July 12, 2024
Updated Hurricane Certification for our Slim Sliding Doors
Written by Rebecca Clayton
July 12, 2024
Written by Rebecca Clayton
IQ Glass had previously tested the minimal windows 4+ sliding door system for hurricane resistance, achieving certification for hurricane resistance under the TAS testing criteria.
This test data has now been renewed after months of rigorous testing in Miami. The classic minimal windows sliding door profiles now have been fully certified for hurricane resistance under the same TAS testing criteria and are fully listed within the Florida ‘dbpr’ database for specification (The Florida Building Code).
Successful testing under the TAS certification means that the minimal windows sliding door is a hurricane certified sliding door, and listed as a suitable sliding door within the Florida Building Code.
If you search for Keller minimal windows as a manufacturer within the Florida Building Code database you will find the two applications for the sliding door systems, certified for hurricane resistance.
Both the fixed glass walls and sliding glass doors have been certified for hurricane resistance.
In order to be a hurricane certified sliding door, the glazing had to be tested under the TAS testing protocols in a controlled environment.
TAS testing covers three different areas of hurricane behaviour;
The Keller minimal windows sliding door passed on all aspects of the TAS testing and is now a fully hurricane certified sliding door system.
Within the TAS Hurricane testing – which allows a product to have Florida Building Code approval – the Keller minimal windows system was tested to the below performances:
These are exceptional performance results and really showcase the quality and durability of the Keller minimal windows system, setting it apart from all competition.
If you are working on a project that requires hurricane certified sliding doors – or a project with extreme and high wind loads – contact the team at IQ Glass who are the sole partner of Keller minimal windows in the UK, Channel Islands and Caribbean.
We can provide costs, design advice and specification assistance for all glazing aspects of the build.