For the last 3 years we were in the process of conducting the durability test on artificial weathering of our extrusions. It was completed in March 2009, making Koemmerling the first PVCu extruder actually tested in New Zealand!
The testing was carried out by P-test laboratory in Christchurch. P-test is an International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accredited laboratory. IANZ is the Government agency responsible for the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, based on their technical competence. To read more about P-test please click on the thumbnail beside.
The samples of different Kommerling PVC-u window and door profiles were submitted for artificial weathering and testing in accordance with clause 5.8 Resistance to Weathering of EN 12608:2003. In variation to the standard the UV exposure apparatus was used and the exposure time increased to 18000 hours to represent 15 years of outdoor weathering. The profile submitted was found to comply with the requirements of the clauses tested.
To read the full versions of test reports for different colours, please click appropriate thumbnails below to download the PDF.
White
Ivory
Golden Oak
Larch
Beige
Silver grey
Please click on the thumbnails below for more tests, certificates and even awards :-).