Veron offers a fully independent on-site joinery testing service throughout New Zealand.  Testing focuses on applying negative pressure to the internal window whilst simultaneously applying a pressurised rain mist to the external cladding/joinery.  The parameters of this testing can be adjusted to match the manufacturer’s design loads.

The testing methods are compliant with the Australian/New Zealand Standards 4282:2008 and 4211:2008 and are based on the façade testing methods of the American Aluminium Manufacturers Association (AAMA 501, 502, 511) and the ASTM E1105-15.  These international testing methods have been adopted by the Window Glazing Association of New Zealand, in their push for regulated and uniform testing across the industry.

Through this rigorous testing method, we are able to identify areas of water ingress through the joinery or the surrounding structure.  From our experience, the first window tested will often ‘fail’ and as such, it is important to get us involved as early as possible to fine-tune the window installation and save on unforeseen costs/time delays further in the project.

Veron will liaise with the façade engineer/designer to ensure the windows are being tested to the correct parameters and, should a unit fail, Veron will work alongside the project team/suppliers to ensure that the required standards of joinery installation are adhered to.

For more information, or an obligation free consultation, please contact us.