Across the TTL Chiltern Group, we aim to provide the most comprehensive range of testing, certification and consultancy services for the window and glazing industries.
Chiltern Fire and Chiltern Dynamics provide testing to the following standards:
| Performance area | Standards tested against |
|---|
| Fire resistance testing | BS 476: Pt 22, BS EN 1364-1, ISO 834 and ISO 3009 |
| Weather tightness testing | BS 6375: Pt 1 incorporating air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance. Also to BS EN 1026, BS EN 1027 and BS EN 12211. |
| Security testing | BS 7950, ENV 1627, ENV 1628, ENV 1629 and ENV 1630 |
| General peformance testing | BS 6375: Pt 2 and BS EN 12046-1 |
| Insulated glass unit | BS 5713 and BS EN 1279 |
Chiltern Dynamics also offers a thermal simulation service, to enable window manufacturers to prove that their products meet the new thermal requirements of the Building Regulations.
TRADA Technology provides specialist design advice on timber windows for designers and manufacturers.
BM TRADA Certification has developed the following Q-Mark product certification schemes:
- Enhanced security windows to BS 7950 and BS 644
- High performance timber and timber composite windows
- Insulated glass units to BS 5713 and EN 1279 (under development)
The High Performance Timber and Timber Composite Window Scheme is a demanding new scheme which sets high standards in all areas of timber window performance.
Where certified products are made or installed by a member of TRADA, their details are listed in the suppliers directory.
Where door products fail to live up to expectations, TRADA Technology's consultants are able to perform a wide range of tests and analysis to the understand the nature and causes of the problems experienced.
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