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Here you will find a collection of useful knowledge in the form of various ift publications. The filter functions according to products and topics allow you to select the content of interest to you on the topics of installation, fire protection, burglar resistance, accessibility etc.

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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