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 ift Rosenheim
ift Rosenheim is an internationally acting scientific service provider for manufacturers of windows, curtain walls, glass, pedestrian, industrial and commercial doors and gates and all accessories. ift Rosenheim performs tests for the fitness for use of building components and various materials depending on their field of application. In this context the research institute performs testing of windows, curtain walls, building materials and glass. However, also testing of the fire safety, sound insulation, as well as testing of different building components belong to the range of activities. As notified body our research institute is authorized to issue the test reports requested for CE marking or the building supervisory test certificates, e.g. for the testing of windows, curtain walls and glass. The business activities that comprise the performance of building material tests, fire safety tests and glass tests, as well as the basic principles for CE marking or certification, will be supplemented by offering additional services such as expert opinions, seminars and congresses.
ift-Guideline EL-01engl./1 Electronic systems in windows, doors and facades
The use of electronics and electro-mechanics is a key element in meeting increasingly tougher requirements in building construction in the following areas: Energy conservation, Comfort, Safety/security, Barrier-free building and accommodation suitable for the elderly. ... more info
ift-Guideline LU-01engl/1 Ventilation systems for windows
Correct ventilation reduces the risk of damage caused by humidity in buildings and is a key factor to ensure a healthy indoor climate for the inhabitants of the building, contributing at the same time to a reliable building structure in terms of building physics. Controlled and deliberate ventilation is continuously growing in importance due to the fact that the building shell becomes tighter as a result of more and more stringent thermal and energy efficiency requirements. ... more info
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09.12.2011
R+T 2012 – ift Special Show „Efficient + Safe/Secure“
Modern fabric solar shading and power operated industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates in building applications The „Efficient + Safe/Secure“ Special Show is organised by Messe Stuttgar... more »
24.10.2011
Windows are not refrigerators – conclusion from the 2011 Rosenheim International Window and Facade Conference
Window and facade constructor industry takes on the challenge of the 2020 energy turnaround The 2020 energy turnaround can only be achieved with a combination of energy conservation and energy ha... more »
13.10.2011
Energy Label for windows Simple marking of windows for consumer information
Energy efficiency and the use of regenerative energies will remain significant subjects also in the future. This means considerable market potential for the window and facade industry in the refurb... more »
11.10.2011
Latest on the EU Construction Products Regulation - The CPR contains improvements that will promote the free movement of goods in Europe
The EU Commission has chosen to replace the existing Construction Products Directive – which was implemented in Europe through national legislation – with a Construction Products Regulation which, ... more »
23.08.2011
EU funding for research on windows
In July 2011, the new work programme for submitting proposals for EU-funded research was published in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Among other things, this includes a Call for proposals f... more »
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