Clearview National December 2018 - Issue 205 | Page 14

SEVENTHINGS...
Seven things you
didn’t know about...
Wintech Testing & Certification has been helping
its customers ensure their Window & Door
and Façade systems are compliant with industry
Regulation since 1995. Here are 7 things you
may not know about the Midlands-based UKAS
Accredited Testing House & Certification Body…
2. Window and Door
WinMark Certification
Allied to our testing pedigree, Wintech
are also a UKAS Accredited Certification
Body, offering the unique WinMark
Certification Scheme for the Enhanced
Security of Windows and Doors. Our
scheme is recognised by Secured by Design
and is another route to compliance with
Approved Document Q. So if you’re after
a quick, smooth and painless certification
process look no further.
3. Certification Transfer
Now that you know about the WinMark,
what you may not know is that you can
transfer your existing certification over
to Wintech. All we need is your current
certification documentation, and Wintech
will do the rest to ensure your transfer
is quick, smooth and efficient moving
forward.
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1. Window
and Door
Testing
Using our
dedicated window
and door testing
laboratory, home to three PAS 24 testing
rigs, 6 cyclic rigs, and weathertightness
testing rigs, Wintech can undertake
testing in accordance with PAS 24:2016,
BS 6375-1 Weathertightness, BS 6375-
2, durability, BS 6375-3, security and
closure against obstruction. PAS 24 is
a requirement of Building Regulation
Approved Document Q, whilst a suite
of all the above tests are required for
compliance with Secured by Design.
4. ISO 9001:2015
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 certification via the
WinMark can be key to establishing
working relationships with new customers
and organisations, by demonstrating
your commitment to quality control and
continuous improvement. Whether you’re
currently certified or new to certification,
our window and door and façade industry
experts can help you gain the maximum
benefit from your Quality Management
Systems certification.