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ift Akademie
The practice-oriented training of employees is a central prerequisite for the success of a company. That is why the motto of the ift Academy is: "Advantage through knowledge". The seminars, specialist degrees, specialist conferences and congresses guarantee competent first-hand knowledge. The lecturers are all specialists in their field and…
Construction Site Inspection and Monitoring
A continuous "quality chain" is crucial for the safety and longevity of construction products. If you're looking for a partner who can help you with this, you've come to the right place. We offer tests and regular monitoring during element production at the manufacturer's premises and during installation on the construction site.
Test – Stick Constructions and Infill Supports
The resistance to positive wind pressure, negative wind pressure and torsion from dead load of stick constructions on curtain wall profiles is tested in a bending test according to DIN EN 16758. In combination with this, the breaking load of supports for infill supports such as glass supports is determined according to DIN EN 17146.
Doors and Gates: Testing + Certification – EN 13241-1
Doors and gates are everywhere—whether as garage doors or in industrial buildings. They must meet a wide range of requirements and ensure safe functionality. The necessary tests are carried out by recognized institutes such as ift Rosenheim.
Testing - Vandalism-resistant Building Elements - ift-Guideline EI-06/1
The ift-Guideline EL-06/1 "Vandalism-resistant Building Elements and Facilities" describes test methods and requirements for the classification of components such as doors, gates, roller shutters, curtain walls, windows and fixed glazing regarding their resistance to vandalism.
ift-Montageplaner (ift-Installation tool)
With only a few clicks the software allows a professional building-structural design of the wall connection of windows.
Certification – Installer of Mechanical Security Devices – QM 311
In Germany, burglar resistance has become very important over the last few years. Equipping a house with the right windows, doors, gates or roller shutters makes the end customer feel secure. But you don't always have to buy a new product. Often, retrofitting with the right components can be the solution.
Certification – Fire and Smoke Control Door and Shutter Assemblies (Internal use) – QM 305
Due to the standardisation backlog in Europe, interior doors are still regulated nationally. In some countries, a classification report according to EN 13501-2 is required as proof, which requires proof in accordance with product standard EN 16034.
Certification – Supporting Wall Connection Systems – QM 360
Planning and selecting the right building envelope system has a decisive influence on the degree of energy savings in a building. This planning is essential for the proper installation (sealing and fastening) of windows and external pedestrian doorsets. Thermal insulation, climatic influences, and static dimensions must all be taken into account on…
Certification – Installation of Windows – QM 352
Installation of windows, external pedestrian doorsets and curtain walls
Certification – Windows, Doors, Gates – EN 16034
As a notified body (Notified Body 0757), ift Rosenheim carries out initial tests, monitoring and certification services for windows, doors, and gates as per EN 16034.
Expert Opinion
Defects can occur during planning, manufacture and installation, as a result of impacts during the period of use or simply due to the ravages of time, which can then trigger structural damage. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise as a result, which make the involvement of a specialised expert advisable.