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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…
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 – 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.