The door and window become more important to us in use and function, while people pay more attention on space quality of living. On technology, door and window shall have some special function, including water tightness, air permeability, resistance to wind load, mechanical strength, thermal insulation, sound insulation, guard against theft, easy to operate, etc. moreover, door and window are the representative of culture sight of terrain. They are the design element of architect, and the symbol of owner’s personality shown. Anyway, window and door are the bridge of communication between people and environment, and they are closely bound up our daily life.
CE marking of Windows and Doors
Standard of European CE marking
Standard |
Description |
App. date |
Enforced date |
EN 14351-1:2006 |
EN 14351-1:2006 - Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire and/or smoke leakage characteristics |
01/02/2007 |
01/02/2009 |
EN 13241-1:2003 |
EN 13241-1:2003 - Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Product standard |
01/05/2004 |
01/05/2005 |
EN 13659:2004 |
EN 13659:2004 - Shutters - Performance requirements including safety |
01/04/2005 |
01/04/2006 |
Procedure of CE marking for Window and door:
Testing and Certification for window and door - USA standards: ASTM E283: Air Permeability: ASTM E331: Water tightness at static load : ASTM E330: Resistance to wind load:
Testing and certification for Window and door – Chinese Standard
Structure window and doors: GB/T 5823-1986 GB/T 9158-1988 GB/T 11976-1989 GB/T 13685-1992 GB/T 13686-1992 GB/T 16729-1997 GB/T 16730-1997
2. Plastic window and door: GB/T 3017-1994 GB/T 3018-1994 GB/T 3051-1998 GB/T 3809-1999
3. Steel window and door standard: GB/T 9155-1988 GB/T 9156-1988 GB 12955-1991 GB 17565-1998
4. Aluminum alloy window and door GB/T 8478-1987 GB/T 8479-1987 GB/T 8480-1987 GB/T 8481-1987
5.Wood window and door GB 14101-1993 |