsesersssesecsereees 16 5 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenere 16 5 1 Burglary prevention asennan Se RR RUP a n E aE 17 5 2 Thermal performance sn a R N A SE 17 52 amber mat rial i05 ioca uso ute weenie N S RAG 18 5 3 1 Definitions and measuring rules ss seeeesseesseesseesseeesseeesstesseesseeeseressseesseese 22 2 2 2 WOLKPIECES in SOPEWOQUG s keistai ote e ci evel ca veut us i 28 5 9 9 WV OFK PIECES in Maha W OOG ass ove tyes ed tesa ORT Ih Rte adde ute QUEUE mu 20 5 3 4 Additional definitions and requirements for workpieces in softwood 29 533 Finger OUMS scott otn estudia uie sai eum Satu E
25. Sutze r poenruued souy wy pews urqr juouronseoui opis x c xeui sjoux AVIH seq Surze r apis juouroseo eu1ojug I 1 ur0j 0q juouioseo opts euro xq ler peou pue quef 3uouioseo oprs PUI XH oyeqal jsure3e os pq e1 u103 0q juouroseo UoAO rer peoy pue quef juouioseo eoAow Sjuouiose 33p euU aspo euo xq soptg Sjsoq oSpo eu1oju oSpo euo xq IIIS ojeqox pue eoaoy peou pue quef eoAow pem Suroeg opis SSWA yd SXoou sougojeog souy Sur yeg souy E Seno E Suraanjd sy onequ g o 2 RRR e 95 6C 10UX SV ezis Sn q 4 g le le la S amp e e N 24 a x d x z E um oc S g x g g g Es XEU IIAIMOY JUOUIOIDSEQUI OpIS X Z4 XeJA S UOUIOSE g gt 8 o ol Bol Bol Eo 2 2 E 2 g a KiS 5 05 S 5 T E asl agl p xg E elel l3 bus d I A s a E E JE aE a3 sla Z 2 3 EJ E E 2 momen xey xen 51504 pue soueng Z sa amp z8282828 2 El l AJS EI WTS 298 ez 100 Technical Requirements gh Edition Rev 4 2013 5 3 3 5 3 4 Page 29 Workpieces in hardwood C dC ite ne a aa DNECTTITUT 0T N Ring shakes Thunder shakes Brittle heart Overgrowth Insect holes 2 mm Rot Sapwood Not permitted Pith Reaction wood Additional definitions and requirements for workpieces in softwood Knots Knots are measured and named after the shape appearing in the sawn machined surface Long oval shaped A knot where the length exceeds 2 x its width is measured as length widt
26. and on approval also be signed by the glazing unit manufacturer and the DVV Technical Committee Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 70 In connection with product inspection visits defects in the installation of glazing units are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 5 9 or the type approval Rebates and glazing beads must be dimensioned so as to ensure that the glazing unit spacer profile is covered Glued glazing units may be allowed if approved or standardized gluing methods are used It must be ensured that the application method does not weaken the glazing unit edge seals Furthermore to ensure sufficient documentation of compatibility the window manufacturer and the IGU and glue supplier must have a written agreement about terms of responsibility Drainage and ventilation Provisions must be made to ensure that rain or condensation water quickly and efficiently are drained ventilated away to the exterior side The holes must have a total cross sectional area of not less than 200 mm per running metre bottom rail rebate In cases where drainage is established by means of raised bottom glazing beads the gap between glazing bead and its support must not be less than 4 mm Note The holes may be round e g 10 mm or oblong e g 8 x 30 mm and must have spacing and dimensions that will ensure full drainage ventilation The min size is 8 mm and for oblong holes 5 x 20 mm Glazing beads Glazing b
27. and 8 7 Weather seals Seals sticking to surface treatment Compression of seal Measured using a 5 cm wide paper strip No rounding off or bevelling of strike edge V 5 7 1 8 7 1 Incorrect use fitting of seals 5 7 2 8 7 2 Very leaky seal joint or defects in seal V 5 7 2 8 7 2 Somewhat leaky seal joint or minor defects in seal 5 7 2 8 7 2 5 8 and 8 8 Hardware and fitting of hardware Evident undersizing of hinges 5 8 1 8 8 1 Severe defect in fitting of hinges 5 8 1 8 8 1 Missing screws in hinges one third or more 5 8 1 8 8 1 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 10 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Insufficient tightening of screws in hardware U 5 8 1 8 8 1 Defects in operating handles or their fixing U 5 8 1 8 8 1 No support for or recessing of striker plate in door frames V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Striker plate not protecting frame edges V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Tilt turn hardware has no maloperation stop V 5 8 1 8 8 1 No device securing casement in cleaning position V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Wrong size of turn hardware casement turns too high V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Insufficient number of fastening points V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Non compliance with corrosion protection requirements V 5 8 1 8 8 1 Hardware placed incorrectly in relation to the edges of the unit defects in U 5 8 2 8 8 2 the hardware recess including fibre strands around recess Doors for dwellings with
28. and secured in this position by means of a lateral guide Then the test cycle is completed in accordance with the procedure described under the sections Test procedure 90 opening and Recording of test results below Safety testing The casement door leaf is turned to 90 or to max opening angle if this is less than 90 the casement door leaf is secured in this position by means of a lateral guide A load of 600 N for doors 800 N is applied vertically to the casement door leaf head 50 mm from the outer corner of the casement door leaf After three minutes the load is relieved and the same test conducted at an opening angle of 30 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 87 Climatic Conditions The test procedures and recording of test results listed must be conducted under two different climatic conditions for both opening angles 1 Testing under laboratory conditions 2 Testing when the hinge side has been heated to 65 C Heating to 65 C is considered complete 15 minutes after recording a temperature of 65 C of the synthetic material where it faces the hinge Test sequence The test sequence comprises a total of four individual tests and a final safety test The individual tests are conducted in the following sequence 90 opening climatic conditions 1 30 opening climatic conditions 1 90 opening climatic conditions 2 30 opening climatic conditions 2 The safety test which is the fi
29. and synthetic material section of the frame exceeding 1 0 mm e no lasting change in the gap between casement and frame exceeding 1 5 mm at all measuring points Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 4 8 4 1 8 4 2 Page 88 After a potential initial turning the screw is not allowed to turn at an angle in the following 15 seconds during the application of the 200 Ncm moment load Note The last mentioned criterion above is a normative requirement Alternatively special screws or other fixing methods may be used each of which must be documented and approved by VinduesIndustrien s Technical Committee During safety testing the final 600 N load step for doors 800 N must not cause failure where the synthetic alu frame rebate is joined to the timber section nor failure in hinges their fixing or in casement corner joints Finishing Machining of wood All faces must be machined to a smooth finish With the exception of the outside of frames Reduced thickness at profile ends not permitted Torn surface around knots and other cross grain max depth 0 5 mm Roller induced shavings marks max depth 0 5 mm Cutter marks max length 2 0 mm Stripes caused by chipped cutter not permitted Roller marks not permitted Stripes marks by shavings stuck in machine not permitted Torn off splinters not permitted Measurement tolerances at a moisture content of 12 3 96 External frame mea
30. and user manual must contain instructions on whether subsequent surface treatment requires the use of particular paints to avoid disintegration of weather seals Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 6 2 6 7 6 7 1 Page 55 The seals must be designed for mechanical fixing and or insertion into a groove Also seals must be designed and fixed in a manner which allows them to be replaced It is a condition of the use of hollow profiles that the edge which the seal abuts on is rounded so as to create a smooth face Finishing requirements Weather seals between casements and frames must be fitted to the unit in a manner which suits their design and construction and so as not to expose them to damaging lateral forces when the casement is opened and closed The distance between casement and frame must be adapted to the mean compression rate of the seals Seals must be fixed in a manner which ensures that their position does not change transversally or laterally when operating the unit Weather seal corner joints must be finished in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If the seals are not positioned at the same wet line contact between the wet lines must be ensured e g by overlapping Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware Hardware and hinges All hardware must be manufactured in materials which meet normal requirements in terms of physical strength wear and resistance The window manufacturer should
31. as to ensure that the glazing unit spacer profile is covered Glued glazing units may be allowed if approved or standardized gluing methods are used It must be ensured that the application method does not weaken the glazing unit edge seals Furthermore to ensure sufficient documentation of compatibility the window manufacturer and the IGU and glue supplier must have a written agreement about terms of responsibility Drainage and ventilation Provisions must be made to ensure that rain or condensed water quickly and efficiently are drained ventilated away to the exterior side The holes must have a total cross sectional area of not less than 200 mm per running metre bottom rail rebate In cases where drainage is established by means of raised bottom glazing beads the gap between glazing bead and its support must not be less than 4 mm Note The holes may be round e g 010 mm or oblong e g 8 x 30 mm and must have spacing and dimensions that will ensure full drainage ventilation The min size is 8 mm and for oblong holes 5 x 20 mm Glazing beads Glazing beads or other types of fixing must be dimensioned and fixed so as to ensure a uniform compression against the glazing unit across the entire contact area and so that movements in the unit do not reduce the retention of the glazing unit by the mounting material Note When installing glazing units air permeability design must be ensured on the interior side especially in syste
32. closing function 7 7 2 8 8 2 Insignificant defect in overall closing function 7 7 2 8 8 2 7 8 and 8 9 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Non approval cf section on installation of glazing units Distortion defects in glass or impurities exceeding Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Cracked glazing unit K No certificate on sealed glazing units Glazing unit not cleaned 7 8 2 8 9 2 7 8 1 8 9 1 7 8 1 8 9 1 7 8 1 8 9 1 7 8 1 8 9 1 Glazing bead too short 7 8 2 8 9 2 gap at individual ends 0 5 mm 1 mm gap at individual ends larger than 1 mm Mitre joints See Annex 8 page 11 Glazing bead joints insufficiently flush deviate by more than 0 5 mm 7 8 2 8 9 2 Blocking of sealed glazing units 7 8 2 8 9 2 block insufficiently thick block not fixed incorrect diagonal blocking Covering of glazing unit spacer bar 7 8 2 8 9 2 spacer bar visible by up to 1 mm spacer bar visible by more than 1 mm V Insufficiently burglary resistant installation of sealed glazing unit V 7 8 2 8 9 2 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 23 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Glazing gaskets 7 8 8 9 missing completely K weak compression U lack of contact V lack of contact at bottom glazing bead K up to 1 mm too short U more than 1 mm too short V Technical Requirements
33. glass on the inside of the glazing unit cf table page 3 Butyl from double sealing is permitted max 2 mm into the unit from the spacer profile Complaints concerning impurities in glass will be evaluated according to the below procedure on the basis of which it will be decided if they are immaterial i e inherent in the material and as such not covered under the warranty or if they are so material as to qualify for a replacement of the glazing unit Assessment criteria Glazing units cf Annex 21 must be assessed from the inside at a min distance of 2 m in diffuse daylight e g a cloudy sky with no direct sunlight or artificial light Irregularities that are not visible from a distance of 2 m are not considered as defects When checking reflection the distance from the outside must be at least 5 m Glazing units with coated glass Coated glass may contain pinholes small round spot with no coating which is a phenomenon that may occur from manufacturing The assessment criteria for pinholes is shown in the table on p 3 Assessment critieria in connection with reflection shades differences in nuances and distortion of reflection are accepted Patterned and wire glass Distortions in the pattern are considered acceptable deviations Deviations in wire parallism may appear in wire glass Colour shades in glass Standard window glass as used in glazing units is commonly perceived as being completely clear but it is actually g
34. glazing bead K up to 1 mm too short more than 1 mm too short Difference in colour between putty and surface treatment 5 93 Specifically for timber aluminium units U U incorrect diagonal blocking V Covering of glazing unit spacer bar U U spacer bar visible by up to 1 mm lt spacer bar visible by more than 1 mm lt Insufficiently burglary resistant installation of sealed glazing units lt q lt C Extrusion stripes in profiles U 8 3 7 Traces from contraction during cooling U 8 3 7 Profile distorted U 8 3 7 Pointed sharp corners V 8 3 7 No sealing of holes punched in upwards facing profiles exposed to the v 845 weather d Leaky joints gap of up to 0 3 mm B 8 4 5 gap between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm U gap in excess of 0 6 mm V Joint not flush by up to 0 3 mm B 8 4 5 by between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm U in excess of 0 6 mm V No sealing between timber and aluminium at casement head V 8 4 3 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 14 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Specific defects PVCu Defect categories K critical V significant U immaterial B comment cT NENNEN DNE Soin mpm a a Twisting 2 mm per 10 cm per m fv 6 1 Burglary prevention No bonding to inside of glazing rebate 6 1 Non compliance cf Annex 24 6 1 6 3 Profile material Extrusion stripes in profiles traces from contrac
35. in The diagram illustrates the relationship between the quality of a sample and the probability of approval even if statistically the total batch contains defective units Example With a sample size of n 10 and a requirement of zero defective units in the sample C 0 the diagram shows that if 12 of the units indicated on the horizontal axis in the total batch are defective there is only a 30 probability 0 3 on the vertical axis of the batch getting through the inspection undetected If only 2 of the units in the batch are defective there is a 90 probability of approval If on the other hand 20 of the units in the batch are defective there is less than 15 probability of approval Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 1 of 6 Cross sectional view outward opening windows Cross sectional view of mullion with casements Uy Ue A Mf P ff UA W Cross sectional view of jamb head with casement Note For laminated items each laminate in the hatched area must meet the Ys requirement of min 60 heartwood Declaration covered pine with min 60 heartwood NV Check beads and similar beads may be manufactured from declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement Declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood requirements Technical Requirements 25 Edition
36. least 7 on the upward facing side there must be no grooves or the like where water can accumulate Seen from the inside there must be a uniform gap Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and the deviation be no more than 2 mm in relation to the nominal gap In addition the construction and choice of materials must ensure that the units meet the requirements listed under point 8 2 Thermal performance Joints between timber components All joints mortice and tenon tenon and hole dowel joints must be assembled with an appropriate tightness to ensure tight and stable glued joint properties without cracks in the timber Frames and casements including transoms and mullions as well as glazing bars for both windows and doors may be assembled using dowels paying due attention to dimensioning glueing and preservative treatment Wood dowels should preferably be in spruce or wood with similar or better moisture stability Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 4 5 Page 90 Timber or aluminium sills in door frames and transoms and mullions may also be fastened to the frame using corrosion resistant screws in suitable numbers and sizes when combined with the application of gap filling adhesive to the contact surfaces of the joint or sealing of the gaps in a similar manner On external faces there must be no openings allowing water ingress e g fissures in panels and joints behind drip grooves and kick plates No corner
37. load bearing of the building structure The curtain walling will often include windows as part of the building envelope Figure 4 Curtain walling Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 26 Standards at a glance Page 1 The following table gives information about the page in the Technical Requirements in which the standard in question is mentioned The table also lists the laboratories accredited under EN 17025 which can conduct the test in question Signature TI Teknologisk Institut Danish Technological Institute NBI Norges byggforskningsinstitutt Norwegian Building Research Institute SP Sveriges Provnings och Forskningsinstitut AB Swedish Testing and Research Institute ROS Institut fiir Fenstertechnik Window Technology Institute Rosenheim Germany m Denotes that in addition to the laboratory listed other Danish or international accredited laboratories may be referred to Denotes that the standard does not comprise testing Standard Concerninp Page in Tech Accredited no d Requirements lab DIN Wood Fi jointi 38 90 TI 68140 ood Finger jointing DS 418 Calculation of heat loss from buildings 17 51 61 72 101 TI DS 419 Corrosion protection 37 85 TI Test methods for wood preservatives Determination of the protective effectiveness of a preservative treatment against blue P EN IM stain in wood in service Laboratory m
38. location Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 1 8 2 Page 72 Burglary prevention The construction fitting of hardware and installation of glass in windows and doors must be sufficient to enable the intrusion resistance of the unit to meet common practice in the Danish market at the time of manufacture of the units It must not be possible to force casement constructions open without causing clearly perceptible traces on or damage to the units It must not be possible to remove a glazing unit in one piece from the outside This requirement is considered to have been met if the glazing unit is spot bonded to the inside of the glazing rebate Units labelled with DV V Burglary and classified according to EN 1627 Burglar resistance Requirements and classification must be labelled and inspected annually by the certification body cf Annex 24 The label must be visible and permanent Thermal performance Documentation in accordance with DS 418 or EN ISO 10077 parts 1 and 2 must be provided for all data concerning the thermal performance of the products For each product system documentation must be provided for a 1 23 x 1 48m single light opening casement window For external doors values must be given for a panelled door with a standard glazing unit as well as for a flush door Both doors must be in the standard size of 1 23 x 2 18m Glazing unit data must apply to the standard glazing unit defined as
39. manual that the use of solvents for cleaning the surface is not permitted Weather seals Materials requirements The materials used for weather sealing between casements and frames must have a chemical structure and or design assumed to possess such elastic properties that they will continue to provide a satisfactory seal against air and water ingress for a number of years under normally occurring changes in the size of the joint These requirements may be met by seals manufactured in rubber or rubber like plastic shaped as hollow profiles or as lip seals In special cases brush seals can be accepted Note In case of dispute concerning the suitability of the seals in terms of the below properties type testing in accordance with EN 12365 1 may be requested Overall the results of this testing must prove performance to the following classifications e Working range max Class 4 e Compression max Class 2 e Temperature stability meeting or exceeding Class 3 e Recovery characteristics meeting or exceeding Class 2 For duplex profiles extruded using two or more different materials the use class for recovery characteristics after ageing in accordance with EN 12365 4 will be added following a future revision of the standard The weather seals must not disintegrate nor display a tendency to stick in connection with the treatment carried out at the factory Weather seals must be resistant to common solvents and cleaning agents Brochure
40. methods for windows and doors height 9 windows Part 19 Sliding closing devices Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 27 Technical Requirements current and previous editions 1 Edition August 1993 2 Edition December 1993 3 Edition June 1995 4 Edition June 1996 5 Edition October 1999 tilleg 1 May 2001 till g 2 May 2002 till g 3 May 2003 6 Edition maj 2005 6 Edition 1 rev July 2005 6 Edition 2 rev May 2006 6 Edition 3 rev December 2006 7th Edition January 2008 qe Edition Rev 1 December 2008 7 Edition Rev 2 J uly 2010 Technical Requirements for DVV ge Edition Rev 3 2012 Annex A Technical Requirements for Dansk Rude Verifikation DRV Danish IGU Verification 1 Edition May 2012 to be ordered separately Technical Requirements for DVV ge Edition Rev 4 2013 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013
41. moisture percent Mobile equipment for measuring the thickness of hardened surface treatment on a metal base 0 25 um deviation 3um 25 200 um deviation 10um Mobile equipment for measuring the thickness of hardened surface treatment on a timber base The result of measuring with known equipment for this purpose is dependant on the operator Measuring with such equipment can therefore only be for guidance purposes for which reason this equipment is not subject to calibration requirements Alternatively an instrument with an approved correction table may be used Technical Requirements rid Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 14 Expected performance of industrial surface treatment of timber elements Companies certified in accordance with The Technical Requirements for DVV must complete a surface treatment of timber elements which meets or exceeds the following performance requirements Based on Danish terminology used in the publication Malerfagligt Behandlings Katalog Danish Technological Institute All surfaces have been treated but uniform layer thickness cannot be expected everywhere Expected Function Comments result Classs Visible faces DLGU III Mean value of of closed layer thickness element gt 60 um 80 um Visible faces DG III The surface must of open be non absorbing element Hidden faces No requirement against wall References gt Functi
42. must meet the requirements for Class NP2 in accordance with EN 351 1 i e at least 3 mm lateral penetration in sapwood The impregnation solution used must provide effective protection against fungal attack and meet the performance requirements when testing in accordance with risk Class 3 cf 6 3 paragraph b and Table 3 of EN 599 1 including blue stain testing The impregnation solution used must further be approved by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 40 The impregnation process must be performed in a plant subject to in house and external inspection under the rules listed in NTR document number 3 Nordic Requirements concerning quality control and labelling of preservative treated timber Surface treatment must be performed using products and methods resulting in a treatment meeting the following requirements including performance requirements under EN 927 1 e The use classification must be stable cf 4 1 and Table 1 suitable for use on a stable base such as windows and doors e The coat must have an average thickness greater than 80 um e The treatment must be opaque or semi transparent cf 4 2 2 a and b The surface must further meet the performance requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements It must be possible to trace the product used back to the tests on which the manufacturer s product classification is based The wet film applied m
43. not protecting frame edges V 9 8 1 Tilt turn hardware has no mal operation stop V 9 8 1 No device securing casement in cleaning position V 9 8 1 Wrong size of turn hardware casement turns too high V 9 8 1 Insufficient number of fastening points V 9 8 1 Non compliance with corrosion protection requirements V 9 8 1 Hardware placed incorrectly in relation to the edges of the unit or defects in the furniture recess including fibre strands around recess u de Asymmetrical fitting of casement in relation to frame U 9 8 2 Doors for dwellings without 3 point closing V 9 8 2 Insufficient number of hinges in doors V 9 8 2 Hinges for side hung window with casement width 2 70 cm not dimensioned and fixed as for doors M Te Insufficient tightening of screws in hardware 9 8 2 Uneven gap between hinge parts 9 8 2 gap between 0 5 mm and 1 mm gap in excess of 1 mm No riser block where one should be fitted 9 8 2 Screw and size of hole incompatible screw insufficiently tightened or 9 82 screwed in sloppily No taping of drilled through lock case 9 8 2 Frame machined or drilled right through to wall side V 9 8 2 Adjustable hardware parts not in the central position 9 8 2 Substantial defect in overall closing function V 9 8 2 Insignificant defect in overall closing function 9 8 2 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 28 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg
44. of the set upper limits the manufacturer is still in breach of these limits the procedure described under significant defects involving visits by the person in charge and the ordinary inspector must be implemented immediately Here the basis for approval or rejection will be the ordinary upper control levels If OKG is breached at the following visit the certificate will be revoked Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 16 Timber windows and doors Dimensioning and weathertightness Note Large opening casement windows may be affected by functional problems It is therefore advisable not to manufacture opening casements with an area in excess of 1 7 m and to restrict the length of the longest edge to 1 5 m If exceeding these dimensions particular attention should be paid to e g casement dimension fitting of hardware hinge design and number of fastening points Furthermore in the case of side hung casements the height width side ratio should be examined more closely As regards doors the suitability of the chosen construction seen in relation to the situation of use in which the unit is to be placed should be evaluated at an early stage Requirements or expectations may differ according to whether the door is to be installed for instance in a private residence or in a child care facility If there is any doubt about the suitability of the door it can be tested in accordance with EN 14351 1 point 4 17 Bowing a
45. seals 6 4 2 Anchoring defects in connection with jointing 6 4 2 Incorrect spacing of screws for fixing of reinforcement 6 4 2 Drainage area deficiency 6 4 2 meets between 100 and 70 of requirement B meets between 70 and 30 of requirement totally absent or meeting requirement by less than 30 B Holes slots too small 6 4 2 6 5 Surface treatment Differences in colour or sheen 6 5 0 6 6 Weather seals Wrong choice of seal V 6 6 1 Faulty fitting of seal U 6 6 2 Leaky seal joint U 6 6 2 Compression of seal measured with a 5 cm wide paper strip 6 6 2 none V too weak or hard U 6 7 Hardware and fitting of hardware Evident undersizing of hinges K 6 7 1 Severe defects in fixing of hinges K 6 7 1 Missing screws in hinges one third or more V 6 7 1 Insufficient tightening of screws in hardware U 6 7 1 Defects in operating handles or their fixing U 6 7 1 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 16 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Strike plate not protecting frame edges Tilt turn hardware has no maloperation stop No device securing casement in cleaning position Wrong size of turn hardware casement turns too high Insufficient number of fastening points Non compliance with corrosion protection requirements Hardware placed incorrectly in relation to the edges of the unit defects in the furniture recess including fibre strands around rec
46. species refers to a woody plant growing to a height in excess of 2 metres and unambiguously determined by its Latin double name followed by the name often in abbreviated form of the botanist who described and named the tree species 2 Moisture content Timber moisture content refers to the amount of water in the timber expressed as a percentage of the weight of the dry timber Timber may be classed in one of four moisture categories 1 20 5 air dried 2 max 20 structural timber 3 12 3 joinery dry 4 8 2 furniture dry 3 Annual ring Annual ring or growth ring refers to the diameter increment marking appearing in a cross section as a more or less circular ring around the pith 4 Slope of grain The term slope of grain denotes the deviation of the workpiece fibre direction from the longitudinal direction of the workpiece Smaller local slope of grain deviations e g around knots do not count toward the workpiece slope of grain A wood species cut into timber or planks is often determined empirically on the basis of the colour annual ring pattern and knots of the wood In case of doubt it is possible to determine accurately the wood species using a magnifying glass or microscope The moisture content of the timber can be measured using the weigh and dry method drying the timber to a constant weight at 103 C 2 C and calculating the moisture content as a percentage of the dry weight of the timber In the region of
47. the connection between timber and synthetic materials e to demonstrate the stability and fixing of hinges e to demonstrate the overall stability and functioning of the unit Testing is conducted using a side hung outward opening window where casement width x casement height 700 x 700 mm Door units are tested using an outward opening door with a casement width and height of 950 x 2100 mm Test rig and setup The test rig is constructed as a stable and rigid frame construction with a wall hole the width and height of which exceeds the outer frame dimensions of the unit by 10 mm The unit to be tested is installed in the wall hole with a tight fit to the test rig at the sill and at the hinge side jamb At the hinge side frame screws are inserted into the timber frame rebate at the level of the hinges and screwed through the timber section of the frame into the test rig to secure the unit to the rig At the handle side the frame is blocked at fastening points and fixed at the same points using frame screws Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 86 If fitting instructions are available for the type of unit in question and these instructions prescribe that units must be fixed using a rebate construction whatever the installation circumstances type testing must also adhere to these instructions i e the unit is fitted to the test rig without corbelling the rebate construction Preload A 400 N preload is appl
48. the most commonly used glazing unit in the product system in question Thermal properties of glazing units must be specified with 2 significant digits and be legible comprehensible in the glazing unit Thermal properties of window materials must comply with current norms i e a recognized standard or be listed on the materials list of the Association of Danish Window Manufacturers The temperature of the interior surfaces of the unit must not be less than 9 3 C provided there is a room temperature of 20 C and an external temperature of 0 C This can be documented via calculations according to EN ISO 10077 2 In addition to the surfaces of casement and frame the interior surfaces of the unit also include the sealed glazing unit glazing gaskets and weather seal between frame and casement However the surface of weather seals is not included if air access to the weather seal is via a gap with a width of 4 mm or less and a depth of 5 mm or more The above requirements regarding the minimum temperature of interior surfaces do not apply to window and door handles lock cylinders and door sills but the manufacturer must at all times make sure that no condensation is retained in the construction This can be ensured through a continuous wet line and by applying solutions with built in thermal bridge breakers Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 Page 73 For each delivery of windows and external doors the company must a
49. the nominal gap Screws must fit the holes in the hardware be firmly tightened and free from burrs which may cause cut fingers if touched Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 9 9 9 1 Page 111 The axis of the screw must not deviate by more than 10 from a plane perpendicular to the surface of the hardware and the head of the screw must always be flush with or below the surface of the hardware Hardware grooves if any must be adapted to the geometrical shape and thickness of the hardware Neither grooves nor penetrating holes must be made to the wall side of frame profiles If the fitting of a lock case etc exceptionally requires drilling machining through to the glazing rebate the access of condensation causing air must be prevented by tape or otherwise When fitting casement fasteners with a base plate care must be taken to ensure sufficient friction around the eye to prevent unintentional misalignment of the casement fastener This can be done e g by drilling a tight hole for the eye thread in the casement section When the fitting of hardware is completed adjustable parts should as a rule be in neutral position Glass panels and installation of glazing units Glass and panels Sealed glazing units must be manufactured to EN 1279 and the manufacturer of the units must be affiliated to an accredited certification scheme such as Dansk Rude Verifikation DRV Danish IGU Verification Individual panes
50. unit manufacturer and the DVV Technical Committee In connection with product inspection visits defects in the installation of glazing units are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 5 9 or the type approval Rebates and glazing beads must be dimensioned so as to ensure that the glazing unit spacer profile is covered Glued glazing units may be allowed if approved or standardized gluing methods are used It must be ensured that the application method does not weaken the glazing unit edge seals Furthermore to ensure sufficient documentation of compatibility the window manufacturer and the IGU and glue supplier must have a written agreement about terms of responsibility Drainage and ventilation Provisions must be made to ensure that rain or condensation water quickly and efficiently are drained ventilated away to the exterior side The holes must have a total cross sectional area of not less than 300 mn per running metre bottom rail rebate In cases where drainage is established by means of raised bottom glazing beads the gap between glazing bead and its support must not be less than 4 mm Note The holes may be round e g 010 mm or oblong e g 8 x 30 mm and must have spacing and dimensions that will ensure full drainage ventilation The min size is 8 mm and for oblong holes 5 x 20 mm Glazing beads Glazing beads or other types of fixing must be dimensioned and fitted so as to ensure a uniform compression against the glazi
51. 0 mg dm of anodized surface The anodized profile must be free from visible defects on surfaces which can be seen from the inside or outside in normal use The colour of profiles in the same order must not deviate so much as to be immediately apparent when looking at the surface from a distance of 3 metres with incident light perpendicular to the surface The light must be diffuse daylight coming from a northerly direction For contractual documentationel and control purposes reference sheets showing minimum and maximum colour may be used Weather seals Materials requirements The materials used for weather sealing between casements and frames must have a chemical structure and or design assumed to possess such elastic properties that they will continue to provide an acceptable seal against air and water ingress for a number of years under normally occurring changes in the size of the joint These requirements can be met by seals manufactured in rubber or rubber like plastic shaped as hollow profiles or as lip strip seals Brush strip seals may be approved in special cases Note In case of dispute over the suitability of the strip seals in relation to the properties mentioned below type testing in accordance with EN 12365 1 may be requested The overall results of this testing must prove performance to the following classifications e Working range max Class 4 e Compression max Class 2 e Temperature stability meeting or exceeding
52. 013 9 8 9 8 1 Page 109 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware Hardware and hinges All hardware must be manufactured in materials which meet normal requirements in terms of physical strength wear and resistance The window manufacturer should be informed about the hardware supplier s declared digit codes cf recognized product standards for use wear and tear weight fire safety corrosion resistance and friction To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication of the required supplied properties In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed in the following way See Annex 23 Hinges and hardware must be dimensioned and fitted in a manner whereby the weight of the construction itself and normal operation do not cause deformation which hinders normal easy use and functioning If there is reason to doubt the strength of the hardware or the way it is fixed a test in accordance with EN 14608 may be required to prove its adequacy As a minimum the requirements of Class 2 under EN 13115 must be met A subsequent increase in the load to 600 N must not cause failure or breakage in hinges or hardware their fixing or in casement corner joints Operating handles must have a strength and fixing adapted to their function and must be designed to avoid fingers getting caught during operation
53. 112 Note MDF HDF boards are dry process fibreboards MDF boards must have a density of at least 650 kg m and HDF boards a density of at least 800 kg m Machining moulding and profiling will expose the main core of the board whose properties deviate negatively from the un machined surface To prevent damage to board based panels the board material surface treatment and assembly system should be well documented Installation of glazing units Insulated glass units must be fitted in accordance with the below basic principles future prEN 12488 and also additional construction requirements set out in the Technical Requirements for DVV If the fitting method differs from these a type approval must be obtained with the certification body A type approval requires a description of the installation of glazing units with enclosed sectional drawing a description of materials used stating manufacture and type a compatibility declaration if any blocking drainage and ventilation glazing beads and their fitting Drawing and description must be signed by the window manufacturer and on approval they must also be signed by the glazing unit supplier and the DVV Technical Committee In connection with inspection visits defects in the installation of the glazing unit are assessed according to Annex 8 point 9 9 or the type approval Rebates and glazing beads must be dimensioned so as to ensure that the spacer profile of insulated glass un
54. 2 Page 106 Performance testing For each product system performance testing must have been conducted for a 1 23 x 1 48 m single light opening casement window The testing must have been conducted at an accredited and notified laboratory and must include the following Air permeability in accordance with EN 1026 Watertightness in accordance with EN 1027 Resistance to wind load in accordance with EN 12211 The following requirements to classification must have been met Air permeability Class 3in accordance with EN 12207 Watertightness Class 8A in accordance with EN 12208 Resistance to wind load Class 3 for load and Class C for deflection in accordance with EN 12210 Finishing Machining The FRP material must be processed with machines and cutting tools which ensure an accurate shaping of saw cuts and grooves etc Visible surfaces edges and corners must not show burrs unintentional marks or other traces from tools or from handling during manufacture and storage Outward casement corners allowing contact must not be pointed or sharp enough to cause injury or inconvenience during operation or cleaning Measurement tolerances at 15 C External frame measurement 2 mm at a nominal size of lt 2m 3 mm at a nominal size of gt 2 m Casement rebate measurement Frame rebate measurement minus 2 x nominal chamber air of profile system 2 mm Constructional design Requirements to the constructional design are consid
55. 2 max 4 mm cf EN 1530 Twisting must not exceed 2 mm per 10 cm of workpiece width measured over 1 m Measurements shall be carried out according to EN 952 General and local flatness If in the case of large units it is deemed necessary to document the resistance to wind load in more detail tests must be conducted in accordance with EN 12211 Classification requirements must be stated in accordance with EN 12210 Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for load Class C for deflection If weathertightness testing of windows and doors is required tests shall be based on the following standards EN 1026 for air permeability EN 1027 for watertightness Classification requirements shall be indicated in conformance with EN 12207 for air permeability EN 12208 for watertightness Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for air permeability at an average measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Class 8A for watertightness pressure 450 Pa for both windows and doors Normative requirements for building class 2020 classification Class 4 for air permeability as an average of measurements at a positive and negative pressure of 600 Pa for windows and external doors Test and classification requirements should be evaluated in relation to the actual use of the units including the geographical
56. 2006 Windows The definition from EN 14351 1 and EN 12519 says A window is a building component which is used to close an opening in a wall or a sloping roof which will allow light to enter the building and which in some cases may contribute to ventilation A window may have vertical as well as horizontal glazing bars or mullions and may have one or more opening lights from the T T side Seen from the front Figure 1 Window Window band vertical or horizontal The definition says Two or more windows which are installed either vertically or horizontally in a hole in a wall The windows may cover floors vertical band or partitions horizontal band but as a minimum they must be fixed to the construction in the outermost units Seen from the side Seen from the front Figure 2 Vertical window band Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 25 Interprentation Seen from the side Seen from the front Figure 3 Horizontal window band Curtain walling The definition in EN 13830 says External building facade made of profiles mainly manufactured from metal wood or PVC U usually consisting of vertical and horizontal construction elements which are joined together and anchored to the supporting structure of the building In itself or in connection with a building the curtain walling offers all the normal functions of a building envelope but it does not contribute to the
57. 5 mm Alternatively surface mould resistance for the entire system may be documented by testing in accordance with EN 927 3 and subsequent evaluation in accordance with EN 927 2 6 2 1 The tests must establish that the treatment system meets the designation mould resistant as regards growth on the surface Changing the intermediate coat s between base and top coat will not require renewed testing It must be possible to trace the products used back to the tests on which the manufacturer s product and system classifications are based The wet film applied during base coat and surface treatments must be subject to systematic checks and the results recorded The profiles units may be aged either by 6 months of natural exposure cf EN 152 1 or by 4 weeks QUV laboratory ageing cf proposal for revised edition of EN 152 1 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 6 8 6 1 Page 93 Surface treatment of aluminium Coating of aluminium Complete units or individual components in aluminium may be manufactured with or without surface treatment However the finished surface must be capable of performing in an environment corresponding to Corrosion Class C 3 EN ISO 12944 2 for external surfaces and Corrosion Class C 2 EN ISO 12944 2 for internal surfaces Pre treatment and coating must meet the requirements of GSB AL 631 including the requirements regarding protection against filiform corrosion The company must be affili
58. 6 mm No sealing of grooves etc whereby water may be channelled from an opening section to one below it with a glazing unit or panel Splits caused by jointing 5 4 4 8 4 4 up to 10 mm in length between 10 mm and 30 mm in length in excess of 30 mm in length Missing sealing around sill and casement bottom rail rebates Mastic application around bottom rail rebate 5 4 4 8 4 4 somewhat sloppy very sloppy ineffective Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 7 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Holes behind drip grooves kick plates etc Rebates constructed with profiles without a loose tongue or tongue and groove Screws and pins used in assembly sloppy fixing missing pin or screw deficient corrosion resistance 5 5 and 8 5 Timber preservative treatment Application of base coat No base coat applied Deviation as regards application of base coat is sanctioned in accordance with point 7 in NTR Document no 3 1998 Insufficient evaporation time Surface treatment Paint layer thickness 5 5 2 8 5 4 Measured as an average on individual frames casement sections deviation of less than 10 um below requirement 5 5 2 8 5 4 deviation in excess of 10 um below requirement Insufficient adhesion Requirement MBK Class 4 after 96 hours of drying 5 5 1 8 5 Paint runs considerable occurrence of large droplets limited occurrence of large d
59. 650 kg m and HDF boards a density of at least 800 kg m Machining moulding and profiling will expose the main core of the board whose properties deviate negatively from the unmachined surface To prevent damage to board based panels the board material surface treatment and assembly system should be well documented Installation of glazing units Insulated glass units must be fitted in accordance with the below basic principles future prEN 12488 and other construction requirements in the Technical Requirements for DVV If a fitting method is used that deviates from the above a type approval must be obtained from the certification body A type approval requires a description of the installation of the glazing unit with enclosed sectional view a description of materials used with information of manufacture and type compatibility declaration if any blocking drainage and ventilation glazing beads and their fastening Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 99 Drawing and description must be signed by the window manufacturer and on approval also be signed by the glazing unit manufacturer and the DVV Technical Committee In connection with product inspection visits defects in the installation of glazing units are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 5 9 or the type approval Rebates and glazing beads must be dimensioned so as to ensure that the glazing unit spacer profile is covered Glued glazing un
60. B Linear misalignment by between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm U Linear misalignment in excess of 0 6 mm V Fibre strands burrs where profile has been machined or cut to length U 9 5 1 Loose shavings in rebates or on weather seals U 9 5 1 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 25 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Drainage area deficiency 9 5 1 meets between 100 and 70 of equirement B meets between 70 and 30 of requirement U totally absent or meeting requirement by less than 30 V Holes slots too small U 9 6 Surface treatment Pinholes Diameter 0 5 1 0 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre Diameter 1 0 mm 1 5 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre Paint runs Small droplets Limited occurrence of large droplets Considerable occurrence of large droplets Foreign particles Diameter 0 5 mm exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre exceeding 4 per running metre Diameter 0 5 mm 1 0 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre Diameter 1 0 0 5 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre Volcanoes shrinkage cavities Diameter 0 5 mm exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre exceeding 4 per running metre Diameter 0 5 mm 1 0
61. DANISH WINDOW VERIFICATION Technical Requirements for DVV VinduesIndustrien The Association of Danish Window Manufacturers Secretariat Kongsvang All 37 Building 16 DK 8000 Arhus C Tel 45 7220 1822 Technical Requirements for DVV 7 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex A Technical Requirements for DRV Dansk Rude Verifikation Danish IGU Verification 1 Edition May 2012 VinduesIndustrien Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 TMMEF OCU CHOI isos ccencacsssssesseccsnsececssvoscecesesecossssncecesesecesessoacesssovecedsssoudesedevocsesvecdesesebecostessscsveseee 1 General requirements on the manufacturer ccccccssccscsssssccescesscscssscessessessssessesseesees 2 BAD Generalo esteso ibis erstes utet etsi astra inr 2 2 1 IMangtacturmg panasonic esses Me ad Cumt en c Eu vas 2 DU MEE SU ci PR MEE PS 2 2 Management anu SCALE s odd oet ie a gens UHR RSS SINN UR Eau dots di 2 2 4 Brochures and user manuals ic 2i22c s ieseciis testi eine eee 3 23 PYOGUCEGESCT PU OM rere e a ie rE darte deni edle R 3 2 6 Information about performance testing eee 3 2 1 Product labelling ses eene E GANE SERES D sae akan 4 2 5 Product abl HO s orioneu ORENSE INR BO Ux eg Qin aiU AN fast don in 5 2 9 Consumer protection in Denmark esee 5 Quality control requirements eere reete eene ee eee teen ente enean ete th etae tn estas tne tn estne tna 6 SR
62. Dead knots of no significance to function or appearance 5 3 4 8 3 4 Decayed knot 5 3 2 8 3 2 Loose knot 5 3 2 8 3 2 Knotholes 5 3 2 8 3 2 Ring shakes top shoot breach thunder shakes 5 3 2 8 3 2 Brittle heart or overgrowth 5 3 2 8 3 2 Insect damage or rot 5 3 2 8 3 2 Waney edge or bark 5 3 2 8 3 2 Wrong material for PVCu or plugging 5 3 4 8 3 4 4 4 amp 4 d 4 d od X Plugging in glazing bead glazing bar 5 3 2 8 3 2 Scratches in excess of 150 mm on visible face 5 3 4 8 3 4 Unfilled scratches in excess of 300 mm on visible face 5 3 4 8 3 4 Scratch or cracks extending over edge 5 3 4 8 3 4 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 5 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Cracks too large V 5 32 8 32 Pitch pockets V 5 32 8 32 Resin exudation B Annex 14 Blue stain U 5 3 2 8 3 2 Pith porous V 5 3 2 8 3 2 Pith narrow and firm B 5 3 4 8 3 4 Hardwood Missing declaration rated as one defect per element V 5 3 83 Deviation from the points listed in the table in page 28 plus relevant points 5 3 3 8 3 3 mentioned under pine V The measured average width of annual ring 2 4 5 mm hardwood V 5 3 8 3 5 4 and 8 4 Finishing Rough rebate edge 5 4 1 8 4 1 some roughness very rough Cutting edge depth in excess of 0 5 mm 5 4 1 8 4 1 Reduced thickness at profile ends 5 4 1 8 4 1 Torn surface around knots and other cross
63. F HDF boards are dry process fibreboards MDF boards must have a density of at least 650 kg m and HDF boards a density of at least 800 kg m Machining moulding and profiling will expose the main core of the board whose properties deviate negatively from the unmachined surface To prevent damage to board based panels the board material surface treatment and assembly system should be well documented Installation of glazing units Insulated glass units must be fitted in accordance with the below basic principles future prEN 12488 and other construction requirements in the Technical Requirements for DVV If a fitting method is used that deviates from the above a type approval must be obtained from the certification body A type approval requires a description of the installation of the glazing unit with enclosed sectional view a description of materials used with information of manufacture and type compatibility declaration if any blocking drainage and ventilation glazing beads and their fastening Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 59 Drawing and description must be signed by the window manufacturer and on approval also be signed by the glazing unit manufacturer and the DVV Technical Committee In connection with product inspection visits defects in the installation of glazing units are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 5 9 or the type approval Rebates and glazing beads must be dimensioned so
64. INS ersan eee a e r ee a E aM aA 45 5 9 Glass panels and installation of glazing units eese 47 39 T Glass and patiels scseueiess uiti sione E edito in c auase eke 47 5 9 2 Installation of glazing units essere enne enne 48 PVCu windows and doors eere ee eee eee ee esee tees oases pessi sospese oses osiv sses 50 6 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness eeeesseeeeeneeeeenene 50 6 1 B rglary pte VENOM secos ro eee bes aou a oo veau s Bet aii 51 G2 Whethiahpertormanee nin ende ctos eine ett fe osse Use eo anak 51 6 3 Profile material and test requirements ceeseeceenceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeesteeeees 52 64 Finishing Seo cscs datei Uo bew t cupit ioi eism edu Lute ae le cicius 52 6 4 1 Finishing of profiles 5 eerte n n da ree V RE ESSAIS NUR ARE TP RR e PP ees aaa 52 GAD GUNS ero at d M c otis 33 GE BOndmnp eae e Ra Oe eer RR EN uM me Cr om E LM UE 54 6 5 Surface treatment uo egeta ede et uode sedet aoe ace 54 6 6 Wedihersealsssscc mit esa ries et cect se cbe sd eso ar c ot ers s etd 54 6 GI Materials Teguitenerits oeste iaa ec ab pe Ge et aful qeu cose ipe se n dpi 54 6 0 2 Finishing Teque Be D S Ss esee o nad a eat aset eol sede ae denda bead desidia 55 6 7 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware esses 35 6 7 1 Hardware and hinges x s sssccsscasssiecs n Lo nde I aenea to erede ea SEE de Eee eodd 55 91 2 RINS eaan ca
65. ISO 9227 for 240 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws between the wet line and the external face must be made of a material or be protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 3 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 96 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws inside the wet line must be made of a material or protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 2 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 48 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and its fixing screws located outside the wetline must be sufficiently compatible to prevent the formation of galvanic corrosion Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 8 2 Page 97 Fitting of hardware Hardware which is visible when the unit is in its normal position of use must be mounted so that its edges or characteristic design lines are parallel with the edges of the unit External doors for dwellings or buildings with a similar pattern of use must be equipped with at least 3 hinges and 3 fastening points at the locking si
66. Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 2 of 6 Cross sectional view outward opening windows Uy D Cross sectional view of mullion and casements D Cross sectional view of horizontal glazing bar Note For laminated items each laminate in the hatched area must meet the requirement of min 60 heartwood Check beads and similar beads may be manufactured from declaration covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement ras Cross sectional view of sill and casement Declaration covered pine Declaration covered pine with min 60 not subject to heartwood heartwood requirements Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 3 of 6 Cross sectional view inward opening windows Cross sectional view of jamb head and casement Note For laminated items each laminate in the Check beads and similar beads may be hatched area must meet the manufactured from declaration requirement of min 60 heartwood covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement YH Declaration covered pine Declaration covered pine j with min 60 not subject to heartwood heartwood requirements z m Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood Page 4 of 6 Cross sectional view outward opening doors
67. This agreement must meet the requirements of the Agreement on energy labelling of external windows concluded between VinduesIndustrien and Energistyrelsen the Danish Energy Agency Separate energy labelling of sub components is not permitted panes etc FRP material Basic standards The FRP material used must be designated in accordance with EN 13706 1 Part 1 Designation Testing of materials and general requirements must have been completed and stated in accordance with EN 13706 2 Part 2 Methods of test and general requirements Special requirements must be stated in accordance with EN 13706 3 Part 3 Specific requirements Materials data As a minimum for the FRP material in question the following properties must be documented by data Bending tensile and compressive strength E modulus Thermal conductivity Thermal expansion coefficient Thermal range of application UV resistance When ready made profiles are used the above data must be supplied by the profile supplier In case of own production they must be available either on the basis of own testing or testing by a recognized institution Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 4 9 4 1 Page 103 Testing requirements Type testing In the following cases a type testing report from a recognized testing institution must be provided When the frame and or casement profiles of the unit are in FRP material W
68. Thunder shakes Thunder shakes refer to irregular folding lines transversely to the fibre direction particularly visible on the cut face of wood still full of sap Checks are measured in terms of length width and depth Depth is measured using a rounded depth gauge e g 0 4 x 6 mm cf DS 413 The size of the check is given as the ratio between the depth and the transverse measurement in the measuring direction AEN CEES Measuring ring shakes usually consists of determining whether they are present or not LPF Ld Top shoot breach is measured as the ratio between the size of the fibre breach in the transverse direction and the width of the workpiece Measuring thunder shakes usually consists of determining whether they are present or not Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 25 12 Brittle heart Brittle heart refers to the wood Measuring brittle heart usually consists of determining around the pith appearing loose stringy and whether it is present or not abnormally brittle Brittle heart occurs most frequently in over mature wood of tropical origin 13 Pitch pocket Pitch pocket refers to an Measuring pitch pockets usually consists of determining opening in or between the annual growth rings whether they are present or not which is completely or partly filled with resin Pitch pockets may therefore be considered a type of ring shake A AN LES 14 Overgrowth An overgrowth is a distor
69. age of measurements at a positive and negative pressure of 600 Pa for windows and external doors Test and classification requirements should be evaluated in relation to the actual use of the units including the geographical location Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 1 6 2 Page 51 Burglary prevention The construction fitting of hardware and installation of glass in windows and doors must be of a nature and quality which enables the units to withstand burglary up to the level of what is common practice in the Danish market at the time of manufacture of the units It must not be possible to force casement constructions open without causing clearly perceptible traces on or damage to the units It must not be possible to remove a glazing unit in one piece from the outside This requirement is considered to have been met if the glazing unit is spot bonded to the inside of the glazing rebate Units labelled with DV V Burglary and classified according to EN 1627 Burglar resistance Requirements and classification must be labelled and inspected annually by the certification body cf Annex 24 The label must be visible and permanent Thermal performance Documentation in accordance with DS 418 or EN ISO 10077 parts 1 and 2 must be provided for all data concerning the thermal performance of the products For each product system documentation must be provided for a 1 23 x 1 48m single light opening cas
70. al marks or other traces from tools nor traces from handling during manufacture and storage Outward opening casement corners may not be pointed or sharp enough to cause injury or inconvenience in use or during cleaning If holes for fitting the unit are drilled in the frame during the manufacturing process the distance between holes must comply with the fitting instructions issued by VinduesIndustrien Fitting instructions must be enclosed with every delivery Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 4 2 Page 53 Measurement tolerances at 15 C External frame measurement 2 mm ata nominal size lt 2 m 3 mm at a nominal size gt 2 m Casement measurement Frame rebate measurement minus 2 x profile system nominal chamber air gap 2 mm Joints Frame and casement corner joints must be welded Transom and mullion may be scribed together and fixed with a bracket developed for the profile system The joints must be completely air and watertight The data sheet Annex 2 must contain a short description of the assembly method The information to be provided for welding includes the guidelines for temperature time and pressure during contact with the welding mirror as well as time and pressure for the compression prescribed by the profile supplier for the material and profile in question At each ordinary inspection visit a documented check must be carried out to ascertain that welding mirror temperature as well as time
71. alf the impregnation solution typically absorbed to have evaporated After application of base coat in accordance with other treatment systems units must be left to dry for the length of time specified by the supplier of the preservative treatment The requirements regarding surface treatment coat thickness apply to all surfaces visible when the unit is closed In rebates grooves and on end grain the coat may be thinner however the surface must be nonabsorbent The surface treatment must further meet the requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements Treatment systems other than those given below may be permitted after submission of application and special documentation which must be examined and approved by the VinduesIndustrien Technical Committee after consulting the management of its Timber Section Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 5 2 Page 39 Treatment systems for softwood Treatment system 1 The base coat may consist of a solvent or CO based preservative with the application method employing vacuum or super critical impregnation Absorption must meet the requirements regarding critical value contained in EN 599 1 Penetration must meet the requirements for Class NP3 in EN 351 1 i e at least 6 mm lateral penetration in sapwood The preservative used must provide effective protection against fungal attack and meet the performance requirements when testing in accordance with Hazard Class 3 cf
72. an 0 5 mm Blocking of sealed glazing units block insufficiently thick block not fixed incorrect diagonal blocking Covering of glazing unit spacer bar spacer bar visible by up to 1 mm spacer bar visible by more than 1 mm Insufficiently burglary resistant installation of sealed glazing unit Glazing gaskets missing completely weak compression lack of contact lack of contact at bottom glazing bead up to 1 mm too short more than 1 mm too short Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 18 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Specific defects Metal aluminium and timber aluminium windows Defect categories K critical V significant U immaterial B comment 7 0 og 8 0 Metal and Timber Aluminum windows and doors ae ee a ae T Teee Lp pL Lp viking 2m erm rm p p p 7 1 and 8 1 Burglary prevention No bonding to inside of glazing rebate V Non compliance cf Annex 24 V 7 3 and 8 3 7 Profile material and aluminium material Extrusion stripes in profiles traces from contraction during cooling 7 3 8 3 7 Dents scratches or similar defects in profile surface 7 3 8 3 7 Distorted profile 7 3 8 3 7 Concave or convex surface 7 3 8 3 7 Insufficient thickness of profile where load bearing hardware is to be fitted V 7 3 8 3 7 Height and width tolerances on main profiles 2 0 5 mm 7 3 8 4 2 Visible defects at insulator 7 3 Assembly inco
73. and hairline scratches permitted As for edge zone COATED LAMINATED GLASS LAMINATED GLASS 1 The frequency of permissible visible defects in edge EDGE ZONE zone and inner zone is increased by 50 per additional Cf box for coated AND layer of glass 1 INNER ZONE 2 Cast laminated glass units may show waves resulting E from the production COATED HEAT HEAT TREATED GLASS TREATED GLASS EDGE ZONE AND Cf box for coated INNER ZONE CEN ete glass Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 21 Glazing unit manufacturer Warranty This warranty is issued by a glazing unit manufacturer to a window manufacturer as part of the certification basis for the window manufacturer as in 2 9 of the Technical Requirements for DVV Danish Window Verification it is prescribed that the window manufacturer must issue a warranty to the consumer In the Technical Requirements for DVV this present warranty is referred to as Annex 21 Thus the glazing unit manufacturer issues the following warranty covering all glazing units supplied to the window manufacturer for the manufacture of windows and doors by the window manufacturer The glazing unit manufacturer warrants that within the DVV manufacturer s five year warranty glazing units fitted in doors windows will remain free of mist and dirt inside the glazing unit In case of the appearance of mist and dirt inside the glazing unit within the warranty period the replacement table
74. and pressure during contact with the welding mirror agree with instrument readings and profile supplier instructions After each change of welding mirror lining 8 to 10 test welds must be completed before starting production welding The cleanliness of the mirror must be monitored carefully and continuously The welding machine must be located in a place where drafts from doors and windows do not cause one sided cooling of the welding mirror During inspection visits 4 casement corner joint samples with a profile width of 60 80 mm must be manufactured for testing the strength of welded joints The test must be conducted in accordance with the method pressure bending strength testing stipulated in EN 514 The breaking load F must be at least 2 5 KN For narrower profiles the breaking load F must meet the value stipulated by the supplier If regular documented testing of casement corner joint strength is conducted by the manufacturer himself or somebody appointed by him an external accredited test must be conducted once a year If the manufacturer does not conduct tests as stipulated external testing producing satisfactory results must be conducted at each ordinary inspection visit At the place of manufacture sufficient drainage holes must be incorporated into sills and casement bottom rails to ensure that any rainwater or condensate is led into the open The minimum size of drainage holes is 8 mm or a 5 x 20 mm gap holes must be locate
75. approx 796 to approx 2896 moisture the moisture content can be measured using an electrical timber moisture meter calibrated for measuring the tree species in question The width of the annual rings is measured along a radius and is the mean width of the annual rings appearing in a cross section along the longest radius and measured outwards starting 25 mm from the pith Ex 68 rringe 96mm Arringsbredde 1 4mm Slope of grain is measured on the sapwood side of the timber both the wide and narrow sides using a scriber as stipulated in DS 413 Often the slope of grain can be seen along shrinkage splits Fiberhaeldning t Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 23 5 Knot A knot is part of a branch which has been encased by the trunk A collection of two or more knots in an area the width of which equals the width of the side of the workpiece and the length of which equals the width of the side of the workpiece or a max of 150 mm is called a group of knots You may further distinguish between loose knots bark ring knots decayed knots and knotholes 6 Bowing and cupping Bowing refers to the workpiece being bent in a longitudinal and cupping in a transverse direction 7 Twisting Twisting or warping refers to a workpiece cut at right angles being twisted round its longitudinal axis making a corner one side deviate from the common plane of the corners A knot is measured on each of the work
76. are of satisfactory quality when leaving the factory It is not the purpose of the Requirements to control the quality policy of the companies In recognition of this and the fact that it would be financially unjustifiable to require products to be faultless it is therefore considered sufficient to indicate an upper limit for the permitted number of defects per unit inspected The upper control limit KG is determined by the VinduesIndustrien Technical Committee on the basis of experience gathered As of 1 January 2012 the KG for timber has been fixed at 1 0 while for PVC it is 0 6 and for metal and FRP 0 8 significant defects per unit If OKG is changed without a new edition of the Technical Requirements being published the manufacturers must be notified about the change in writing If the upper control limit is exceeded quality is considered unsatisfactory and stricter control implemented If an ordinary biannual visit or a visit triggered by imposition of stricter control reveals significant defects on a scale equal to or exceeding twice the upper control limit OKG the quality is considered extremely unsatisfactory and the matter should be reported immediately to the person in charge at the certification body Within 30 days of the visit reported the person in charge at the certification body shall pay a visit to the manufacturer and with the ordinary inspection officer perform a normal sample selection and representative inspec
77. as sporadic uniform superficial or deep Measuring weathering induced grey discoloration most commonly consist of determining whether it is present or not The width of the waney edge vankant is measured as the ratio between the size of the sides of the waney edge and the overall size of the sides The length of the waney edge is measured in relation to the length of the workpiece kv 1 Ex v 25mm x h Bomm v pnu ARN Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 27 20 Bark Bark is the outer protective layer on the stem branches and roots of the tree 21 Sapwood Sapwood is the outer part of the wood which in a living tree contains active cells Sapwood is usually paler than heartwood 22 Heartwood Heartwood is the inner coloured part of the wood which in a living tree contains inactive cells The inner part of the wood may not differ from sapwood in terms of colour 23 Pith Pith is the central part of the trunk In most tree species it has a diameter of 2 4 mm In connection with pith the terms pith free and pith split are used 24 Reaction wood Reaction wood shows changes in its structure caused by a one sided force on the growing tree e g wind pressure Reaction wood has considerably greater longitudinal shrinkage than normally developed wood for which reason it often causes bowing 25 Density The density of a material expresses the ratio between mass weight and volume De
78. as possible to the thickness of the timber Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 46 For use with 54 56 mm frame timber the nut is not required provided each hinge is fixed using at least 4 x 30 mm screws threaded all the way to the head Alternative solutions are permitted insofar as testing can document that they offer a similar strength Other types of hinges e g drilled in hinges may be approved on the basis of documented strength For side hung windows with a casement width in excess of 70 cm hinges must be dimensioned and fixed as for doors Side hung units where the size and or design e g casement with glazing bars causes particular risk of problems with closing and weathertightness should have a riser block fitted to the sill at the closing side In the case of diagonally stable casement and door leaves the riser block may alternatively be fitted at the bottom of the frame at the hinge side At the jamb and head the gap between the frame and the casement clearance around the casement must be adapted to the size of the window door the hardware system etc It may be necessary to carry out adjustment when installing in the building but the unit must be designed for the gap between the frame and the casement to be as uniform as possible on all four sides when seen from the inside Viewed from the inside the gap between frame and casement must be uniform Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and must not
79. asement constructions open without causing clearly perceptible traces on or damage to the units It must not be possible to remove a glazing unit in one piece from the outside This requirement is considered to have been met if the glazing unit is spot bonded to the inside of the glazing rebate Units labelled with DV V Burglary and classified according to EN 1627 Burglar resistance Requirements and classification must be labelled and inspected annually by the certification body cf Annex 24 The label must be visible and permanent Thermal performance Documentation in accordance with DS 418 or EN ISO 10077 parts 1 and 2 must be provided for all data concerning the thermal performance of the products For each product system documentation must be provided for a 1 23 x 1 48m single light opening casement window For external doors values must be given for a panelled door with a standard glazing unit as well as for a flush door Both doors must be in the standard size of 1 23 x 2 18m Glazing unit data must apply to the standard glazing unit defined as the most commonly used glazing unit in the product system in question Thermal properties of glazing units must be specified with 2 significant digits and be legible comprehensible in the glazing unit Thermal properties of window materials must comply with current norms i e a recognized standard or be listed on the materials list of the Association of Danish Window Manufa
80. at the quality meets agreed levels Approved certificates or test reports may constitute documentation of quality In the course of the manufacturing process inspection and monitoring should be employed to ensure that individual components and subcomponents meet the prescribed quality requirements Components found to diverge from the requirements should be separated out by special marking until a decision has been made about their use in accordance with point j Managing deviating products The finished product shall be subjected to a final inspection This inspection must be documented to an extent meeting or exceeding the requirements in point 3 2 Requirements concerning inspection of finished goods i Inspection measuring and test equipment A written procedure must be in place for checking and adjusting the measuring and test equipment employed in production As a minimum the equipment must be checked and have an accuracy as specified in Annex 13 The procedure must include a plan for the frequency of equipment checks the tolerances to meet how to show that a check has been performed and where and how the equipment is stored J Managing deviating products A written procedure must be drawn up to prevent deviating products from entering production without thorough examination It must also be determined who is authorized to decide about use rework or rejection k Corrective action A written procedure must be drawn up to ens
81. ate not protecting frame edges V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Tilt turn hardware has no maloperation stop V 7 7 1 8 8 1 No device securing casement in cleaning position V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Wrong size of turn hardware casement turns too high V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Insufficient number of fastening points V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Non compliance with corrosion protection requirements V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Hardware placed incorrectly in relation to the edges of the unit defects in U 7 7 2 8 8 2 the furniture recess including fibre strands around recess Asymmetrical fitting of casement in relation to frame U 7 7 2 8 8 2 Doors for dwellings without 3 point closing V 7 1 2 8 8 2 Insufficient number of hinges in doors V 7 7 2 8 8 2 Hinges for side hung window with casement width 70 cm not dimensioned Tbe eee and fixed as for doors V Uneven gap between hinge parts 7 7 2 8 8 2 gap between 0 5 mm and 1 mm B gap in excess of 1 mm U No riser block where one should be fitted U 7 1 2 8 8 2 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 22 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Screw and size of hole incompatible screw insufficiently tightened or screwed in sloppily 7 7 2 8 8 2 No taping of drilled through lock case 7 7 2 8 8 2 Frame machined or drilled right through to wall side 7 7 2 8 8 2 Adjustable hardware parts not in the central position 7 7 2 8 8 2 Substantial defect in overall
82. ated to the GSB or another similar inspection and control body On visible profile surfaces the coat thickness after application of wet paint must be at least 40 um but not exceed 70 um For powder the minimum coat thickness is 50 um while not exceeding 120 um On functional surfaces hardware grooves glazing beads etc coats must not be of a thickness which hinders smooth operation Coat thickness is measured in accordance with EN ISO 2360 Coating completed the appearance of the finished profile must be visual inspection from 3 metres away in diffuse daylight e Uniform e even and e have a smooth and opaque surface Impurities in the paint are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 7 5 Sheen is measured in accordance with ISO 2813 When compared with a finished profile agreed as the standard the colour must not deviate to such an extent as to be visible to the naked eye when viewed from a distance of 3 or 2 metres for external and internal surfaces respectively cf GSB AL point 9 20 or equivalent When measuring adhesion before and after exposure to accelerated tests adhesion must meet Class 0 cf ISO 2409 The surface film must not contain defects in the form of blisters or flakes after 2 hours of immersion in boiling distilled water Data sheet and brochures must contain information about whether surfaces have been treated or not and give instructions about precautions when installing against other building materials
83. ave not been installed Panels not manufactured in materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity Glazing bead contact face between 80 and 85 of height or height 1 mm too short Glazing bead contact face less than 80 of height or height more than 1 mm too short Drainage area meets between 100 and 70 of requirement meets between 70 and 30 of requirement totally absent or meeting requirement by less than 30 Individual drainage holes too small Bottom glazing beads no projection drip groove too small timber gap at individual ends 0 5 mm 1 mm gap at individual ends in excess of 1 mm Glazing bead mitres also applies to PVCu aluminum and FRP gap of up to 0 3 mm gap between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm gap in excess of 0 6 mm joint not flush deviation larger than 0 5 mm Defect category Reference Tech Reg 5 9 2 8 9 2 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 1 8 9 1 5 9 2 8 9 2 5 9 2 8 9 2 5 9 2 8 9 2 5 9 2 8 9 2 5 9 2 8 9 2 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 12 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg 5 9 2 8 9 2 U U U Length of vertical glazing beads If designed for clearance in relation to bottom glazing bead no sealing of end grain clearance up to 1 5 mm too large or small in relation to stated tolerance clearance more than 1 5 mm
84. be informed about the hardware suppliers declared digit codes cf recognized product standards for use wear and tear weight fire safety corrosion resistance and friction To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication of the required supplied properties In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed in the following way See Annex 23 Hinges and hardware must be dimensioned and fitted in a manner whereby the weight of the construction itself and normal operation do not cause deformation which hinders normal easy use and functioning If there is reason to doubt the strength of the hardware or the way it is fixed a test in accordance with EN 14608 may be required to prove its adequacy As a minimum the requirements of Class 2 under EN 13115 must be met A subsequent increase in the load to 600 Newton must not cause failure in hinges or hardware their fixing or in door and casement corner joints Operating handles must have a strength and fixing adapted to their function and must be designed to avoid fingers getting caught during operation Fasteners must be designed and function so as to ensure correct tightening against the seals Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 56 The number and location of fastening points must comply with both profile and hardware suppliers
85. blanks and semi finished profiles for non structural uses 32 80 Part 1 Requirements Laminated and finger jointed timber blanks and semi finished CEN TS i profiles for non structural uses Annex 17 13307 2 Part 2 production control EN 13706 Reinforced plastic composites Specifications for pultruded profiles 102 Part 1 2 3 EN 14080 Tr konstruktioner Limtr og limet konstruktionstr Krav 35 83 Adhesives Wood adhesives Determination of tensile strength of lap EN 14237 joints at elevated temperature WATT 91 SiS ada Windows and doors Product standard performance characteristics 3 10 11 16 50 EN 14351 1 Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire 60 71 100 and or smoke leakage characteristics Annex 1 Annex 25 EN 14608 Windows Determination of the resistance to racking 44 55 66 95 109 TI EN 14609 Determination of the resistance to static torsion 3 TI EN AW 6060 Alloys 62 84 EN AW 6063 Alloys 62 84 EN ISO 2360 Measurement of coating thickness 64 65 93 94 107 TI EN ISO 7599 Anodizing of aluminium and aluminium alloys General 65 94 specifications for anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium EN ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres salt spray tests 45 56 67 96 110 TI EN ISO 10077 Part 1 2 Thermal Performance of Windows Doors and Shutters 17 51 61 72 101 TI Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings EN ISO 10289 on metallic substrates Rating of test specime
86. ble under 5 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 5 2 4 The mean timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 20 e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 5 5 1 e Application of primer and surface treatment must conform with treatment systems 1 2 or 2 OKO cf 5 5 2 There are no specific requirements regarding penetration and retention when applying base coat in accordance with systems 1 and 2 but the process must be the same as for the application of base coat to pine The manufacturer must provide a declaration from each supplier sawmill giving details of the larch used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 11 Pine European Redwood The following requirements apply to the use of pine e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 5 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 5 3 4 The mean timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 5 5 1 e Appli
87. but the unit must be designed for the gap between the frame and the casement to be as uniform as possible on all four sides when seen from the inside Viewed from the inside there must be a uniform gap between frame and casement Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and the deviation be no more than 2 mm in relation to the nominal gap Screws must fit the holes in the hardware be firmly tightened and free from burrs which may cause cut fingers if touched The axis of the screw must not deviate by more than 10 from a plane perpendicular to the surface of the hardware and the head of the screw must be flush with or below the surface of the hardware Hardware grooves must be adapted to the geometrical shape and thickness of the hardware When drilling or machining frame profiles the resulting groove or hole must stop short of penetrating the full depth of the profile to avoid water or moisture ingress to the wall side of the profile If the fitting of a lock case etc exceptionally requires drilling machining through to the glazing rebate the access of condensation causing air must be prevented e g by taping When fitting casement fasteners with a base plate care must be taken to ensure sufficient friction around the eye to prevent unintentional misalignment of the casement fastener This can be done e g by drilling a tight hole for the eye thread in the casement section When the fitting of hardware has been completed adju
88. cation of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment systems 1 2 or 2 OKO cf 5 5 2 e Heat treated pine which can be classified as Class 2 permanent under EN 350 2 may be used for glazing beads The heat treatment may count as the base treatment Each supplier sawmill must provide a declaration giving details of the pine used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 11 Requirements for the proportion of heartwood in pine The requirements for the proportion of heartwood in finished profiles depends on the treatment system base coat and surface treatment which the units will have received before delivery In units with coupled casements the heartwood proportion requirements do not apply to internal casements Units with laminated curved sections with a laminate thickness of less than 6 mm are exempt from the heartwood proportion requirement When using treatment systems 1 and 2 cf 5 5 2 the proportion of heartwood in the hatched areas in Annex 10 illustrations must constitute at least 60 In laminated profiles each layer in the hatched areas of Annex 10 illustrations must have a heartwood proportion of at least 60 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 21 When using treatment system 2 KO cf 5 5 2 the proportion of heartwood in the hatched areas of Annex 10 illustrations must constitute at least 90 In laminated profiles each laminate in the hatche
89. ccordance with EN 12365 4 will be added following a future revision of the standard The weather seals must not disintegrate nor display a tendency to stick in connection with the treatment carried out at the factory Weather seals must be resistant to common solvents and cleaning agents Brochure and user manual must contain instructions on whether subsequent surface treatment requires the use of particular paints to avoid disintegration of weather seals The seals must be designed for mechanical fixing and or insertion into a groove Also seals must be designed and fixed in a manner which allows them to be replaced It is a condition of the use of hollow profiles that the edge which the seal abuts is rounded to create a smooth face Finishing requirements Weather seals between casements and frames must be fitted to the unit in a manner which suits their design and construction and so as not to expose them to damaging lateral forces when the casement is opened and closed The distance between casement and frame must be adapted to the mean compression value of the seals Seals must be fixed in a manner which ensures that their position does not change transversely or longitudinally when operating the unit Weather seal corner joints must be finished in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If the seals are not positioned on the same wet line contact between the wet lines must be ensured e g by overlapping Technical R
90. ce of hardware Declared with e g 120 for 120 kg or 035 for 35 kg 4 Fire Declared with 0 for no classification and 1 for classification f Safety in use is described in the individual standards and is always 5 Safety in use EC declared with 1 6 Corrosion Corrosion class is declared according to DS EN 1670 as class 2 to 5 Burglary resistance according to the classes in DS EN 1906 and declared 7 Resistance 7 to 4 or for no test requirements Part no in the Denotes which part of this standard series is referred to The number 8 indicates the function of the hardware and is declared 2 to 19 standard See table on the next page The size of the unit tested with the hardware stated as W x H in mm 9 Tested size e g 1200 2100 Example of a code 4 100 0 1 4 17 1200 2100 This means This hardware is a tilting sliding piece of hardware part 17 which has been tested in 15 000 open close cycles on a door which measures 1 2 m in width and 2 1 m in height The maximum load bearing capacity of each piece of hardware is 100 kg The hardware must not be used on fire doors but has corrosion class 4 And it cannot be tested for burglary resistance Deviations from the 9 digit code Unfortunately the system varies in a very few standards and the differences are e The first 7 digits in the following 3 standards mean the same as in the DS EN 13126 series e In the
91. certifying body This agreement must meet the requirements of the Agreement on energy labelling of external windows Aftale om energim rkning af facadevinduer concluded between VinduesIndustrien and Energistyrelsen the Danish Energy Agency Separate energy labelling of sub components is not allowed glazing units etc Profile material Metal profiles for the manufacture of window and door elements in pure metal constructions must meet the materials specifications given in Eurocode 9 and Danish standards for aluminium constructions DS 411 420 ch 5 Appendix 2006 The use of type EN AW 6063 EN AW 6060 or similar alloys is permitted The alloys must be heat treated to T5 or better To the extent possible the composition of the alloy must be given in the data sheet Annex 2 The standards given must also be applied in other areas if relevant for the manufacture of window and door elements Under normal light conditions there must be no visible defects in terms of oxide impurities blisters dents distortion or cracks When viewed from a distance in excess of 1 5 metres there must be no visible extrusion stripes or other surface defects In places where hinges or similar load bearing hardware are fixed the thickness of the aluminium profiles must be at least 1 8 mm unless reinforced Please see comments in 7 0 above regarding the stiffness of elements Windows and door constructions must not be combined assembled or fixed wit
92. ch inspection visit the weight tables which have been completed since the previous visit are examined if cases of too low density are found these are registered in the inspection report If the company has failed to complete weight tables giving density data this will be registered as a significant defect for the sample at the inspection visit Larch Larch may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions All timber material which is external to the wet line must be 100 heartwood e Thetimber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 8 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 8 3 4 The mean timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment system 5 Alternatively treatment systems 1 or 2 may be used There are no specific requirements regarding penetration and retention when applying base coat in accordance with systems 1 and 2 but the process must be the same as for the application of base coat to pine Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 1 Page 75 The manufacturer must provide a declaration from each supplier sawmill giving details of the larch used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 11 P
93. cted by Technical Requirements ru Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 16 Panels made from wood fibreboard Example of rounding of edges SECTION A A Min R1 5 Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 17 Testing of finger joints Requirements p For requirements see CEN TS 13307 2 and p EN 408 sect 19 The test sample has a height h and a width w which must both be measured within 0 1 mm accuracy E h Y X The supports S have a spacing of 16 18 x the height and the pressure points Pp have a spacing of 6 x the height The rolls at S and Pp have a diameter of 030 mm and must be wider than the width w of the sample The finger joint the hatching must be located within the middle 100 mm of the test sample with the finger joint profile facing upwards towards the force F The test sample finger joint must show no shoulders The force F is applied at a rate which must not exceed 0 18 h mm min It is recommended to choose a height and a width of 25 mm yielding Pp 150 mm and S 450 mm and a rate of max 4 5 mm min A higher rate will increase the uncertainty in determining the strength and consequently a safety factor of 10 for performance requirements should be added Requirements to tensile strength As a minimum the tensile strength must be equivalent to a bending stress of f at 45 N mm 45 MPa Alternat
94. cturers The temperature of the interior surfaces of the unit must not be less than 9 3 C provided there is a room temperature of 20 C and an external temperature of 0 C This can be documented via calculations according to EN ISO 10077 2 In addition to the surfaces of casement and frame the interior surfaces of the unit also include the insulated glass unit glazing gaskets and weather seal between frame and casement However the surface of weather seals is not included if air access to the weather seal is via a gap with a width of 4 mm or less and a depth of 5 mm or more The above requirements regarding the minimum temperature of interior surfaces do not apply to window and door handles lock cylinders and door sills but the manufacturer must at all times make sure that no condensation is retained in the construction This can be ensured through a continuous wet line and by applying solutions with built in thermal bridge breakers Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 3 9 3 1 9 3 2 Page 102 For each delivery of windows and external doors the company must additionally provide all the energy performance data for individual units which are required to calculate the overall energy performance of the building project concerned The window system may be energy labelled according to energy classes A F as listed in Annex 18 provided there is a signed inspection agreement between the company and the certification body
95. d areas of Annex 10 illustrations must have a heartwood proportion of at least 90 Furthermore under treatment system 2 KO all external glazing beads must have a heartwood proportion of at least 90 alternatively all glazing beads must have had base coats applied in accordance with treatment system 1 Inspection of heartwood proportion treatment systems 1 and 2 At each inspection visit checks must be performed on the heartwood proportion of 20 fully finished or partly machined profiles The profiles are selected with an equal distribution between casement and frame profiles for windows and doors respectively The proportion of heartwood in the hatched areas shown in Annex 10 is then recorded Each profile with a heartwood proportion below 40 counts as one significant defect A max of 4 profiles with a heartwood proportion of between 40 and 60 is permitted each profile in excess of this counts as one significant defect If the total number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 60 equals or exceeds 10 this is considered a critical error triggering checks on a further 20 profiles during the same inspection visit If during this extended inspection the number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 60 also equals or exceeds 10 the manufacturer will be subjected to stricter control under the rules in Chapter 4 Inspection of heartwood proportion treatment system 2 OKO At each inspection visit checks must be perfor
96. d tests adhesion must meet Class 0 cf ISO 2409 The surface film must not contain defects in the form of blisters or flakes after 2 hours of immersion in boiling distilled water Data sheet and brochures must contain information about whether surfaces have been treated or not and give instructions about precautions when installing against other building materials Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 5 2 7 6 7 6 1 Page 65 Anodizing of aluminium Overall anodizing is based on Dansk Standard EN ISO 7599 Aluminium and aluminium alloys Anodizing General requirements of anodized layers on aluminium Prior to chemical pre treatment must mask scratches and stripes to such an extent that after anodizing has been completed they are not visible when looking at the surface from a distance of 3 metres with the incident light at less than 45 In the absence of instructions to the contrary mechanical pre treatment must be in the form of grinding The nature of the grinding must have been agreed in accordance with table B 1 cf EN ISO 7599 For outdoor use the minimum permitted layer thickness is class AA20 20 um and for indoor use AA15 15 um Measurements to be completed using induction effect apparatus in accordance with EN ISO 2360 All profiles must receive a finishing treatment to achieve a surface sealing which when tested according to ISO 3210 involves a loss of mass reduction in weight of less than 3
97. d to ensure the removal of all water In connection with sealed glazing units the total drainage hole area must meet the requirements which is set out in point 6 8 2 Installation of glazing units Drainage holes must not be connected to cavities containing metal reinforcement anywhere Reinforcement profiles must either have a tight fit inside the PVCu profile or be retained using hidden screws at a distance not exceeding 25 cm with a max distance of 6 cm from the ends If the profile supplier prescribes different distances screws must be fitted accordingly Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 4 3 6 5 6 6 6 6 1 Page 54 Bonding Added profiles such as drip grooves etc may be bonded on using an adhesive recommended by the profile supplier Surface treatment The use of painted profiles is permitted provided the coat is applied in a suitable industrial plant However it is an express condition that the buyer be notified in any case about the fact that the profiles are painted PVCu profile surfaces visible from the inside or outside must have a uniform sheen or matt finish Profile materials with an external aluminium cladding must meet the requirements listed under 7 3 and the finishing and surface treatment must meet the requirements listed under 7 4 and 7 5 The user manual must contain information about how to clean the surface and which cleaning agents to use It must also be clearly stated in the user
98. dditionally provide all the energy performance data for individual units which are required to calculate the overall energy performance of the building project concerned Window systems may be energy labelled according to energy class A F as listed in Annex 18 provided there is a signed inspection agreement between the company and the certifying body This agreement must meet the requirements of the Agreement on energy labelling of external windows Aftale om energim rkning af facadevinduer concluded between VinduesIndustrien and Energistyrelsen the Danish Energy Agency Separate energy labelling of sub components is not allowed glazing units etc Timber material If using different timber species in the same window door component the manufacturer must ensure that damp induced changes in dimensions do not impact negatively on function and weathertightness Timber species mentioned in the following paragraphs may be used if meeting the base coat and surface treatment requirements mentioned under the respective timber species If there is more than one timber species in the hatched areas of illustrations in Annex 10 the applicable base coat and surface treatment requirement shall be the one which applies to the species with the poorest natural durability Hardwood Hardwoods such as Dark Red Meranti Red Lauan Sipo Entandrophragma utile Araputanga Swietenia macrophylla Iroko Teak and Oak as well as other equally durable har
99. de The requirement for 3 fastening points does not apply to doors equipped with a door closer or an electric locking system Fewer hinges and fastening points may be allowed if it can be documented that retention load bearing capacity and permanent sealing properties are not impaired For side hung windows with a casement width in excess of 70 cm hinges must be dimensioned and fixed as for doors Side hung units where the size and or design e g casement with glazing bars causes particular risk of problems with closing and weathertightness should have a riser block fitted to the sill at the closing side In the case of diagonally stable casement and door leaves the riser block may alternatively be fitted at the bottom of the frame at the hinge side At the jamb and head the gap between the frame and the casement clearance around the casement must be adapted to the size of the window door the hardware system etc It may be necessary to carry out adjustment when installing in the building but the unit must be designed for the gap between the frame and the casement to be as uniform as possible on all four sides when seen from the inside Viewed from the inside there must be a uniform gap between frame and casement Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and the deviation be no more than 2 mm in relation to the nominal gap Screws must fit the holes in the hardware be firmly tightened and free from burrs which may cause cut fingers if t
100. deviate more than 2 mm in relation to the nominal gap Screws must fit the holes in the hardware be firmly tightened and free from burrs which may cause cut fingers if touched The axis of the screw must not deviate by more than 10 from a plane perpendicular to the surface of the hardware and the head of the screw must be flush with or below the surface of the hardware Hardware grooves must be adapted to the geometrical shape and thickness of the hardware When drilling or machining frame profiles the resulting groove or hole must stop short of penetrating the full depth of the profile to avoid water or moisture ingress to the wall side of the profile If the fitting of a lock case etc exceptionally requires drilling machining through to the glazing rebate the access of condensation causing air must be prevented by tape or otherwise When fitting casement fasteners with a base plate care must be taken to ensure sufficient friction around the eye to prevent unintentional misalignment of the casement fastener This can be done e g by drilling a tight hole for the eye thread in the casement section Internal casement stays fitted to side hung casements should be of the base plate type Screws or eyes must be located in the most stable part of the casement cross section When the fitting of hardware is completed adjustable parts should as a rule be in the central position Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 9
101. dwood species which meet the requirements of EN 350 2 may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 5 3 3 Timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 5 mm e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 5 5 1 with the exception of door sills where alternative preservatives methods are permitted e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment systems 3 or 4 cf 5 5 3 The timber supplier must provide a declaration comprising at least the timber species and its density If the density of the bought in timber is below 600 kg m3 the company must perform a wood density check on 5 of the planks received The selection of the planks must be evenly distributed over the entire batch the density may be determined using sawn timber The results must be recorded in weight tables and be kept with the tables recording data from in house inspection of finished units Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 74 At each inspection visit the weight tables which have been completed since the previous visit are examined if cases of too low density are found these are recorded in the inspection report
102. e ratio should be examined more closely As regards doors the suitability of the chosen construction seen in relation to the situation of use in which the unit is to be placed should be evaluated at an early stage Requirements or expectations may differ according to whether the door is to be installed for instance in a private residence or in a child care facility If there is any doubt about the suitability of the door it can be tested in accordance with EN 14351 1 point 4 17 Bowing and twisting must be assessed according to their impact when the unit has been installed and they must be inspected with the unit closed and locked and on the assumption that the appropriate fitting instructions and normal workmanship procedures have been followed When bowing and twisting are assessed particular emphasis must be put on their impact on the weathertightness and other general functional aspects of the unit As a guidance and under specified laboratory conditions the unit must meet the requirements of Class 2 max 4 mm cf EN 1530 Twisting must not exceed 2 mm per 10 cm of workpiece width measured over 1 m Measurements shall be carried out according to EN 952 General and local flatness If in the case of large units it is deemed necessary to document the resistance to wind load in more detail tests must be conducted in accordance with EN 12211 Classification requirements must be stated in accordance with EN 12210 Normative cla
103. e damaged by or cause damage to surrounding parts even when the unit is being closed with operating handles in the wrong position If the casement area exceeds 1 2 m tilt turn hardware must incorporate a device to stop the unit being operated wrongly The area is calculated on the basis of the width and height of the rebate in the casement When in the closed position opening casements or ventilation hatches must be secured at a minimum of 4 points including hinges If the hinges are located in the centre of the casement pivot turn windows there must however be at least 4 fastening points located near the corners in addition to the hinges If the dimension of the casement at the closing side is less than 0 6 m one fastening point will suffice in addition to the hinges Other fastening systems which provide all year uniform weathertightness along all casement edges may be approved Pivot and top hung windows must be equipped with a device securing the casement when turned to the cleaning position In this position the upper glass edge must not rise above the internal reveal of the head by more than 0 15 m Hardware and screws made of materials which are not corrosion resistant and which are fitted outside of the external face of the unit must be hot galvanized or protected by other surface treatment to ensure resistance to Corrosion Class 4 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN
104. e effect that production is subject to quality control under a system complying with the ISO 9000 series As a minimum documentation of compliance with RAL Requirements must comprise the profile manufacturer s technical specifications for the material along with the data sheet Annex 2 Based on a more subjective evaluation the following requirements apply When inspected from a distance of 1 5 metres or more the appearance of the profiles must not be disturbed by cracks stripes or other surface defects Hinges and similar load bearing hardware must be fixed with screws engaging with at least 2 layers of material i e two layers of PVCu or one layer of PVCu plus one layer consisting of a metal insert Other fixing methods which have proven to be equally stable may also be used e g screw thread Units manufactured from through coloured white or light grey profiles must be reinforced in accordance with the profile supplier s instructions as well as where additionally required for the fitting of hardware or the installation of the unit in the building See also 6 0 above regarding stiffness requirements in connection with sealed glazing units Units manufactured from through coloured dark profiles must be reinforced irrespective of size Profiles with a dark external surface must be reinforced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Finishing Finishing of profiles Visible surfaces edges and corners must not show unintention
105. e planks received The selection of the planks must be evenly distributed over the entire batch the density may be determined using sawn timber The results must be recorded in weight tables and be kept with the tables recording data from in house inspection of finished units Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 19 At each inspection visit the weight tables which have been completed since the previous visit are examined if cases of too low density are found these are recorded in the inspection report If the company has failed to complete weight tables giving density data this will be registered as a significant defect for the sample at the inspection visit Spruce European Whitewood Spruce may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 5 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 5 3 4 Timber density must be at least 450 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 5 5 1 e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment systems 1 2 or 2 OKO cf 5 5 2 e Heat treated spruce which can be classified as Class 2 permanent under EN 350 2 may
106. e rating is moved up one category e g by changing the rating comment to immaterial defect immaterial defect to significant defect and significant defect to critical defect On the other hand situations may arise where a defect is of such limited scope or significance that the rating is moved down improved by one category Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 4 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Specific defects Timber and timber aluminium timber part Defect categories K critical V significant U immaterial B comment 5 0 and 8 0 Timber and timber aluminium windows and doors Bowing 2 mm per m max 4 mm Twisting 2 mm per 10 cm per m 5 1 and 8 1 Burglary prevention No bonding to inside of glazing rebate Non compliance cf Annex 2 5 3 and 8 3 Timber material Pine Missing declaration of pine rated as one defect per element 5 3 8 3 Non compliance with heartwood proportion requirement See description 53 83 under 5 3 Moisture content up to 176 above below permitted limit 2 2 Moisture content between 1 and 2 above below permitted limit 2 2 Moisture content deviating by more than 2 from permitted limit 2 2 The measured average width of annual ring gt 4 mm 5 3 8 3 Slope of grain gt 1 10 5 3 3 8 3 3 Knots too large 5 3 2 8 3 2 Too many knots 5 3 4 8 3 4 Dead knots 5 3 2 8 3 2
107. e sample size n and the approval rejection criterion C are chosen on the basis of a wish to limit risk of type 1 i e approval even though the quality is unsatisfactory to a maximum of 35 when the permissible production of defective units is 10 This requirement is met e g by a sample of n 10 and C 0 This means that out of 10 inspected units none are allowed to have critical defects see 4 1 3 and Annex 9 Additional inspection If a normal inspection reveals critical defects a further sample of n2 units is selected for an additional inspection The quality is deemed to be satisfactory if there are no more than C units with critical defects and unsatisfactory if there are C 1 units with defects Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 14 In order to achieve the same protection against erroneous results as in normal inspection visits the same sample size and C value must be chosen i e n 10 and C 0 however a sample size of n 20 and C 1 will also give the same protection see Annex 8 This means that the batch may be approved even though the first sample of 10 contains one defective unit provided there are no defects in the following sample of 10 units If each of the two samples of 10 units contains one or more critical defects the batch is rejected and stricter control implemented Significant defects The main purpose of the Technical Requirements is to ensure that the finished products
108. e settings should be altered only when changing type or when tools require maintenance In order to check the machining accuracy of their machines all machine operators must at all times have at their disposal a model template or drawing indicating tolerances as well as measuring tools to reveal deviations Storage Finished products must be stored under conditions which ensure that timber parts maintain a moisture content of 12 3 Climatic conditions must be such that no component part of the finished unit is damaged by temperature fluctuations or by formation of condensation Individual units must be supported in a manner to prevent lasting deformation distortion occurring Management and staff Each company must appoint at least one person operations manager to take charge of supervising production and the quality of finished units The person in charge must be in a position to make arrangements for and manage the company s quality control in conformance with these Requirements The staff employed in production and storage must be either skilled or semi skilled workers Particularly important and demanding manufacturing operations must be carried out by staffs who have received suitable training in the operation performed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 2 4 2 5 2 6 Page 3 Brochures and user manuals When the manufacturer publishes brochures and sales information which the reader can only perce
109. e units It must not be possible to force casement constructions open without causing clearly perceptible traces on or damage to the units It must not be possible to remove a glazing unit in one piece from the outside This requirement is considered to have been met if the glazing unit is spot bonded to the inside of the glazing rebate Units labelled with DV V Burglary and classified according to EN 1627 Burglar resistance Requirements andclassification must be labelled and inspected annually by the certification body cf Annex 24 The label must be visible and permanent Thermal performance Documentation in accordance with DS 418 or EN ISO 10077 parts 1 and 2 must be provided for all data concerning the thermal performance of the products For each product system documentation must be provided for a 1 23 x 1 48m single light opening casement window For external doors values must be given for a panelled door with a standard glazing unit as well as for a flush door Both doors must be in the standard size of 1 23 x 2 18m Glazing unit data must apply to the standard glazing unit defined as the most commonly used glazing unit in the product system in question Thermal properties of glazing units must be specified with 2 significant digits and be legible comprehensible in the glazing unit Thermal properties of window materials must comply with current norms i e a recognized standard or be listed on the materials li
110. e used if meeting the base coat and surface treatment requirements mentioned under the respective timber species If there is more than one timber species in the hatched areas of illustrations in Annex 10 the applicable base coat and surface treatment requirement shall be the one which applies to the species with the poorest natural durability Hardwood Hardwoods such as Dark Red Meranti Red Lauan Sipo Entandrophragma utile Araputanga Swietenia macrophylla Iroko Teak and Oak as well as other equally durable hardwood species which meet the requirements of EN 350 2 may be used for windows and external doors under the following conditions e The timber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 5 3 3 Timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 5 mm e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 5 5 1 with the exception of door sills where alternative preservatives methods are permitted e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment systems 3 or 4 cf 5 53 The timber supplier must provide a declaration comprising at least the timber species and its density If the density of the bought in timber is below 600 kg m3 the company must perform a wood density check on 5 of th
111. e visual distortion or contain defects or impurities in the glass in excess of the criteria described in Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Panels require the use of materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity to ensure the panel construction remains permanently flat and tight As regards surface finish please consult the respective sections on materials The following applies to panels constructed from wood fibreboard The fibreboard material must meet or exceed all symbol H requirements use in humid conditions cf EN 316 and EN 622 5 for MDF fibreboards When machining the fibreboard material moulding and profiling all horizontal traces must have an outward slope of at least 7 All edges also non visible ones resulting from grooving moulding profiling must have their corners rounded to a minimum radius of 1 5 mm this also applies where part of the original surface of the board has been cut away See example in Annex 16 Units incorporating wood fibreboard panels must always be supplied with a completed surface treatment The surface treatment requirements also apply to surfaces and edges which are not visible after the panelled unit has been assembled Panels must be incorporated in the unit in a manner which ensures moisture deformation of the panelling can be absorbed without causing damage Note MDF HDF boards are dry process fibreboards MDF boards must have a density of at least
112. ea c ofedcda 31 5 3 6 Lamination i ote doy eared eto ee rk 32 Seb GBIHSBIBE 2 oec eius di 36 SobT Machrntis of WOO sou sarecdoo edad ated Esset udi ibo ted Uu tenes iu 36 DA AUNBTID S HAGA 36 Sub S BUSSS ie onte o epe ocupa est s a on es i ded 37 SAAJOS ot a cse do A E E E ae een 37 5 5 Timber preservative treatment ssseesseesseessesseeessetessressresseesseressseessrese 38 5A Gener l srn ueia a a E ae Ea o ias Sese 38 5 5 2 Treatment systems for softwood sese nete 39 5 5 3 Treatment Systems for hardwood s aseo Ref va Sa SERRA PARU BIS A UPS 41 3 Adhesive dnd PIHUCIBE eesi n Gta Rotae sme A E 42 5 6 1 Adhesive requirements cote nS IERI NN TS ERR ESSA NS ER EN NER eon 42 5 6 2 Glueing parallel to the slope of grain essere 42 5 0 5 GIVE me Ol c rner TOITIES ous e Ind a esie dus nnu eO e oui 42 5 6 4 Glueing in connection with plugging eeeeeeeeeeeeeenenerenene 42 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 7 Meathetrseals 32 5 ene eerte tede te Seek seeds ove een tede deese dee 43 5 7 1 Materials requirements sese ordo MI id vt gougech te eem tatu this 43 3 7 2 Finishing requitertelifs ioo Sudha caufis one ded t qut cu oM tires 43 5 8 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware esee 44 5 0 1 Hardware and WIN Ses iue avesse Opes ir aeree diu esto A c Pu eo Ben Poesia 44 J82 F
113. eads or other types of fixing must be dimensioned and fixed so as to ensure a uniform compression against the window across the entire contact area and so that movements in the unit do not reduce the retention of the window by the mounting material Note When installing glazing units air permeability design must be ensured on the interior side especially in systems where the units are installed using internal glazing beads Blocks and blocking See Annex 19 Glazing tape and joint fillers Joint fillers must be able to absorb movements caused by wind load moisture and variations in temperature without subsequent cracking or reductions in the performance of the seal against the glazing unit Applied joint fillers and fitting materials must have been tested and approved according to a recognized standard For glazing tapes the standard may be EN 12365 1 and for joint fillers it may be EN 15651 2 Alternatively a MTK approval may be acceptable with the supplier s acceptance Joint sealants used for fitting glazing units or for top or bottom sealing must not affect disintegrate or change the properties of the glazing unit edge seal The joint filler supplier s instructions as to preparation compression lowest operating temperature and other operating conditions must always be followed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 71 Timber aluminium windows and doors Dimensioning and weathertightness Note Large
114. ed 2 mm per 10 cm of workpiece width measured over 1 m Measurements shall be carried out according to EN 952 General and local flatness When determining the external dimensions of the units due attention must be paid to movements in the PVCu material caused by fluctuations in temperature This applies in particular to dark coloured profiles wide units or where several units are fitted side by side If in the case of large units it is deemed necessary to document the resistance to wind load in more detail tests must be conducted in accordance with EN 12211 Classification requirements must be stated in accordance with EN 12210 Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for load Class C for deflection If weathertightness testing of windows and doors is required tests shall be based on the following standards EN 1026 for air permeability EN 1027 for watertightness Classification requirements shall be indicated in conformance with EN 12207 for air permeability EN 12208 for watertightness Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for air permeability at an average of measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Class 8A for watertightness pressure of 450 Pa for both windows and outer doors Normative requirements for building class 2020 classification Class 4 for air permeability as an aver
115. eed the requirements of these Technical Requirements and the manufacturers own product description and labelling As an ongoing part of this process and to ensure they are up to date the Technical Requirements are reviewed at least once a year The Requirements are managed by a Technical Committee set up by VinduesIndustrien This edition of the Requirements was approved by the VinduesIndustrien Technical Committee in December 2013 The use of these Technical Requirements for certification or inspection purposes is only permitted by prior written agreement with VinduesIndustrien Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 2 1 2 2 2 3 Page 2 General requirements on the manufacturer General It is assumed that in order to comply with the requirements in the technical sections of the present Requirements the manufacturer shall as a minimum meet the general requirements set out in this chapter The company shall produce for sale windows window sections and or external doors in a permanent factory The products shall be manufactured using profiles developed by or at the request of the manufacturer or bought in as semi finished standardized profiles Manufacturing plant Production must employ machines to such an extent that essentially all geometric dimensions tolerances and shapes of individual profiles and completed units depend exclusively on the machining accuracy of the machines employed Furthermore machin
116. elled products Technical Requirements jh Edition Rev 4 2013 2 8 2 9 Page 5 Product liability Manufacturers must take out a combined commercial and product liability insurance covering a sum total of DKK 10 million damage to persons property The insurance shall be extended to include coverage for damage to items which the insured s products have become part of have been affixed to or in any other way have been joined with The insurance shall also provide coverage for damage to items which the insured has undertaken to make ready install mount or to treat or process in some other way irrespective of whether the damage arises during commercial liability or after the performance of the task product liability The above mentioned obligation also applies to suppliers of hardware and hinges For insurance coverage requirements please see Annex 15 Consumer protection in Denmark The window and glazing unit manufacturers must be affiliated to the DVV warranty scheme which as a minimum provides coverage for consumers to the levels mentioned below As an alternative to the DVV warranty scheme the obligations may be covered by a recognized insurance company with an office in Denmark e For each sale the window manufacturer shall in connection with entering into an agreement for this sale provide the consumer with warranty documents including the terms and conditions of the warranty or refer in writing to a website
117. ement window For external doors values must be given for a panelled door with a standard glazing unit as well as for a flush door Both doors must be in the standard size of 1 23 x 2 18m Glazing unit data must apply to the standard glazing unit defined as the most commonly used glazing unit in the product system in question Thermal properties of glazing units must be specified with 2 significant digits and be legible comprehensible in the glazing unit Thermal properties of window materials must comply with current norms i e a recognized standard or be listed on the materials list of the Association of Danish Window Manufacturers The temperature of the interior surfaces of the unit must not be less than 9 3 C provided there is a room temperature of 20 C and an external temperature of 0 C This can be documented via calculations according to EN ISO 10077 2 In addition to the surfaces of casement and frame the interior surfaces of the unit also include the sealed glazing unit glazing gaskets and weather seal between frame and casement However the surface of weather seals is not included if air access to the weather seal is via a gap with a width of 4 mm or less and a depth of 5 mm or more The above requirements regarding the minimum temperature of interior surfaces do not apply to window and door handles lock cylinders and door sills but the manufacturer must at all times make sure that no condensation is retained in the constr
118. ength e g standard profiles cut to fixed sizes This is done by dipping the profiles in the original solution for at least 30 minutes at a minimum depth of 100 mm of liquid If units are supplied with a base coat only instructions regarding further surface treatment must be included Units in softwood supplied with base coat only must have been treated in accordance with treatment system 1 After application of base coat under treatment system 1 units must be left to dry for long enough for at least half the impregnation solution typically absorbed to have evaporated After application of base coat in accordance with other treatment systems units must be left to dry for the length of time specified by the supplier of the preservative treatment The requirements regarding surface treatment coat thickness apply to all surfaces visible when the unit is closed In rebates grooves and on end grain the coat may be thinner however it should always be thick enough covered surface for the colour of the wood not to show through The surface treatment must further meet the requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements Treatment systems other than those given below may be permitted after submission of application and special documentation which must be examined and approved by the VinduesIndustrien Technical Committee after consulting the management of its Timber Section Treatment systems for softwood See Chapter 5 5 2 Treatment s
119. ent Thermal performance Documentation in accordance with DS 418 or EN ISO 10077 parts 1 and 2 must be provided for all data concerning the thermal performance of the products For each product system documentation must be provided for a 1 23 x 1 48 m single light Opening casement window For external doors values must be given for a panelled door with a standard glazing unit as well as for a flush door Both doors must be in the standard size of 1 23 x 2 18 m Glazing unit data must apply to the standard glazing unit defined as the most commonly used glazing unit in the product system in question Thermal properties of glazing units must be specified with 2 significant digits and be legible comprehensible in the glazing unit Thermal properties of window materials must comply with current norms i e a recognized standard or be listed on the materials list of the Association of Danish Window Manufacturers The temperature of the interior surfaces of the unit must not be less than 9 3 C provided there is a room temperature of 20 C and an external temperature of 0 C This can be documented via calculations according to EN ISO 10077 2 In addition to the surfaces of casement and frame the interior surfaces of the unit also include the sealed glazing unit glazing gaskets and weather seal between frame and casement However the surface of weather seals is not included if air access to the weather seal is via a gap with a width of 4
120. equirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 8 5 8 1 Page 44 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware Hardware and hinges All hardware must be manufactured in materials which meet normal requirements in terms of physical strength wear and resistance The window manufacturer should be informed about the hardware supplier s declared digit codes cf recognized product standards for use wear and tear weight fire safety corrosion resistance and friction To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication of the required supplied properties In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed in the following way See Annex 23 Hinges and hardware must be dimensioned and fitted in a manner whereby the weight of the construction itself and normal operation do not cause deformation which hinders normal easy use and functioning If there is reason to doubt the strength of the hardware or the way it is fixed a test in accordance with EN 14608 may be required to prove its adequacy As a minimum the requirements of Class 2 under EN 13115 must be met A subsequent increase in the load to 600 Newton must not cause failure in hinges or hardware their fixing or in door and casement corner joints Operating handles must have a strength and fixing adapted to their function and must be designed to prevent fing
121. er s products and quality control with the basis on which the certificate was issued is verified by continuous monitoring inspection visits Under normal circumstances continuous monitoring comprises 2 inspection visits per year If the following conditions are met the frequency of inspection visits may be reduced to 1 inspection visit per year e For an uninterrupted period of 2 years comprising 4 inspection visits there must have been no recorded cases of critical defects leading to the imposition of stricter control e during the same period the number of significant defects at each of the 4 inspection visits must not exceed the upper control limit KG minus 0 4 defects per unit e the number of immaterial defects at each of the 4 inspection visits must not exceed the upper control limit KG e within 5 to 7 months of the annual inspection visit the manufacturer must forward electronically and in collected form to the certification body a copy of the inspection log for the first week of each month When a manufacturer has acquired the right to only 1 inspection visit per year this inspection visit frequency will continue for as long as the above limits and the forwarding of in house inspection results are complied with If having been given five days advance notice in writing the manufacturer does not forward in house inspection results or if an inspection visit finds the manufacturer in breach of the above limits for the numbe
122. ered to have been met provided the product system has proved compliance with the requirements in point 9 4 2 Performance testing Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 6 9 7 9 7 1 Page 107 Surface treatment Dependent on the position of the surface the result of the finished surface treatment must meet the following requirements For visible surfaces of closed element DLGU opaque sealed smooth and filled surface For visible surfaces of open element DG opaque and smooth surface For non visible surfaces towards wall no requirements e Ata visual inspection of visible surfaces of a closed element the surface must appear smooth and uniform The inspection is made from a distance of 3 metres in diffuse daylight Defects such as pinholes paint runs foreign particles volcanoes shrinkage cavities and raised fibres are recorded and assessed as set out in Annex 8 The normative value for the dry layer thickness of the surface treatment must be at least 60 um A smaller layer thickness is allowed in grooves holes etc which are not directly exposed to weather but surfaces in these places must always be covered The layer thickness is measured in accordance with EN ISO 2360 Bonding must be classified in accordance with ISO 2409 Window manufacturer and paint supplier must have a written agreement about a warranty covering the surface treatment Also the agreement must include procedures for samplin
123. ermitted layer thickness is class AA20 20 um and for indoor use AAT5 15 um 8 7 Weather seals 8 7 1 Materials requirements The materials used for weather sealing between casements and frames must have a chemical structure and or design assumed to possess such elastic properties that they will continue to provide an acceptable seal against air and water ingress for a number of years under normally occurring changes in the size of the joint These requirements can be met by seals manufactured in rubber or rubber like plastic shaped as hollow profiles or as lip strip seals Brush strip seals may be approved in special cases Note In case of dispute over the suitability of the strip seals in relation to the properties mentioned below type testing in accordance with EN 12365 1 may be requested Overall the results of this testing must prove performance to the following classifications e Working range max Class 4 e Compression max Class 2 e Temperature stability meeting or exceeding Class 3 e Recovery characteristics meeting or exceeding Class 2 For duplex profiles extruded using two or more different materials the use class for recovery characteristics after ageing in accordance with EN 12365 4 will be added following a future revision of the standard Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 7 2 8 8 8 8 1 Page 95 The weather seals must not disintegrate nor display a tendency to stick in connection with the
124. ermore in the case of side hung casements the height width side ratio should be examined more closely As regards doors the suitability of the chosen construction seen in relation to the situation of use in which the unit is to be placed should be evaluated at an early stage Requirements or expectations may differ according to whether the door is to be installed for instance in a private residence or in a child care facility If there is any doubt about the suitability of the door it can be tested in accordance with EN 14351 1 point 4 17 Bowing and twisting must be assessed according to their impact when the unit has been installed and they must be inspected with the unit closed and locked and on the assumption that the appropriate fitting instructions and normal workmanship procedures have been followed When bowing and twisting are assessed particular emphasis must be put on their impact on the weathertightness and other general functional aspects of the unit As a guidance and under specified laboratory conditions the unit must meet the requirements of Class 2 max 4 mm cf EN 1530 Twisting must not exceed 2 mm per 10 cm of workpiece width measured over I m Measurements shall be carried out according to EN 952 General and local flatness If in the case of large units it is deemed necessary to document the resistance to wind load in more detail tests must be conducted in accordance with EN 12211 Classification require
125. ers getting caught during operation Fasteners must be designed and functioned so as to ensure correct tightening against the seals Strike plates on door frames must be inset into the frame or mounted in and supported by a groove Fasteners including strike plate etc must also be designed so as not to be damaged by or cause damage to surrounding parts even when the unit is being closed with operating handles in the wrong position If the casement area exceeds 1 2 m tilt turn hardware must incorporate a device to stop the unit being operated wrongly The area is calculated on the basis of the width and height of the rebate in the casement When in the closed position opening casements or ventilation hatches must be secured at a minimum of 4 points including hinges If the hinges are located in the centre of the casement pivot turn windows there must be at least 4 fastening points located near the corners in addition to the hinges If the dimension of the casement at the closing side is less than 0 6 m one fastening point in addition to the hinges will suffice Other fastening systems which provide uniform weathertightness along all casement edges may be approved Pivot and top hung windows must be equipped with a device securing the casement when turned to the cleaning position In this position the upper glass edge must not rise above the internal reveal of the head by more than 0 15 m If the material used for hardware is not
126. es Certified units must be provided only with one label stating consumer warranty The DVV inspection and warranty label must not appear alongside with the name or logo of the certification body other than on the certificate issued When units produced to order are supplied with IGU s labelled with a production code these units can be considered to meet the requirement for date of production labelling For aesthetic reasons e g in protected or preservation worthy buildings the certification body may in special cases give its permission to omit labelling the glazing unit if traceability can be secured in another way and it is documented that this is a customer request The right to use the label shall appear from the certificate applying at any time issued by the certification body The label can be used in red and in black color Q DANSK VINDUES VERIFIKATION Certified companies are allowed to use the logo on writing paper invoices delivery notes brochures etc with or without the accompanying name The size of the logo is optional but the text however must be legible Specification of colours e CMYK colours m100 y100 black text Pantone colours 032 black text e RGB colours 229 0 3 black text The logo may also be shown in black Approved versions of logo text can be downloaded from the certification body s homepage Dealers of DV V labelled units may use the logo provided they add Dealer of DVV lab
127. es listed in Annex 13 Any other equipment used must be of a commonly recognized quality be well maintained and operated by trained staff Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Defect ratings Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 3 of 28 In accordance with the description in Chapter 4 defects are classified in the following categories Critical K Significant V Immaterial U Comments B In addition to the ratings for specific defects for each group of materials given on the following pages the following ratings apply to general defects Non compliance with section 2 9 Consumer safeguard Critical defect Missing or unauthorized label Immaterial defect per wrongly marked unit Missing or incomplete in house inspection of finished goods Significant defect per unit in the entire sample Missing or incomplete in house inspection of laminates Significant defect per unit with laminated component s Non compliance with 5 2 9 2 including the use of data for glazing units which are not the standard glazing unit used in the product system Significant defect per unit in the entire sample Missing or incomplete in house checking of hardwood density Significant defect per unit manufactured in hardwood When rating items in relation to specific materials situations may arise where a defect is of such magnitude scope or considerable significance that th
128. ess Asymmetrical fitting of casement in relation to frame Doors for dwellings without 3 point closing Insufficient number of hinges in doors Hinges for side hung window with casement width 2 70 cm not dimensioned and fixed as for doors Uneven gap between hinge parts gap of between 0 5 mm and 1 mm gap in excess of 1 mm No riser block where one should be fitted Screw and size of hole incompatible screw insufficiently tightened or screwed in sloppily No taping of drilled through lock case Frame machined or drilled right through to wall side Adjustable hardware parts not in the central position Substantial defect in overall closing function Insignificant defect in overall closing function 6 8 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Non approval cf section on installation of glazing units Distortion defects in glass or impurities exceeding Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass Cracked glazing unit No certificate on sealed glazing unit Glazing unit not cleaned Panels not manufactured in materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 17 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Glazing bead too short gap at individual ends 0 5 mm 1 mm gap at individual ends larger than 1 mm mitres See page 11 Glazing bead joints insufficiently flush deviate by more th
129. ess of 70 95 IRHD The width of the blocks must be equivalalent to the thickness of the glazing unit the thickness of a glazing tape There are three types of glazing blocks each having their separate function A Setting block Setting blocks must always be used Setting blocks transfer loads between glazing unit and rebate while also contributing to the overall stability of the unit The gap to a glazing unit corner must always exceed 50 mm In case the glazing unit is supported by one block only e g in turn windows the block must have a length of 100 mm for glazing units less than 2 n and otherwise 200 mm Guide block Guide blocks ensure the gap between glazing unit edge and rebate Measured from the corner of the glazing unit edge the gap must exceed 50 mm x Riser block If necessary a riser block may be used to ensure the functioning of the hardware and the centring of the glazing unit during transport and operation The length must be at least 50 mm for glazing units less than 2 n and otherwise 100 mm The min gap between glazing unit and rebate is 4 mm Bevelled bottom rebates require a block design that allows all glazing unit panes to rest on a horizontal base Setting blocks must be capable of transferring load to bottom rebates with no ensuing risk of overturning or deformation For the blocks to function properly they must be fixed in the prescribed positions Nails pins etc must not be used to f
130. esting The casement door leaf is turned to a 90 opening or if desired to a smaller max opening angle and secured in this position by means of a lateral guide A load total of 600 N for doors load step 800 N is applied vertically to the casement door leaf head 50 mm from the outer corner of the casement door leaf After three minutes the load is relieved and the same test is conducted at an opening angle of 30 Climatic conditions The test procedures and recording of test results listed above must be conducted under two different climatic conditions for both opening angles Testing under laboratory conditions Testing when the hinge side has been heated to 65 C Heating to 65 C is considered to be completed 15 minutes after recording a temperature of 65 C on a synthetic material applied to the hinge side Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 105 Test sequence The test sequence comprises a total of four sub tests and a final safety test The sub tests are conducted in the following order e 90 opening climatic conditions 1 e 30 opening climatic conditions 1 e 90 opening climatic conditions 2 e 30 opening climatic conditions 2 The final safety test is conducted at e 90 opening climatic conditions 1 e 30 opening climatic conditions 1 Recording of test results The gap between casement and frame is measured and the result is compared with the initial
131. ethod Part 1 Brushing Witla a procedure EN 204 Classification of thermoplastic wood adhesives for non 30 31 33 42 78 79 80 90 NB structural applications Determination of tensile shear strength of lap joints EN 205 Bestimmung der Klebfestigkeit von L ngsklebungen im 33 80 90 Zugversuch EN 316 Wood fibre boards Definition classification and symbols 47 58 69 98 111 EN 350 2 Durability of wood and wood based products 18 19 20 73 EN 351 1 Durability of wood and wood based products Preservative 39 TI treated solid wood EN 392 Glued laminated timber Shear test of glue lines 34 82 Wooden constructions structural timber and laminated wood EN 408 Determination of some physical and mechanical qualities sect Annex 17 19 Unplasticized polyvinylchloride PVC U profiles for the EN 514 fabrication of windows and doors Determination of the strength 53 TI of welded corners and T joints EN 599 1 Durability of wood and wood based products Efficacy of 3941 TI preventive wood preservatives as determined by biological tests EN 622 5 Fibreboards Specifications Part 5 Requirements for dry 47 58 69 98 111 process boards MDF EN 927 Paints and varnishes Coating materials and coating systems for 39 40 41 92 TI exterior wood Part 1 3 EN 952 Door leaves General and local flatness Measuring method 16 50 60 71 100 EN 1026 Windows and doors Air permeability Test method 16 50 60 71 85 100 106 TI EN 1027 Windows and doors Watertigh
132. events the retention of rainwater or condensate Furthermore the construction details must be designed in such a way that the materials used do not break down or degrade Timber aluminium units are subject to the following requirements Normally external aluminium components may only be fastened to and supported by the timber section at points or on narrow strips and the cavity between timber and aluminium sections must be vented to the air At the top edge of casements and frames driving rain must be diverted by a drip sill on the frame or by a sealing tape preventing ingress of driving rain between the timber and aluminium sections and stopping water from collecting on the upwards facing side of the timber section Note In the case of other horizontal timber sections driving rain must also be diverted from upwards facing slots by means of drip sills or sealing tape between the timber and aluminium sections Alternatively the slot must be designed so as to ensure that any driving rain entering it is drained off immediately This requirement is deemed to have been met if the slot has a width of at least 2 mm over the entire length of the profile and that contact between the timber and aluminium sections is limited to a few points This also applies where the height of the aluminium section is increased in relation to the bottom rail rebate Horizontal timber components which may be exposed to water ingress must have an outward slope of at
133. ex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Page 3 Definitions of rebate edge and inner zone for glazing units and glass When assessing optical quality the entire visible glass surface must be viewed Assessment of visual quality must be made on the basis of the above division in zones Permissible visible irregularities in glass How to interpret the below table As practically all insulated glass units are basically constructed from clear glass they are rated on the basis of the criteria in the marked boxes along with the criteria mentioned for other types of glass which may have been used for constructing the unit WITH COATED CLEAR INSULATED GLAZING GLASS Outer crushed edges or chippings REBATE ZONE Inner chippings filled with joint sealant Residue and numerous scratches Pores spots discolouration etc Pane area 1 m max 4 of lt 3 mm Pane area 1 m max 1 of lt 3 mm per running metre edge length Pinholes 1 mm I 5 mm 5 EDGE ZONE Scratches pinholes 200 mm Max 30 mm x 2 mm per individual length 21 5 mm not The sum of individual lengths max 90 mm permitted Hairline scratches No limit however not piled up Pores spots discolouration etc Pane area 1 m max 2 of lt 2 mm Pinholes Pane area gt 1 m and lt 2 m max 3 of lt 2 mm 1 mm 1 5 mm 2 INNER ZONE Pane area gt 2 m max 5 of lt 2 mm pinholes m 21 5 mm not Scratches
134. facturer as from the date of signing The warranty does not curtail the buyer s common rights in law Danish law and venue shall apply to any dispute related to the present warranty The present warranty covers glazing units supplied to Window manufacturer s name and address stamp if any Glazing unit manufacturer s name and address stamp if any Place date and signature Place date and signature Technical Requirements 7 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 22 Windows complaint guide pending Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 23 Coding of hardware for doors and windows To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication between the manufacturers about the required supplied properties See chapters 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 Burglary prevention and Annex 26 Standards at a glance In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed as below and shall be understood in the following way Code Item Description Used only in special situations if described in the individual standards 1 Use S Normally declared with 2 Durabilit Declared with class for number of open close cycles For instance 3 y for 10 000 times 4 for 15 000 times and 5 for 25 000 times 3 Mass The maximum allowable weight load on one pie
135. fikation DRV Danish IGU Verification Individual panes of glass must not cause visual distortion or contain defects or impurities in the glass in excess of the criteria described in Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Panels require the use of materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity to ensure the panel construction remains permanently flat and tight As regards surface finish please consult the respective sections on materials The following applies to panels constructed from wood fibreboard The fibreboard material must meet or exceed all symbol H requirements use in humid conditions cf EN 316 and EN 622 5 for MDF fibreboards When machining the fibreboard material moulding and profiling all horizontal traces must have an outward slope of at least 7 All edges also non visible ones resulting from grooving moulding profiling must have their corners rounded to a minimum radius of 1 5 mm this also applies where part of the original surface of the board has been cut away See example in Annex 16 Units incorporating wood fibreboard panels must always be supplied with a completed surface treatment The surface treatment requirements also apply to surfaces and edges which are not visible after the panelled unit has been assembled Panels must be incorporated in the unit in a manner which ensures moisture deformation of the panelling can be absorbed without causing damage Note MD
136. file must face the direction of the force Testing is conducted as shown in Annex 17 and the tensile strength must meet the requirements listed in the Annex Approved work instructions and forms for the recording of inspection and test data must be available for all the inspection and testing activities mentioned All data record forms must be kept for at least 10 years and be accessible to external inspectors Through brochures or by other means buyers must be informed of the fact that products have been manufactured from finger jointed timber Units with end jointed profiles based on finger joints must always be supplied with surface treatment completed in accordance with 5 5 2 This requirement does not apply to glazing beads However for glazing beads in pine to be exempt from the requirement the heartwood proportion must be at least 90 If finger jointed timber is sourced from a subcontractor the subcontractor manufacturer must be affiliated to an impartial body approved by VinduesIndustrien and the profiles labelled in accordance with the rules of this body so as to ensure traceability Lamination In laminated profiles which receive a base coat and surface treatment in accordance with treatment systems 1 2 or 5 each laminate in the hatched areas of Annex 10 illustrations must have a heartwood proportion of at least 60 In profiles treated in accordance with treatment system 2 KO each laminate in the hatched areas of Anne
137. g and checking of layer thickness and bonding These procedures must give the number of samples and frequency and also specific requirements to layer thickness and bonding All test results must be recorded and be available to the certification body Weather seals Materials requirements Materials used for weather sealing between casements and frames must always have a chemical structure and or design assumed to possess such elastic properties that they will continue to provide a satisfactory seal against air and water ingress for a number of years under normally occurring changes in the size of the joint These requirements may be met by seals manufactured in rubber or rubber like plastic shaped as hollow profiles or as lip seals Brush seals may be approved in special cases Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 7 2 Page 108 Note In case of dispute over the suitability of the seals in relation to the properties mentioned below a type testing in accordance with EN 12365 1 may be requested The overall result of this testing must prove performance to the following classifications Working range max class 4 Compression max class 2 Temperature stability meeting or exceeding class 3 Recovery characteristics meeting or exceeding class 2 The use class for recovery characteristics of duplex profiles extruded using two or more different materials after ageing in accordance with DS EN 12365 4 wil
138. g m That the wood has not been treated with a chemical preservative For treatment system 20KO That 80 of the planks have a heartwood proportion in excess of 90 96 cf Annex 10 and point 5 3 That the heartwood proportion in the remaining planks is in excess of 80 For treatment systems 1 and 2 That 60 of the planks have a heartwood proportion in excess of 60 96 cf Annex 10 and point 5 3 That the heartwood proportion in the remaining planks is in excess of 40 96 Planks are defined as all dimensions with a thickness in excess of 48 mm Sampling sample size in accordance with Svensk Standard Swedish Standard SS 232740 When documenting density it is recommended to indicate the weight and volume on each pack Company stamp Place and date Signature Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 12 45 Paradigm for the declaration of spruce European Whitewood Sawmill name and address Association membership mark s logo s As suppliers of spruce for window and door manufacture we declare That the timber has not been felled illegally and that it conforms to EU regulation no 995 2010 That planks and boards have been sawn from a butt log That the log has been handled and stored in a way so as not to incur risk of bacterial attack That the moisture content is 12 2 for joinery and 18 4 when dry for dispatching That the width of the annual rings is less than 4 mm That
139. g of hardware see nter RE ESCAS ENTRA GENER tenets BEST ER ar ia 68 7 8 Glass panels and installation of glazing units eeeeeeee 69 T Sc TASS ATI panels aco i tius a Sodio tuner vea as ade 69 7 5 2 Installation of glazing Unilf sop etr det plor ree M sae dio secat urs 69 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Timber aluminium windows and doors cccccccccssscssssccsssccsssccessccesscccsscccsssccsssccesscsosess 71 8 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness eese 71 8 1 Burglary prevention cao pates E a d edis T2 5 2 Thermal performancen ss scspessaceciatse MEER BUR aa E TRTA 72 Bo Innber mate al seo ie ite spot crn hc ek Ais te ac sok ard ou stima ite 73 8 3 1 Definitions and measuring rules sese 75 8 3 2 Workpieces in softwood 55 one oer teet o ieaqigeson sa tese uet ede es 76 5 3 2 WOTKpICCE STE Bard VEDO as amen o eR ba Ruben etri ai eu una e TI 8 3 4 Additional definitions and requirements for workpieces in softwood 77 5 5 5 Prset JOIDS S ue deu i tad tex it aatis teas su vos tesa Os EEE A Ora T bane dudd 79 8 3 0 Lamination bunt dide attebundd dete ab ad etae tom endende 80 8 3 7 Aluminium alu material eese enne 84 8 3 9 Synthetic materials peo edocti e tue i teda esent Ud ors Fou te us Riv faceads 84 ER En 85 Dk Fishi a ecd ueste nott die tu Miu M uen M EM DL Reet 88 Sob Machining of weod sas cess
140. gain at 30 The load is applied for one minute at both opening angles Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 104 Initial recording It is checked that when closed the frame and casement construction is completely flush warping must not be present The basis of each of the four sub tests to be conducted is the below recordings The joint clearance space between casement and frame is recorded for each corner of the unit in both directions a total of eight measurements Test procedure 90 opening The casement door frame is turned to a 90 opening or if desired a smaller opening angle and is secured in this position by means of a lateral guide A load is applied vertically to the casement door leaf head 50 mm from the outer corner of the casement leaf The load is applied in steps of 200 N with a three minute interval between each step During the application of the 400 N load the recordings listed under Recording of test results are made Once recordings for the 400 N load for doors load step 600 N have been made the load is relieved and subsequent measurements are taken Test procedure 30 opening The casement door leaf is turned to a 30 opening angle and secured in this position by means of a lateral guide Then the test cycle is completed in accordance with the procedures described in Test procedure 90 opening see above and Recording of test results see below Safety t
141. ge 10 Rules concerning product certification General Product certification under the Technical Requirements for DVV serves to ensure that the product leaving the manufacturer complies with the requirements contained in these Technical Requirements for DVV and the Construction Products Regulation issued by the EU The above implies that only units pre assembled ex factory are covered by the certification This rule may however be deviated from if a similar level of quality can be obtained and the company guarantees the warranty cf section 2 9 and the units are subject to EN 14351 1 cf Annex 24 This implies that procedures shall be established which include the drawing up of fitting instructions training of fitters and internal and external quality inspections with check lists which are completed at the building site and kept by the manufacturer for at least 10 years scanned copies are acceptable The certification body shall approve the above mentioned manuals and carry out sample inspections of the quality at the building site If the units are assembled by other companies than the certified company a clause shall be added to the basis of agreement on Cascading ITT EN 14351 1 section 7 2 5 to the effect that the certification body shall have access to carrying out quality inspections of the finished assembled units In addition the product certificate serves to ensure that the product corresponds to the manufacturer s own p
142. ge Acetate a AOAR 57 6 8 Glass panels and installation of glazing units 2 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 58 6 8 1 Glass and panels esee eee iE VAS IRURE HN NUS Sa YR UU SEA INNER Rea e pen aUE 58 6 8 2 Installation of glazing units essere enne eene 58 Metal windows and doors eee ee eese esee essen tees tates sensns tasa sta sns senes ta sores 60 7 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness eese 60 7 1 B rblary prevention qu arra n E E EE E E E 61 T 2 Ehetmal performance sci aecdesns doin aaa pA RnB PMID Mis ies ai Diet SUN dM US 61 T gt Profile Water al sy ccs ete sce pecie US Gd olia a eae Osea mele 62 J 4 Pimshing usi tee ERAT DATAS agesasadeoaseusdecauen has AEN Ee EUR Nias 63 TAI Erushimg of professus osorsqiae eio ole ege aes ros o e Ie ERU Bea UNIS 63 3 42 TOTIS eod e opa o e ebd atado eee te 63 4 9 Surface treatinent iuo ee nudae b ee a bead edens cec e b eedes 64 To 1 Coatme OF alumini M ee os uode qct cased steady eua acea pe RM bns Ru ERR UNUS 64 75 2 Anodizing of alumni coco rete niacin aie eec ERAS R 65 3 6 Weather sealsucs eon pd eae 65 1 0 Materials tequitemefits oes e Pt vacated shed e er Ris Font eoe Ru eU gets 65 7 6 2 Finishing requitemients iioc t Ee a e S ESI i si 66 7 7 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware sse 66 Ter Hatdwa re and gea sepevuse ptu cetvatei pdt qud etifat Lathe od Rake dd ids 66 7 7 2 Fittin
143. ght to split into the spectral colours When beams of light pass through glass irregularities in the glass will result in either a shorter or a longer time of passage of the light The phenomenon is seen only in insulated glass units with floatglass and can be ascribed to the extreme flatness of the glass which is on a scale of the wavelength of light and that daylight is split into the spectral colours of blue red and green Double glazing effect Because of the edge seal insulated glass units hold an amount of contained air gas the state of which is essentially determined by the barometric air pressure and the air temperature at the production site Installation of insulated glass units at other altitudes and at changes in temperature and variations in the barometric air pressure high and low pressure will inevitably cause concave or convex deflections in individual glazing panes and with that also optical distortions Multi glass reflections may appear at different strenghts on the surfaces of insulated glass units These reflections may be intensified e g with a dark background of the glazing unit or in coated glass panes This phenomenon is a physical law which applies to all insulated glass units Anisotropies Anisotropies is a physical effect in heat treated glasses caused by the internal stress distribution Depending on the visual angle it is perceived as dark coloured rings and stripes at polarizing light and or viewing throug
144. grain with a depth in excess of 5 4 1 84 1 0 5 mm Shavings marks in excess of 0 3 mm U 5 4 1 8 4 1 Cutter marks in excess of 2 mm U 5 4 1 8 4 1 Stripes caused by chipped cutter U 5 4 1 8 4 1 Roller mark U 5 4 1 8 4 1 Stripes marks by shavings stuck in the machine U 5 4 1 84 1 Torn off splinters 5 4 1 8 4 1 0 24 mm B 25 49 mn U 250 mm V Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 6 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Measurement tolerances deviating from the standard 5 4 1 8 4 1 External frame measurement deviation up to 2 mm more than permitted deviation up to 6 mm more than permitted deviation in excess of 6 mm of what is permitted profile cross section deviation up to 0 5 mm more than permitted deviation up to 1 5 mm more than permitted deviation in excess of 1 5 mm of what is permitted Other measurement deviations causing limited reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Other measurement deviations causing considerable reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Non compliance with the requirements in 5 4 2 and 8 4 3 Complete absence of rounding of edges Rounding off less than required Lacking alignment in corner rebate joints 5 4 4 8 4 4 up to 0 5 mm between 0 5 mm and 1 mm in excess of 1 mm Corner joints not tight up to 0 3 mm between 0 3 mm and 0 6 mm in excess of 0
145. gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 24 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Specific defects FRP windows and doors Defect categories K critical V significant U immaterial B comment 9 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness Bowing 2 mm per m max 4 mm Twisting 2 mm per 10 cm per m 9 1 Burglary prevention No bonding to inside of glazing rebate Non compliance cf Annex 24 9 5 1 Machining Scratches caused by finishing and handling Pointed sharp edges Measurement tolerances deviating from the standard External frame measurement deviations up to 2 mm permitted deviations up to 6 mm permitted deviations gt 6 mm of what is permitted Casement rebate measurement deviation up to 0 5 mm permitted deviation up to 1 5 mm permitted deviation gt 1 5 mm of what is permitted Other measurement deviations causing limited reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Other measurement deviations causing considerable reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Leaky joints gap of up to 0 3 mm gap between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm gap in excess of 0 6 mm No sealing of grooves etc whereby water may be channelled from an opening section to one below it with a glazing unit or panel No sealing of sill rebate of countercut assembled door leaf Joint not flush 9 5 1 Linear misalignment by up to 0 3 mm
146. gth e E modulus e Thermal expansion coefficient e Softening point Furthermore a product description must be provided comprising all relevant information under the headings listed in the Technical Requirements Annex 2 Product description Data sheet example Testing requirements Materials must be subjected to type testing conducted in accordance with the conditions and requirements listed in the section Type testing below Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 9 Page 85 If there is reason to doubt the weathertightness and or stability of the units the certification body may request testing in accordance with EN 1026 air permeability EN 1027 watertightness and or EN 12211 resistance to wind load For air permeability and watertightness the outcome of the tests must meet the classification performance requirements listed in the note under 8 0 Resistance to wind load must meet the requirements of Class C3 Type testing In the following cases a type testing report from a recognized testing institution must be provided e if the frame rebate of the unit is manufactured wholly or partly in synthetic materials e if hinges are fixed to synthetic material in the frame and or casement profile e if synthetic materials contribute to the transfer of load from casement to frame Testing serves the following purposes e to demonstrate sufficient strength and stiffness in the frame profile primarily in terms of
147. h divided by 3 0 Short oval shaped and circular knots are measures by their largest width or diameter respectively The side measurement of a workpiece is defined on the basis of the nominal dimensions of the workpiece without rebates or profiles In individual workpieces the number of knots per side must not exceed an integer larger than 1 10 x L divided by 3 where L equals the length of the workpiece measured in metres A group of knots where the distance between the individual knots is less than the width of the workpiece counts as one knot only in this respect Plugging and other fillings are counted as a knot Pearl knots do not count in this respect Edge knots visible on two sides are measured and graded by what is visible on each side Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 30 Dead and partly rooted knots such as bark ring knots are graded on the basis of visual impression and their impact on the functioning of the unit when inspected fitted and closed Outward facing casement sides and frame edges and upwards facing surfaces on casement bottom rails and sills including sill rebates are graded on the basis of being exposed to water and sun to a greater extent than other surfaces Knots in these surfaces must be plugged or filled if there is a risk of them coming loose or protruding In all other surfaces dead and bark ring knots which appear porous or disfiguring must be plugged or filled Plugging Plug
148. h materials posing a risk of corrosion without special steps being taking to prevent this If cold bridges occur in the unit this must be apparent from data sheet s and brochure s If no cold bridges occur the type and design of the insulation must be clearly given in the data sheet brochure Units designed for fitting in dwellings and other buildings with a similar pattern of use must be manufactured from thermally broken profiles unless a different profile system has been expressly requested by the customer Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 4 7 4 1 7 4 2 Page 63 Finishing Finishing of profiles Visible surfaces edges and corners must not show burrs unintentional marks or other traces from tools nor from handling during manufacture and storage Outward opening casement corners may not be pointed or sharp enough to cause injury or inconvenience in use or during cleaning Measurement tolerances at 15 C External frame measurement 2 mm at a nominal size lt 2 m 3 mm at a nominal size gt 2 m Casement measurement Frame rebate measurement minus 2 x profile system nominal chamber air gap 2 mm Joints Profiles must be joined by welding suited to the material by fishplates fixed by screws or other forms of screw fastenings combined with bonding Pop rivets may only be used in exceptional circumstances and only if the material and rivet design are particularly suited for the purpose The profi
149. h polarizing glass Polarized light is present at normal daylight The extent of the polarization depends on the weather and the solar altitude angle The phenomenon is visible primarily at a low visual angle or at glass facades forming an angle with each other Condensation on glazing areas Inside Occasionally formation of mist on insulated glass units is seen on the side facing the room This may be due to excessive humidity a poorly insulating glazing unit or an unheated room Energy efficient glazing units offer a higher internal surface temperature and minimized misting Outside Due to their good insulating properties energy efficient glazing units have a lower temperature on the external glass surface At special weather conditions this may cause mist on the external side of this type of glazing unit Formation of marks on glazing surfaces The moisturization on the exterior glazing surface of insulated glass units may be uneven due to different sources leaving their imprints such as rollers fingers labels vacuum suction apparatus sealants glazing materials gliding materials or environmental impacts Misting Misting is seen as a greyish surface resulting from chemical influence arising from incorrect storage in a damp environment In concrete buildings chemical influence may occur as a result of alcaline washout of substances which get in contact with the glass surface Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Ann
150. he formation of galvanic corrosion Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 7 2 Page 68 Fitting of hardware Hardware which is visible when the unit is in its normal position of use must be mounted so that its edges or characteristic design lines are parallel with the edges of the unit External doors for dwellings or buildings with a similar pattern of use must be equipped with at least 3 hinges and 3 fastening points at the locking side The requirement for 3 fastening points does not apply to doors equipped with a door closer or an electric locking system Fewer hinges and fastening points may be allowed if it can be documented that retention load bearing capacity and permanent sealing properties are not impaired For side hung windows with a casement width in excess of 70 cm hinges must be dimensioned and fixed as for doors Side hung units where the size and or design e g casement with glazing bars causes particular risk of problems with closing and weather tightness should have a riser block fitted to the sill at the closing side In the case of diagonally stable casement and door leaves the riser block may alternatively be fitted at the bottom of the frame at the hinge side At the jamb and head the gap between the frame and the casement clearance around the casement must be adapted to the size of the window door the hardware system etc It may be necessary to carry out adjustment when installing in the building
151. he innermost wet line and outwards must be at least 6 mm Maximum deviation of individual laminates from mean thickness 0 1 mm This applies to the laminate both lengthwise and crosswise The dosing of adhesive must comply with the adhesive supplier s instructions The lamination process must comply with the instructions which must be provided by the suppliers of lamination equipment and adhesives Inspection frequency Climatic conditions must be recorded twice per working day shift Timber moisture content must be recorded on taking delivery and again prior to further processing The moisture content of laminates ready for bonding must be recorded twice per working day shift Laminate thickness must be checked at least twice per working day shift Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 34 Additional checks must be performed after each tool change and resetting for different dimensions Adhesive dosing must be checked at least once per working day shift The lamination process must be checked at least twice per working day shift Checking and registration of individual sub processes must follow the instructions which must be provided by the suppliers of adhesive and lamination equipment The extent of in house checking and inspection activities and the number of items checked as well as the frequency of checks for each individual activity must comply with the procedures approved by the external inspection body
152. heartwood proportion requirements is the rebate edge However when profiling the interface may be shifted approx 3 mm TE 5 Note For laminated items each laminate in the Check beads and similar beads may be hatched area must meet the manufactured from declaration requirement of min 60 heartwood covered pine not subject to heartwood proportion requirement z N YH Declaration covered pine Declaration covered pine with min 60 not subject to heartwood heartwood requirements Technical Requirements 25 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 11 Paradigm for the declaration of pine European Redwood larch Sawmill name and address Association membership mark s logo s As suppliers of pine for window and door manufacture we declare That the timber has not been felled illegally and that it conforms to EU regulation no 995 2010 That the heartwood diameter of the log at the top end exceeded 50 of the top diameter That planks and boards have been sawn from a butt log with a top diameter in excess of 200 mm or the following log log no 2 with a top diameter in excess of 170 mm That the log has been handled and stored in a way so as not to incur risk of bacterial attack That the moisture content is 12 2 for joinery and 18 4 when dry for dispatching That the width of the annual rings is less than 4 mm That the density is above 500 kg m 12 2 moisture for finger jointed timber a density above 480 k
153. heir total combined length exceeds 300 mm per running metre of workpiece Performance requirements for cracks and checks are specified in detail in Table 8 3 2 Cracks and checks must never extend over an edge Cracks and checks must be graded in a manner where in addition to the functional the visual impression of each workpiece is also taken into account Pith Visible narrow and firm pith may only be present in timber for frames in the following lengths Length of pith in sills approx 20 of workpiece length Length of pith in jambs approx 30 of workpiece length Length of pith in heads approx 40 of workpiece length Pith in wood for casements must not be present on visible surfaces when a unit isclosed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 5 Page 79 Finger joints Finger jointing of end jointed profiles is permitted on the following conditions The profile of the joint must comply with DIN 68140 or a similar recognized standard The adhesive employed must meet all the requirements of Class D4 in EN 204 as well as the requirements regarding resistance and strength at 80 C in accordance with EN 14257 Inspection and testing The manufacturer must conduct continuous in house inspections comprising at least e checking the moisture content of the timber e checking glue line iodine testing e checking the tightness of the joint testing with extraction liquid e testing the stability under moisture c
154. hen hinges and fasteners are anchored in FRP material When FRP material contributes to the transfer of load from casement to frame The testing serves the following purposes To demonstrate sufficient strength and rigidity in sub components of FRP material To ensure stability and retention of hinges Toensure stability and functioning of the complete unit The testing is conducted on a side hung outward opening window with a casement width x casement height 700 x 700 mm Door units are tested using an outward opening door with a casement width and height of 950 x 2100 mm Test rig and setup The test rig is constructed as a stable and rigid frame construction with a wall hole the width and height of which exceeds the outer frame dimensions of the unit by 10 mm The unit to be tested is installed in the wall hole with a tight fit to the test rig at the sill and at the hinge side jamb At the hinge side the unit to be tested is secured to the test rig with frame screws at the level of each hinge At the handle side the frame is blocked at fastening points and at the same points frame screws are used to ensure fixing If the client has supplied mounting instructions prescribing a different method this may be used instead Preload A 400 N preload is applied vertically to the casement head 50 mm from the outer casement corner The preload is applied at a 90 opening or if desired at a lower max opening angle and a
155. ial Aluminium profiles for the manufacture of window and door elements must meet the materials specifications given in Eurocode 9 and Danish standards for aluminium constructions DS 411 420 ch 5 Appendix 2006 The use of type EN AW 6063 EN AW 6060 or similar alloys is permitted The alloys must be heat treated to T5 or better To the extent possible the composition of the alloy must be given in the data sheet Annex 2 The standards given must also be applied in other areas if relevant for the manufacture of window and door elements Under normal light conditions there must be no visible defects in terms of oxide impurities blisters dents distortion or cracks When viewed from a distance in excess of 1 5 metres there must be no visible extrusion stripes or other surface defects In places where hinges or similar load bearing hardware are fixed the thickness of the aluminium profiles must be at least 1 8 mm unless reinforced Please see comments in 8 0 above regarding the stiffness of elements Synthetic materials Synthetic materials may be used as partial components in the frames and casements of windows and door elements It is a prerequisite for their use that the following requirements in terms of materials data and type testing have been met Materials data As a minimum the correct technical term for the synthetic material used must be provided and the following properties documented by data e Tensile stren
156. ide of the external face of the unit must be hot galvanized or protected by other surface treatment to ensure resistance to Corrosion Class 4 cf EN 1670 This can be documented through a salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 240 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO10289 and the rating achieved must be at least 5 Hardware and screws between the wet line and the external face must be made of a material or be protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 3 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting the items to a salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 96 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved must be at least 5 Hardware and screws inside the wet line must be made of a material or protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 2 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 48 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved must be at least 5 Hardware and its fixing screws located outside the wet line must be sufficiently compatible to prevent the formation of galvanic corrosion Fitting Hardware which is visible when the unit is in its normal position of use must be fitted so that its edges or characteristic design lines are parallel with the edges of the uni
157. ied vertically to the casement head 50 mm from the outer casement corner The preload is applied at 90 or the max opening angle if this is less than 90 and again at 30 The load is applied for one minute at both opening angles Initial recording It is checked that when closed the frame and casement construction is completely flush The starting point for each of the four individual tests to be conducted is the recording of the following parameters The gap between casement and frame is recorded for each corner of the unit in both directions a total of eight measurements The geometry at the junction of the synthetic alu frame rebate and the internal timber frame section is recorded Test procedure 90 opening The casement door leaf is turned to 90 or to max opening angle if this is less than 90 the casement door leaf is secured in this position by means of a lateral guide A load is applied vertically to the casement door leaf head 50 mm from the outer corner of the casement leaf The load is applied in steps of 200 N with a three minute interval between each step During the application of the 400N load the movements deformations listed under Recording of test results are measured and recorded Once the parameters for a load of 400 N for doors 600 N have been recorded the load is relieved and a subsequent set of measurements taken Test procedure 30 opening The casement door leaf is turned to 30 opening angle
158. if they meet specifications and the results are recorded In case of details which cannot be examined in the finished product the inspection moves upstream in the production process to the stage where the relevant operation is conducted If this is impossible because the operation is not conducted at the time of inspection the unit may be dismantled The quality control system is checked by sampling in relation to the existing quality manual and the VinduesIndustrien Technical Requirements The system is assessed for continued effectiveness and a review of inspection records conducted to reveal fluctuations in manufacturing quality since the last visit Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 4 1 3 4 1 4 Page 13 Defect category description 1 Critical defects K 2 Significant defects V 3 Immaterial defects U Will impact on the May impact on the functioning and life of the functioning and life of the unit unit to a lesser extent Will be noticed by the sow Hel TO he immediately noticeable to customer the customer Will result in a complaint Bao lik Sly to esum a Will not result in a complaint complaint Defects and categorization are described in Annex 8 Will not impact on the functioning and life of the unit Will not be noticed by the customer Critical defects are measured as number of units with defects A critical defect is characterized as a defect which will cause the unit to malfunction and
159. in itself corrosion resistant it must be surface treated Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 8 2 Page 45 Hardware and screws made of materials which are not corrosion resistant and which are fitted outside of the external face of the unit must be hot galvanized or protected by other surface treatment to ensure resistance to Corrosion Class 4 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 240 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws between the wet line and the external face must be made of a material or be protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 3 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 96 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws inside the wet line must be made of a material or protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 2 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 48 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and its fixing screws located outside the wet line must be sufficiently compatible to prevent the formation of ga
160. in relation to the total glue line length on the two end grain surfaces Requirements for external inspections In the case of window manufacturers affiliated to DVC Produktcertificering the Danish window certification body and manufacturing their own laminated profiles external inspections are conducted along with the biannual or annual DVC inspections At each external inspection samples are selected and sent for external testing at an accredited laboratory In the case of other manufacturers of laminated profiles including manufacturers of curved sections who act as suppliers to window manufacturers affiliated to the DVC external inspections must be conducted by an impartial body approved by VinduesIndustrien Manufacturers are paid two annual inspection visits for companies with a turnover of less than DKK 5 million however only one annual inspection visit is paid and at each visit samples are selected and sent for external testing at an accredited laboratory If the requirements are not met fresh samples are collected by the inspection body for testing at an accredited laboratory If these samples also fail to meet requirements the inspection body will decide on what action to take If deemed necessary by this body the approval must be revoked until compliance with the requirements has been re established Labelling Laminated profiles from suppliers must carry a clear supplier s label name logo and the time of man
161. in systems where the units are installed using internal glazing beads Blocks and blocking See Annex 19 Glazing tape and joint fillers Joint fillers must be able to absorb movements caused by wind load moisture and variations in temperature without subsequent breakage or reductions in the performance of the seal against the glazing unit Applied joint fillers and fitting materials must have been tested and approved according to a recognized standard For glazing tapes the standard may be EN 12365 1 and for joint fillers it may be EN 15651 2 Alternatively a MTK approval may be acceptable with the supplier s acceptance Joint sealants used for fitting glazing units or for top or bottom sealing must not affect disintegrate or change the properties of the glazing unit edge seal The joint filler supplier s instructions as to preparation compression lowest operating temperature and other operating conditions must always be followed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 114 10 Annexes at a glance Annex no Subject area 1 Minimum requirements as regards extent of information in brochures 2 Product description Data sheet example 3 Drawing and measurement example 4 Form for use in in house inspection of timber windows 5 Form for use in in house inspection of PVCu windows 6 Form for use in in house inspection of metal or FRP windows 7 Form for use in in house inspection of timber aluminium windo
162. ine The following requirements apply to the use of pine e Thetimber must conform with the specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements listed in the table under 8 3 2 and the additional definitions and requirements listed under 8 3 4 The mean timber density must be at least 500 kg m at a moisture content of 12 e The average annual ring width of the timber must not exceed 4 mm e Timber preservative treatment must be carried out in accordance with the general requirements listed under 8 5 1 e Application of base coat and surface treatment must conform with treatment system 5 Alternatively treatment systems 1 or 2 may be used Each supplier sawmill must provide a declaration giving details of the pine used The declaration must cover at least the points mentioned in Annex 11 Requirements for the proportion of heartwood in pine The proportion of heartwood must constitute at least 60 in areas outside the wet line In laminated profiles each laminate must have a heartwood proportion of at least 60 in areas outside the wet line The location of the wet line and the applicable rules exceptions to rules are mentioned in Annex 10 Inspection of heartwood proportion treatment systems 1 2 and 5 At each inspection visit checks must be performed on the heartwood proportion of 20 fully finished or partly machined profiles The profiles are selected with an equal distribution between casement and frame profiles for wi
163. ion Rev 4 2013 Annex 6 Form for use in in house inspection of METAL or FRP WINDOWS Unit no Unit Order no Unit no Inspection item please tick Do outer measurements agree with the order Do frame and casement measurements agree Is the casement fitted symmetrically in relation to the frame Are profile surfaces of uniform colour and free from scratches Are mitres and butt joints tight and flush at the surface Have outward opening casement corners been rounded off correctly Are glazing bead corner joints and the fitting of beads by and large satisfactory Have glazing units if any been installed correctly and are they free from defects Are joints in weather seals and sealant tapes in order Are holes if any for installing the frame in the correct position Can the fastening mechanism be operated reasonably effortlessly Are the number of fastening points and the compression of weather seals as planned Have screws in hardware been tightened correctly Are casement and frame drainage and the sealing of the inside of corners as planned Has the unit been labelled in accordance with the Requirements If the answer to any of the questions is no please write letter and description of remedial action here or on the reverse Signature Technical Requirements hg Edition Rev
164. ion must be clearly apparent and it must have been approved by the person responsible for products e Purchasing Suppliers must be selected on the basis of their ability to meet requirements regarding quality and reliability of supply A list of acceptable suppliers must be established and maintained Purchase documents must contain data which clearly describe the type nature model class or other precise identifier of the product ordered Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 8 Product identification and traceability The manufacturer must establish and maintain a written procedure to ensure that all essential supplies which form part of a particular unit or series of units can be traced back to the supplier of the materials and components used In addition essential process and time data should be traceable in relation to the production code on the unit or in relation to the agreement entered into with individual buyers g Process control Written work instructions must be drawn up for all processes and work procedures which are of essential importance to quality The instructions may be supplemented with sketches posters or models Forms for recording process results may be employed in monitoring the course of the process h Inspection and testing Incoming goods must be checked on arrival to ensure that quantities and types are in agreement with the purchase order Sampling should be used to document th
165. iption of remedial action here or on the reverse Date Signature Technical Requirements hg Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 5 Form for use in in house inspection of PVCu WINDOWS Unit type Order no Inspection item please tick Do outer measurements agree with the order Do frame and casement measurements agree Is the casement fitted symmetrically in relation to the frame Are the profile surfaces satisfactory Are profiles properly aligned at corner joints Have outward opening casement corners been rounded off correctly Are glazing bead corner joints and the fitting of beads by and large satisfactory Have glazing units been installed correctly and are they free from defects Are joints in weather seals and sealant tapes in order Are holes if any for installing the frame in the correct position Has reinforcement been inserted and secured as prescribed Are the number of fastening points and the compression of weather seals as planned Have screws in hardware been tightened correctly Is the drainage of casement and frame as planned Has the unit been labelled in accordance with the Requirements If the answer to any of the questions is no please write letter and description of remedial action here or on the reverse Signature Technical Requirements ru Edit
166. ished surface must be capable of performing in an environment corresponding to Corrosion Class C 3 EN ISO 12944 2 for external surfaces and Corrosion Class C 2 EN ISO 12944 2 for internal surfaces Pre treatment and coating must meet the requirements of GSB AL 631 including the requirements regarding protection against filiform corrosion The company must be affiliated to the GSB or another similar inspection and control body On visible profile surfaces the coat thickness after application of wet paint must be at least 40 um but not exceed 70 um For powder the minimum coat thickness is 50 um while not exceeding 120 um On functional surfaces hardware grooves glazing beads etc coats must not be of a thickness which hinders smooth operation Coat thickness is measured in accordance with EN ISO 2360 Coating completed the appearance of the finished profile must be visual inspection from 3 metres away in diffuse daylight e Uniform e even and e have a smooth and opaque surface Impurities in the paint are rated in accordance with Annex 8 point 7 5 Sheen is measured in accordance with ISO 2813 When compared with a finished profile agreed as the standard the colour must not deviate to such an extent as to be visible to the naked eye when viewed from a distance of 3 or 2 metres for external and internal surfaces respectively cf GSB AL 631 point 9 20 or similar When measuring adhesion before and after exposure to accelerate
167. it is covered Glued glazing units may be allowed if approved or standardized gluing methods are used It must be ensured that the application method does not weaken the glazing unit edge seals Furthermore to ensure sufficient documentation of compatibility the window manufacturer and the IGU and glue supplier must have a written agreement about terms of responsibility Drainage and ventilation Provisions must be made to ensure that rain or condensation water quickly and efficiently can be drained ventilated away to the exterior side The holes must have a total cross sectional area of not less than 200 mn per running metre bottom rail rebate In cases where drainage is established by means of raised bottom glazing beads the gap between glazing bead and its support must not be less than 4 mm Note The holes may be round e g 010 mm or oblong e g 8 x 30 mm and must have spacing and dimensions that will ensure full drainage ventilation The min size is 8 mm and for oblong holes 5 x 20 mm Glazing beads Glazing beads or other types of fixing must be dimensioned and fixed so as to ensure a uniform compression against the window across the entire contact area and so that movements in the unit do not reduce the retention of the window by the mounting material Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 113 Note When installing glazing units air permeability design must be ensured on the interior side especially
168. its may be allowed if approved or standardized gluing methods are used It must be ensured that the application method does not weaken the glazing unit edge seals Furthermore to ensure sufficient documentation of compatibility the window manufacturer and the IGU and glue supplier must have a written agreement about terms of responsibility Drainage and ventilation Provisions must be made to ensure that rain or condensation water quickly and efficiently are drained ventilated away to the exterior side The holes must have a total cross sectional area of not less than 300 mn per running metre bottom rail rebate In cases where drainage is established by means of raised bottom glazing beads the gap between glazing bead and its support must not be less than 4 mm Note The holes may be round e g 010 mm or oblong e g 8 x 30 mm and must have spacing and dimensions that will ensure full drainage ventilation The min size is 8 mm and for oblong holes 5 x 20 mm Glazing beads Glazing beads or other types of fixing must be dimensioned and fitted so as to ensure a uniform compression against the window across the entire contact area and so that movements in the unit do not reduce the retention of the window by the mounting material Note When installing glazing units air permeability design must be ensured on the interior side especially in systems where the units are installed using internal glazing beads Blocks and blocking See
169. ive as being descriptive of the type materials quality function and performance of the product these brochures and sales information must at least contain the information and specifications given in Annexes 1 and 2 At complex profiles window types are named after the visible main materials which must be maintained from the inside as well as the outside For each of the company s product types there must be a user manual giving information on the storage handling installation use and maintenance of the product as well as safety in use It must be apparent from the brochures and the user manual accompanying the products whether special burglary prevention measures accessories can be fitted to or incorporated into the units in question Each individual brochure must carry clear information on the front page about the publication date possibly in a code with which particular consumers have been acquainted Product description As the basis for production the manufacturer must draw up a data sheet for each individual product type as shown in Annex 2 with annexed drawings The drawings pertaining to the data sheet must be drawn at a 1 1 scale and show a cross sectional view of individual profiles Drawings must show all relevant dimensions In the case of simple corner joints dimensions may be marked on the cross sectional view In complicated cases corner joints should be shown separately By way of example Annex 3 contains a ver
170. ively the wood failure percentage must be at least 80 Calculation of tensile strength The distance for load transmission is calculated using the formula The bending stress can then be calculated on the basis of To determine the required minimum force to be applied to meet the Dowd requirement to bending stress the pressure P is calculated as 3 a Example For a test sample with the recommended cross sectional dimension of w x h 25 x 25 mm the result is _ 45 25 252 3 450 150 2 1562 5 N 160 kg min Recordings The weekly test results are entered in a table which may look like the below example Requirement Registered Wood failure load failure N kg Testing date Sample width Sample height Week year mm mm Technical Requirements hg Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 18 Energimzerkningscertifikat Jimaerkningscertifikat reg nr Ee ee ee eee te ee Technical Requirements 7 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 19 Blocks and blocking of glazing units Page 1 Blocks and blocking Insulated glass units must be mounted with glazing blocks the purpose of which is to support and fixate the glazing unit to adjust the gap to the rebate and to brace the casement Glazing blocks must not obstruct drainage and ventilation Blocks must be made of a form resistant non moisture absorbing material Blocks made of a synthetic material must have a hardn
171. ix blocks in a manner that may damage the insulated glass unit The position of the blocks must not impede the compression or the sealing properties of the glazing bead against the glazing unit Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 19 Blocks and blocking of glazing units Page 2 Side hinged window and panelled Top hinged window y i doors windows Vertical pivot window a width in excess of 1 metre requires 2 Offset vertical pivot window a width in excess of 1 metre requires 2 setting blocks close itine blocks clos Horizontal pivot to the centre pa eee window to the pivot point Blocking A Setting block Triangular windows Q Guide block setting blocks must not be placed across each other X Riser block Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Page 1 Quality assessment As the European Standard for Insulated Glass Units EN 1279 1 has not stipulated rules for evaluating deviations in the quality of insulated glass units the following requirements and exemptions apply to glazing unit manufacturers supplying glazing units to DVV certified window manufacturers Requirements to purity and quality of glass Glass is an industrial product which among other things consists of lime silica and soda Despite careful purification of the raw materials minor impurities and scratches will in rare cases occur in the
172. joints may contain openings from fastener slots or other similar openings which cause risk of water absorption After assembly butting faces on free surfaces and in rebates must have a flush fit otherwise bevelling is required to disguise minor imprecision Mortise and tenon end grain may be slightly below flush All joints must be assembled under pressure Once the pressing is completed all cheeks and corners in tenons and mortises must be completely tight Joints must be glued using waterproof adhesive which in so far as possible should also be applied to end grain Excess adhesive is permitted on the hidden face of frames Casement and frame joints must be assembled using adhesive which meets the requirements of EN 204 D3 when tested in accordance with EN 205 In both doors and windows all joints in sill and casement bottom rail rebates as well as glazing bars must be sealed against moisture absorption by a fully covering application of an end grain sealant or an externally applied triangular mastic joint In aluminium sill doors the entire end grain face towards the aluminium must be sealed with mastic sealant or another suitable sealing system employed Inward opening doors with timber sills must be sealed in a similar manner at the external reveal Casement corner joints must be secured with a transverse pin The pin must be about 5 10 mm shorter than the thickness of the timber If the pin is put in from the external face corrosion re
173. l be added following a future revision of the standard Weather seals must neither disintegrate nor display a tendency to stick in connection with the treatment carried out at the factory Weather seals must be resistant to common solvents and cleaning agents Brochure and user manual must contain instructions as to whether subsequent surface treatment requires the use of particular paints to avoid disintegration of weather seals The seals must be designed for mechanical fixing and or insertion into a groove Another requirement is that design and fixing must allow replacement The use of hollow profiles requires that the edge which the seal abuts on is rounded to create a smooth face Finishing requirements Weather seals between casements and frames must be fitted to the unit in a manner adapted to their design and construction in order to prevent exposure to damaging lateral forces when the casement is opened and closed The distance between casement and frame must be adapted to the mean compression value of the seals Seals must be fixed in a manner which ensures that operation of the unit does not change their position transversely or longitudinally Weather seal corner joints must be carried out in accordance with the supplier s instructions If the seals are not positioned on the same wet line contact between the wet lines must be ensured e g by overlapping or in some other way Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2
174. l contact surfaces must bear glue 5 6 4 X Glueing in connection with plugging The adhesive may be applied to one side but must be applied to both bottom and sides and in sufficient quantity for the gap between the plug and the walls of the hole to be completely filled Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 7 5 7 1 5 7 2 Page 43 Weather seals Materials requirements The materials used for weather sealing between casements and frames must have a chemical structure and or design assumed to possess such elastic properties that they will continue to provide an acceptable seal against air and water ingress for a number of years under normally occurring changes in the size of the joint These requirements can be met by seals manufactured in rubber or rubber like plastic shaped as hollow profiles or as lip strip seals Brush strip seals may be approved in special cases Note In case of dispute over the suitability of the strip seals in relation to the properties mentioned below type testing in accordance with EN 12365 1 may be requested The overall results of this testing must prove performance to the following classifications e Working range max Class 4 e Compression max Class 2 e Temperature stability meeting or exceeding Class 3 e Recovery characteristics meeting or exceeding Class 2 For duplex profiles extruded using two or more different materials the use class for recovery characteristics after ageing in a
175. l problems It is therefore advisable not to manufacture opening casements with an area in excess of 1 7 m and to restrict the length of the longest edge to 1 5 m If exceeding these dimensions particular attention should be paid to e g casement dimension fitting of hardware hinge design and number of fastening points Furthermore in the case of side hung casements the height width side ratio should be examined more closely As regards doors the suitability of the chosen construction seen in relation to the situation of use in which the unit is to be placed should be evaluated at an early stage Requirements or expectations may differ according to whether the door is to be installed for instance in a private residence or in a child care facility If there is any doubt about the suitability of the door it can be tested in accordance with EN 14351 1 point 4 17 Bowing and twisting must be assessed according to their impact when the unit has been installed and they must be inspected with the unit closed and locked and on the assumption that the appropriate fitting instructions and normal workmanship procedures have been followed When bowing and twisting are assessed particular emphasis must be put on their impact on the weathertightness and other general functional aspects of the unit As a guidance and under specified laboratory conditions the unit must meet the requirements of Class 2 max 4 mm cf EN 1530 Twisting must not exce
176. lass panels and installation of glazing units eeeeeeeeess 98 8 9 TL Glass and panel Sous esee lad Destal W S T Mme AD 98 8 9 2 Installation of glazing units enne enne enne 98 FRP fibre re inforced polymer windows and doors eere 100 9 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness esee 100 9 1 Burglary prevention a45 e ne teen sacs lagsaetessnseavasdeveaeaparaaeasadecweatecs 101 92 Ehermnab performante sooo De OMNE ROI eu o e ERE asec 101 9 37 ERP vive beta s oa sce ear tes M tute c qu 102 9 3 1 Basic standards 4e ee et t n re o dece recu ebur desunt edd 102 93 2 Materalsdata M MT NEM M CES 102 Sub Testing COquireileribsu c evadit etu cet adeste eee al E tese 103 9 d L Vpe te SELDE oo Sese ette c tas bu E recep to dE 103 OAD Performance t sting dde sot n vt Have e ubuntu d Fir Feci e bes Bet duces 106 9 5 Finishing iiio acopr i P I DAUERN RE AINE NU I RU DIS CURE EA ER ees 106 9S T M ge HITBEDS eo choros tn OR UN a neca Suae tenu N b S Eee fosaBe 106 9 5 2 ConstEuc oral desis iyere can enen ted nae loin tute ce adole RR DedUN 106 9 6 Surface treatment eteite t te etat de e Ed eae 107 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 7 Weather seals 2 eet SE Reo ere potero eee hers an have eee tede aot 107 9 7 1 Materials ACQUIRE mie Dil ss sect ordbed Mio uh a ubtamen da iosecataas 107 9 7 2 Finishing requirements lo fondle dul oti redde etaed eos contendi
177. les must be cut so as not to produce burrs Butting faces must have a flush fit Differences in level of 0 3 mm are permitted By precise fitting and the addition of sealant the joints must be sufficiently tight to prevent water or air ingress Where precipitation may affect the unit holes must be sealed after punching Corner or angle plates must be fitted in grooves where required to ensure the joint remains flush and rigid Rebates in window and door casement heads always require the fitting of corner or angle plates At the place of manufacture sufficient drainage holes must be incorporated into sills and casement bottom rails to ensure that any rainwater or condensate is led into the open The minimum size of drainage holes is 98 mm or a 5 x 20 mm gap holes must be located to ensure the removal of all water In connection with sealed glazing units the total drainage hole area must meet the requirements which is set out in point 7 8 2 Installation of glazing units Hardware may be fitted using suitable pop rivets self tapping screws threaded inserts threaded holes or squeeze fixing systems In terms of corrosion resistance hardware components must be of the same standard as the element itself Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 5 7 5 1 Page 64 Surface treatment Coating of aluminium Complete units or individual components in aluminium may be manufactured with or without surface treatment However the fin
178. leted in accordance with the adhesive supplier s instructions for the type variant of adhesive used Note In laminated profiles where the glue lines of the completed window door assembly are directly exposed to the weather water and sun the use of Class C4 thermosetting adhesive is recommended In house inspection and checking The manufacturer s own in house inspections must comprise at least the following activities checking the climatic conditions in manufacturing hall and warehouse e checking the moisture content of pre production timber e checking the moisture content of laminates ready for bonding e checking laminate thickness e checking the adhesive dosing e checking the lamination process pressing time temperature pressure Instructions on how to conduct the checks and forms for the recording of the resulting data must be available for all checking and inspection activities It must be evident from the recorded data whether the activities checked meet the specified requirements Performance requirements The manufacturing hall and warehouse temperature must be maintained at a minimum of 15 C and the humidity of the ambient air must be controlled to ensure the timber maintains the specified moisture content Recommended values are a temperature of 20 C and humidity in the range 55 65 Moisture content of timber and laminates ready for bonding 12 2 The thickness of the outermost laminate measured from t
179. lling adhesive to the contact surfaces of the joint On external faces there must be no openings allowing water ingress e g fissures in panels and joints behind drip grooves and kick plates No corner joints may contain openings from fastener slots or other similar openings which cause risk of water absorption After assembly butting faces on free surfaces and in rebates must have a flush fit otherwise bevelling is required to disguise minor imprecision Mortise and tenon end grain may be slightly below flush All joints must be assembled under pressure Once the pressing is completed all cheeks and corners in tenons and mortises must be completely tight Joints must be glued using waterproof adhesive which in so far as possible should also be applied to end grain Excess adhesive is permitted on the hidden face of frames Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 5 5 5 1 Page 38 In both doors and windows all joints in sill and casement bottom rail rebates as well as glazing bars must be sealed against moisture absorption by a fully covering application of end grain sealant or an externally applied triangular mastic joint In aluminium sill doors the entire end grain face towards the aluminium must be sealed with mastic sealant or another suitable sealing system employed Inward opening doors with timber sills must be sealed in a similar manner at the external reveal Casement corner joints must be secured with a transve
180. lvanic corrosion Lift off hinges must have a pin of brass or similarly corrosion resistant material For use with timber which has been treated against rot and fungi or with a fire retardant agent the impregnation solution must be proven not to cause deterioration of the hardware and fittings used If the hardware requires special lubrication and maintenance this must be stated in brochures as well as user manuals Fitting Hardware which is visible when the unit is in its normal position of use must be fitted so that its edges or characteristic design lines are parallel with the edges of the unit External doors for dwellings or buildings with a similar pattern of use must be equipped with at least 3 hinges and 3 fastening points at the locking side The requirement for 3 fastening points does not apply to doors equipped with a door closer or an electric locking system Fewer hinges and fastening points may be allowed if it can be documented that retention load bearing capacity and permanent sealing properties are not impaired Conventional side hung doors with lift off hinges must always be fixed with at least 3 screws per hinge leaf Fixing to the casement requires at least 3 x 40 mm or 4 x 30 mm screws threaded all the way to the head For use with 44 mm frame timber each hinge must have at least one machine thread screw with a nut at the back The remaining screws must be threaded all the way to the head and of a length as close
181. ly or laterally when operating the unit Weather seal corner joints must be finished in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If the seals are not positioned at the same wet line contact between the wet lines must be ensured e g by overlapping Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware Hardware and hinges All hardware must be manufactured in materials which meet normal requirements in terms of physical strength wear and resistance The window manufacturer should be informed about the hardware supplier s declared digit codes cf recognized product standards for use wear and tear weight fire safety corrosion resistance and friction To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication of the required supplied properties In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed in the following way See Annex 23 Hinges and hardware must be dimensioned and fitted in a manner whereby the weight of the construction itself and normal operation do not cause deformation which hinders normal easy use and functioning If there is reason to doubt the strength of the hardware or the way it is fixed a test in accordance with EN 14608 may be required to prove its adequacy As a minimum the requirements of Class 2 under EN 13115 must be met Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 67
182. med on the heartwood proportion of 20 fully finished or partly machined profiles The profiles are selected with an equal distribution between casement and frame profiles for windows and doors respectively With the exception of casement heads and frame heads the proportion of heartwood in the hatched areas shown in Annex 10 is recorded and the heartwood proportion and base coat application of glazing beads checked Each profile with a heartwood proportion below 80 counts as one significant defect A max of 4 profiles with a heartwood proportion of between 80 and 90 is permitted each profile in excess of this counts as one significant defect If the total number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 90 equals or exceeds 10 this is considered a critical error triggering checks on a further 20 profiles during the same inspection visit If during this extended inspection the number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 90 also equals or exceeds 10 the manufacturer will be subjected to stricter control under the rules in Chapter 4 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 3 1 Page 22 Definitions and measuring rules Please refer to the manual Nordisk kvalitetssprog for treebranchen n letr The Nordic language of quality for the timber industry softwood ISBN 87 7756 568 1 published by Markaryds Grafiska May 2000 extracts of which can be found in the following 6 pages l Timber species Tree
183. ments must be stated in accordance with EN 12210 Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for load Class C for deflection If weather tightness testing of windows and doors is required tests shall be based on the following standards EN 1026 for air permeability EN 1027 for watertightness Classification requirements shall be indicated in conformance with EN 12207 for air permeability EN 12208 for watertightness Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for air permeability at an average of measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Class 8A for watertightness pressure of 450 Pa for both windows and outer doors Normative requirements for building class 2020 classification Class 4 for air permeability as an average of measurements at a positive and negative pressure of 600 Pa for windows and external doors Test and classification requirements should be evaluated in relation to the actual use of the units including the geographical location Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 1 7 2 Page 61 Burglary prevention The construction fitting of hardware and installation of glass in windows and doors must be of a nature and quality which enables the units to withstand burglary up to the level of what is common practice in the Danish market at the time of manufacture of th
184. mm OK In excess of 2 per m 4 per m Defects exceeding 2 0 mm Defects in the range 0 5 mm 2 0 mm Irrespective of their number defects of less than 0 5 mm do not count as defects unless they appear in clusters which make them visible from a distance of 1 5 m As above but in clusters Differences in colour or sheen considerable higher than stated in GSB AL 9 20 1 moderate insignificant Scratches from handling penetrating through to the base in the paint coat removable by polishing Soiling severe moderate 7 6 Weather seals Wrong choice of seal Faulty fitting of seal Leaky seal joint Defect category V U U V U U Reference Tech Reg 7 6 1 8 6 1 7 5 1 8 6 1 7 5 1 8 6 1 7 5 1 8 6 1 7 5 1 8 6 1 7 5 1 8 6 1 7 5 2 8 6 1 7 6 1 8 7 1 7 6 2 8 7 1 7 6 2 8 7 1 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 21 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Compression of seal 7 6 2 8 7 1 Measured using a 5 cm wide paper strip none V too weak or hard U 7 7 and 8 8 Hardware and fitting of hardware Evident undersizing of hinges K 7 7 1 8 8 1 Severe defects in fixing of hinges K 7 7 1 8 8 1 Missing screws in hinges one third or more V 7 7 1 8 8 1 Insufficient tightening of screws in hardware U 7 7 1 8 8 1 Defects in operating handles or their fixing U 7 7 1 8 8 1 Striker pl
185. mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre Diameter 1 0 0 5 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 26 Defect category Reference Description of defect Raised fibres Diameter lt 0 5 mm exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre exceeding 4 per running metre Diameter 0 5 mm 1 0 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre exceeding 3 per running metre Diameter 1 0 0 5 mm exceeding 1 per running metre exceeding 2 per running metre Surface treatment coat thickness Deviation in excess of 1046 of the stated coat thickness Deviation in excess of 20 of the stated coat thickness Coat thickness deficiency counts as 1 defect for the entire sample 9 7 Weather seals Wrong choice of seal Faulty fitting of seal Leaky seal joint No compression of seal Compression too weak or too hard Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 27 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg 9 8 Hardware and fitting of hardware Evident undersizing of hinges K 9 8 1 Evident defects in fixing of hinges K 9 8 1 Missing screws in hinges one third or more V 9 8 1 Defects in operating handles or their fixing U 9 8 1 Striker plate
186. mm or less and a depth of 5 mm or more The above requirements regarding the minimum temperature of interior surfaces do not apply to window and door handles lock cylinders and door sills but the manufacturer must at any time make sure that no condensation is retained in the construction This may be done by ensuring a continuous wet line and by applying solutions with built in thermal bridge breakers Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 3 Page 18 For each delivery of windows and external doors the company must additionally provide all the energy performance data for individual units which are required to calculate the overall energy performance of the building project concerned Window systems may be energy labelled according to energy class A F as listed in Annex 18 provided there is a signed inspection agreement between the company and the certifying body This agreement must meet the requirements of the Agreement on energy labelling of external windows Aftale om energim rkning af facadevinduer concluded between VinduesIndustrien and Energistyrelsen the Danish Energy Agency Separate energy labelling of sub components is not allowed glazing units etc Timber material If using different timber species in the same window door component you must ensure that damp induced changes in dimensions do not impact negatively on function and weathertightness Timber species mentioned in the following paragraphs may b
187. ms where the units are installed using internal glazing beads Blocks and blocking See Annex 19 Glazing tape and joint fillers Joint fillers must be able to absorb movements caused by wind load moisture and variations in temperature without subsequent cracking or reductions in the performance of the seal against the glazing unit Applied joint fillers and fitting materials must have been tested and approved according to a recognized standard For glazing tapes the standard may be EN 12365 1 and for joint fillers it may be EN 15651 2 Alternatively a MTK approval may be acceptable with the supplier s acceptance Joint sealants used for fitting glazing units or for top or bottom sealing must not affect disintegrate or change the properties of the glazing unit edge seal The joint filler supplier s instructions as to preparation compression lowest operating temperature and other operating conditions must always be followed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 60 Metal windows and doors Dimensioning and weathertightness Note Large opening casement windows may be affected by functional problems It is therefore advisable not to manufacture opening casements with an area in excess of 1 7 m and to restrict the length of the longest edge to 1 5 m If exceeding these dimensions particular attention should be paid to e g casement dimension fitting of hardware hinge design and number of fastening points Furth
188. must be accompanied by specifications for the additional features which have been agreed in relation to the ordinary basis for certification As the basis for product certification the manufacturer must complete data sheets for each product type with accompanying drawings at relevant scales The data sheet and drawings must be completed in duplicate one of which should be sent to the certification body while the other should be kept by the person responsible for products in the manufacturing company Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 4 1 4 1 1 Page 11 No changes in the specifications given on the data sheet or drawings may be executed before a revised sheet has been forwarded to and commented on by the certification body nor before compliance with instructions if any from the certification body has been documented If approved materials constructions and designs are changed in significant respects compliance with relevant functional requirements must be documented by presenting test reports from an accredited testing institution Prior to performing Cascading ITT Initial Type Testing component designer and assembler manufacturer must have signed an agreement meeting EN 14351 1 subclause 7 2 5 Continuous monitoring inspection visits Inspection frequency It is a prerequisite for maintaining a product certificate based on the VinduesIndustrien s Technical Requirements that the compliance of the manufactur
189. must be equipped with at least 3 hinges and 3 fastening points at the locking side The requirement for 3 fastening points does not apply to doors equipped with a door closer or an electric locking system Fewer hinges and fastening points may be allowed if it can be documented that retention load bearing capacity and permanent sealing properties are not impaired For side hung windows with a casement width in excess of 70 cm hinges must be dimensioned and fixed as for doors Side hung units where the size and or design e g casement with glazing bars causes particular risk of problems with closing and weathertightness should have a riser block fitted to the sill at the closing side In the case of diagonally stable casement and door leaves the riser block may alternatively be fitted at the bottom of the frame at the hinge side At the jamb and head the gap between the frame and the casement clearance around the casement must be adapted to the size of the window door the hardware system etc It may be necessary to carry out adjustment when installing in the building but the unit must be designed for the gap between the frame and the casement to be as uniform as possible on all four sides when seen from the inside Viewed from the inside there must be a uniform gap between frame and casement Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and the deviation be no more than 2 mm in relation to the nominal gap Screws must fit the holes in the ha
190. must be kept for at least 10 years and be accessible to external inspectors In house testing The strength of glue lines must be tested in house This can take the form of shear testing or splitting of glue lines Shear testing must be conducted in accordance with EN 392 and the breaking stress recorded The splitting of glue lines is conducted on 40 mm long test samples using a chisel or wood chisel and the percentage of wood failure recorded Sampling must be conducted at least twice per working day shift each time selecting at least 3 samples per bonding process line Performance requirements Shear testing must produce a mean breaking stress value for glue lines of at least 6 N mm for each test sample When splitting glue lines the split surfaces must exhibit at least 90 wood failure Both test methods are subject to the stipulation that dated tests from the previous five days production must be kept and be accessible to external inspectors The requirements in respect of test results the extent and frequency of testing as well as the recording of test results must be specified in procedures approved by the external inspection body External inspection The external inspection must comprise at least the following e checking and if required testing the accuracy of the manufacturer s measuring equipment e examining the results of the manufacturer s own in house inspections e examining the results of the manufacturer s
191. nal test is conducted at 90 opening climatic conditions 1 30 opening climatic conditions 1 Recording of test results During the application of the 400N load for doors 600 N any measurable movement deformation at the junction of the frame rebate and internal frame section is measured and recorded This recording must concentrate on the areas where hinges are fitted 3 5 minutes after relieving the 400 N load for doors 600 N any lasting deformation between the frame rebate and internal frame section is measured and recorded This is followed by measuring the gap between casement and frame and comparing the result with the initial recording of values This procedure applies to both 90 and 30 opening After load step 400 N for doors load step 600 N 30 opening climatic conditions 2 a moment load of 200Ncm is applied to those screws in hinges which are anchored in synthetic materials This moment load is maintained for 15 seconds per screw During the application of the 600 N load for doors 800 N any failures in materials or construction are recorded Under climatic conditions 2 the above measurements are only taken after allowing the synthetic material at the hinge side to acclimatize for 10 minutes Approval criteria The materials and construction are approved if the values recorded after load step 400 for doors load step 600 N meet the following criteria e no lasting deformation between the timber
192. nd twisting must be assessed according to their impact when the unit has been installed and they must be inspected with the unit closed and locked and on the assumption that the appropriate fitting instructions and normal workmanship procedures have been followed When bowing and twisting are assessed particular emphasis must be put on their impact on the weathertightness and other general functional aspects of the unit As a guidance and under specified laboratory conditions the unit must meet the requirements of Class 2 max 4 mm cf EN 1530 Twisting must not exceed 2 mm per 10 cm of workpiece width measured over 1 m Measurements shall be carried out according to EN 952 General and local flatness If in the case of large units it is deemed necessary to document the resistance to wind load in more detail tests must be conducted in accordance with EN 12211 Classification requirements must be stated in accordance with EN 12210 Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for load Class C for deflection If weathertightness testing of windows and doors is required tests shall be based on the following standards EN 1026 for air permeability EN 1027 for watertightness Classification requirements shall be indicated in conformance with EN 12207 for air permeability EN 12208 for watertightness Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 f
193. ndows and doors respectively The proportion of heartwood in the hatched areas shown in Annex 10 is then recorded Each profile with a heartwood proportion below 4046 counts as one significant defect A max of 4 profiles with a heartwood proportion of between 40 and 60 is permitted each profile in excess of this counts as one significant defect If the total number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 60 equals or exceeds 10 this is considered a critical error triggering checks on a further 20 profiles during the same inspection visit If during this extended inspection the number of profiles with a heartwood proportion below 60 also equals or exceeds 10 the company will be subjected to stricter control under the rules in Chapter 4 Definitions and measuring rules Please refer to the manual Nordisk kvalitetssprog for treebranchen n letr The Nordic language of quality for the timber industry softwood ISBN 87 7756 568 1 published by Markaryds Grafiska May 2000 or the excerpts contained in 5 3 1 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 76 Workpieces in softwood 8 3 2 Specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements pamuda JON O ponruuogq oinjeusis req pue o8po Aouem 401 oSeurep JOOSUT YIMOIBIOAO e Mq yovarg Jooys do soyeys Sury poytutiod jou ore SuIMOT OJ IY UONIPpE UJ
194. neral material properties and manual functional testing conducted on a sample consisting of 10 units Quality assessment is thus based on representative samples with the absolute quality statement being replaced by a probability The quality statement is categorized and weighted in the same way as you may expect the consumer to do it when assessing the product Deviation is split into three categories Critical defects significant defects and immaterial defects Quality limits are established for each of these categories in order for the product in question to be rated as being of sufficiently good quality none of these limits may be exceeded The limit for critical defects is set as a maximum number of defective units per sample The limits for significant and immaterial defects are set as number of defects per unit For each of the two categories different limits are set these limits relate to differences in importance and the number of properties to be assessed within each category The limits for significant defects will thus be narrower than for immaterial defects likewise the consequences of exceeding the limits will vary A random sample is selected from among various types of finished production units if possible selected from various places in the storage area to represent several production series At ordinary inspection visits 10 units are selected for checking against all three defect categories The units are inspected to see
195. ng hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DAEN TAISONA and test methods Part 1 Requirements common to all types of hardware 3 Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height HIER TS p windows Part 2 Window fastener handles 9 Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DS EN 13126 3 2012 and test methods Part 3 Handles primarily for tilt amp turn tilt first and turn only 9 hardware DS EN 13126 4 2009 Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height 9 windows Part 4 Espagnolettes Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DS EN 13126 5 2012 and test methods Part 5 Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height 9 windows Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height DSAEN 12126 6 2009 windows Part 6 Variable geometry stay hinges with or without a friction stay 9 Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DOEN ESL EDU and test methods Part 7 Finger catches i Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DS EN 13126 8 2006 and test methods Part 8 Tilt amp turn tilt first and turn only hardware 9 Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DS EN 1312632013 and test methods Part 9 Hardware for horizontal and ver
196. ng unit across the entire contact area and so that movements in the unit do not reduce the retention of the glazing unit by the mounting material Note When installing glazing units air permeability design must be ensured on the interior side especially in systems where the units are installed using internal glazing beads Blocks and blocking See Annex 19 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 49 Glazing tape and joint fillers Joint fillers must be able to absorb movements caused by wind load moisture and variations in temperature without subsequent breakage or reductions in the performance of the seal against the glazing unit Applied joint fillers and fitting materials must have been tested and approved according to a recognized standard For glazing tapes the standard may be EN 12365 1 and for joint fillers it may be EN 15651 2 Alternatively a MTK approval may be acceptable with the supplier s acceptance Joint sealants used for fitting glazing units or for top or bottom sealing must not affect disintegrate or change the properties of the glazing unit edge seal The joint filler supplier s instructions as to preparation compression lowest operating temperature and other operating conditions must always be followed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 50 PVCu windows and doors Dimensioning and weathertightness Note Large opening casement windows may be affected by functiona
197. ng wood fibreboard panels must always be supplied with a completed surface treatment The surface treatment requirements also apply to surfaces and edges which are not visible after the panelled unit has been assembled Panels must be incorporated in the unit in a manner which ensures moisture deformation of the panelling can be absorbed without causing damage Note MDF HDF boards are dry process fibreboards MDF boards must have a density of at least 650 kg m and HDF boards a density of at least 800 kg m Machining moulding and profiling will expose the main core of the board whose properties deviate negatively from the unmachined surface To prevent damage to board based panels the board material surface treatment and assembly system should be well documented Installation of glazing units Insulated glass units must be fitted in accordance with the below basic principles future prEN 12488 and other construction requirements in the Technical Requirements for DVV If a fitting method is used that deviates from the above a type approval must be obtained from the certification body A type approval requires a description of the installation of the glazing unit with enclosed sectional view a description of materials used with information of manufacture and type compatibility declaration if any blocking drainage and ventilation glazing beads and their fastening Drawing and description must be signed by the window manufacturer
198. ns and manufactured 45 56 67 96 110 TI articles subjected to corrosion tests EN ISO 12944 Corrosion protection 64 93 ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes Cross cut test 64 93 107 TI Paints and varnishes Determination of specular gloss of non P Ino 2813 metallic paint films at 20 degrees 60 degrees and 85 degrees oes s ISO 3210 Sealed anodic oxide coatings 65 94 TI GSB AL 631 International Quality Regulations for the Coating of Aluminium 64 93 TI Building Components NTR Doc no 3 1998 Preservative treatment Pd TI Annex 8 page 7 RAL GZ 716 1 Plastic window profiles 52 TI SS 232740 Wood products Sawn and planed wood of coniferous wood Annex ii x Moisture content prEN 12488 Rules for vertical mounting of panes 48 58 69 98 112 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 26 Standards at a glance Page 3 The following standards apply to hardware for windows and doors LY Talkode Standard Titel DK Side i TB Se bilag 23 DS EN 1527 2013 Building hardware Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors Requirements and 9 test methods DS EN 1906 2012 Building hardware Lever handles and knob furniture Requirements and test methods Annex 23 8 DS EN 1935 2002 Building hardware Single axis hinges Requirements and test methods 8 AC 2004 CE awaiting DSF FprEN 1935 2013 Buildi
199. nsity was previously termed specific weight Measuring rules Measuring bark will most frequently consist of determining whether it is present or not The presence of sapwood is usually determined visually particularly if the workpiece also contains heartwood The presence of heartwood is usually determined visually particularly if the workpiece also contains sapwood In certain conifers its presence may be determined using a heartwood reagent A more specific determination requires microscopical examination Measuring pith will usually consist of determining whether it is present or not As a rule reaction wood is measured on a cross section where it usually appears as thickened annual rings of somewhat darker colour than the surrounding wood Reaction wood may be expressed as a percentage of the area of the cross section The density of wood for windows manufacture is determined at a humidity of 12 and normally given as kg m Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 28 Workpieces in softwood 5 3 2 ponruued JON L ponruueq oinyeusig xreq pue o8po Aoue A 5301 oSvurep JOISUT IIMOIZIOAO ey opnruq Yoverg Jooys do soyeys Fury penruued jou ore Surwo oj eu UONPpe up Specifications regarding definitions and performance requirements ponud souy wy jeurg speoq
200. o apply to surfaces and edges which are not visible after the panelled unit has been assembled Panels must be incorporated in the unit in a manner which ensures moisture deformation of the panelling can be absorbed without causing damage Note MDF HDF boards are dry process fibreboards MDF boards must have a density of at least 650 kg m and HDF boards a density of at least 800 kg m Machining moulding and profiling will expose the main core of the board whose properties deviate negatively from the unmachined surface To prevent damage to board based panels the board material surface treatment and assembly system should be well documented Technical Requirements jh Edition Rev 4 2013 5 9 2 Page 48 Installation of glazing units Insulated glass units must be fitted in accordance with the below basic principles future prEN 12488 and other construction requirements in the Technical Requirements for DVV If a fitting method is used that deviates from the above a type approval must be obtained from the certification body A type approval requires a description of the installation of the glazing unit with enclosed sectional view a description of materials used with information of manufacture and type compatibility declaration if any blocking drainage and ventilation glazing beads and their fastening Drawing and description must be signed by the window manufacturer and on approval also be signed by the glazing
201. of glass must not cause visual distortion or contain defects or impurities in the glass in excess of the criteria described in Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Panels require the use of materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity to ensure the panel construction remains permanently flush and tight As regards surface finish please consult the respective sections on materials The following applies to panels constructed from wood fibreboard The fibreboard material must meet or exceed all Symbol H requirements use in humid conditions cf EN 316 and EN 622 5 for MDF fibreboards When machining the fibreboard material moulding and profiling all horizontal traces must have an outward slope of at least 7 All edges also non visible ones resulting from grooving moulding profiling must have their corners rounded to a minimum radius of 1 5 mm this also applies where part of the original surface of the board has been cut away See example in Annex 16 Units incorporating wood fibreboard panels must always be supplied with a completed surface treatment The surface treatment requirements also apply to surfaces and edges which are not visible after the panelled unit has been assembled Panels must be incorporated in the unit in a manner which ensures that moisture deformation of the panelling can be absorbed without causing damage Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 9 2 Page
202. of window manufacturers affiliated to DVC Produktcertificering the Danish window certification body and manufacturing their own laminated profiles external inspections are conducted along with the biannual or annual DVC inspections At each external inspection samples are selected and sent for external testing at an accredited laboratory In the case of other manufacturers of laminated profiles including manufacturers of curved sections who act as suppliers to window manufacturers affiliated to the DVC external inspections must be conducted by an impartial body approved by VinduesIndustrien Manufacturers are paid two annual inspection visits for companies with a turnover of less than DKK 5 million however only one annual inspection visit is paid and at each visit samples are selected and sent for external testing at an accredited laboratory If the requirements are not met fresh samples are collected by the inspection body for testing at an accredited laboratory If these samples also fail to meet requirements the inspection body will decide on what action to take If deemed necessary by this body the approval must be revoked until compliance with the requirements has been re established Labelling Laminated profiles from suppliers must carry a clear supplier s label name logo and the time of manufacture week and year Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 7 8 3 8 Page 84 Aluminium alu mater
203. on Rev 4 2013 3 1 Page 6 Quality control requirements General Individual companies must have a quality control system adapted to the organisation and demands of the company and described in a quality manual By definition a quality control system comprises all activities carried out by a company to control its quality levels A quality control system should comprise the following main points e A description of the manufacturer s quality aims and the means employed to achieve these aims e An organizational plan determining who is responsible for and authorized to make decisions in relation to quality control including responsibility for corrective action e A description detailing the resources methods and means available for quality control purposes e A description of measures instructions regarding inspection forms tables sampling schedules etc to be implemented at each individual stage throughout the company to fulfil the quality aims e A documentation and information system for the registration of quality which also feeds this information to those responsible for quality e Aset of work instructions for operations of particular importance to the quality of the finished product Quality control system documentation The quality manual and the quality control system as implemented in practice should at least comprise the following points a Management s responsibility Management must describe the polic
204. on Class HI Examples South and west facing building parts with changing moisture conditions or traffic pollution or other aggressive influence See also supplementary description of results Opaque sealed Faces edges and rebates have a smooth and filled uniform colour and sheen and feel surface DLGU smooth Pores have been sealed Holes Ltd fissures and joints have been sealed and filled Unevenness arising from the base may occur Hardwood is exempt from the requirement of surfaces being filled Opaque and Faces edges and rebates have a smooth surface uniform colour and sheen and feel DG smooth Uneveness open pores holes ata up fissures and joints arising from the base may occur Supplementary description of outcome It must generally be accepted that timber is a natural material which is often very inhomogeneous Therefore there will be variations in structure and sheen star shakes and other normal timber variations e g irregularities around knots where partial flaking blistering and wrinkling may occur Particularly in the case of light colours there may be colour penetration from knots Knots may have been plugged or filled with a suitable material but will remain visible Similar colour variations may occur in the form of profiles areas with yellow discolouration Another irregularity in the surface treatment may appear as resin buds The buds may be distributed randomly ac
205. onditions water bath and acclimatization e bending strength testing The above inspection and testing activities must meet or exceed the following requirements as regards frequency and performance requirements Checks on timber moisture content must be conducted at least every two hours during production hours The moisture content must fall within the range 12 2 Glue line checks must be conducted twice per shift and once every time workpiece dimensions are changed When viewed through a magnifying glass the glue line must appear as a continuous dark brown line with all apexes filled with adhesive The tightness of the joint must be checked at the same frequency as the glue line At a depth of max 2 mm from the surface of the workpiece there must be no coloration from the extraction liquid applied Moisture stability testing must be conducted once a week on 3 sets of blocks of 4 each containing a finger joint Testing must be conducted in accordance with the following cycle Immersion in water e ata water temperature of 20 C for 3 hours e ata water temperature of 60 C for 3 hours e ata water temperature of 20 C for 18 hours e acclimatization for 72 hours at 20 and 50 relative humidity Once the above test cycle has been completed a visual inspection of the glued joint must show no openings in the glue line Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 3 6 Page 80 Tensile strength testing must be cond
206. onditions in Danish In case of dispute the Danish original shall be considered final and conclusive The insured Name Address Postal code and town CVR Central Business Register no Insured risk it s important that the text corresponds to the activities of the company Manufacture of windows and doors in timber PVCu aluminium and FRP and or a combination of these materials and related products and building activities Summary of coverage compulsory areas Commercial liability product liability risk avoidance pollution liability loss damage caused by ingredients components treatment processing recall warranty Geographical area Sums insured minimum Commercial and product liability min Denmark Product liability min Europe Please confer note particularly Liability DKK 10 000 000 Per claim and year under commercial and product liability DKK 2 000 000 Per claim under pollution liability DKK 10 000 000 Per year for property damage caused by ingredients components DKK 5 000 000 Per year for pecuniary or financial loss caused by ingredients components DKK 5 000 000 Per year for treatment processing DKK 1 000 000 Risk avoidance DKK 5 000 000 Excess maximum Recall DKK 1 000 000 Warranty subject to a max of DKK 200 000 per claim and a 5 000 DKK max of DKK 10 000 per unit 10 000 DKK Any one claim under commercial liability
207. opening casement windows may be affected by functional problems It is therefore advisable not to manufacture opening casements with an area in excess of 1 7 m and to restrict the length of the longest edge to 1 5 m If exceeding these dimensions particular attention should be paid to e g casement dimension fitting of hardware hinge design and number of fastening points Furthermore in the case of side hung casements the height width side ratio should be examined more closely As regards doors the suitability of the chosen construction seen in relation to the situation of use in which the unit is to be placed should be evaluated at an early stage Requirements or expectations may differ according to whether the door is to be installed for instance in a private residence or in a child care facility If there is any doubt about the suitability of the door it can be tested in accordance with EN 14351 1 point 4 17 Bowing and twisting must be assessed according to their impact when the unit has been installed and they must be inspected with the unit closed and locked and on the assumption that the appropriate fitting instructions and normal workmanship procedures have been followed When bowing and twisting are assessed particular emphasis must be put on their impact on the weathertightness and other general functional aspects of the unit As a guidance and under specified laboratory conditions the unit must meet the requirements of Class
208. or air permeability at an average of measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Class 8A for watertightness pressure 450 Pa for both windows and outer doors Normative requirements for building class 2020 classification Class 4 for air permeability as an average of measurements at a positive and negative pressure of 600 Pa for windows and external doors Test and classification requirements should be evaluated in relation to the actual use of the units including the geographical location Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 1 5 2 Page 17 Burglary prevention The construction fitting of hardware and installation of glass in windows and doors must be sufficient to enable the intrusion resistance of the unit to meet common practice in the Danish market at the time of manufacture of the units It must not be possible to force casement constructions open without causing clearly perceptible traces on or damage to the units It must not be possible to remove a glazing unit in one piece from the outside This requirement is considered to have been met if the glazing unit is spot bonded to the inside of the glazing rebate Units labelled with DV V Burglary and classified according to EN 1627 Burglar resistance Requirements and classification must be labelled and inspected annually by the certification body cf Annex 24 The label must be visible and perman
209. ouched The axis of the screw must not deviate by more than 10 from a plane perpendicular to the surface of the hardware and the head of the screw must be flush with or below the surface of the hardware Hardware grooves must be adapted to the geometrical shape and thickness of the hardware When drilling or machining frame profiles the resulting groove or hole must stop short of penetrating the full depth of the profile to avoid water or moisture ingress to the wall side of the profile If the fitting of a lock case etc exceptionally requires drilling machining through to the glazing rebate the access of condensation causing air must be prevented e g by taping When fitting casement fasteners with a base plate care must be taken to ensure sufficient friction around the eye to prevent unintentional misalignment of the casement fastener This can be done e g by drilling a tight hole for the eye thread in the casement section When the fitting of hardware has been completed adjustable parts should as a rule be in the central position Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 9 8 9 1 8 9 2 Page 98 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Glass and panels Sealed glazing units must be manufactured to EN 1279 and the manufacturer of the units must be affiliated to an accredited certification scheme such as Dansk Rude Verifikation DRV Danish IGU Verification Individual panes of glass must not caus
210. out 3 point closing V 5 8 2 8 8 2 Insufficient number of hinges in doors V 5 8 2 8 8 2 Incorrect dimensioning and number of screws in door hinges V 5 82 8 82 Hinges for side hung window with casement width 2 70 cm not V 5 82 8 8 2 dimensioned and fixed as for doors Uneven gap between hinge parts 5 8 2 8 8 2 gap between 0 5 mm and 1 mm B gap in excess of 1 mm U Screw and size of hole incompatible or screw screwed in sloppily U 5 8 2 8 8 2 No riser block where one should be fitted U 5 8 2 8 8 2 No taping of drilled through lock case U 5 8 2 8 8 2 Frame machined or drilled right through to wall side V 5 82 8 82 Insufficient friction between casement fastener and base plate U 5 8 2 8 8 2 Unsafe fixing of casement stay V 5 8 2 8 8 2 Adjustable hardware parts not in the central position U 5 82 8 82 Other substantial defects in overall closing function V 5 82 8 82 Other insignificant defects in overall closing function U 5 82 8 82 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 11 Description of defect 5 9 and 8 9 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Non approval cf section on installation of glazing units Distortion defects in glass or impurities exceeding Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Cracked glazing unit No certificate on sealed glazing unit Glazing unit not cleaned Labelling absent where glazing units h
211. ow manufacturer should be informed about the hardware supplier s declared digit codes cf recognized product standards for use wear and tear weight fire safety corrosion resistance and friction To secure easy identification and description of the requirements which apply to a particular piece of hardware for windows and doors a special coding is used which simplifies the communication of the required supplied properties In the DS EN 13126 series the code is constructed in the following way See Annex 23 Hinges and hardware must be dimensioned and fitted in a manner whereby the weight of the construction itself and normal operation do not cause deformation which hinders normal easy use and functioning If there is reason to doubt the strength of the hardware or the way it is fixed a test in accordance with EN 14608 may be required to prove its adequacy As a minimum the requirements of Class 2 under EN 13115 must be met Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 96 A subsequent increase in the load to 600 Newton must not cause failure in hinges or hardware their fixing or in door and casement corner joints Operating handles must have a strength and fixing adapted to their function and must be designed to avoid fingers getting caught during operation Fasteners must be designed and function so as to ensure correct tightening against the seals Fasteners including strike plate etc must also be designed so as not to b
212. own in house testing e inspecting the documentation for the classification of adhesives used e selecting samples for external testing Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 83 External testing At the external inspection 6 laminated profiles are selected from each bonding process line From each of these profiles a 600 mm long sample is cut and sent for testing at an accredited laboratory From each of these amples the laboratory will cut 3 test samples each 75 mm in length for delamination testing in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C Delamination testing If thermoplastic adhesive D4 has been used in the lamination the cut out test samples are put through a test cycle in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C method C Performance requirements Max 10 delamination as an average for the test samples from the same 600 mm sample If thermosetting adhesive C4 has been used in the lamination the cut out test samples are put through a test cycle in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C method A Performance requirements Max 5 delamination after 2 initial cycles or max 10 delamination after 1 extra cycle as an average for the test samples from the same 600 mm sample For both adhesive types the delamination percentage is calculated on the basis of the total delamination length in relation to the total glue line length on the two end grain surfaces Requirements for external inspections In the case
213. piece sides as the distance between the tangents to the circumference of the knot running parallel to the workpiece edges Edge knots are measured both sides of the edge A group of knots is measured as the sum of the size of each knot in the group Where knots overlap the overlap is only measured once Bowing is measured as the bending of the workpiece in a longitudinal direction in relation to its length cupping is measured as the bending in a transverse direction in relation to its width A 1 mm bowing may be indicated as e g 1 1000 when the length is 1000 mm Twisting is measured over a certain length and given as the difference in angle between two lines extending at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the workpiece at the same broad side Vridning Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 24 8 Checks Radial cracks Checks refer to the wood fibres having separated in the direction of the fibre and along the pith rays Checks with openings at the face of the workpiece of less than 0 4 mm are called scratches Surface checks Max 1 10 of the workpiece thickness Deep checks more than 1 10 of the workpiece thickness 9 Ring shakes Ring shakes refer to the wood fibres having separated in the direction of the fibre and along the annual rings 10 Top shoot breach Top shoot breach refers to an acute change in the fibre direction following damage to the top shoot of the growing tree 11
214. provided it can be demonstrated at both the internal in house inspection and the external inspection that the applicable performance requirements have been met The same applies to laminated profiles constructed from different timber species Note In terms of the stability and durability of laminated profiles it is essential to take into account that the tangential moisture deformation of backsawn timber can be up to twice the radial moisture deformation quartersawn timber The basic principles of constructing laminated profiles are listed in EN 13307 1 Annex A Prior to lamination the individual laminates must be conditioned to room temperature and a moisture content of 12 2 As regards visual defects etc the completed laminated profiles are subject to the same requirements as solid timber profiles When bonding with thermoplastic wood adhesives the adhesive must be classified as Class D4 in accordance with EN 204 tested in accordance with EN 205 The adhesive must also meet the requirements of EN 14257 regarding resistance and strength at 80 C When bonding with thermosetting wood adhesives the adhesive must be classified as Class C4 in accordance with EN 12765 tested in accordance with EN 205 The bonding process must be completed in accordance with the adhesive supplier s instructions for the type variant of adhesive used Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 81 Note In laminated profiles whe
215. r aluminium units the thickness on coated and or anodized faces is measured 4 to 6 measurements per unit with a max of 30 measurements Specifically for PVCu e Number of units with white profiles e Number of units with coloured profiles e Number of units with co extruded profiles e Number of elements with wide frame profiles e Welding mirror temperatures are measured for guidance purposes Specifically for aluminium e Number of units with coated surface e Number of units with anodized surface Surface treatment layer thickness is measured for guidance purposes Measurements are taken at a minimum of 20 points evenly distributed on frame and casement profiles Specifically for FRP e Number of units with surface treatment e Guiding evaluation of surface treatment quality and measurement of layer thickness Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 2 of 28 Methods e The units selected for the sample are taken to a place with sufficient room for unhindered inspection of units from both sides while also ensuring that casements can be opened and closed reasonably conveniently Individual units are subjected to detailed inspection to reveal faults and defects if any These are rated on the scale given on the following pages In addition measurements are taken of factors relevant to the product The measurements are taken using the apparatus and tools mentioned below
216. r of defects the frequency returns to 2 inspection visits per year The manufacturer may regain the entitlement to 1 inspection visit per year when the above conditions are met at two successive visits When manufacturing windows and doors in different materials the minimum requirement is one certificate plus an additional one for each group of materials with a turnover in excess of DKK 10 million The certification body chooses the time of the ordinary biannual inspection visits and visits may be paid without prior notification to the manufacturer Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 4 1 2 Page 12 Visits may be paid on any weekday that is Monday to Friday with the exception of public holidays and holiday periods In principle the time of the visit is chosen randomly for each manufacturer but should be planned so as to keep travelling costs at a reasonable level Sampling basis and scope In order to effectively maintain quality levels certification must be based on a separate assessment of the suitability of the construction and design principles employed i e the construction quality in order for continuous inspection measures to be limited to focussing on production quality and the effectiveness of the quality control system Inspection visits are therefore limited to investigating whether changes if any in the manufacturer s quality control have been implemented checking main dimensions visually checking ge
217. rdware be firmly tightened and free from burrs which may cause cut fingers if touched The axis of the screw must not deviate by more than 10 from a plane perpendicular to the surface of the hardware and the head of the screw must be flush with or below the surface of the hardware Hardware grooves must be adapted to the geometrical shape and thickness of the hardware When drilling or machining frame profiles the resulting groove or hole must stop short of penetrating the full depth of the profile to avoid water or moisture ingress to the wall side of the profile If the fitting of a lock case etc exceptionally requires drilling machining through to the glazing rebate the access of condensation causing air must be prevented by tape or otherwise When fitting casement fasteners with a base plate care must be taken to ensure sufficient friction around the eye to prevent unintentional misalignment of the casement fastener This can be done e g by drilling a tight hole for the eye thread in the casement section When the fitting of hardware has been completed adjustable part should as a rule be in the central position Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 8 6 8 1 6 8 2 Page 58 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Glass and panels Sealed glazing units must be manufactured to EN 1279 and the manufacturer of the units must be affiliated to an accredited certification scheme such as Dansk Rude Veri
218. re the glue lines of the completed window door assembly are directly exposed to the weather water and sun the use of Class C4 thermosetting adhesive is recommended In house inspection and checking The manufacturer s own in house inspections must comprise at least the following activities e checking the climatic conditions in manufacturing hall and warehouse e checking the moisture content of pre production timber checking the moisture content of laminates ready for bonding e checking laminate thickness e checking the adhesive dosing e checking the lamination process pressing time temperature pressure Instructions on how to conduct the checks and forms for the recording of the resulting data must be available for all checking and inspection activities It must be evident from the recorded data whether the activities checked meet the specified requirements Performance requirements The manufacturing hall and warehouse temperature must be maintained at a minimum of 15 C and the humidity of the ambient air must be controlled to ensure the timber maintains the specified moisture content Recommended values are a temperature of 20 C and humidity in the range 55 65 Moisture content of timber and laminates ready for bonding 12 2 The thickness of the outermost laminate measured from the innermost wet line and outwards must be at least 6 mm Maximum deviation of individual laminates from mean thickness 0
219. recording of values This procedure applies to both a 90 and a 30 opening After load step 400 N for doors load step 600 N 30 opening and climatic conditions 2 a moment load of 200 Ncm is applied to those screws in hinges which are anchored in FRP material This moment load is maintained for 15 seconds per screw During the application of the 600 N load for doors load step 800 N any failure or breakage is recorded Under climatic conditions 2 the above measurements are taken only after allowing the FRP material at the hinge side to acclimatize for 10 minutes Approval criteria Materials and construction are approved if the values recorded after load step 400 N for doors load step 600 N meet the following criteria A permanent change in the gap width between casement and frame must be less than 1 5 mm at all measuring points During the application of the 200 Ncm moment load and after a potential initial turning the screw is not allowed to turn at an angle within the following 15 seconds Note The last mentioned criterion is a normative requirement Alternatively special screws or other fixing methods may be used each of which must be documented and approved by the Technical Committee During safety testing the 600 N load step for doors 800 N must not cause failure or breakage in hinges and their fixing or in casement corner joints Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 4 2 9 5 9 5 1 9 5
220. reen The very own colour of the glass reduces the light transmittance Two pieces of glass of the same type but of different thickness may therefore be perceived as having different shades of colour With coated or body tinted glass this becomes even more clear The fast development in new types of glass may however make it difficult to obtain glass of a quality similar to that of existing glazing units Even with coated or body tinted glass produced by the same manufacturer and to the same specifications but at different plants there may be minor differences in nuances The below do not qualify for a complaint interference phenomena Brewster Stripes double glazing effect e anisotropies condensation on external glass pane areas formation of marks on glass surfaces e misting Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Page 2 Interference phenomena Brewster Stripes Appear as irregular rainbow coloured stripes Usually they are visible only when looking out the window at an oblique angle Another characteristic feature is that the stripes may wander when a slight pressure is applied to the glass pane The phenomenon appears in glass panes manufactured in floatglas due to the extremely good flatness of the glass Daylight is composed of a large number of colours which may be shown by transmitting a beam of light through a prism which will cause the li
221. roduct description in every respect The product inspection carried out by the certification body must be conducted ex factory and comprise Frame and casement hardware weather seals and surface treatment and in so far as the product is supplied factory glazed also the optical quality and thermal value of the glass as well as installation method and materials For sealed glazing units the inspection does not include the ability of the unit to remain free from condensation inside the sealed unit When a company opts for the VinduesIndustrien s Technical Requirements as the basis for its product certification it is obliged to subject to certification all its standard products sold in the Danish market yet may still manufacture special products to order However it must be clearly evident from the contract for such products that the products are not certified If the standard products are sold in export markets without being manufactured in accordance with VinduesIndustrien s Technical Requirements the manufacturer must have in place written procedures about how to ensure that these products are not sold as certified products Standard products shall mean products manufactured on the basis of profiles developed by or at the request of the manufacturer or bought in as semi finished standardized profiles By special agreement certification may comprise the manufacture of special products when requested in writing by the manufacturer The request
222. roplets small droplets Paint wrinkles severe wrinkling moderate wrinkling Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 8 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Impurities in paint 5 5 1 8 5 extensive V moderate U insignificant Difference in colour 5 5 1 8 5 considerable V moderate U insignificant Scratches from handling 5 5 1 8 5 large V moderate U insignificant Pressure marks 5 5 1 8 5 large V minor U insignificant Torn raised fibre 5 5 1 8 5 in excess of 0 1 mm V between 0 1 mm and 0 05 mm U up to 0 05 mm Soiling 5 5 1 8 5 severe U moderate Coating or oiling of door sill 5 5 3 8 5 3 missing V insufficient U Timber aluminium units No application of base coat V 8 5 4 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 9 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Insufficient ventilation behind cladding Average layer thickness on anodized surfaces below 20 um recorded as 1 defect for the entire sample Average layer thickness on coated aluminium surface of individual item below 50 um Average layer thickness on coated aluminium surface of entire sample falls outside of 50 120 um recorded as 1 defect for the entire sample 5 6 Adhesive and glueing Not filled with adhesive This also applies to 5 6 3 and 8 4 4 5 7
223. ross the surface or follow the pattern of the grain Resin may also penetrate the paint film and form droplets on the surface When the buds have been on the surface for long enough to have crystallized they may be removed by brushing or light scraping without deterioration in the surface treatment Timber units with high resin content do occur In such circumstances resin may cause extensive bleeding Manufacturing is at an industrial level with all the advantages this means in terms of uniform high quality and treatment of all faces If nothing to the contrary has been agreed it must be assumed that glazing beads have been fitted using nail guns with ensuing penetration of the surface treatment The surface treatment of timber bottom glazing beads may not be expected to be as durable as that of other surfaces On south facing facades with particularly strong sunlight and sea air or where there is substantial moisture impact from the room maintenance intervals should be adapted to the circumstances For maintenance in general please consult Malerfagligt Behandlings Katalog MBK or the paint manufacturers Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 15 Insurance cover checklist Certified companies must have commercial and product liability insurance as well as warranty insurance providing at least the following coverage Please note that the checklist is a translation of extracts of the original insurance c
224. rporates materials which pose a risk of corrosion V 7 3 8 3 7 7A and 8A Finishing E Measurement tolerances deviating from the standard 7 4 1 8 4 2 External frame measurement deviation up to 2 mm larger than permitted deviation up to 6 mm larger than permitted deviation in excess of 6 mm of what is permitted Casement rebate measurement deviation up to 0 5 mm larger than permitted deviation up to 1 5 mm larger than permitted deviation in excess of 1 5 mm of what is permitted Other measurement deviations causing limited reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Other measurement deviations causing considerable reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Scratches caused by finishing and handling Pointed sharp corners Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 19 Defect category Reference Tech Reg Description of defect Leaky joints gap of up to 0 3 mm B 7 4 2 8 4 5 gap between 0 3 mm 0 6 mm gap in excess of 0 6 mm No sealing of holes punched in upwards facing profiles exposed to the 742 84 5 weather No sealing of grooves etc whereby water may be channelled from an 742 844 opening section to one below it with a glazing unit or panel No sealing of sill rebate of countercut assembled door leaf 7 4 2 8 4 4 No corner and angle plates 7 4 2 8 4 5 Joint not flush by up to 0 3 mm B by between 0 3 mm 0
225. rse pin The pin must be about 5 10 mm shorter than the thickness of the timber If the pin is put in from the external face corrosion resistance must meet the requirements of Class K3 DS 419 Rebates must not be constructed by glueing profiles onto a level face without using a loose tongue or tongue and groove system at the same time Timber preservative treatment General The following Requirements for preservative treatment of timber presuppose that the requirements listed under 5 3 Timber material have been complied with All units must be supplied ex manufacturer with timber preservative treatment information about the treatment in question must be included in quote and order confirmation Impregnated profiles where the preservative treatment has not penetrated the timber fully must be reimpregnated after machining or cutting to length e g standard profiles cut to fixed sizes This is done by dipping the profiles in the original solution for at least 30 minutes at a minimum depth of 100 mm of liquid If units are supplied with a base coating only instructions regarding further surface treatment must be included to ensure that upon fitting the surface receives a final treatment to leave the surface finished Units in softwood supplied with base coat only must have been treated in accordance with treatment system 1 After application of base coat under treatment system 1 units must be left to dry for long enough for at least h
226. ruction and choice of materials must ensure that the units meet the requirements listed under point 5 2 Thermal performance For units with an additional exterior wet line deviations from the requirement of min 8 mm spacing between bottom rail rebate and casement are accepted provided that ventilation is ensured between the wet lines and that this is stated in the drawings Edges All edges of frames casements and glazing beads etc which users may come into contact with when the units is fitted and casements open must be rounded off to ensure e g proper adhesion of surface treatment In order to get a uniform treatment thickness the rounding off radius must not be less than 1 5 mm on external faces Other roundings must not be less than 0 5 mm The rounding off measurements must be shown in the drawings Joints All corner joints must be such a tight fit that it requires considerable effort to assemble them by hand Pressing assemblies together must not cause splits or cracks in the timber Frames and casements including transoms and mullions as well as glazing bars for both windows and doors may be assembled using dowels paying due attention to dimensioning glueing and impregnation Wood dowels should preferably be in spruce Timber or aluminium sills in door frames and transoms and mullions may also be fastened to the frame using corrosion resistant screws in suitable numbers and sizes when combined with the application of gap fi
227. s 4 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 240 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws between the wet line and the external face must be made of a material or be protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 3 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 96 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws inside the wet line must be made of a material or protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 2 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 48 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and its fixing screws located outside the wetline must be sufficiently compatible to prevent the formation of galvanic corrosion Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 7 2 Page 57 Fitting Hardware which is visible when the unit is in its normal position of use must be fitted so that its edges or characteristic design lines are parallel with the edges of the unit External doors for dwellings or buildings with a similar pattern of use
228. sible to trace the products used back to the tests on which the manufacturer s product and system classifications are based Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 5 3 Page 41 The thickness of the coat of wet film applied during surface treatment must be subject to systematic checks and the results recorded The profiles units may be aged either by 6 months of natural exposure cf EN 152 1 or by 4 weeks in a QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester cf proposal for revised edition of EN 152 1 Treatment systems for hardwood Treatment system 3 transparent Application of base coat consisting of a timber preservative usually applied by dipping or flow coat The preservative used must meet the performance requirements regarding testing in accordance with Risk Class 2 cf 6 2 and Table 2 of EN 599 1 Surface treatment may be semi transparent or transparent including oil treatment cf 4 2 2 of EN 927 1 When treating door sills alternative preservatives methods are permitted Treatment system 4 opaque Application of base coat as in treatment system 3 Surface treatment must be performed using products and methods resulting in a treatment meeting the following requirements including performance requirements in accordance with EN 927 1 e The use classification must be stable cf 4 1 and Table 1 suitable for use on a stable base such as windows and doors e The coat must have an average thickness greater
229. sistance must meet the requirements of Class K3 DS 419 Joints between alu components The profiles must be cut so as not to produce burrs Butting faces must have a flush fit Differences in level of 0 3 mm are permitted Joints must have a precise fit and a sealant applied to the joint surfaces to load bearing alu components to achieve sufficient weathertightness Where there is a risk of water accumulating in the construction through holes resulting from assembly at corner joints must be sealed Corner or angle plates must be fitted in grooves where required to ensure the joint remains flush and rigid Rebates in window and door casement heads always require the fitting of corner or angle plates Constructions must not be combined assembled or fixed with materials posing a risk of corrosion without taking special steps to prevent this Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 5 8 5 1 8 5 2 8 5 3 Page 91 Timber preservative treatment General The following Requirements for preservative treatment of timber presuppose that the requirements listed under 5 3 Timber material have been complied with All units must be supplied ex manufacturer with timber preservative treatment information about the treatment in question must be included in quote and order confirmation Impregnated profiles where the preservative treatment has not penetrated the timber fully must be reimpregnated after machining or cutting to l
230. size is measured as a single knot In plugging where the plug does not cover the entire knot resulting in a rooted part knot plug the size is calculated as a single knot 25 On visible less exposed surfaces double plugging is permitted when the visual impression is considered less disfiguring than knots Plugs must be made from the same timber species as the workpiece The plug must have the same slope of grain as the surrounding wood The plug must be fixed using water resistant adhesive meeting the requirements of Class D4 under EN 204 Synthetic filler Synthetic filler may be used to the same extent as plugging However it should be documented that heating it to 70 C will not cause the filler to turn liquid and that the filler material will absorb and retain ordinary surface treatment It should also be documented that the vacuum impregnation solution used does not cause the synthetic filler to swell or have any other unwanted influence on the filler Cracks and checks On upwards facing visible surfaces and edges on casements and frames the sum of the length of cracks must not exceed 150 mm per running metre of workpiece On other visible surfaces and edges of casements and frames cracks and checks must be filled if their total combined length exceeds 300 mm per running metre of workpiece Performance requirements for cracks and checks are specified in detail in Table 5 3 2 Cracks and checks must never extend over an edge
231. ssification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for load Class C for deflection If weathertightness testing of windows and doors is required tests shall be based on the following standards EN 1026 for air permeability EN 1027 for watertightness Classification requirements shall be indicated in conformance with EN 12207 for air permeability EN 12206 for watertightness Normative classification requirements under normal Danish conditions would be Class 3 for air permeability at an average of measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Class 8A for watertightness pressure of 450 Pa for both windows and outer doors Normative classification requirements according to building class 2020 Class4 for air permeability at an average of measurement of a positive and negative test pressure of 600 Pa for windows and outer doors Moreover test and classification requirements should be evaluated in relation to the actual use of the units including the geographical location Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 9 1 9 2 Page 101 Burglary prevention The construction fitting of hardware and installation of glass in windows and doors must be of a nature and quality which enables the units to withstand burglary up to the level of what is common practice in the Danish market at the time of manufacture of the units It must not be possible to force c
232. st of the Association of Danish Window Manufacturers The temperature of the interior surfaces of the unit must not be less than 9 3 C provided there is a room temperature of 20 C and an external temperature of 0 C This can be documented via calculations according to EN ISO 10077 2 In addition to the surfaces of casement and frame the interior surfaces of the unit also include the sealed glazing unit glazing gaskets and weather seal between frame and casement However the surface of weather seals is not included if air access to the weather seal is via a gap with a width of 4 mm or less and a depth of 5 mm or more The above requirements regarding the minimum temperature of interior surfaces do not apply to window and door handles lock cylinders and door sills but the manufacturer must at all times make sure that no condensation is retained in the construction This can be ensured through a continuous wet line and by applying solutions with built in thermal bridge breakers Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 3 Page 62 For each delivery of windows and external doors the company must additionally provide all the energy performance data for individual units which are required to calculate the overall energy performance of the building project concerned Window systems may be energy labelled according to energy class A F as listed in Annex 18 provided there is a signed inspection agreement between the company and the
233. stable parts should as a rule be in the central position Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 7 8 7 8 1 7 8 2 Page 69 Glass panels and installation of glazing units Glass and panels Sealed glazing units must be manufactured to EN 1279 and the manufacturer of the units must be affiliated to an accredited certification scheme such as Dansk Rude Verifikation DRV Danish IGU Verification Individual panes of glass must not cause visual distortion or contain defects or impurities in the glass in excess of the criteria described in Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units Panels require the use of materials which remain stable when exposed to humidity to ensure the panel construction remains permanently flat and tight As regards surface finish please consult the respective sections on materials The following applies to panels constructed from wood fibreboard The fibreboard material must meet or exceed all symbol H requirements use in humid conditions cf EN 316 and EN 622 5 for MDF fibreboards When machining the fibreboard material moulding and profiling all horizontal traces must have an outward slope of at least 7 All edges also non visible ones resulting from grooving moulding profiling must have their corners rounded to a minimum radius of 1 5 mm this also applies where part of the original surface of the board has been cut away See example in Annex 16 Units incorporati
234. surement 2 mm at a nominal size of lt 2 m 3 mm at a nominal size gt 2 m Profile cross section 0 5 mm at a size lt 50 mm width and thickness 1 0 mm at a size gt 50 mm The measurements of the individual components of a unit must not deviate to such an extent as to influence the closing and weathertightness of the unit Annex 3 contains an example of how to indicate measurements Finishing of aluminium Visible surfaces edges and corners must not show burrs unintentional marks or other traces from tools nor from handling during manufacture and storage Outward opening casement corners may not be pointed or sharp enough to cause injury or inconvenience in use or during cleaning Measurement tolerances at 15 C External frame measurement 2 mm at a nominal size lt 2 m 3 mm at a nominal size gt 2 m Casement rebate measurement Frame rebate measurement minus 2 x profile system nominal chamber air gap 2 mm Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 4 3 8 4 4 Page 89 Design of the construction Window and door units in timber aluminium are manufactured in accordance with different construction principles However all constructions must meet the general or particular requirements of the delivery regarding the strength stiffness air permeability and watertightness of the units cf point 8 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness The overall construction must be implemented in a manner which pr
235. t External doors for dwellings or buildings with a similar pattern of use must be equipped with at least 3 hinges and 3 fastening points at the locking side The requirement for 3 fastening points does not apply to doors equipped with a door closer or an electric locking system Fewer hinges and fastening points may be allowed if it can be documented that retention load bearing capacity and permanent sealing properties are not impaired For side hung windows with a casement width in excess of 70 cm hinges must be dimensioned and fixed as for doors Side hung units where the size and or design e g casement with glazing bars causes particular risk of problems with closing and weathertightness should have a riser block fitted to the sill at the closing side In the case of diagonally stable casement and door leaves a riser block may alternatively be fitted at the bottom of the frame at the hinge side At the jamb and head the gap between the frame and the casement clearance around the casement must be adapted to the size of the window door the hardware system etc It may be necessary to carry out adjustment when installing in the building but the constructive design must be so that the gap is as uniform as possible on all four sides when seen from the inside Viewed from the inside there must be a uniform gap between frame and casement Variation in the gap must not exceed 2 mm and the deviation must be no more than 2 mm in relation to
236. t e examining the results of the manufacturer s own in house inspections e examining the results of the manufacturer s own in house testing e inspecting the documentation for the classification of adhesives used e selecting samples for external testing Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 35 External testing At the external inspection 6 laminated profiles are selected from each bonding process line From each of these profiles a 600 mm long sample is cut and sent for testing at an accredited laboratory From each of these samples the laboratory will cut 3 test samples each 75 mm in length to use for delamination testing in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C Delamination testing If thermoplastic adhesive D4 has been used in the lamination the cut out test samples are put through a test cycle in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C method C Performance requirements Max 10 delamination as an average for the test samples from the same 600 mm sample If thermosetting adhesive C4 has been used in the lamination the cut out test samples are put through a test cycle in accordance with EN 14080 2013 annex C method A Performance requirements Max 5 delamination after 2 initial cycles or max 10 delamination after 1 extra cycle as an average for the test samples from the same 600 mm sample For both adhesive types the delamination percentage is calculated on the basis of the total delamination length
237. t 108 9 8 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware eseeeeeeeee 109 9 5 Lo Hardware and Illiges uuu dcs IO Pts diria ufis rur oena debo piro oe Urt en Be Quem 109 2 8 2 FUOD Se dose E C GR Date cS uc e at Ee um 110 9 9 Glass panels and installation of glazing units eeeseeeeesse 111 9 9 1 Gl ss and PANGS sernu a e E a 111 9 9 2 Installation of glazing units essen enne rennen 112 10 Annexes at a plante c censccsecsenssseconssconssonnseccsaseseestesadeecentesdostsonsendsotesdostesstendsceseesosentencessesbess 114 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 1 Introduction These Technical Requirements for the manufacture of windows and external doors have been drawn up by VinduesIndustrien The Association of Danish Window Manufacturers as an industry standard to ensure consumers get a product which meets a range of minimum requirements regarding good quality The requirements describe and specify a number of requirements concerning manufacturer s organisation product information manufacturing plant quality control materials and execution design as well as performance requirements for the finished product The Requirements also include rules in relation to product certification The notes are for general guidance The Requirements serve to ensure that the products leaving the factory are of such a high standard in terms of materials and execution as to meet or exc
238. t be plugged or filled if there is a risk of them coming loose or protruding In all other surfaces dead and bark ring knots which appear porous or disfiguring must be plugged or filled Plugging Plug size is measured as a single knot In plugging where the plug does not cover the entire knot resulting in a rooted part knot plug the size is calculated as a single knot 25 On visible less exposed surfaces double plugging is permitted when the visual impression is considered less disfiguring than knots Plugs must be made from the same timber species as the workpiece The plug must have the same slope of grain as the surrounding wood The plug must be fixed using water resistant adhesive meeting the requirements of Class D4 under EN 204 Synthetic filler Synthetic filler may be used to the same extent as plugging However it should be documented that heating it to 70 C will not cause the filler to turn liquid and that the filler material will absorb and retain ordinary surface treatment It should also be documented that the vacuum impregnation solution used does not cause the synthetic filler to swell or have any other unwanted influence on the filler Cracks and checks On upwards facing visible surfaces and edges on casements and frames the sum of the length of cracks must not exceed 150 mm per running metre of workpiece On other visible surfaces and edges of casements and frames cracks and checks must be filled if t
239. terials used do not break down or degrade Timber units are subject to the following requirements In outward opening units the bottom rail rebate of frames and transoms must in the outermost 40 mm as a minimum have an outward slope of at least 7 while at the external face there must be a gap of at least 8 mm between the sill and the casement The bottom rail of the casement must incorporate a drip groove In inward opening units the upward facing side of sills and transoms must have an outward slope of at least 7 with an upstand drainage rail at the wet line to prevent water ingress Inward opening doors must have a drip sill at the lower edge of door leaves bottom rails The sill of external doors must be manufactured in or covered with a hard wearing material Horizontal posts above casements must have a drip sill draining the water at least 5 mm beyond the external plane of the unit Alternatively a seal may be fitted between post and casement Units with coupled casements are also required to have a drip sill seal to the head Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 4 3 5 4 4 Page 37 No traces or grooves likely to cause water to collect are permitted in horizontal profiles exposed to driving rain When seen from the inside there must be a uniform gap between the frame and the casement The variation in gap must not exceed 2 mm and must not deviate more than 2 mm from the nominal In addition the const
240. tetitdutus queat de comp d dac ted ead te tended 88 8 4 2 Finishing of alumni ci uei teet senate rene asa en Ue ESSA PRU Ta EN YER Sae eR pee sa da 88 8 4 3 Design of th construction cis re terr entered aee etes bd ed hes ene ee Evene daeednasade 89 8 4 4 Joints between timber components nnne 89 8 4 5 Joints between alu compoOnEHIS soos ert tda gor eroe space doe lat tue ioa eds 90 8 5 Timber preservative treatments cades dece tere eU eese ne eo eH era TR de ie run 9 MMC ccm EH 91 8 5 2 Treatment systems for softwood e di eed ee ese desee es teach dse bine 91 8 5 3 Treatment systems for hardwood eee ierat tene eo ce hacsovdveedbsozevane 91 8 5 4 Treatment system for timber aluminium units eere 92 8 6 Surface treatment of ALUMINIUM ee eee eeeeeceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeneeeees 93 5 5 1 C Gait 1S of al mi ni uec eto uio bn Ebo a ttuaful ga e coa etae aeta ear 93 8 6 2 Anodizing or aluminium s ence ep oco nao ed de Se a sed qe aed edes a er eud eias 94 SO Weather Sed I Sconto oon sete wal Ma esiitre Su Aaa aude a i ES 94 8 7 1 Materials requirements usi orsi codes esei nnii iissa 94 8 7 2 Finishing requirements o sacatca easel an exe Mrd Pas eM ID quM Ap 95 8 8 Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware esses 95 8 8 1 Hardware and hinges iue IIR REIS EET Se SLE STR ISTE Eee a GR Eee aun 95 8 8 2 Fitting of RAPA Wales eode decia edat nr aes fe ID E EVEN RM gerant 97 8 9 G
241. than 60 um e The treatment must be opaque cf 4 2 2 a The surface must further meet the performance requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements It must be possible to trace the product used back to the tests on which the manufacturer s product classification is based The wet film applied must be subject to systematic checks and the results recorded Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 42 5 6 Adhesive and glueing General For all glued joints the adhesive manufacturer s instruction regarding mixing ratios time left open temperature pressure and duration of pressure must be complied with 5 6 1 Adhesive requirements Adhesives whether for glueing workpieces where fibres run parallel or at angles to each other must be waterproof and meet the requirements of Class D4 in EN 204 However frame and casement joints may be glued using Class D3 adhesive in accordance with EN 204 If the workpieces have been treated with preservative before glueing it must be apparent from the manufacturer s information that the adhesive is compatible with the timber preservative used 5 6 X Glueing parallel to the slope of grain The adhesive must fill the entire gap between the glued parts With softwood it is usually sufficient to apply adhesive to one side only Hardwoods with low absorption require application of adhesive on two sides 5 6 3 Glueing of corner joints After bonding of corner joints al
242. that the customer has been made aware of what a standard product includes e that meeting special product design requirements as well as procuring hardware applying surface treatment etc has been taken into consideration e that a customer with special requirements is included in a specific dialogue about his requirements and made aware of possible reservations regarding these requirements including the fact that the product may not be covered by product certification e that the customer has approved the basis on which the order for the product is signed d Document control For the purpose of complete document and data control a written procedure must be established and maintained to ensure that e only currently valid versions of relevant documents are available in all locations where activities essential to the quality of the finished product are conducted e obsolete documents are removed instantly from all locations issuing and using them Responsibility for the production of drawings for both new standard products and customer specified units must rest with a formally appointed member of staff equipped with appropriate resources Person responsible for products Drawings which have been released to form the basis for production must bear the signature of the person responsible for products or of a person delegated to sign on his behalf A record must be kept of all drawings and revisions In case of revision the nature of the revis
243. the cleaning position In this position the upper glass edge must not rise above the internal reveal of the head by more than 0 15 m Hardware and screws made of materials which are not corrosion resistant and which are fitted outside of the external face of the unit must be hot galvanized or protected by other surface treatment to ensure resistance to Corrosion Class 4 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 240 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws between the wet line and the external face must be made of a material or be protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 3 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 96 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and screws inside the wet line must be made of a material or protected by a surface treatment which ensures resistance to Corrosion Class 2 cf EN 1670 This can be documented by subjecting to salt spray testing in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for 48 hours Test results may also be evaluated in accordance with EN ISO 10289 and the rating achieved be at least 5 Hardware and its fixing screws located outside the wetline must be sufficiently compatible to prevent t
244. the density is above 450 kg m at 12 moisture content That the wood has not been treated with a chemical preservative Planks are defined as all dimensions with a thickness in excess of 48 mm Company stamp Place and date Signature Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 13 Requirements for the checking and accuracy of measuring equipment The accuracy of the equipment used must without particular uncertainty calculations being required be traceable to a national or international standard if one exists If the inspector from the certification body has equipment with a calibration certificate issued by an accredited body it is permitted for the company to check its master equipment against the inspector s equipment The following equipment at the manufacturer s premises is allowed to deviate as follows from master equipment with a calibration certificate Tape measure 1 metre tape deviation 0 5 mm 2 metre tape deviation 0 7 mm 3 metre tape deviation 0 9 mm 5 metre tape deviation 1 3 mm Calliper gauge 0 150 mm deviation 0 1 mm 90 angle At a length of 500 mm deviation 0 5 mm Protractor Deviation 1 4 Thermometer 0 50 C deviation 1 C 50 150 C deviation 2 C 150 300 C deviation 3 C Timber moisture meter 0 15 moisture percent deviation 0 5 moisture percent 15 28 moisture percent deviation 1
245. therefore in principle to be useless Units with critical defects must either be rejected or repaired to a standard equal to a faultless unit corrective action must be taken immediately Significant and immaterial defects are measured as number of defects per unit A large number of the quality criteria established in the Technical Requirements for DVV will be judged differently by consumers in addition it will be difficult to establish fixed limits for the extent to which significant and immaterial defects should be permitted As part of the inspection of the sample these defects will therefore be grouped and added up to a total on the basis of which an average figure per inspected unit may be calculated The requirements establish a maximum number of defects per unit based on industry experience and the level of quality laid down in the Technical Requirements for DVV Unless there are comments to the contrary in the inspection report units with such defects may be delivered without having been repaired However corrective action to prevent repetition must be taken as soon as possible Criteria for approval or rejection Critical defects Normal inspection The inspection is conducted by selecting a random sample of n units from the store of finished units The quality is deemed to be acceptable if finding no more than C units with critical defects The quality is deemed to be unacceptable if there are C 1 units with critical defects Th
246. tical cross section of a timber window Information about performance testing The level of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance AVCP fixed by the EU Commission shall apply Alternatively a unit may only be described as having been functionally tested if the test has been conducted at an accredited notified laboratory in accordance with current standards The test reports must be kept on file for as long as the product remains in production plus at least 10 years The manufacturer must have determined the load bearing capacity of the safety devices of each unit as stipulated in EN 14351 1 point 4 8 Top swing windows must have passed type testing in accordance with EN 14609 demonstrating the capability of the casement to support a 350 N load for at least 60 seconds Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 2 7 Page 4 Product labelling The DVV label must be affixed in a place where it remains visible after the unit has been fitted In addition to the DVV logo the label must provide information of the manufacturer s name telephone no and or web address and the time of manufacture Alternatively in addition to the DVV logo and the time of manufacture the label may give the manufacturer s registration number with the certification body and the text For further information see www dvv dk The label must not contain a reference to a certificate concerning systems certification the ISO 9000 seri
247. tical pivot windows Page Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height 44 55 66 DS EN 19 12610 2003 windows Part 10 Arm balancing systems one 2 ildi ardware i F 2 7 Een nnex DS EN 13126 11 2009 Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height 9 windows Part 11 Top hung projecting reversible hardware Building hardware Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height DS EN 13126 12 2009 windows Requirements and test methods Part 12 Side hung projecting reversible 9 hardware DS EN 13126 13 2012 Building hardware Hardware for windows and balcony doors Part 13 Requirements 9 and test methods Sash balances DS EN 13126 14 2012 Building hardware Hardware for windows and balcony doors Requirements and test 9 methods Part 14 Sash fasteners Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DS EN 13126 15 2008 and test methods Part 15 Rollers for horizontal sliding and sliding folding windows 9 and doors Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements BEER ees es and test methods Part 16 Hardware for lift amp slide windows and doors 9 Building hardware Hardware for windows and door height windows Requirements DENTS DESEE and test methods Part 17 Hardware for tilt amp slide windows and doors DS EN 13126 18 Does not exist DS EN 13126 19 2011 Building hardware Requirements and test
248. tion The length and width of an overgrowth is measured in of the annual ring pattern following overgrowth of relation to the width of the workpiece while its depth is branch stubs bark etc Overgrowth wood will measured in relation to the thickness of the workpiece contain pieces of bark resin and dry discoloured sections of wood 15 Damage caused by insects Insect damage Measuring insect damage often consist of determining refers to traces of wood destroying insects in the whether it is present or not form of larval burrows in the wood or between bark and wood Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 26 16 Rot Rot in wood refers to wood which has been attacked and discoloured by wood destroying fungi Several different fungi cause rot in wood 17 Blue stain Blue stain refers to the attack and discoloration of sapwood by certain fungi which do not destroy the wood 18 Grey discoloration caused by weathering Weathering induced grey discoloration of exterior wood surfaces is caused e g by exposure to light air and dust particles 19 Waney edge Waney edge refers to a non square edge or surface which may be present in timber from quartersawn logs The presence of rot is mostly determined by visual inspection A more specific determination of fungi species and extent requires microscopical and or mycological examination in a laboratory Blue stain is measured visually and its presence indicated
249. tion during cooling Scored profile surface and similar defects arising before cutting Smudging by printing ink from protective foil Distorted profile No reinforcement inserts No double skin or reinforcement for anchoring screws for hardware 6 4 Finishing Measurement tolerances deviating from the standard External frame measurement deviation up to 2 mm larger than permitted deviation up to 6 mm larger than permitted deviation in excess of 6 mm of what is permitted Casement rebate measurement deviation up to 0 5 mm larger than permitted deviation up to 1 5 mm larger than permitted deviation in excess of 1 5 mm of what is permitted Other measurement deviations causing limited reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Other measurement deviations causing considerable reduction in the weathertightness or functioning of the unit Scratches caused by finishing and handling Pointed sharp corners Welding defects Leaky joints Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 15 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg No sealing of grooves etc whereby water may be channelled from an 6 4 2 opening section to one below it with a glazing unit or panel Joint not flush 6 4 2 Faulty alignment of weld 6 4 2 Fibre strands where item has been machined or at profile ends 6 4 2 Loose PVCu or metal shavings in rebates or on weather
250. tion of the products and quality control system If the result of this visit is in line with the findings causing the intervention of the person in charge immediate steps must be taken to revoke the certificate If the outcome of the visit by the person in charge and the ordinary inspection officer is a figure below twice the upper control limit KG the manufacturer shall remain subject to stricter control Immaterial defects The upper control limit KG is determined by the VinduesIndustrien Technical Committee on the basis of experience gathered As of 1 January 2012 the KG for timber has been fixed at 1 2 while for PVC metal and FRP it is 1 0 immaterial defects per unit If KG is changed without a new edition of the Requirements being published companies must be notified about the change in writing Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 15 If the upper control limit is exceeded quality is considered unsatisfactory and it is up to the person in charge at the certification body to decide whether or not to impose stricter control Stricter control The imposition of stricter control triggers two inspection visits every six months Once imposed stricter control will continue until it has been established at two successive visits that the level of defects is below the upper limits set for critical and significant defects If at a total of three visits within one year of first finding defect levels in excess
251. tness Test method 16 50 60 71 85 100 106 TI EN 47 58 69 98 111 EN 1279 Part 1 5 Glass in building Insulated glass units Annex 20 EN 1530 Door leaves General and local flatness Tolerance classes 16 29 50 60 71 77 100 2009 2011 Windows doors shutters Burglar resistance 17 51 61 72 101 EN 1627 i Requirements and classification Annex 24 Building hardware Corrosion resistance Requirements and test 45 56 67 96 110 EN 1670 methods Annex 23 Technical Requirements gs Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 26 Standards at a glance Page 2 Standard no Concerning oe is Te Acereied Requirements lab ia 7 16 50 60 71 EN 12207 Windows and doors Air permeability Classification 100 106 TI EN 12208 Windows and doors Watertightness Classification TA un TI EN 12210 Windows and doors Resistance to wind load Classification E 71 16 50 60 71 EN 12211 Windows and doors Resistance to wind load Test method 85 100 106 EN 12365 Part 1 4 Building hardware Gasket and weatherstripping for doors 43 49 54 59 65 66 windows shutters and curtain walling 70 94 99 108 113 EN 12765 Classification of thermosetting wood adhesives for non structural 35 80 applications EN 13115 Windows Classification of mechanical properties Racking torsion 44 55 66 95 109 TI and operating forces EN 13307 1 Timber
252. too large or small in relation to stated tolerance no sealing towards the back at the end of the bead If designed for tight joint with bottom glazing bead gap at end of bead less than 0 6 mm gap at end of bead more than 0 6 mm V V V Incorrect spacing of fixing points along glazing bead 5 9 2 8 9 2 Glazing unit size up to 50 x 50 cm spacing of up to 20 cm spacing 20 22 cm U spacing in excess of 22 cm V Glazing unit size in excess of 50 x 50 cm spacing of up to 20 cm U spacing in excess of 20 cm V V V V V V V V V 5 9 2 8 9 2 U U U U 5 9 2 8 9 2 U U Nailing of glazing beads deficient corrosion resistance nails screws too short bead split by nailing bead split at ends Head above below surface 0 5 mm 0 5 mm 1 0 mm gt 1 0 mm Glued glazing bars also applies to PVCu alu and FRP max gap at ends Inside gt 0 3 mm gt 0 6 mm Outside 0 5 mm 21 0 mm No bonding to inside No bonding to outside Gap glazing unit glazing bar 2 mm Technical Requirements 7 Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page 13 Defect category Reference Description of defect Tech Reg Blocking of sealed glazing units block insufficiently thick block not fixed E 59 89 5 9 8 9 5 1 8 1 Glazing gaskets set too low by up to 1 mm 5 9 8 9 set too low by more than 1 mm V missing completely K weak compression lack of contact lack of contact at bottom
253. treatment carried out at the factory Weather seals must be resistant to common solvents and cleaning agents Brochure and user manual must contain instructions on whether subsequent surface treatment requires the use of particular paints to avoid disintegration of weather seals The seals must be designed for mechanical fixing and or insertion into a groove Also seals must be designed and fixed in a manner which allows them to be replaced It is a condition of the use of hollow profiles that the edge which the seal abuts is rounded to create a smooth face Finishing requirements Weather seals between casements and frames must be fitted to the unit in a manner which suits their design and construction and so as not to expose them to damaging lateral forces when the casement is opened and closed The distance between casement and frame must be adapted to the mean compression rate of the seals Seals must be fixed in a manner which ensures that their position does not change transversally or laterally when operating the unit Weather seal corner joints must be finished in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If the seals are not positioned at the same wet line contact between the wet lines must be ensured e g by overlapping Hardware hinges and fitting of hardware Hardware and hinges All hardware must be manufactured in materials which meet normal requirements in terms of physical strength wear and resistance The wind
254. ts Checks on timber moisture content must be conducted at least every two hours during production hours The moisture content must fall within the range 12 2 Glue line checks must be conducted twice per shift and once every time workpiece dimensions are changed When viewed through a magnifying glass the glue line must appear as a continuous dark brown line with all apexes filled with adhesive The tightness of the joint must be checked at the same frequency as the glue line At a depth of max 2 mm from the surface of the workpiece there must be no coloration from the extraction liquid applied Moisture stability testing must be conducted once a week on 3 sets of blocks of 4 each containing a finger joint Testing must be conducted in accordance with the following cycle Immersion in water e ata water temperature of 20 C for 3 hours e ata water temperature of 60 C for 3 hours e ata water temperature of 20 C for 18 hours e acclimatization for 72 hours at 20 and 50 relative humidity Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 3 6 Page 32 Once the above test cycle has been completed a visual inspection of the glued joint must show no openings in the glue line Tensile strength testing must be conducted once a week on 5 test pieces of an approx length of 60 cm with a finger joint in the middle The test piece must be subjected to bending testing until breakage of the finger joint The finger joint pro
255. twood Knots Knots are measured and named after the shape appearing in the sawn machined surface e Long oval shaped A knot where the length exceeds 2 x its width is measured as length width divided by 3 0 e Short oval shaped and circular knots are measures by their largest width or diameter respectively The side measurement of a workpiece is defined on the basis of the nominal dimensions of the workpiece without rebates or profiles In individual workpieces the number of knots per side must not exceed an integer larger than 1 10 x L divided by 3 where L equals the length of the workpiece measured in metres A group of knots where the distance between the individual knots is less than the width of the workpiece counts as one knot only in this respect Plugging and other fillings are counted as a knot Pearl knots do not count in this respect Edge knots visible on two sides are measured and graded by what is visible on each side Dead and partly rooted knots such as bark ring knots are graded on the basis of visual impression and their impact on the functioning of the unit when inspected fitted and closed Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 78 Outward facing casement sides and frame edges and upwards facing surfaces on casement bottom rails and sills including sill rebates are graded on the basis of being exposed to water and sun to a greater extent than other surfaces Knots in these surfaces mus
256. ucted once a week on 5 test pieces of an approx length of 60 cm with a finger joint in the middle The test piece must be subjected to bending testing until breakage of the finger joint The finger joint profile must face the direction of the force Testing is conducted as shown in Annex 17 and the tensile strength must meet the requirements listed in the Annex Approved work instructions and forms for the recording of inspection and test data must be available for all the inspection and testing activities mentioned All data record forms must be kept for at least 10 years and be accessible to external inspectors Through brochures or by other means buyers must be informed of the fact that products have been manufactured from finger jointed timber Units with end jointed profiles based on finger joints must always be supplied with surface treatment completed in accordance with 8 5 2 If finger jointed timber is sourced from a subcontractor the subcontractor manufacturer must be affiliated to an impartial body approved by VinduesIndustrien and the profiles labelled in accordance with the rules of this body so as to ensure traceability Lamination In laminated profiles which receive a base coat and surface treatment in accordance with treatment system 5 each laminate in the hatched areas of Annex 10 illustrations must have a heartwood proportion of at least 60 Lamination of non softwood timber or other materials species is permitted
257. uction This can be ensured through a continuous wet line and by applying solutions with built in thermal bridge breakers For each delivery of windows and external doors the company must additionally provide all the energy performance data for individual units which are required to calculate the overall energy performance of the building project concerned Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 6 3 6 4 6 4 1 Page 52 Window systems may be energy labelled according to energy class A F as listed in Annex 18 provided there is a signed inspection agreement between the company and the certifying body This agreement must meet the requirements of the Agreement on energy labelling of external windows Aftale om energim rkning af facadevinduer concluded between VinduesIndustrien and Energistyrelsen the Danish Energy Agency Separate energy labelling of sub components is not allowed glazing units etc Profile material and test requirements PVCu profiles for the manufacture of windows and doors must be manufactured in materials which meet the data Requirements and test requirements of the German RAL Requirements Kunststoff Fenster Giitesicherung PVCu windows quality assurance RAL GZ 716 1 paragraph 1 October 1998 edition The profile material must further comply with Danish environmental legislation including the regulation on lead The profile manufacturer must additionally be able to furnish a certificate to th
258. ufacture week and year Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 5 4 5 4 1 5 4 2 Page 36 Finishing Machining of wood All faces must be machined to a smooth finish with the exception of the outside of frames Reduced thickness at profile ends not permitted Torn surface around knots and other cross grain max depth 0 5 mm Roller induced shavings marks max depth 0 3 mm Cutter marks max length 2 0 mm Stripes caused by chipped cutter not permitted Roller marks not permitted Stripes marks by shavings stuck in machine not permitted Torn off splinters not permitted Measurement tolerances at a moisture content of 12 3 External frame measurement 2 mm at a nominal size of lt 2 m 3 mm at a nominal size gt 2 m Profile cross section 0 5 mm at a size 50 mm width and thickness 1 0 mm at a size gt 50 mm The measurements of the individual components of a unit must not deviate to such an extent as to influence the closing and weathertightness of the unit Annex 3 contains an example of how to indicate measurements Design AS a Starting point windows and external door units must be constructed so as to meet the general or particular requirements of the delivery regarding strength stiffness air permeability and watertightness cf point 5 0 Dimensioning and weathertightness Furthermore the construction details must be designed in a way which ensures that the ma
259. ure that the reasons for deviating products and customer complaints are analysed a record must be kept of corrective action taken to prevent recurrence Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 3 2 Page 9 L Handling packaging and delivery A written procedure must be drawn up to ensure that both subcomponents and finished products are handled cautiously and safely and that finished units are packaged in a way which with due attention to the transport mode allows them to reach their destination without suffering damage m Quality records A procedure must be established to ensure that relevant data concerning production orders production process and quality records are kept for at least 10 years Requirements concerning inspection of finished goods In order to ensure that finished goods are subjected to a certain minimum of inspection a sample of five units ready for dispatch must be selected every week by the person in charge of quality He must then conduct a thorough inspection to answer the questions which are listed for timber PVCu metal timber aluminium and FRP in Annexes 4 5 6 and 7 or some other form of extended systematic in house inspection Completed units must be selected in a manner which ensures that over a period of about 1 month a representative sample of manufactured unit types is selected The completed tables must be kept for at least 10 years Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Pa
260. ust be subject to systematic checks and the results recorded Treatment system 2 OKO Application of base coat with a fungicide usually applied by dipping flow coat or similar Surface treatment must be performed using products and methods resulting in a treatment meeting the following requirements including performance requirements in accordance with EN 927 1 e The use classification must be stable cf 4 1 and Table 1 suitable for use on a stable base such as windows and doors e The coat must have an average thickness greater than 80 um The treatment must be opaque or semi transparent cf 4 2 2 a The surface must further meet the performance requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements The combined base coat and surface treatment system must contain fungicides of a type and in a quantity so that it when tested in accordance with EN 152 part 1 can obtain the character 1 Alternatively surface mould resistance for the entire system may be documented by testing in accordance with EN 927 3 and subsequent evaluation in accordance with EN 927 2 6 2 1 The tests must establish that the treatment system meets the designation mould resistant as regards growth on the surface The blue stain free zone inside the tested profiles must be at least 1 mm with a mean value for the test series of at least 1 5 mm Changing the intermediate coat s between base and top coat will not require renewed testing It must be pos
261. verse Signature Technical Requirements vig Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 8 Recording and evaluation of samples Page of 28 in connection with product inspection visits Selection and recording of samples A sample of 10 units is selected from the storage area for finished production units The sample is selected so as to be representative of the types of units present in the storage area as well as the types of units which form part of the manufacturer s product range If the number of finished units stored is 10 or less all the units will be selected for the sample However the sample must not comprise less than 6 units For the units selected for the sample the following data is recorded All 5 material groups e Unit type Number of each unit type e Size width x height is given in mm e Order or serial numbers where these appear on the units otherwise the number given on the DV V label e Number of units with glazing units Specifically for timber and timber aluminium Number of units with surface treatment Number of timber aluminium units e Timber moisture content is measured for guidance purposes 1 measurement on external frame per unit e On surface treated units paint layer thickness is measured for guidance purposes 2 to 4 measurements per painted unit with a max of 15 measurements The measurements must be evenly distributed over frame casement and internal external faces e On timbe
262. where these documents can be found The window manufacturer shall be in possession of and under an obligation to present these at any time if requested to do so by the certifying body e Claims for defects in a delivery under warranty may be made up to five years after the window manufacturer s delivery date however not later than three months after discovery of the defects e The warranty scheme must provide cover in case the supplier cannot or will not rectify defects e Claims are dealt with by Byggeriets Anken vn the Appeals Board established by the Danish Consumer Council the National House Owners Association and the Danish Construction Association or by an equivalent approved appeals board Defects are rectified in accordance with the findings of the Board e The warranty must provide cover of up to DKK 10 000 incl VAT for each component unit and up to DKK 200 000 incl VAT for each disputed building project e The warranty must provide cover of up to DKK 1 000 000 incl VAT per company per calendar year for 5 years e Ifthe company subscribes to a joint warranty scheme this scheme must provide cover of at least DKK 5 000 000 incl VAT per calendar year for 5 years e Under the rules of the DVV warranty scheme the window manufacturer is liable to reimburse the DVV warranty scheme for any costs it may have incurred e The glazing unit manufacturer must have signed a warranty like Annex 21 Technical Requirements gu Editi
263. with compensation prices for VinduesIndustrien in force at the time in question shall apply as a minimum Furthermore the glazing unit manufacturer guarantees affiliation to the DVV Warranty Scheme or a similar scheme for new windows and outer doors and compliance with the rules of the sheme The warranty is conditional on the following That the glazing unit has been fitted in compliance with the DVV requirements That the glazing unit spacer bar is labelled with the time of production month and year That the glazing unit has been cleaned and protected correctly during the building period That the glazing unit has not been damaged by outside impacts e g shocks blows movements in adjoining constructions or similar That the glazing unit has not been subjected to processing after delivery e g grinding sand blasting etching painting labelling or other surface treatment That the window has been maintained according to the window manufacturer s fitting and maintenance instructions The warranty does not cover damage arising from frost cracks chemical attacks on the glass or thermal impacts in general The visual quality of glazing units will be evaluated according to the Technical Requirements for DVV Annex 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units The warranty cannot be revoked or in any other way be nullified and does thus include all sales of glazing units by the glazing unit manufacturer to the window manu
264. ws 8 Recording and evaluation of samples 9 OC curve Probability of critical defects being approved 10 Requirements for the minimum proportion of heartwood 11 Paradigm for the declaration of pine larch 12 Paradigm for the declaration of spruce 13 Requirements for the checking and accuracy of measuring equipment 14 Expected performance of industrial surface treatment of timber elements 15 Insurance cover checklist 16 Example of wood panels fibreboard material 17 Testing of finger joints 18 Energy labelling certificate 19 Blocks and blocking of glazing units 20 Visual deviations in quality in insulated glass units and glass 21 Warranty declaration glazing unit manufacturer 22 Complaints guide concerning windows 23 Coding of hardware for doors and windows 24 Burglary prevention 25 Interpretation of definitions 26 Standards at a glance 27 Technical Requirements current and previous editions Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Annex 1 Minimum requirements as regards extent of information in brochures Example 1 1 Description type Side hung window 1 2 Function Inward opening 1 3 Type of glazing unit All types of 20 23 mm thickness 2 1 Module sizes M M 20 1 m BUE ORG M maka He E TEM All sizes in between as per order 2 2 Manufacturing measurements w x h As per order 2 3 Frame reveal measurements w 88 x h 88 mm 2 4
265. x 10 illustrations must have a heartwood proportion of at least 90 Lamination of non softwood timber or other materials species is permitted provided it can be demonstrated at both the internal in house inspection and the external inspection that the applicable performance requirements have been met The same applies to laminated profiles constructed from different timber species Note In terms of the stability and durability of laminated profiles it is essential to take into account that the tangential moisture deformation of backsawn timber can be up to twice the radial moisture deformation quartersawn timber The basic principles of constructing laminated profiles are listed in EN 13307 1 Annex A Prior to lamination the individual laminates must be conditioned to room temperature and a moisture content of 12 2 As regards visual defects etc the completed laminated profiles are subject to the same requirements as solid timber profiles Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 33 When bonding with thermoplastic wood adhesives the adhesive must be classified as Class D4 in accordance with EN 204 tested in accordance with EN 205 and the requirements regarding resistance and strength at 80 C in accordance with EN 14257 When bonding with thermosetting wood adhesives the adhesive must be classified as Class C4 in accordance with EN 12765 tested in accordance with EN 205 The bonding process must be comp
266. y and aims to be pursued by the manufacturer in relation to quality It should also ensure that all members of staff understand and pursue these aims The established policy also serves to ensure continued suitable training of those members of staff who are responsible for and authorized to make decisions which influence the quality of the finished product It must appear clearly from an organizational plan who is responsible for and authorized to make decisions which influence the quality of the finished product At regular intervals at least every other year management must assess the quality control system in its entirety or in part The assessment must clarify if the system is still suitable and efficient The outcome of the assessment must be documented Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 Page 7 b Quality control system The quality manual shall include the written procedures and work instructions required to ensure that a quality is obtained which meets or exceeds the requirements of these Technical Requirements and the manufacturer s own and the component suppliers description of the products C Order procedure Contract procedure To ensure agreement between the customer s requirements and the manufacturer s perception of these a written procedure involving documentation of the following must be established and maintained e that the required delivery date can be fitted into the overall production plan e
267. ystems 1 2 and 2 KO Treatment systems for hardwood See Chapter 5 5 3 Treatment systems 3 and 4 Technical Requirements gu Edition Rev 4 2013 8 5 4 Page 92 Treatment system for timber aluminium units Treatment system 5 This treatment system applies to timber units with an external cladding of aluminium or another resistant inorganic material ensuring that unwanted moisture absorption in the timber is only possible for limited periods of time and to a limited extent Application of base coat with a fungicide usually applied by immersion flow coat or similar Surface treatment must be performed using products and methods resulting in a treatment meeting the following requirements including performance requirements in accordance with EN 927 1 e The use classification must be stable cf 4 1 and Table 1 suitable for use on a stable base such as windows and doors e The coat must have an average thickness greater than 60 um cf 4 2 1 d e The treatment must be opaque or semi transparent cf 4 2 2 a b and c The surface must further meet the performance requirements listed in Annex 14 of these Requirements The combined base coat and surface treatment system must contain fungicides of a type and in a quantity so that when tested in accordance with EN 152 Part 1 it achieves Grade 1 The blue stain free zone inside the tested profiles must be at least 1 mm with a mean value for the test series of at least 1

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