Glazing systems
This technical bulletin is addressing the Dutch market and gives in insight how to interpret and combine local regulations with this bulleting. Please familiarize yourself with local laws and regulations.
A well - constructed glazing system significantly influences the durability of the entire construction. There are standards in place for the execution and construction of glazing systems: NEN 3576 and NPR 3577. These standards indicate with what glazing systems they should be compliant, and how this can be achieved. For correct application, these standards should be consulted. (The Dutch standards can be obtained at Nederlands Normalisatie Instituut). This technical bulletin is intended as a compliment to these standards.
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