construction industry

service portfolio for the construction industry

Analytics

Detection of nickel sulfide inclusions: Determination of nickel sulfide inclusions to prevent spontaneous breakages in glass elements.
Fracture pattern analysis (“Butterflies”): Analysis of fracture patterns to identify stress concentrations and material defects.
Detection of stress states: Investigation of stress states in tempered or non-tempered glass to evaluate safety and stability.
Expert opinions: Preparation of expert opinions for court proceedings and insurance claims.
Assistance to experts: Supporting experts with specialized analyses and reports.
Damage analysis: Detailed damage analysis of building materials and structures.

damage analysis

Thermal insulation and solar control coatings: Investigation of the integrity and effectiveness of coatings.
Laminated safety glass with polymeric interlayers: Analysis of the safety and performance of laminated glass.

development support

Safety glazing: Support in the development and optimization of impact-resistant, break-in-resistant, bullet-resistant and blast-resistant glazing.
Multifunctional glazing: Support in the development of glazing with additional functions such as thermal insulation, sun protection and sound insulation.
Building permits: Support in obtaining permits and approvals for specific construction projects.

roof

Flat roofs in foil construction: Evaluation and analysis of PIB and PVC foils, including material compatibility and adhesive suitability.
Tile roofs: fracture analysis and investigation of the load capacity of battery packs and batteries, material analyses and overload proofs.
Metal roofs: Analysis of titanium zinc, copper and aluminum for corrosion and paint.
Bitumen sheets: Examination for cracking, bitumen analysis and suitability as underlayment.
Thermal insulation: Conducting thermography to identify leaks in roofs and facades.
Fibre insulation materials: Analysis of the degree of bonding, compressive strength and degradation due to water ingress.
Insulation: Testing of the compressive strength of PU insulation and cell gas analysis.
Underlays: Investigation of diffusion capacity, water impermeability and effects of ageing and pollution.
Fiber cement panels: testing of fracture strength, water impermeability and hail damage.

Examples of test standards:

DIN EN 12311: Determination of tensile behaviour of waterproofing sheets.
DIN EN 1849-1: Determination of thickness and mass per unit area of ​​bitumen sheets.
DIN EN 12310-1: Determination of tear resistance of waterproofing sheets.
DIN EN 1607: Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of thermal insulation materials.
DIN EN 1288-1: Determination of flexural strength of glass.
DIN EN 12600: Methods for impact testing and classification of flat glass.