Quality guidelines for window and door profiles

 The uPVC Window and Doors Manufacturers Association (UWDMA) has recently drafted a set of quality guidelines to create benchmark of technical specifications of uPVC windows and doors. The new guidelines have been set in order to give consumers a better understanding of the options available and help them make the best choice. For ease, convenience and accessibility, the association has also listed the guidelines online at www.uwdmaindia.org.
Currently the windows and doors profiles in India are dominated by aluminium and wood. World over, uPVC profile is the default choice. They not only provide greater durability, but also offer stunning looks and ultimate energy efficiency by entirely keeping out noise, dust, heat or cold. uPVC windows also are more cost effective than aluminium and wood when compared apple to apple. In the last few years, more and more projects in India have upgraded to uPVC windows and doors profiles and have become the fastest growing segment in the industry.
The draft will be shared among all stakeholders, directly and indirectly involved in the line of business, across India. Some of the key points covered under the new guidelines will address all aspects of a given uPVC window and door profile. This includes profiles quality parameters, hardware tested for functionality, strength, operation and smoothness, usage of galvanised steel, processed glass only as per standards set by Federation of Safety Glass, Quality System Procedure or Quality documents to be verified of the manufacturer and installation.
UWDMA through Bureau of Indian Standards is also working on a standard for the Indian market based on the EN 12608 with certain parameters adapted to suit the Indian climatic conditions and test ability. The profiles, besides being required to conform to EN 12608:2003 are also required that their class be specified by the manufacturer clearly printed on the profile so that the customer can identify the brand or original manufacturer and the standard followed. A draft copy of the current UWDMA standards can be downloaded through the website www.uwdmaindia.org.

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