Doors and Windows Performance and Security Testing

Validate that your windows and doors help keep building occupants safe from the exterior environment and opportunistic burglary.

Overview of doors and windows testing

Product testing provides manufacturers, systems companies and fabricators with confidence that their product meets building regulations, industry standards, project requirements and performance expectations for weather, operational, strength and security.

We specialize in the performance and security testing of your fenestration products to industry standards for security, weather tightness, operational, strength and other regulatory standards in North America, the UK and Europe.

Benefits

With UL, you can fulfill a wide variety of door and window testing needs simultaneously.

Laboratory Testing – Manufactured Housing

Service	Varennes, Quebec, Canada	Northbrook, IL, U.S.	Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Telford, Shropshire, England
Fenestration Window/ Doors – NAFS	X	X	X
AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97	X	X
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440	X	X	X
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440S1	X	X	X
AAMA 450, 501, 910, 920, 925,	X	X	X
ICC AC17	X
AAMA 1600	X
AAMA 2502	X	X	X
ASTM E2068	X	X	X
AAMA 1002.10, 1102, 1102.7,	X
NFRC 400	X
Laboratory Testing – Deglazing
ASTM E987	X	X	X
Laboratory Testing – Forced Entry
ASTM F588, F842	X	X	X
AAMA 1304	X	X	X
AAMA 1302, 1303	X
Laboratory Hardware Testing
AAMA 901, 902, 904	X
ASTM E405	X
WDMA T.M.7	X	X
Laboratory Testing – Interstory Drift
AAMA 501.4, 501.6, 501.7	X	X	X
Laboratory Testing – Manufactured Housing
AAMA 1701.2, 1702.2	X	X	X
AAMA 1701.1	X
Laboratory Testing – Security
ASTM F476	X	X	X
Laboratory Testing – Thermal
ASTM C518	X
ASTM C1199, C1363, E1423	X	X
CAN/ULC S-770, CAN/CSA A440.2	X
NFRC 100, 101, 102, 200	X	X
Door & Frame Physical Endurance Testing
ANSI/SDI A250.4-201	X	X	X
UK and European Building Science Testing
BS 6375-1, EN 1026, EN 1027, EN 12211	X
BS 6375-2 EN 12046-1, EN 14608, EN 14609, EN 13115 EN 13049, EN 1191 Annex B/F Doors EN 12046-2, EN 12217, EN 947, EN 948, EN 949, EN 950, EN 1192, EN 1191 Annex D/H	X
BS6375-3	X
PAS 24 testing (Security)	X

These tests can reduce the time to determine product compliance, gain the regulatory approvals and undertake the required commercial testing. It’s our goal to enable faster access to global markets.

Why UL?

We have decades of experiences in door and window product performance testing. Our expertise and modern facilities enable us to deliver high quality services to manufacturers of doors and windows. This offering complements our testing services for door hardware, fire and security testing.

Doors and Windows Testing Services

Talk to an Expert

Element operates a UKAS accredited doors and windows testing laboratory No. 0621, in Wednesbury UK, which offers weather testing to British standard BS6375-1 and European standards for air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance, operation and strength testing to British standard BS6375-2, including European standards for mechanical strength and durability, enhanced security testing on windows and doors to UK standard PAS24, and on lock cylinders to TS007, plus burglar resistance testing to European standards EN1627, EN1628 and 1630.

Our doors and windows testing laboratory can also carry out thermal transmittance calculations and simulations for doorsets, windows and glazing to ISO10077-1, ISO 10077-2 and EN673.

As a Notified Body, Element Wednesbury can carry out initial type testing to enable you to CE-mark your external door and window products to EN14351-1 and industrial door products to EN13241-1.

Our close links to Warringtonfire mean that Element Wednesbury can also assist in Attestation of Conformity level 1 certification for CE-marking of panic exit doorsets, whilst Warringtonfire’s CERTISECURE enhanced security certification scheme offers voluntary 3rd party certification that can help towards achieving licensee status under the Official Police Security Initiative, Secured by Design.

Windows and Doors Stencil Test Drive

Jessica Sporn’s Windows and Doors stencil spoke to me the moment I saw it. I love love love doors and windows- my kids tease me about how I get excited about the shapes of doors and windows on vacation. Just now I even spotted a mysterious friend in the center window (actually it is just where the paint peeled off the stencil but I am watching Ghost Hunters as I type this)…

I’m not the only one in love with this stencil. Pop over and check out what the other artists have made with this stencil for this Stencil Test Drive!

and of course, the one who designed this great stencil, Jessica Sporn!

This is one of my favorite places to clean off my brayer when I am Gelli printing, an old vintage ledger.

Stenciled on just the windows and the repeating pattern felt good. Does that ever happen to you when you create- does it ever just feel good all the way down to your toes? I debated leaving it at this stage because I just loved looking at it. But eventually, I persuaded myself to add a quote.

The quote was printed on an ink jet printer. Since the ink will run if wet mediums are used, I turned to my handy PanPastels. Once again, PanPastels delivered rich bright colors without smearing my cheap ink jet printer ink!

Just a few days until A Colorful Workshop: Gelli Printing begins- I can hardly contain myself! It’s $10 off just until April 1st. You can get all the details here.

Linking up to Paint Party Friday, Art Journal Every Day, and Creative Every Day.

Math 🙂 I love how you mimicked the brayer colors with the PanPastels. I also love how the stenciling just flows on top of each color. GREAT quote!

Love the intensity of the color here.
Rinda

Fantastic quote and a beautiful rich use of the stencil…..I can see we will all be using this one over and over again! xox

Beautiful beautiful – love the colors – the hombre effect, and the repetition of the windows. Perfect quote to go with a perfect piece. Thank you!

PS – Samy loves your voice.

PPS – having just finished your video – I love the “wonky” placement of the quote against the precise placement of the windows. You are brilliant!

I agree with everything Jessica said!

Forgot to mention, that I adore your sense of humor too!

You were killing me with that measuring; especially first thing in the morning. Seriously.. what a colorful page. I learn so much from your fearless approach. Great quote, too.

I love this Carolyn. I need to order this stencil…and what a great idea to color the words with panpastels!

Measure? What is this strange word you use? Love how you used that stencil and I really enjoyed the video. Wonky is always good!

very nice!
I love the colors!

Gotta love those vibrant colors!! fabulous projects using the stencil along with quotes Carolyn!

This is a great stencil. I love how you gradated the color and continued it with the pan pastels on the words. Love this page!

Great tips and ideas thank you. Love your videos and what a fantastic stencil!

P.S AND the page is lovely! Sorry I forgot to say that!

Carolyn, Love your orange and pink page. Also love the wonky words!!

Corrine recently convinced me to throw away my ruler and obsession to measure! Oh, my! Where did I put it? Seriously, I love these windows and that quote is spot on! Excited to learn that the background is Gelli “waste!” Awesome, Carolyn!

Nice work, Jessica’s stencil is great! Valerie

Great idea, fantastic color. Thanks and Happy PPF

Wonderful image. I live the stencil and the colours you used. thanks for sharing

This is lovely….I love the fact you can see the old ledger entry through the paint, I love the colours, I love the stencilling and I really love the way the quote has been added:)

SwooN. I do love a good stencil – bright colors and great blog post Carolyn! thanks for sharing!

Nicely done, Carolyn. The colors are wonderful and I love that old ledger. Windows and doors hold such mystery – looking inside, the face they present to others. I think the stencil holds so much creativity as to what stories it can tell through your beautiful interpretation.

I love it! This was a very simple but effective way to use Jessica’s stencil in your design. Paschal Blessings!

Hurricane Protection that Delivers

Living on the coast comes with a lot of benefits. Worrying about the safety of your home during hurricane season isn’t one of them. Our hurricane strength* windows and patio doors offer some of the best protection from coastal storms. Designed, engineered and manufactured to withstand severe coastal weather conditions, Andersen® windows and doors with Stormwatch® protection offer our greatest level of hurricane strength* protection for your coastal home.

* Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Andersen® Products Rate #1 in Performance*

*2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects

Stormwatch® Protection

Andersen products with Stormwatch® protection are designed and tested to meet the tough building code requirements* in coastal areas. Choose from a variety of windows and doors with style options that are built to stand up to Mother Nature, while offering design flexibility to help make your home one of a kind.

* Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.

Peace of Mind

Withstanding the Storm

Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

See a Project Featuring this Product:

Oceanside Retreat

Figure Eight Island, North Carolina

This traditional beach cottage features materials and modern building techniques to withstand conditions unique to beachfront living. Cedar shingles, durable decking and a stainless-steel cable rail system stand up to the everyday salty air, sand and wind.

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Coastal Products

A-Series Impact Windows & Doors

A-Series products with Stormwatch® protection feature exterior
composite materials that withstand corrosive coastal conditions
while providing classic architectural styles.

• Our most energy-efficient coastal windows and doors
• Hidden structural reinforcements that don’t sacrifice aesthetics
• Available in 11 exterior colors and 12 interior finishes
• Choose from a variety of hardware, grille and impact-resistant glass options
• Optional exterior trim to enhance your home’s appearance
• Hurricane strength protection designed to satisfy* 1 :
  • ASTM/E1886/E1996 large missile test
  • TAS 201, 202, 203 large missile test for High Velocity Hurricane Zone
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2 A440-08

* See your local code official for building code requirements in your area
1 Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data

E-Series Impact Windows & Doors

Made to exact specifications for unmatched design flexibility and freedom utilizing a wide range of
options and accessories for a beautiful blend of form and function that will stand up to harsh coastal
conditions.

• Made to exact specifications for unmatched design flexibility and freedom
• 50 standard exterior colors, anodized finishes and custom colors
• Wide variety of wood species and interior finishes
• Choose from a variety of hardware and grille options
• Available with several monolithic and impact resistant insulated glass options
• Hurricane strength protection designed to satisfy* 1 :
  • ASTM/E1886/E1996 large missile test
  • TAS 201, 202, 203 large missile test for High Velocity Hurricane Zone
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2 A440-08

Not all E-Series products are available with Stormwatch® protection or satisfy HVHZ testing requirements. Please contact your Andersen dealer for details.

* _{See your local code official for building code requirements in your area}
1 _{Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data}

Coastal Liftslide Door

Panel options include: stacking, pocketing and corner configurations

• Rough openings as wide as 43′, panels up to 60 sq ft.
• Available with several monolithic and impact-resistant insulated glass options
• Hallmark certified rating for air, water and structural performance
• Heavy-duty aluminum framed bottom gliding, 1 3/8” thick, insect screens available
• Tested to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) at a PG45 level
• Tested to TAS and ASTM Impact standards at PG80 (DP +80/-80) for 8′ tall and smaller doors and PG45 (DP+45/-55) for 12′ tall doors
• Coastal ratings for oversized panels to TAS (Miami-Dade protocol) and ASTM standards

Coastal Folding Doors

• Contemporary 3 11/6” panel profile maximizes light and view
• Units built as tall as 10’ with FL Product Approvals, and Hallmark certification
• Rough openings as wide as 24′, panels up to 28.75 sq ft.
• Panels up to a maximum 48″ wide to 7′ 6 5/8″ tall, 45 1/4″ wide to 8′ tall, 40″ wide to 9′ tall and 36″ wide to 10′ tall
• PG Upgrade (PG50) option or Impact glass options with high performance impact-resistance glass or monolithic impact-resistance glass
• Standard AAMA 2605 exterior finish
• Multi-point, corrosion resistant, locking system secures the door firmly
• Standard concealed shoot bolt hardware available in brushed stainless steel or bronze stainless steel

Coastal Pivot Doors

• Pivot hardware eliminates side hinges and enables panel width up to 5′ wide or as tall as 10′ high
• FL approval and Hallmark certified to PG 60 with multi-point locking activated by single lever handle (no additional shoot bolts required)
• Available with high performance impact-resistance or mono laminated glass
• Patented High Performance, water rated flush sill, designed for ADA/FFHA threshold requirement
• Inswing or outswing, single doors
• Lock rail configurations available
• Opaque and solid panels available
• NFRC rated for aluminum wood-clad panels

400 Series Impact Windows

An excellent value for the money. With technology that has been successfully used in coastal environments for over 50 years, these products provide reliable performance in the harshest weather conditions.

• 400 Series coastal windows provide an excellent value with reliable performance in the harshest weather conditions
• Perma-Shield® exterior vinyl cladding resists salt spray and sea air, available in 7 colors and never needs painting
• Choose from a variety of hardware and grille options
• Enhance window beauty with exterior trim
• Available with several monolithic and impact-resistant insulated glass options
• Hurricane strength protection designed to satisfy* 1 :
  • ASTM/E1886/E1996 large missile test
  • TAS 201, 202, 203 large missile test for High Velocity Hurricane Zone
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2 A440-08

Not all 400 Series products are available with Stormwatch® protection or satisfy HVHZ testing requirements. Please contact your Andersen dealer for details.

* _{See your local code official for building code requirements in your area}
1 _{Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data}

100 Series Products with PG Upgrade

For coastal regions where weather is a concern and higher performance requirements are needed, boost your 100 Series products with a PG50 upgrade.

• 100 Series products are made of composite Fibrex® material which is 2X stronger and more durable than vinyl and environmentally responsible
• Fibrex material blocks thermal transfer nearly 700 times better than aluminum to help reduce heating and cooling bills
• The finish on 100 Series products is 12X thicker than that of painted vinyl windows* resulting in superior scratch resistance so they’ll look beautiful for years to come
• 100 Series windows with a PG50 upgrade have hidden structural reinforcements to allow them to achieve higher design pressures
• Designed to Satisfy** 1 :
  • AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2 A440-08 & -11
  • Florida Building Code Product Approvals
    • Single-Hung Window: FL 15906
    • Gliding Window: FL 15907
    • Casement Window: FL 15908
    • Awning Window: FL 15909
    • Direct Set Windows: FL 15910

*When 100 Series products were tested against five leading competitors’ painted vinyl window products
**See your local code official for building code requirements in your area
1 Tested to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101 I.S.2/A440-08. Performance values vary by product line. View Product Performance Data

Coastal Glass Options

Our Toughest Protection for Windows & Doors

Depending on your home’s location and design, you can select from a variety of Stormwatch® performance options that will that satisfy local code requirements*. For maximum protection, impact-resistant glass help guard against windborne debris and eliminates the hassles, inconvenience and cost of storing and installing storm panels or shutters.

Low-E4® Impact-Resistant Glass provides all the benefits of monolithic impact-resistant glass, while adding an insulating air space that helps keep homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Available in: A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Impact-Resistant Glass delivers the benefits of Low-E4 glass, plus it helps shield homes from the sun’s heat and filters out 95% of harmful UV rays while letting the sunlight shine through.
Available in: A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 Sun Impact-Resistant Glass is tinted for maximum protection from the effects of intense sunlight and provides all the benefits of Low-E4 glass.
Available in: A-Series, E-Series, 400 Series, Big Doors

Low-E4 SmartSun™ Monolithic Impact-Resistant Glass is reinforced with a clear plastic laminate sandwiched between two panes to resist impact, forced entry and unwanted noise. Choose from clear or gray.
Available in: A-Series Patio Doors, E-Series, 400 Series Windows, Big Doors

Choosing the right type of windows and patio doors for your coastal home can be complicated by many factors. Trying to navigate the code requirements for your area can be challenging so it’s important to choose a reputable dealer, contractor or builder that will work with you on your project. See your local code official for building code requirements in your area.