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Fenestration Evaluation Services




Insulating Glass Units
Comprehensive insulating-glass testing services offered at competitive North American prices.

Canada:
CAN/CGSB 12.8 Insulating Glass Units
United States:
ASTM E773 / E774 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Sealed Insulating Glass Units
North America:
Harmonized Standard ASTM E2189 ,E2190 Gas fill levels and Low-E Verification

Safety Glass
We also conduct testing of glass / safety glass products according to CAN / CGSB, British and ANSI Standards.


Windows and Doors
A complete range of laboratory tests are available to ensure that window and door products meet Canadian, American and Japanese Standards. Some of the most commonly requested tests include:

Canada:
CAN/CSA-A440 Windows Standard
CGSB 82.1 Sliding Doors and CGSB 82.5 Insulated Steel Doors.
United States:
AAMA/NWWDA-101.S.2 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors
North America:
North American Fenestration Standard
(NAFS-1) Computer Simulations using FRAMEplus for Determining U-values, SHGC, light transmission, and energy rating to align with Energy Star Program
Japan:
Japanese Industry Standards (JIS)
Compliance Testing

Field Inspection and Testing
Field tests for air leakage and water penetration (ASTM E783 and ASTM E1105)

  • Infrared Thermography Surveys
  • Dewpoint determination
  • Argon fill levels
  • Independent Failure Inspections & Analysis