Exova provides a comprehensive range of fenestration evaluation services.

 

Comprehensive insulating-glass testing services offered at competitive North American prices.

Canada: CAN/CGSB 12.8 Insulating Glass Units

United States: ASTM E773 / E774 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Sealed Insulating Glass Units

North America: Harmonized Standard ASTM E2189 ,E2190 Gas fill levels and Low-E Verification

Safety Glass

Exova also conduct testing of glass/safety glass products according to CAN / CGSB, British and ANSI Standards.

Windows and Doors

A complete range of laboratory tests are available to ensure that window and door products meet Canadian, American and Japanese Standards. Some of the most commonly requested tests include:

Canada: CAN/CSA-A440 Windows Standard CGSB 82.1 Sliding Doors and CGSB 82.5 Insulated Steel Doors.

United States: AAMA/NWWDA-101.S.2 Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum, Vinyl (PVC) and Wood Windows and Glass Doors

North America: North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS-1) Computer Simulations using FRAMEplus for Determining U-values, SHGC, light transmission, and energy rating to align with Energy Star Program

Japan: Japanese Industry Standards (JIS) Compliance Testing

Field Inspection and Testing

Field tests for air leakage and water penetration (ASTM E783 and ASTM E1105):

• Infrared Thermography Surveys
• Dewpoint determination
• Argon fill levels
• Independent Failure Inspections & Analysis