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Pressure release of insulating glass units (IGU)

This technical contribution is based to a large extent on findings of the research project "Analyses regarding the feasibility of pressure released insulating…

13.10.2016 - Glass

Technical article

ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry Part 8 (time slot 2001 – 2005): Highly thermal insulating and energy-efficient building elements

The first oil crisis in 1973 is the cause for the Thermal Insulation Ordinance 95 [1], which was replaced by the first Energy Saving Regulations EnEV 2002 [2].

01.07.2016 - Building materials

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry Part 7 (time slot 1996 – 2000): Burglar resistance

In 2016, the Insitut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the motto ‘ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to…

30.06.2016 - Doors

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry Part 6 (time slot 1991 – 1995): Protection against noise

In 2016, the Insitut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the motto ‘ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to…

31.05.2016 - Doors

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry Part 5 (time slot 1986 – 1990): Design features for windows; uPVC windows

In 2016, the Insitut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the motto ‘ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to…

30.04.2016 - Windows

Technical article

ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry

In 2016, the Insitut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the motto ‘ift Rosenheim - 50 years of service to…

04.03.2016 - Windows, Components

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry

For decades, wooden muntin windows with small panes and low sash widths determine the look of building facades. Glazing systems with glass, frame and exposed…

01.03.2016 - Glass

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry Part 2 (time slot 1971 – 1975): Renovation, thermal insulation, assembly

In 2016, the Insitut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. According to the motto ‘ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to…

31.01.2016 - Windows

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ift Rosenheim – 50 years of service to the industry

Das Institut für Fenstertechnik e.V. (ift Rosenheim) feiert 2016 sein 50-jähriges Be-stehen. Unter dem Motto „ift Rosenheim – 50 Jahre im Dienst der Branche“…

21.12.2015 - Windows

Technical article

Sound insulation of windows when installed

For purposes of documentary evidence on the construction site, the quality of windows in their installed state is always an important consideration, because it…

13.10.2015 - Windows

Technical article

Quality, safety and security

With competition becoming ever fiercer, quality production, quality marketing and quality assurance provide a way out of the price war.

13.10.2015 - Windows

Technical article

Learning from damages!

Building elements must meet their functional and aesthetic responsibilities for decades un-der extreme boundary conditions.

09.10.2015 - Windows