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30 years RAL-Guideline for Installation

Since its first edition in 1994 as a small, red paperback with a manageable scope and seven further editions, the RAL-Guideline for installation has become a…

10.10.2024 - Windows, Doors

Technical article

New Version DIN 18040

The most important fact at first: the new version of the German DIN 18040 series „Barrierefreies Bauen - Planungsgrundlagen (Barrier-free construction –…

10.10.2024

Technical article

Sound insulation of buildings against external noise

Sound insulation against external noise is one of the key aspects of minimum sound insulation in building construction. In Germany, it is anchored in DIN 4109…

11.10.2023

Technical article

Protection against extreme weather

How often do we have to be surprised? The time spans of the news reporting on extreme weather events are getting shorter and shorter. Repairing damage and…

11.10.2023 - Windows, Industrial doors and gates

Technical article

Climate-proof Building for The Future

Climate change is having an increasingly noticeable impact on our environment and is leading to ever more frequent extreme weather events. At the same time, the…

11.10.2023 - Building materials, Components + hardware

Technical article

After Karawanks tunnel we go further

The current situation of Croatian regulations for construction products and technical specifications for the construction product - fire doors, notices on the…

14.07.2023 - Doors

Technical article

Fire protection à la greek

The present-day situation of Greek construction product guidelines, building codes and technical requirements for the products – fire closures will be reviewed.…

14.06.2023

Technical article

Mechatronic fittings in Germany and Europe

Electronic components have been used for doors, windows and hardware technology for many years. Everyone is familiar with access controls, electromechanical…

14.06.2023

Technical article

Requirements to, from and in Europe

Every group, every system house, every medium-sized or small craft company knows the challenges that CE labelling and the European marketing of construction…

14.06.2023

Technical article

Trends in window installation

Reducing the immense consumption of resources and CO2 emissions in the construction and operation of buildings is a major challenge for politics, business and…

23.05.2023 - Windows, Supporting structure connection systems

Technical article

Burglar resistance on windows

Multi-pane insulating glass units have been bonded into sash frames and fixed glazing as standard for around 20 years. Even before that, there were systems in…

27.04.2023 - Windows

Technical article

New draft DIN 18040 - "Accessibility"

Accessibility of buildings is an important feature that is heavily debated in the context of an aging population, inclusion and equality.

06.04.2023 - Windows, Doors