Knowledge Base

Technical Resources

Standards guides, technical references, and procurement tools to help you make informed decisions about windows and doors sourcing from China.

Standards & Regulations

International Standards Guide

Navigate the complex landscape of international window and door standards. We break down requirements by market to help you ensure compliance.

European UnionEN 14351-1

Windows and Doors — EN Standards

Comprehensive guide to CE marking requirements for external windows and doors. Covers performance characteristics including wind load, watertightness, air permeability, thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and fire resistance.

CE Marking ProcessPerformance ClassificationTest MethodsFactory Production Control (FPC)

North AmericaNAFS / AAMA

North American Fenestration Standard

Guide to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 (NAFS) — the unified standard for windows, doors, and skylights in North America. Covers performance grades (PG), water resistance, air leakage, and structural testing.

Performance Grades (PG)Water Resistance TestingStructural Load RequirementsInstallation Standards

Australia / New ZealandAS/NZS 2047

Aluminum Window & Door Compliance

Complete guide to AS/NZS 2047 for aluminum windows and AS/NZS 2208 for safety glazing. Covers mandatory certification, performance requirements, and the Water Mark certification scheme.

Water Mark CertificationWind Load ZonesGlazing Requirements (AS 1288)Energy Rating (WERS)

InternationalISO Standards

ISO Testing Standards

Overview of key ISO standards relevant to window and door manufacturing: ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental), and performance testing standards.

ISO 9001 CertificationISO 14001 EnvironmentalISO 9050 (Glass in Building)ISO 10077 (Thermal Performance)

Decision Guides

Material & Component Selection

Practical guides to help you select the right materials, glass, hardware, and sealing systems for your specific project requirements and target market.

Thermal Performance Guide

Understanding U-values, SHGC, and thermal break technology for different climate zones.

Glass Selection Guide

Single, double, triple glazing, Low-E coatings, laminated, tempered — how to choose the right glass.

Hardware Selection Guide

Comparing major hardware brands (Siegenia, Roto, Giesse, Kin Long) and selecting for your application.

Sealing & Weatherproofing

EPDM vs. silicone vs. TPE seals, proper gasket design, and water management systems.

Downloads

Procurement Tools & Checklists

Free downloadable resources to help you manage your windows and doors procurement process.

Drawing Review Checklist

PDF — 2.4 MB

Factory Audit Questionnaire

PDF — 1.8 MB

Material Specification Template

XLSX — 856 KB

Quality Inspection Checklist

PDF — 3.1 MB

Shipping & Packaging Guidelines

PDF — 1.2 MB

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