ift-Guideline Corner joints for wood windows according to FE-08/1

Standards:

ift-Guideline FE-08/1 - Corner joints for wood windows
 

Division Building material:

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Scope according to ift-Guideline FE-08/1 (Chapter 1):

This guideline is applicable for the evaluation of corner joints in wood windows. It applies for the current accepted standard corner joints, e.g. mortise-tenon-joints and/or dowel connections as well as other connection systems, e.g. erasable corner joints with mechanical connection means.
 

Requirements according to ift-Guideline FE-08/1 (Chapter 6):

• Testing after ageing
• Dynamic loading parallel to the glazing
• Mechanical tests