Technical advisories
Notes on anti-panic doors and emergency exit door systems
The Europe-wide harmonisation of safety regulations in buildings of every kind has also given high priority to the planning of escape and rescue routes. This is why the standards EN 179 and EN 1125 have been specified for the hardware technology of panic and emergency exit doors.
What Today's Windows Can Do
It began with a small wind-eye; it grew and became one of the most important building elements of all. The first windows were inconspicuous and unprotected. Today they are complex structures that successfully perform several functions at once. They protect against burglars, reduce street noise, provide fresh air and let in daylight.
Window Replacement and Subsidies
In Austria, energy efficiency is a top priority! Explore the various government subsidies for window replacement and other energy-related renovation measures.
Visual Assessment of Frame Materials
As a quality provider, FENSTERNORM works strictly in accordance with the new quality guidelines and presents products that meet all standards and can therefore be rated for optimal performance.
Determining the DIN direction of doors
The DIN direction of doors indicates the opening direction. Depending on the hanging (the side of the hinges), a door is described either as a left-hand door or as a right-hand door. If the hinges are concealed, the pivot point around which the door turns must be used instead.
Measuring windows correctly
Measuring is not a difficult task in principle, but there are differences in how you proceed for a new building or an existing one. A window made to measure cannot be returned and only in rare cases can its size be adjusted. To make sure your windows fit perfectly...
When is a functional door used?
Functional doors, also known as special doors, are used when standard doors fail to meet the desired requirements such as sound or thermal insulation.
Guarantee and statutory warranty – what is the difference?
The terms "guarantee" and "statutory warranty" are repeatedly confused, misunderstood or applied incorrectly. For this reason, the following summarises the differences between these terms.
Ventilation Solutions for a Healthy Indoor Climate
The innovative air solutions help prevent moisture damage and mould. Trocal's energy-efficient electric system offers exactly the same benefits as Schüco's mechanical window rebate ventilation, which is suitable for all windows and is installed invisibly within the centre seal.
The sense and nonsense of glass-breakage insurance
Glass-breakage insurance covers all damage to glazing in buildings and furnishings. The premium is based on the square metres of living space, the agreed sum insured, or the types of damage additionally included in the tariff.
Space and Light with Lift-and-Slide Doors
Generous lift-and-slide doors are true magicians. With their help, the longing for sunshine, light and a wide horizon can be fulfilled. As you savour the summer, the boundaries between inside and outside blur, and the transitions between home and terrace become seamless.
Burglary Protection for Doors and Windows
Windows, doors, poorly secured side or back entrances and basement light wells are especially popular with home burglars: this is where they get in quickly and unnoticed. Yet it is precisely these vulnerable points for which a wealth of effective protection systems is available.
